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Apple pins down September 11th for China media event, speculation surfaces

A recent announcement that Apple will hold its first-ever iPhone media event in China has indicated some huge things, such as a sooner-than-expected launch of new models in that country, or perhaps a deal with China Mobile, the world’s largest carrier. Per AppleInsider and the Wall Street Journal, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has repeatedly […]

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Microsoft purchases Nokia’s Devices and Services division, moves to rearrange executive lineups

Because it’s fun to buy multi-billion dollar companies. Per The Mac Observer, Microsoft is buying Nokia’s cell phone business for about US$5 billion and tossing in another US$2.2 billion to license the company’s patents. The deal throws together two big time companies that are struggling to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung, brings […]

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T-Mobile issues September employee blackout dates, signs point towards next-gen iPhone launch

Some more definitive dates have appeared regarding the next-gen iPhone release. Per the TmoNews blog, sources on Wednesday have claimed that the upcoming Sept. 20 to 22 employee blackout dates came with no explanation, but speculated a tie to an as-yet-unannounced Apple iPhone launch. The report is in line with previous rumblings about a Sept. […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple to hold iPhone media event on September 10th

The next-gen Apple iPhone may have a media event date. Per All Things Digital and AppleInsider, unnamed sources have indicated that Apple is looking to hold a media event for the long-anticipated iPhone model on September 10th. That date would occur on the second to the last day of the IFA consumer electronics trade show […]

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Hardware iPad mini Rumor

Rumor: Retina Display iPad mini could arrive later this year with displays from Samsung, new back colors a possibility

At this point, it’s still a rumor. But it’s a sexy rumor. Per 9to5Mac and the Wall Street Journal, Apple is sourcing components from Samsung to produce a Retina Display version of the iPad mini later this year. Screens from Sharp and LG Display will also be used. Apple is apparently also considering multi-colored back […]