http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:44:30 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/doubts_cast_on_likelihood_of_quad_core_a6_cpu_in_third_gen_ipad/ 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 "sig... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/doubts_cast_on_likelihood_of_quad_core_a6_cpu_in_third_gen_ipad/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/07/apple_seen_taking_5_of_hdtv_market_earning_17b_in_revenue/ 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 ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/07/apple_seen_taking_5_of_hdtv_market_earning_17b_in_revenue/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/rogers_bce_rumored_to_already_have_apple_itv_prototype_in_their_labs/ 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 partner... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/rogers_bce_rumored_to_already_have_apple_itv_prototype_in_their_labs/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/updated_ui_resources_in_os_x_1073_may_hint_at_preparations_for_mac_retina_displays/ 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 pi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/updated_ui_resources_in_os_x_1073_may_hint_at_preparations_for_mac_retina_displays/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/apple_seen_partnering_with_existing_cable_operators_for_itv_content/ 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... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/apple_seen_partnering_with_existing_cable_operators_for_itv_content/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:23:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/best_buy_customer_survey_details_42_inch_apple_hdtv_with_ios_for_1499/ 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 pr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/06/best_buy_customer_survey_details_42_inch_apple_hdtv_with_ios_for_1499/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/industry_insiders_downplay_likelihood_of_apple_television_release_in_q2_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 o... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/industry_insiders_downplay_likelihood_of_apple_television_release_in_q2_2012/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/rumor_apple_to_hold_strange_event_in_feb_ahead_of_march_product_launch/ 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-gen... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/02/rumor_apple_to_hold_strange_event_in_feb_ahead_of_march_product_launch/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/31/apple_reportedly_shopping_for_television_display_components_from_major_tv_supplier/ Apple has contacted at least one major Asian supplier about purchasing television display components, checks by one analyst have revealed. Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster told investors on Tuesday tha... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/31/apple_reportedly_shopping_for_television_display_components_from_major_tv_supplier/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/26/apple_exploring_magsafe_data_headphone_connections_for_iphone_ipad_/ 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. App... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/26/apple_exploring_magsafe_data_headphone_connections_for_iphone_ipad_/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/26/apples_universal_remote_concept_hints_at_future_television_set_/ 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. The concept was reveal... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/26/apples_universal_remote_concept_hints_at_future_television_set_/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:19:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/apples_new_israel_chip_rd_center_rumored_to_open_by_end_of_february_/ 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. The new cente... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/apples_new_israel_chip_rd_center_rumored_to_open_by_end_of_february_/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/21/apple_working_to_adopt_80211ac_5g_gigabit_wifi_this_year_/ 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 potentiall... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/21/apple_working_to_adopt_80211ac_5g_gigabit_wifi_this_year_/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:34:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/20/acer_asustek_lenovo_expected_to_begin_adopting_thunderbolt_this_spring/ 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 U... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/20/acer_asustek_lenovo_expected_to_begin_adopting_thunderbolt_this_spring/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/16/apple_could_water_proof_future_devices_with_hzo_technology_/ 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. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/16/apple_could_water_proof_future_devices_with_hzo_technology_/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:16:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/13/morgan_stanley_apples_next_iphone_to_be_slimmer_may_include_quad_mode_lte_chip/ 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 fo... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/13/morgan_stanley_apples_next_iphone_to_be_slimmer_may_include_quad_mode_lte_chip/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/10/ces_corning_gorilla_glass_2_is_08mm_thick_withstands_121_pounds_of_pressure/ 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. The new Gorilla Gl... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/10/ces_corning_gorilla_glass_2_is_08mm_thick_withstands_121_pounds_of_pressure/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/05/apples_television_could_offer_superior_picture_quality_with_advanced_backlighting/ Apple has explored building displays with dynamic backlight adaptation for better picture quality, particularly when watching letterboxed widescreen movies on a high-definition screen. The concept ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/05/apples_television_could_offer_superior_picture_quality_with_advanced_backlighting/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:43:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/04/designer_jony_ive_reportedly_has_a_50inch_apple_television_in_his_studio/ 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. Citing an anonymous source who worked at Apple, US... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/04/designer_jony_ive_reportedly_has_a_50inch_apple_television_in_his_studio/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:29:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/03/rumor_apple_google_may_bid_on_english_premier_league_tv_rights/ 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 p... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/03/rumor_apple_google_may_bid_on_english_premier_league_tv_rights/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:53:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/29/apples_future_iphonesipads_could_automatically_personalize_via_face_recognition/ 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 on... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/29/apples_future_iphonesipads_could_automatically_personalize_via_face_recognition/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:26:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/intels_mac_bound_ivy_bridge_cpus_rumored_to_launch_april_8/ 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. Intel will release 17 des... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/intels_mac_bound_ivy_bridge_cpus_rumored_to_launch_april_8/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:37:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/27/apple_suppliers_will_reportedly_begin_preparations_for_apple_television_in_q1_2012/ 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 Ea... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/27/apple_suppliers_will_reportedly_begin_preparations_for_apple_television_in_q1_2012/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:01:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/apple_investigating_fuel_cell_powered_macbooks/ Apple could build new notebooks that are even smaller and lighter than current battery-powered devices by switching to fuel cells for power. The prospect of fuel-cell-powered MacBooks and other dev... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/apple_investigating_fuel_cell_powered_macbooks/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:51:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/21/redesigned_iphone_5_expanded_ipad_lineup_anticipated_from_apple_in_2012/ 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 ana... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/21/redesigned_iphone_5_expanded_ipad_lineup_anticipated_from_apple_in_2012/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:38:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/19/nyt_apple_secretly_working_on_wearable_siri_compatible_computers/ 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. One of the prototype products developed b... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/19/nyt_apple_secretly_working_on_wearable_siri_compatible_computers/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/18/apple_execs_have_discussed_the_future_of_tv_with_major_media_companies/ 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... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/18/apple_execs_have_discussed_the_future_of_tv_with_major_media_companies/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/14/apple_allegedly_planning_semiconductor_development_center_in_israel/ 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. Apple's plans to build the... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/14/apple_allegedly_planning_semiconductor_development_center_in_israel/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:08:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/14/apple_rumored_to_launch_2880x1800_retina_display_macbook_pro_in_q2_2012/ 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. Citing sources in Apple's upstream supply chai... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/14/apple_rumored_to_launch_2880x1800_retina_display_macbook_pro_in_q2_2012/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:36:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/08/apple_exploring_kinect_like_3d_input_for_controlling_macs/ 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. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/08/apple_exploring_kinect_like_3d_input_for_controlling_macs/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/06/intel_ivy_bridge_chip_candidates_for_macbook_pro_air_to_arrive_in_may/ 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 re... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/06/intel_ivy_bridge_chip_candidates_for_macbook_pro_air_to_arrive_in_may/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:12:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/05/apple_television_rumored_to_come_in_3_sizes_including_32_and_55/ 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. Citing sources in Japan, Australia's SmartHouse reported this ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/05/apple_television_rumored_to_come_in_3_sizes_including_32_and_55/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:54:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/05/mac_os_x_10_7_3_beta_supports_amds_next_gen_desktop_graphics/ 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 relea... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/05/mac_os_x_10_7_3_beta_supports_amds_next_gen_desktop_graphics/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:14:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/apple_rumored_to_revamp_macbook_air_lineup_with_15_in_model_in_early_2012/ 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. The new 15-inch MacBook Air would join the ex... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/apple_rumored_to_revamp_macbook_air_lineup_with_15_in_model_in_early_2012/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/apple_rumored_to_switch_back_to_nvidia_gpus_for_2012_macbook_models/ 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. Nvi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/apple_rumored_to_switch_back_to_nvidia_gpus_for_2012_macbook_models/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:03:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/17/apple_exploring_universal_power_adapter_to_simultaneously_charge_macbook_iphone/ 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 ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/17/apple_exploring_universal_power_adapter_to_simultaneously_charge_macbook_iphone/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:44:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/15/pulled_article_claimed_lg_will_make_displays_for_ipad_mini4_in_iphone/ 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-gener... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/15/pulled_article_claimed_lg_will_make_displays_for_ipad_mini4_in_iphone/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:49:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/14/apples_ultra_thin_15_inch_macbook_rumored_for_q2_2012_release/ 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. Upstream suppliers a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/14/apples_ultra_thin_15_inch_macbook_rumored_for_q2_2012_release/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:31:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/11/arm_seen_challenging_intels_notebook_chip_dominance_by_2013/ 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 comp... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/11/arm_seen_challenging_intels_notebook_chip_dominance_by_2013/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:29:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/10/apple_investigating_clip_on_ipod_nano_shuffle_with_integrated_speaker/ 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. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/10/apple_investigating_clip_on_ipod_nano_shuffle_with_integrated_speaker/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:29:00 GMT