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iOS iPad Rumor

Rumor: Apple to hold iOS 5.1, iPad 3-focused press event in early February

The nice thing about rumors: there’s generally a small kernel of truth to them. Per Macotakara, a new rumor suggests Apple is planning to hold an earlier-than-expected special event in early February to introduce its third-generation iPad running iOS 5.1. The web site reported on Tuesday that the unveiling of a so-called “iPad 3” along […]

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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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iPhone News Software

“iPhone 4S” device name located in iTunes beta reference, points toward possible upcoming product release

With all of one day to go prior to its much-anticipated iPhone media announcement, an iTunes beta is telling more than it should about Apple’s forthcoming product line. Per AppleInsider, references to the much-used “iPhone 4S” moniker could be found in the Info.plist file of the MobileDevices bundle that was included with the ninth beta […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Foxconn currently assembling 150,000 iPhone 5 units per day

The iPhone 5: it’s probably on the way. Per DigiTimes, Foxconn Electronics has ramped up production of Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone to 150,000 units per day, with shipments expected to reach 5-6 million in September. The report released on Thursday states that Apple’s iPhone 5 suppliers have geared up production and will soon begin volume shipments […]

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iPad News

Apple switches away from LG displays for iPad 2, opts for Samsung, CMI in the near term

As neat as the iPad 2 is, sometimes thar be hiccups with the suppliers… Per DigiTimes, LG Display has reportedly lost its status as the leading iPad 2 display maker after recent LCD shipments were said to have been plagued by quality issues, prompting Apple to turn instead to Samsung. Citing industry sources, DigiTimes reported […]