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    Doubts cast on likelihood of quad-core A6 CPU in third-gen iPad

    Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - A new report has countered rumors that the processor expected to power Apple's third-generation iPad will be a quad-core model, noting instead that the chip will still be dual-core, though with a "significantly more powerful" graphics processor. ( 53 comments )

    Apple seen taking 5% of HDTV market, earning $17B in revenue

    Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - If Apple were to offer high-definition television sets with an average selling price of $1,500, one Wall Street analyst believes the company could capture 5 percent of the market and earn $17 billion in revenue. ( 124 comments )

    Rogers, BCE rumored to already have Apple 'iTV' prototype in their labs

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - A new report claims Canadian telecoms Rogers and Bell Canada have an early version of a much-rumored Apple television set in their labs and are in negotiations with the company to enter into a partnership for the device. ( 79 comments )

    Updated UI resources in OS X 10.7.3 may hint at preparations for Mac Retina Displays

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - The discovery of newly-upgraded high-DPI UI elements in Mac OS X 10.7.3 has led to some speculation that Apple is continuing to lay the groundwork for high-resolution Mac displays that approach the pixel density of its Retina Displays. ( 32 comments )

    Apple seen partnering with existing cable operators for 'iTV' content

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - How Apple plans to provide content to users of its rumored television set remains unknown, but one Wall Street firm sees four potential ways Apple could approach one of its largest hurdles in bringing a connected television to market, with the most likely option seen as a partnership with existing cable providers. ( 68 comments )

    Best Buy customer survey details 42-inch Apple HDTV with iOS for $1499

    Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - Whether it's inside knowledge of a future product or purely speculation, electronics retailer Best Buy has made mention in a survey of a 42-inch high-definition Apple television set powered by iOS priced at $1,499. ( 72 comments )

    Industry insiders downplay likelihood of Apple television release in Q2 2012

    Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - As rumors continue to swirl that Apple is preparing to launch a connected television set, a new report claims it is highly unlikely that the company will release such a device in the second quarter of 2012 because Sharp has limited production of the IGZO panels reportedly bound for the device. ( 21 comments )

    Rumor: Apple to hold 'strange' event in Feb. ahead of March third-gen iPad launch

    Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - A new Japanese report has clarified earlier claims of an Apple event in February with the cryptic details that Apple will hold a "Strange" event in February and a Special Event to launch the third-generation iPad in early March. ( 104 comments )

    First Apple TV prototypes "in the works" as Apple reportedly shopping part suppliers

    Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple has contacted at least one major Asian supplier about purchasing television display components, checks by one analyst have revealed. ( 95 comments )

    Apple exploring MagSafe data, headphone connections for iPhone, iPad

    Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Apple's standard 30-pin iPod cable and even its headphones could be replaced on future iPhones and iPads by new magnetic cables, much like the MagSafe power adapters currently used on MacBooks. ( 39 comments )

    Apple's universal remote concept hints at future television set

    Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Apple has shown interest in building a new, simplified remote control that would automatically control a variety of devices while reducing setup and frustration for the user. ( 40 comments )

    Apple's new Israel chip R&D center rumored to open by end of February

    Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Apple is said to have received hundreds of resumes from engineers who are seeking employment at a new research and development center in Israel rumored to open by the end of February. ( 15 comments )

    Apple working to adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit WiFi this year

    Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - Apple is expected to rapidly deploy support for the new 802.11ac specification this year, adding so called "Gigabit WiFi" to new AirPort base stations, Time Capsule, Apple TV, notebooks and potentially its mobile devices. ( 115 comments )

    Acer, Asustek, Lenovo expected to begin adopting Thunderbolt this spring

    Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple won't be the only PC maker selling high-end notebooks that look like the MacBook Air and pack Thunderbolt connectivity; Acer, Asustek, Lenovo are expected to introduce new Thunderbolt-equipped Ultrabooks in the second quarter of 2012. ( 35 comments )

    Apple could water-proof future devices with HzO technology

    Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - HzO, the maker of a "WaterBlock" technology shown off at last week's Consumer Electronics Show, has said it is in talks with Apple about using its material in future devices, including the iPhone. ( 80 comments )

    Morgan Stanley: Apple's next iPhone to be slimmer, may include quad-mode LTE chip

    Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - Investment bank Morgan Stanley hinted on Friday that Apple's next-generation iPhone will be slimmer when it arrives later this year and could include a quad-mode chip from Qualcomm that would allow for 3G and LTE functionality across all "network flavors." ( 45 comments )

    CES: Corning Gorilla Glass 2 is 0.8mm thick, withstands 121 pounds of pressure

    Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - Corning's new Gorilla Glass 2 will allow smartphone makers to produce glass panels that are up to 20 percent thinner while maintaining the same levels of strength and durability. ( 154 comments )

    Apple's television could offer superior picture quality with advanced backlighting

    Thu, Jan 5, 2012 - Apple has explored building displays with dynamic backlight adaptation for better picture quality, particularly when watching letterboxed widescreen movies on a high-definition screen. ( 70 comments )

    Designer Jony Ive reportedly has a 50-inch Apple television in his studio

    Wed, Jan 4, 2012 - A "slick" 50-inch Apple television is said to be housed in the secure California studio of Jonathan Ive, Apple's acclaimed head of product design. ( 126 comments )

    Rumor: Apple, Google may bid on English Premier League TV rights

    Tue, Jan 3, 2012 - A new report claims both Apple and Google are looking into placing bids for the TV rights to the next season of the English Premier League in order to bolster their respective Apple TV and Google TV platforms. ( 40 comments )

    Apple's future iPhones & iPads could automatically personalize via face recognition

    Thu, Dec 29, 2011 - Using a forward-facing camera to recognize an individual user, future iPhones and iPads from Apple could automatically customize applications, settings and features to a user's personal preferences once they pick up the device. ( 59 comments )

    Intel's Mac-bound Ivy Bridge CPUs rumored to launch April 8

    Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - Intel is rumored to release a total of 25 new 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge processors on April 8, 2012, signaling a potential launch window for Apple's next generation of Macs. ( 29 comments )

    Suppliers rumored to prepare for 32", 37" Apple televisions in early 2012

    Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Apple's supply chain will begin preparing materials for an Apple-branded television set in the first quarter of next year in advance of a second or third quarter launch, a new report out of the Far East claims. ( 84 comments )

    Apple investigating fuel-cell-powered MacBooks

    Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - Apple could build new notebooks that are even smaller and lighter than current battery-powered devices by switching to fuel cells for power. ( 55 comments )

    Redesigned iPhone 5, expanded iPad lineup anticipated from Apple in 2012

    Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - Apple's growth next year and beyond is expected to be driven by a redesigned iPhone, as well as a potential expansion of the iPad lineup into both lower and higher price points, according to a new analysis. ( 101 comments )

    NYT: Apple secretly working on wearable, Siri-compatible computers

    Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Apple has reportedly begun work on new, tiny, wearable devices that could be controlled with Siri, or used to input information to devices like the iPhone. ( 73 comments )

    Apple execs have discussed the 'future of TV' with major media companies

    Sun, Dec 18, 2011 - Apple is said to be pushing forward with its plans to launch a full-fledged television set, holding meetings with media executives and sharing their vision for the future of the living room, including the possibility of storing recorded TV content in iCloud. ( 89 comments )

    Apple allegedly planning semiconductor development center in Israel

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - In addition to its rumored purchase of Israel-based flash storage provider Anobit, Apple is also said to be planning to open a semiconductor development center in Israel. ( 46 comments )

    Apple rumored to launch 2880x1800 Retina Display MacBook Pro in Q2 2012

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Apple is rumored to be preparing a new MacBook Pro for launch in the second quarter of 2012 with a Retina Display resolution of 2,880 by 1,800 pixels. ( 105 comments )

    Apple exploring Kinect-like 3D input for controlling Macs

    Thu, Dec 8, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in an entirely new way for users to interact with and control their Mac, with a new system allowing users to perform gestures with their hands in a three-dimensional space. ( 41 comments )

    Intel Ivy Bridge chip candidates for MacBook Pro, Air to arrive in May

    Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge mobile processors, expected to appear in future MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates from Apple, will hit the market in May of 2012, a leaked Intel product roadmap reveals. ( 35 comments )

    Apple television rumored to come in 3 sizes, including 32" and 55"

    Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Apple's full-fledged television set will arrive at the end of 2012 in three screen sizes, maxing out at 55 inches, a new rumor claims. ( 110 comments )

    Mac OS X 10.7.3 beta supports AMD's next-gen desktop graphics

    Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - As Apple considers scrapping its Mac Pro line of desktops, the latest beta of Mac OS X 10.7.3 includes support for AMD's "Tahiti" graphics cards. But whether Tahiti-powered Mac Pros will ever be released remains to be seen. ( 64 comments )

    Apple rumored to revamp MacBook Air lineup with 15-in. model in early 2012

    Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - Apple is said to be preparing an update to its MacBook Air series in the first quarter of 2012 with the addition of a new 15-inch thin-and-light model. ( 69 comments )

    Apple rumored to switch back to Nvidia GPUs for 2012 MacBook models

    Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's switch to AMD graphics across its entire product line could be short-lived, as a new rumor claims that next-generation MacBook models will once again feature Nvidia graphics processors. ( 46 comments )

    Apple exploring universal power adapter to simultaneously charge MacBook, iPhone

    Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in building a new universal power adapter compatible with different DC voltage levels, allowing portable devices like a MacBook Pro, iPhone and iPad to be charged at the same time with just one wall plug. ( 39 comments )

    Pulled article claimed LG will make displays for 'iPad mini' & 4-inch iPhone

    Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - A report from Korea this week that was published and quickly pulled claimed that LG is in discussions with Apple to supply screens for a new "iPad mini" with a smaller screen, as well as a sixth-generation iPhone with a larger display. ( 69 comments )

    Apple readying ultra-thin 15-inch MacBook for Q2 2012 release

    Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Apple is rumored to have ordered a "small volume" of components for a 15-inch ultra-thin notebook that could appear as early as the second quarter of 2012, a new report claims. ( 100 comments )

    ARM seen challenging Intel's notebook chip dominance by 2013

    Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - ARM, the company whose reference designs are used in the chips that power Apple's iPhone and iPad, is expected by industry insiders to carve out a significant presence in the traditional notebook computer market by 2013. ( 92 comments )

    Apple investigating clip-on iPod nano, shuffle with integrated speaker

    Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in building a clip-on iPod with the same wearable form factor as the current iPod nano or iPod shuffle, but with a new integrated speaker built directly into the rear clip. ( 27 comments )



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