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Analyst: iPad 2 constraints easing, supply improving

In spite of the Japanese earthquakes and tsunami back in March, iPad 2 production restraints that affected Apple last quarter are said to have “significantly improved,” allowing for improved availability of the tablet. According to AppleInsider, Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Agee said Friday that Apple has found better yields in iPad 2 production through […]

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Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Supply chain sources indicate updates to various Macs in coming months

When in doubt, check the supply chain. Per AppleInsider, analyst Shaw Wu has conferred with sources along Apple’s supply chain and has noted that Apple plans to refresh the rest of its Mac lineup, which would include the MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air, “in upcoming months.” Not included on Wu’s list are […]

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iPhone News Rumor

Rumor: Verizon iPhone to be announced Tuesday

With multiple signs pointing towards the imminent release of Verizon’s iPhone, the Wall Street Journal has stated that a new deal will “upend the balance of power in the industry, ending Verizon rival AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the device and leaving smaller players like Sprint Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile USA facing two well-capitalized competitors […]

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iPhone News

Analyst: Verizon may accept more of Apple’s terms for access to iPhone

Verizon may be willing to accept Apple’s terms regarding the iPhone according to Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu. Per The Mac Observer, a deal between the two companies is “closer to reality,” and Verizon may be more willing to pay what Apple wants under Apple’s terms as Android “starts losing some of its luster (at […]

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MacBook Air News

Analyst points to supply chain activity, cites strong evidence for new Apple sub-notebook on horizon

Recent activity within Apple’s supply chain throughout 2010 has shown signs that the company is gearing up to introduce a new notebook that doesn’t fit into any of its existing hardware designs, according to one Wall Street analyst. Per AppleInsider, Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu said in a recent note to clients that a new […]