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iPad 2 will not come with an SD Card slot – Report
It’s been widely assumed that an SD Card slot was all but guaranteed to be a part of the iPad 2, but a new report courtesy of AppleInsider states that an SD Card slot will not be a part of the next-gen iPad. The root of the SD Card slot rumors go back to a […]
Continue reading...Japanese company fixes white iPhone 4 printing problem; white iPhone 4 to arrive later today?
26. January 2011
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One of the proffered reasons behind the conspicuous absence of a white iPhone 4 had to do with color matching problems wherein Apple had a difficult time getting the white shade of the iPhone home button to match the shade of white that draped the rest of the device. Now comes a rumor via the […]
Continue reading...Did Apple make a $3.9 billion investment to secure LCD panels?
25. January 2011
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During Apple’s earnings conference call last week, Apple COO Tim Cook noted that the company had signed long term supply contracts worth $3.9 billion. While Cook refused to elaborate on what type of goodies Apple secured, he did draw a parallel to Apple’s 5-year deal for flash memory back in 2005 as the company anticipated […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 and iPad 2 to come equipped with NFC functionality – Rumor
25. January 2011
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There are growing reports that the iPhone 5 will come equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality that would enable users to purchase goods and services by simply swiping their iPhone over a payment pad. Bloomberg references Richard Doherty who claims to have information gleaned from engineers working on hardware for the upcoming iPhone 5 and iPad […]
Continue reading...White iPhone 4 to launch on February 27?
24. January 2011
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The white iPhone 4 was originally scheduled to be released alongside its black counterpart this Summer. But as you may have noticed by the plethora of black iPhone 4s, those plans were scrapped following a number of unsubstantiated rumors/explanations that included problems getting the white home button to match the shade of white on the […]
Continue reading...Apple to merge Safari and iTunes – Wild Rumor
19. January 2011
This one seems way out there, but Three Men and a Podcast anticipate that Apple will merge iTunes into Safari in order to increase browser marketshare and that Apple will announce this initiative at its traditional iPod/Music event held in the early Fall. It is believed that Safari will be the only browser able to […]
Continue reading...More iPad 2 rumors – SD slot and dual GSM/CDMA chipset
18. January 2011
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Somewhat lost amidst the hoopla surrounding Apple’s press release announcing Steve Jobs’ medical leave of absence was a juicy and rumor-filled blogpost from Engadget this weekend. The gadget blog, citing multiple sources with a history of divulging accurate information, writes that that the iPad 2 will most likely hit store shelves in April. This jives […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 to sport A5 processor, will be completely redesigned handset
17. January 2011
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If you thought the iPhone 4 was an A+ upgrade, as Steve Jobs famously declared during Apple town hall meeting, then you ain’t seen nothing yet. Okay, that might be a bit hyperbolic, but new information about Apple’s next-gen iPhone suggests that Apple is really looking to push the envelope with the iPhone 5. Citing […]
Continue reading...More iPad 2 rumors emerge – SD card in the mix
15. January 2011
Engadget has the scoop: From what we’ve been told, the thinner, sleeker tablet will sport a new screen technology that is akin to (though not the same as) the iPhone 4’s Retina Display and will be “super high resolution” (unlike reports to the contrary). The device will remain at 10 inches but will now feature both […]
Continue reading...New iOS 4.3 beta includes data strings that reference “Find My Friends” feature
13. January 2011
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As developers continue to dissect the recently seeded iOS 4.3 beta, new details about the next major iOS upgrade continue to emerge. Yesterday, MacRumors discovered new data strings in the iOS 4.3 beta that reference a “Find My Friends” feature. The data strings are related to MobileMe settings, implying that the feature may be tied […]
Continue reading...Upcoming iOS 4.3 update to deliver mobile hotspot functionality to GSM iPhones
12. January 2011
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One of the surprising announcements to come out of yesterday’s Verizon presentation was that the forthcoming CDMA iPhone will allow users to create a personal wi-fi hotspot with their iPhones with support for up to 5 devices. Users will be able to access this feature via a Personal Hotspot setting which can currently be found under […]
Continue reading...Verizon to announce arrival of the iPhone tomorrow
10. January 2011
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One day, folks. In one day Verizon will make an announcement that will usher in the end of AT&T’s exclusive right to sell the iPhone in the US. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon will announce the inclusion of the iPhone under its umbrella this Tuesday at a press conference in New York […]
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29. January 2011
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