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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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iPad mini supply improves, shipment times now 3-5 days from online Apple Store

Give it time and eventually the supply channels even out. Per AppleInsider, despite severe constraints throughout the holiday quarter, supply of Apple’s iPad mini is finally catching up with demand as the Online Apple Store is now quoting ship-by dates of 3-5 business days. The change comes one week after Apple kicked off sales of […]

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iPad Rumor

Leaked “iPad mini” display case instructions hint at smaller iPad for holiday season

If it’s not the suppliers that offer interesting hints as to upcoming products, it’s the retailers. Per AppleInsider, one retailer is preparing in advance for the rumored device by sending out in-store displays to sell accessories to customers. A leaked image shows instructions for standalone displays designed to sell iPad mini accessories. The instruction manual […]

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Hardware MacBook MacBook Air MacBook Pro Rumor

Production effort towards 2012 MacBooks creating labor shortage in/around China

The good news is that Apple’s 2012 notebooks seem to be under construction. The bad news is that this doesn’t really help the regional labor markets. Per DigiTimes, anticipated demand for Apple’s redesigned line of 2012 MacBooks is reportedly so strong that the company’s Far Eastern component suppliers are facing a labor shortage as they […]

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iPhone News

Apple signs iPhone 4, 4S, deals with three additional regional U.S. carriers, announces May 18th launch date

If you were hoping for additional regional suppliers for the iPhone 4S, you’re in luck. Per AppleInsider, Apple has finished several deals with smaller regional carriers in the U.S., as Kentucky’s Bluegrass Cellular, California’s Golden State Cellular, and Kansas’ Nex-Tech Wireless will begin offering the iPhone 4S on May 18. The iPhone 4S will be […]