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Rumor: Chipmakers gearing up production of Apple Watch components for possible early 2015 launch

Apple may have begun ramping up production of the Apple Watch for release in the relatively near future. Per 9to5Mac and DigiTimes, while Apple has yet to provide a specific launch date for the Apple Watch, leaving its early 2015 timeframe and internal memo revealing a spring launch after Chinese New Year as the only […]

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Rumor: Walmart opting for CurrentC system over Apple Pay due to high credit card transaction fees

This is where things could get a bit sticky. In the current battle between Apple Pay and MCX’s CurrentC system, retailer Walmart has opted against supporting Apple Pay in its stores. A new report offers a big reason why: high credit card transaction fees. According to 9to5 Mac and Re/code, a current report reveals that […]

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Rumor: Apple Watch steel model to begin at $500, gold model to retail between $4,000 and $5,000

Apple is far from releasing its price points for its upcoming watch, but the rumors as to the cost are starting to pour in. Per 9to5Mac, French website iGen.fr, reported on Tuesday that the steel Apple Watch will start at US$500 alongside a gold model that will retail for between US$4,000 and US$5,000. Apple previously […]

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Intel launches Broadwell Core M processor, chip could find its way into rumored 12-inch MacBook Air notebooks

Intel’s next generation of processors won’t ship until early 2015, but there’s some interesting news on the processor that could wind up in the 12-inch MacBook Pro notebook. Per MacRumors, the company began shipping some ultra low-power Broadwell chips known as Core M a couple of months ago. These chips are designed to run at […]

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Rumor: Apple to discontinue iPad mini in favor of larger 12-inch “iPad Pro” model

It’s just a rumor, but it’s got some decent sources behind it. Per AppleInsider and Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, a rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims Apple is looking to wind down iPad mini production in favor of a 12-inch tablet, a response to flagging sales and growing consumer interest in larger-screened devices. […]