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Apple announces iPad mini, fourth-generation iPad, offers extended returns for recently-purchased third-gen iPads at select locations

You’ve been hankering for this. And now you get to be somewhat angry at Apple for having bought a third-generation iPad, oh, six months ago. Per Macworld, Apple unveiled the long-rumored iPad mini along with a fourth-generation of the standard model. The iPad mini is 7.2mm thick—23 percent thinner than the new, fourth-generation iPad—“thin as […]

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Alleged 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro images show HDMI, Thunderbolt ports, SD card reader, other changes

If this is truly en route, then it looks like it could rock. Per Weiphone and MacRumors, a series of leaked photos claiming to be of an as-yet-unreleased 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display show the purported laptop’s battery cell and external connectivity options, which include two Thunderbolt ports, an SD card reader and HDMI […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Manufacturing glitches/low yields leading to delay of 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina Display notebook

This might be a little harder than Apple expected. Per the sometimes-reliable DigiTimes, a new rumor cites that Apple’s supply chain is struggling to build new 13-inch MacBook Pros because of difficulty in manufacturing Retina displays. The article claims that shipments of three key forthcoming Apple products — the new MacBook Pro, along with a […]

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iPad Rumor

Leaked “iPad mini” display case instructions hint at smaller iPad for holiday season

If it’s not the suppliers that offer interesting hints as to upcoming products, it’s the retailers. Per AppleInsider, one retailer is preparing in advance for the rumored device by sending out in-store displays to sell accessories to customers. A leaked image shows instructions for standalone displays designed to sell iPad mini accessories. The instruction manual […]

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Apple “noodling” with idea/prototype of 7.85-inch iPad

Before there’s anything, there’s always a prototype. Per The Next Web, Apple is “noodling” with ideas and prototypes for a 7.85-inch iPad, though it’s not clear if the device will ever see the light of day. John Gruber of Daring Fireball commented that he has “heard from nobody” on whether the 7-inch iPad will actually […]