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Hardware iPad iPhone Rumor

Analyst sees late September launch date for iPhone 5S, earlier launch dates for next-gen iPads, Haswell-based Retina Display MacBook Pro

The guesses as to when the next-gen iOS devices are out. Per AppleInsider, according to a research note obtained by the web site, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s so-called “iPhone 5S” is seeing setbacks in the production of “numerous components,” as well as handset assembly, meaning the next-gen smartphone will be available in limited […]

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Hardware News Processors Rumor

Rumor: Intel, Apple in negotiations for Intel to start making processors for iOS devices

Maybe a really good partnership CAN live forever… Per the Chicago Tribune, an anonymous source has cited that executives have over the past year discussed a possible partnership in which Intel’s foundries would be used to manufacture Apple-designed chips. A deal has not yet been reached, the source said. This is not the first time […]

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Apple TV Hardware News

Apple comments on upcoming Apple TV unit, says smaller form factor won’t affect performance

Sometimes Apple drops some interesting hints about its unreleased stuff. According to The Verge, despite details from a new FCC filing suggesting an updated Apple TV would feature a smaller form factor, Apple has indicated that the slightly tweaked hardware will look and function just like the current model. Apple provided a statement on Wednesday […]

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Apple TV News Software

Apple TV updated to 5.2, Bluetooth keyboard support, other features added

This smacks of the nifty. The Apple TV set-top box was updated to software version 5.2 on Monday, adding enhanced support for iTunes in the Cloud and the ability to connect a Bluetooth keyboard, while also hinting at a minor hardware refresh. Per AppleInsider, users can download the update directly to their device by choosing […]

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Hardware iPad mini News

iFixit completes iPad mini teardown, finds Samsung LCD, similar design elements found in iPhone 5

There’s some cool stuff inside the iPad mini and the coolest-of-cats over at iFixit performed their usual teardown magic to find what said cool stuff was. Per the teardown, iFixit found the device has a large metal plate behind its screen held in place by 16 screws. Similar plates were found in the iPhone 5, […]