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Hardware iPhone iPod News

Analyst: Apple’s new Lightning connector should have product lifespan of 5-10 years

If you’re irked about having to buy a new Lightning adapter for your iPhone 5 or updated iPod, at least it’ll be around for a while. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s new Lightning connector, introduced alongside the iPhone 5 last week, is thought to be a key longterm investment for the company, and will possibly have a […]

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Hardware MacBook MacBook Air MacBook Pro Rumor

Production effort towards 2012 MacBooks creating labor shortage in/around China

The good news is that Apple’s 2012 notebooks seem to be under construction. The bad news is that this doesn’t really help the regional labor markets. Per DigiTimes, anticipated demand for Apple’s redesigned line of 2012 MacBooks is reportedly so strong that the company’s Far Eastern component suppliers are facing a labor shortage as they […]

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iPod Touch Rumor

Rumor: White iPod touch en route for 2011, minor spec updates expected

An update next month to Apple’s flagship digital media player may outfit the device in an additional color but may otherwise represent a rather modest refresh when compared to years past according to AppleInsider. The iPod, which struck a resurgence that helped place Apple back on the map in 2001, may for the first time […]

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iMac MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Apple may release updated iMacs alongside next-gen MacBook Pro notebooks in near future

In addition to introducing new MacBook Pro notebooks, a new unsubstantiated rumor claims Apple this week may also release an updated iMac all-in-one desktop with a modified screen size. Per DigiTimes, Apple may launch its new iMac desktop alongside new MacBook Pro models. The report said Apple “may make some changes over the screen size […]

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iPad News

Apple’s suppliers prepping materials for second-gen iPad due in first quarter 2011

Apple’s component suppliers are said to be preparing for the launch of Apple’s second-generation iPad in the first quarter of 2011. Per DigiTimes, the suppliers are completing validation for the second-generation iPad, which will maintain the same 9.7″ screen when it debuts in the first quarter of 2011. “Component suppliers of iPad are expected to […]