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MacBook Air News

Tim Cook hints at no ARM-based processor for future generations of MacBook Air

It’s when Apple executives begin dropping hints as to upcoming product lines that things get interesting. Per AppleInsider, after meeting with Apple chief executive Tim Cook and chief financial officer Peter Openheimer, Citi analysts noted a strong iPad outlook leaving little likelihood of an ARM-based MacBook Air. Citi analyst Richard Gardner reported Cook reiterating his […]

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Hardware News Processors

Rumor: Apple developing specialized CPUs for HDTV units

When in doubt, roll your own. Per DigiTimes, rather than utilize off-the-shelf chips from a company such as Intel, Apple is expected to use its own custom-built chips like in the iPhone and iPad for its anticipated television set. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and Siliconware Precision Industries are three companies expected to […]

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Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Upcoming Apple television sets to arrive in three sizes, including 32″ and 55″

It’s the rumors that help make life interesting. Per Australian web blog SmartHouse, Apple’s full-fledged television set will arrive at the end of 2012 in three screen sizes, maxing out at 55 inches, a new rumor claims. Citing sources in Japan, the web site reported this week that the new Apple television will also come […]

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MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Apple to return to Nvidia GPUs for 2012 MacBook Pro notebooks

Sometimes you’ve got to play the field and see which GPU works best for you. Per SemiAccurate, a new rumor claims that next-generation MacBook models will once again feature Nvidia graphics processors. Nvidia’s return to Apple’s Mac lineup is expected to begin next spring, when new hardware featuring Intel’s next-generation Ivy Bridge processors is anticipated. […]

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iPad iPhone iPod News Software

Recent Xcode references point towards quad-core ARM CPUs for future iOS devices

While Apple may not always tell you what hardware features are on the horizon where its iOS devices are concerned, the development tools can spill the beans. Per the cool cats at Ars Technica, a number of references found inside Apple’s Xcode developer tool point towards quad-core ARM CPUs, hinting at next-generation processors that will […]