Rumours of a smaller 7.85-inch iPad model have resurfaced. Citing “industry sources,” Digitimes is reporting that Apple’s suppliers have begun to deliver samples of the smaller iPad for verification prior to volume production. If all goes well, volume production could start in the third quarter, suggesting that the smaller iPad could be available in time for the next holiday season. […]
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Apple to unveil 8GB iPad 2 alongside iPad 3?
A Digitimes report suggests that Apple will unveil an 8GB model of its iPad 2 along with the expected new iPad 3 at next week’s event. The cheaper iPad would allow Apple to better compete against cheaper tablets (such as the Kindle Fire) and upcoming Windows 8 tablets. The report also suggests that Apple will annouce 16GB and 32GB models […]
Apple to hold March 7th press event: iPad 3 announcement?
Apple today began to send out invitations for a press event on March 7th where it is expected to introduce its next-generation iPad. The event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California. Is the “have to see” quote a veiled reference to the high-resolution Retina Display, offering a resolution of 2,048 by […]
Why do so many Apple iPhones show 9:42 in ads?
If you go back and look at Apple’s ads for the various iPhones, you will notice that many of them show the time 9:42am. The reason behind this was revealed this week former Apple exec Bob Borcher. In a presentation that covered a number of topics, he explained that this particular time marks an important moment in Apple history: “If […]
Apple to unveil iPhone 5 at WWDC in June?
Apple may be returning to its more traditional summer iPhone launch schedule with the upcoming iPhone 5. Citing the the Chinese-language Commercial Times, Digitimes is today reporting that Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event in June. Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S at a fall event but most previous iPhone models were unveiled at WWDC […]
Rumour: Foxconn gearing up for iPhone 5 production
Production of the next generation iPhone 5 appears set to start in the near future. Citing “a reliable source” (the same that told them that the iPhone 5 would not launch in 2011), 9to5Mac reports that Foxconn has produced a number of sample devices and is now gearing up for full production. The sample units are all somewhat different, suggesting […]
Apple unveils iBooks 2 and iAuthor
At a press event today, Apple unveiled an updated version of its iBooks and the new iAuthor software. As expected, both focus on new interactive textbooks intended for the education market. iBooks textbooks offer iPad users gorgeous, fullscreen textbooks with interactive animations, diagrams, photos, videos, unrivaled navigation and much more. iBooks textbooks can be kept up to date, don’t weigh […]
Apple to unveil iPad 3 and iOS 5.1 in early February?
A new rumour suggests that Apple will announce its next generation iPad along with iOS 5.1 at an event in early February. The Japanese website Macotakara cites “sources and suppliers in Asia” and the U.S. for the report. The actual launch would then follow in early March (as other rumours have hinted). The delay between announcement and actual launch appears […]