Rumors surrounding the iPad Mini have been making the rounds this week. First off came word that Apple would be sending out invitations to an iPad Mini special event on October 10th, which if true, would likely mean that a full-on launch would happen either in late October or early November. Following that came a […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Comments Off on Apple tapping retail employees to help out with Mapping efforts – Report
In Tim Cook’s apology letter to iPhone users over Maps in iOS 6, the Apple CEO said that Apple will “keep on working non-stop until Maps” lives up to the same high standard Apple employs across the rest of its hardware and software line. To that end, we’ve seen reports that Apple has already taken […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Comments Off on iPad Mini mass production has begun
Following a report that Apple will be sending out invitations to an iPad Mini special event on October 10th comes a more substantiated report from the Wall Street Journal claiming that mass production on the rumored new iPad device has already commenced. Apple Inc.’s Asian component suppliers have started mass production of a new tablet […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Comments Off on Apple signs deal with another fingerprint security firm – Report
MacRumors points us to a report regarding a deal Apple recently completed with an Australian company called Microlatch which specializes in fingerprint authentication, further lending credence to reports that Apple is keen on implementing said security feature for what very well may be NFC functionality in the future. And this of course is in addition […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Comments Off on Will Apple extend its Maps service to Macs and PCs?
Apple is diving head first into Maps. Yeah yeah, we all know about Apple’s missteps thus far and all the hard work they have to do. Hell, Tim Cook even issued a rare public apology to iPhone users, going so far as to recommend competing mapping applications for users thoroughly underwhelmed with Apple’s own offering. […]
Continue reading...Monday, October 1, 2012
Comments Off on iPad special event invites to be mailed out on October 10 – Rumor
Now that the iPhone 5 launch is behind us, it’s high time that we turn our attention towards the rumored iPad Mini. Indeed, reports have been circulating for some time that Apple plans to launch a 7.85-inch version of the iPad sometime later this year, certainly before the busy and always lucrative holiday shopping season. […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Comments Off on Does Google have a dedicated Maps app for the iPhone ready to go? No one knows
There have been a lot of conflicting reports regarding a standalone Google Maps app that may or may not have already been submitted to Apple’s review team for submission into the iTunes App Store. A few days ago, 9to5Mac reported that the app had been submitted and was simply awaiting the green light from Apple. […]
Continue reading...Monday, September 24, 2012
Comments Off on Apple pushing to hire Mapping experts from Google to shore up holes in iOS Maps
In spite of user complaints about Apple’s new Maps application, Tim Cook and co. managed to sell upwards of 5 million iPhone 5s this past weekend. Pretty good considering some folks thought the company was toast following the resignation and subsequent passing of Steve Jobs. But despite the impressive sales figures, the fact remains that […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Comments Off on iPod Touch poised for huge upgrade today – GPS, 4-inch screen and more
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently released a last-minute research note about Apple’s plans with the iPod Touch and let’s just say that Apple has some surprises in store for us. Kuo’s track record is rather accurate so definitely keep that in mind when reading about some of the upgrades we may see announced later today. Kuo […]
Continue reading...Monday, September 10, 2012
Comments Off on iPhone 5 will support global LTE networks around the world
The iPhone 5 unveiling is just two days away and to that end the WSJ recently reported that Apple’s next-gen smartphone will, as anticipated, be coming with 4G LTE support and will work globally. Apple’s next iPhone will work on the fastest wireless networks around the world—including in the U.S., Europe and Asia—though it is […]
Continue reading...Monday, September 10, 2012
Comments Off on Suppliers already shipping new iMac and 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Digitimes is reporting, based on their sources in Apple’s supply chain, that suppliers have started shipping an all new iMac along with a 13.3 inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display. Rumors surrounding both products have been circulating with greater frequency over the past few weeks and the report claims that they will both launch […]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 6, 2012
Comments Off on Apple to be the sole purveyor of iPhone 5 dock connector adapters for older accessories
Leaked photos of the iPhone 5, along with a number of corroborating reports, have all pointed to Apple’s next-gen smartphone having a smaller dock connector. The purpose behind Apple implementing a micro dock, so to speak, rather straight forward to the extent that it will give Apple more space inside the device for more important […]
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Comments Off on Low yields may limit initial iPad Mini supply – Report