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Apple begins ordering NAND Flash memory from alternate vendors, works to curb reliance on Samsung

When in doubt, find another supplier. Per DigiTimes, Apple is increasing purchases of flash memory from Japanese suppliers in an effort to scale back its dependance on Samsung for components, as the two companies continue their legal dispute. DigiTimes on Thursday cited industry sources as saying that Apple has tapped Toshiba and Elpida Memory for […]

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Apple to launch white iPhone 4 in U.S., other countries on April 28th

This just in from the horse’s mouth: Apple will release the white iPhone 4 model on Thursday, April 28th. Per Apple’s PR announcement, the white iPhone 4 will finally debut in stores worldwide on Thursday, April 28. For those of us in the United States, that includes Appleā€™s online and retail stores, AT&T and Verizon […]

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iPad News

iPad 2 ship times drop to 1-2 weeks in some locations

If you wanted an iPad 2 but were waiting for it, the wait time just got shorter. Per AppleInsider, new iPad 2 orders placed through Apple’s online store are now estimated to ship within one to two weeks, as availability of the popular touchscreen tablet continues to improve. Shipping times of one to two weeks […]

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iPad 2 set for international launch on March 25th

You can’t find it in the United States, so that’s no reason not to introduce it to the rest of the world. Per TechRadar.com, despite continued sellouts of the iPad 2 in the U.S., an Apple spokesperson has confirmed that the international launch of the touchscreen tablet will proceed as planned on Friday, March 25. […]

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International iPad launch underway, line of over 1,200 reported in Japan

Apple’s iPad hit the international markets today with initial reports over over 1,200 lined up at Apple’s Ginza flagship store for its 8AM opening. Per Electronista, lines had started as early as Wednesday in Japan and have been matched by similar lines in Australia and Europe. Japanese pre-order numbers aren’t known, but over 900,000 allegedly […]