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Rumor: LG closer to becoming iWatch component supplier, Samsung apparently shut out of consideration

The iWatch rumors continue, this time focusing on component suppliers. Per AppleInsider and the Korea Herald, one report claiming LG Display is closing in on a deal to supply a portion of the device’s flexible OLED screens, while longtime supply partner Samsung will be shut out of the project. Citing an “expert,” The Korea Herald […]

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Rumor: Apple, suppliers testing 1.5-inch displays for upcoming “iWatch”

It’s in the rumor mill, so part of it must be true. Per

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Rumor: Apple may be developing Bluetooth-based “iWatch” wrist watch device

Because you ALWAYS hope Apple would make a snazzy wristwatch product. Per the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, Apple is apparently working on developing a smartwatch device. In exploring devices beyond its currently hot-selling iPhone and iPad, Apple is said to have discussed a smartwatch with Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known […]

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Recent patent application shows Apple’s interest in improving brightness controls on OLED screens

It’s the patent applications that show where things might be going. Per Free Patents Online, Apple has apparently proposed a way of improving brightness control on organic light emitting diode displays. One of the key advantages of OLED is that, unlike LCD, it does not employ a backlight to illuminate the screen. While this can […]

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Rumor: Upcoming Apple television sets to arrive in three sizes, including 32″ and 55″

It’s the rumors that help make life interesting. Per Australian web blog SmartHouse, Apple’s full-fledged television set will arrive at the end of 2012 in three screen sizes, maxing out at 55 inches, a new rumor claims. Citing sources in Japan, the web site reported this week that the new Apple television will also come […]