First it was leaked part images and schematics showing a taller iPhone. Now a short video by Japanese site Macotakara compares the iPhone 4S to the front-panel of the alleged next generation iPhone. The display comes in at 4.07-inch, lending credence to past rumours suggesting a larger 4-inch display. The video seems to confirm that the new iPhone will be […]
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Rumour: Leaked schematics and parts confirm larger display for iPhone 5
Yesterday, alleged images of the next iPhone’s backplate and other parts leaked online courtesy of 9to5Mac. They revealed a number of changes that have been hinted at by previous rumours. Their sources also added that new iPhone will be taller but just as wide as the current iPhone 4S (again supporting earlier rumours). Among the changes spotted thanks to the […]
Apple announces full WWDC schedule with June 11th keynote
Apple today released the full schedule for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. WWDC 2012, which sold out in two hours, will offer six technical tracks along with more than 100 sessions and labs. The WWDC keynote will take place at 10:00 PT on June 11th. Apple has not announced who will deliver it but one likely option is Apple CEO […]
Infographic: A look at Canadian mobile landscape in April 2012
Canadian mobile advertising firm JUICE Mobile has put together an infographic that summarizes some of the key trends and information about the Canadian mobile landscape in April 2012. The data comes from its own ad-serving infrastructure. There are a few surprises on the graphic. For example, RIM continues to show remarkable strength in Canada (RIM is Canadian after all) and […]
IDC: Android and iOS continue to gain market share in Q1 2012
It is quickly becoming a two horse race in the global smartphone market. According to IDC, Android and iOS accounted for 82% of the market in the first quarter of 2012. A year ago, the two held a combined share of 54.4%. Gains came primarily at the expense of Symbian and BlackBerry. “The popularity of Android and iOS stems from […]
Rumour: RIM puts BBM development on backburner to focus on new devices
BBM is synonymous with BlackBerry and remains very popular even as RIM’s fortunes have soured. Along with RIM’s famous QWERTY keyboards, it has allowed RIM to hang on to more than a few customers as it has some 55 million BBM users. Rumours earlier this year suggested that Research In Motion was making good progress in porting its instant messaging […]
Rumour: Apple testing two larger display iPhones
9to5Mac has learned that Apple is currently testing a number of new iPhone prototypes at its headquarters in California. All of these are locked in shells to disguise the exterior design. At least two of these, identified as the iPhone 5,1 and iPhone 5,2, have a larger display than the 3.5-inch one used in all models released so far. Both […]
Rumour: Next Apple iPhone to sport 4-inch display
Two independent reports are today suggesting that Apple’s next iPhone will sport a display measuring “at least 4 inches diagonally.” Both The Wall Street Journal and Reuters indicate that Apple has placed orders for the larger displays with Asian suppliers. Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd, Sharp Corp and Japan Display Inc. will all reportedly begin production in June so that […]