A new 7-inch iPad rumour adds a few new wrinkles to the other rumours floating about. According to a source which has proven reliable in the past, Apple’s new tablet will be priced between US$200 and US$250. Apple’s strategy with this aggressive pricing is clear: Shut out its competitors from the tablet space. The 7-inch iPad (likely a 7.85-inch panel) […]
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Facebook to launch App Center
Facebook yesterday jumped into the app store fray with the announcement of its App Center, described as a new place for people to find social apps. With over 900 million users, including over 480 million mobile users, the App Center will be available on the web as well as in the iOS and Android Facebook apps. It is designed to […]
Rumour: Apple places orders for next-generation iPhone and 10-inch iPad
According to Digitimes supply chain sources, Apple has placed orders with Pegatron to manufacture both the next-generation iPhone as well as a larger 10-inch iPad. The manufacturer has already completed the necessary facilities expansion and hired additional workers to start production. According to the report, the new iPhone will launch in the September time frame with the 10-inch iPad to […]
Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Apple today released iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This is a bug fix release that addresses a number of issues: Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback […]
Next Apple iPhone to sport 4-inch display, a metal case, and a smaller dock connector
It’s been somewhat quiet on the iPhone rumour front recently but iLounge has obtained some new details. According to their source, Apple will stick with the glass-bodied design rather than the rumoured teardrop design. A larger display is in the works along with a new dock connector. The new iPhone will be both longer and thinner than the iPhone 4 […]
Apple announces WWDC 2012 dates
Apple today announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 11th to June 15th 2012 in San Fransisco at the Moscone West Center. “We have a great WWDC planned this year and can’t wait to share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president […]
Smaller Apple iPhone model rumours resurface
Rumours of a cheaper and smaller iPhone have been around for some time. They have now resurfaced courtesy of a China Times report. The claim (as usual) is that the new model would allow Apple to better compete against cheaper devices, especially lower-end Android ones. Such rumours have surfaced a number of times but never materialized. Each time, Apple has […]
Weekend fun: Plants vs. Zombies enhanced for more mayhem
Good news for Plants vs. Zombies fans! An update means that it’s time to once again prevent those fun-loving zombies from invading your home. Use your arsenal of zombie-zapping plants, including peashooters, wall-nuts, and cherry bombs to “mulchify 26 types of zombies before they break down your door.” The iPhone and iPad version have been enhanced just in time for […]