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iPhone Rumor

Barclays report hints at components for next-gen iPhone, highlights 4G LTE elements

There’s always a next generation of a product. And there’s always speculation as to what components will be used in it. The next-generation iPhone is no different. Per AppleInsider, investment firm Barclays reported Wednesday in a research note that among the parts Apple is expected to utilize are Qualcomm’s “MDM9615” LTE chip, which supports both […]

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Podcast

PowerPage Podcast Episode 157 – The iPad 3 has landed

Our initial reactions to the iPad 3, the Retina display, Verizon vs. AT&T, LTE vs. 4G, “Heatgate” and a healthy dose of our favorite apps.

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News Software

CrossOver updated to 11.0.2

Sometimes it pays to take an extra day for bug testing, just to be sure. CrossOver, the popular emulation program from CodeWeavers, has been updated to version 11.0.2. The new version, which is available as a demo, offers the following fixes and changes: – This is a bug-fix release which resolves an issue whereby 11.0.1 […]

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iPad News

Some users complaining about Wi-Fi signal strength on third-generation iPad units

A firmware update or two may be in order for the iPad 3. Per the Apple Support Communities forum, a number of users have reported that wireless reception with their new iPad is notably inferior than with Apple’s previous iPad models. In a growing thread, dozens of users have posted about their troubles with Wi-Fi […]

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Hardware iPad News

Additional third-generation iPad thermal testing continues with some reports indicating temperatures as high as 97 degrees Fahrenheit

There’s a plus side to the iPad 3: you’ll always be able to reheat your favorite foods with it. Per AppleInsider, a new analysis has found the A5X chip in the new device runs as much as 16 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the A5 chip in the iPad 2. According to a series of tests […]