Rumor

Rumored prototype iPad 3 logic board shows Apple A5X chip

By Andrew Wray, Sunday, Feb 19, 2012 a 2:31 pm

Adding to the ever-growing iPad 3 rumor mill, a new photo has surfaced on the WeiPhone forums showing a system-on-a-chip nestled onto a prototype logic board, carrying a previously unheard of "A5X". The A5X chip also includes a date code of "1146", which would peg production at or around November 14th-20th of 2011.

iPad 3 parts assembly point to Retina display, better camera, slightly thicker casing

By Andrew Wray, Monday, Feb 13, 2012 a 11:11 am

Recently leaked parts purportedly from Apple's upcoming iPad 3 have been put together and the fit indicates not only that they may be near final production versions, but that the often-rumored 2048x1536 Retina display panel comes from Sharp, that a better camera is coming with it, and that overall, the casing may be slightly thicker.

UK broadcaster ITV warns Apple over using its name for a rumored Apple televison set [Updated]

By chrissyboy6969, Monday, Feb 13, 2012 a 5:14 am

There have been an increasing number of rumors flying around that Apple is set to launch its own television set later this year. The rumors also all seem to think that if Apple does follow this product route, this particular television set will be called the iTV.

Apple rumored to be urging developers to get Retina display iPad 3 apps ready for announcement event

By Andrew Wray, Friday, Feb 10, 2012 a 2:57 pm

Building off of news from yesterday that Apple will be holding an iPad event in early March comes word that Apple has been in a frenzied rush with developers to finish up their iPad app efforts so they can be demoed on stage. Some of these apps may also be included in future iPad commercials showing off the new model. TheNextWeb reports:

More on Apple and ZFS, speculation on iOS

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 a 4:02 pm

Following up on the information iMore received yesterday on potential ZFS hooks in iOS 5.1, a reliable source let us know that Apple has been investing heavily in ZFS appliances from Oracle. (Whether or not this will be made public is unknown; it doesn't seem to be right now.)