Last week, Digitimes reported that Apple’s upcoming mini iPad would sport a 7.1-inch display rather than a slightly larger 7.85-inch one. In its latest report, it seems to have changed its mind. Citing its “sources in the upstream supply chain,” it now suggests that Apple will use “slim bezel displays” for its 7.85-inch tablet. The report adds that the mini […]
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Latest iPad demand called “off the charts” by Apple
The latest iPad, the ‘new iPad’, appears to be Apple’s latest hit product. Unveiled on Wednesday, Apple confirmed today that stock set aside for pre-orders is now sold out. “Customer response to the new iPad has been off the charts and the quantity available for pre-order has been purchased,” a company spokesperson said. “Customers can continue to order online and […]
What is new in iOS 5.1?
Along with the ‘New iPad’ announced today, Apple announced an update to iOS. Version 5.1 will not only ship on the latest iPad but is also available for download for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The changelog lists the following: Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout) Photos can now be deleted from Photo […]
Rumoured iPad mini smaller than previously thought?
Just because Apple has now announced the New iPad, it does not mean that the iPad rumours can stop. Instead, they are turning to future iPad tablets, such as a smaller model. New reports now suggest that this smaller iPad could be even smaller than originally expected. Instead of the 7.85-inch display suggested so far, VentureBeat sources report that Apple […]
A closer look at the ‘New iPad’
Apple today announced the new iPad, its third generation iPad called the new iPad. “The new iPad redefines the category Apple created less than two years ago, delivering the most amazing experience people have ever had with technology,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The new iPad now has the highest resolution display ever seen on […]
Apple announces iPad HD with Retina Display
After describing the iPad as “the poster child of the post-PC world,” Apple today announced the iPad HD with a Retina Display and powered by a new A5X SoC. Highlights of the new iPad HD include: The Retina Display offers a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels (264PPI). The new A5X offers 4 times the graphics performance of the previous […]
The latest rumours for tomorrow’s Apple event
With less than a day to go before Apple’s next major event, a frenzy of last minute rumours are swirling about: The expected iPad may be known as the iPad HD rather than iPad 3 in a nod to its high-resolution 2048×1536 display. A big Apple Store event is planned for March 16th, suggesting that the iPad 3/HD could be […]
Apple App Store tops 25 billion downloads
About two weeks after starting its countdown to the milestone, Apple has hit the 25 billion download mark on its App Store. There is no word yet on who won the US$10,000 gift card that is redeemable in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBook Store. The Apple App Store launched less than four years ago. Based on how fast […]