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Apple licenses new durable metal alloy for use in products

Apple has entered into an exclusive agreement to utilize amorphous metal alloys with unique atomic structures, allowing products that are stronger, lighter, and resistant to wear and corrosion. Per AppleInsider, the metal alloys, owned by Liquidmetal Technologies, were developed by a research team at the California Institute of Technology, and their amorphous, non-crystalline structure makes […]

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iPhone Rumor

AT&T report to SEC hints at end of carrier exclusivity, possible Verizon CDMA iPhone

It’s the rumor that won’t die, but it’s picking up some interesting evidence that might make it that much more valid. Per the Wall Street Journal and Macworld, wireless carrier AT&T AT&T discussed its exclusivity arrangements at great length in its recent quarterly filing with the Securities Exchange Commission. The filing has sparked speculation not […]

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Apple ousts iPhone head Mark Papermaster, speculation flies as to who might be next

In November of 2008, Apple hired IBM’s Mark Papermaster to be Apple’s Senior Vice President of Devices Hardware Engineering, thereby replacing Tony Fadell as head of Apple’s iPod and iPhone divisions. A court deal later forced Papermaster to wait until April 2009 before starting at Apple. Sixteen months later, Papermaster is out. Per The Apple […]

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iPod iPod Touch Rumor

Rumor: Apple iPod event could occur in August, not September, new features expected

A new line of iPods could arrive a bit sooner than expected with a current rumor pointing towards an event rumored to take place on either August 16th or August 17th. Citing a “reliable source within Apple,” MacMagazine reported Friday (via Google Translate) that Apple will hold an event either August 16th or 17th, a […]

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MacBook Air News

Analyst comments on supply chain, indicates that updated MacBook Air notebooks possible for September

A pair of updated MacBook Air notebooks could be en route along with updated iPods this September as analyst Keith Bachman with BMO Capital Markets this week issued a note to investors in which he said Apple will finally update its MacBook Air line next month. Per AppleInsider, Bachman offered the following quote: “We are […]