Rumors

Apple iPad 3 announcement event rumored for first week of March

By chrisoldroyd, Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 a 9:30 am

According to All Things D, Apple will announce the iPad 3 in the first week of March. All Things D have a superb track record when it comes to the timing of Apple events; so this is probably as accurate as you are going to get until it is officially announced.

Apple TV set unlikely to happen in 2012 according to industry sources

By chrisoldroyd, Friday, Feb 3, 2012 a 2:36 am

According to a report by randomly accurate tech news site Digitimes, it appears highly unlikely that Apple will be releasing its rumored integrated Apple TV set in the second quarter of 2012.

Crazy rumor pegs Siri-powered Apple OLED iTV television set for spring release

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 a 4:19 pm

Could Apple have an Siri-powered, OLED equipped iTV television set to debut this April or May? So a source within a "major electronics retailer" would have TechnoBuffalo believe.

Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said they’ve seen “gorgeous, very thin” pre-production versions of the set in person, and that they employ OLED panels at various sizes up to 42-inches.

iPhone 5 not going into production yet, not going to be longer or wider

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 a 6:48 pm

Daring Fireball's John Gruber has weighed in on the supposed iPhone 5 leak from earlier today, saying the iPhone 5 has not yet gone into production, and throwing cold water on the idea that the overall form factor will be larger.

iPhone 5 concept designs start up again

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 a 7:40 pm

Now that iPhone 4S has come and launched, iPhone 5 (or whatever Apple ends up calling the next generation iPhone), concept designs are once again starting to pop up. This one comes from designer Antonio De Rosa, who created the above iPhone concept and has given it the title of iPhone SJ, as it is Steve Jobs inspired. He imagines it having an A6 processor, a 10 MP camera, and a polycarbonate body. I don't particularly feel that an A6 processor or a better camera are out of the question for the next iPhone.

Rumor: Apple to release budget iPad starting at $299

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012 a 9:33 am

Hit or miss rumor site Digitimes has reported that Apple may plan on introducing a low-end iPad 2 with a starting price of around $299 after the next-generation iPad hits the market.

Sources from Apple's supply chain have claimed that there will be two versions of the new iPad, one targeting the high-end segment and the other the mid-range. Digitimes Research believe the two new iPad models will both be equipped the A6 processor with high-end model coming with a high resolution panel (2048x1536) and the mid-tier model featuring the same grade of panel as iPad 2 (1024x768).

Rumor: Completely redesigned iPhone coming in fall of 2012

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011 a 12:54 pm

BRG say they have confirmation from sources close to Apple that the next iPhone will be released in the fall of 2012, bringing in a completely new design with an iPhone 3GS-like bezel and all-aluminium back.

More details emerge of Apple's plans to concur the Television set

By Andrew Wray, Monday, Dec 19, 2011 a 9:29 am

Rumors of an Apple Television just won't quit, and this new one from The Wall Street Journal pegs Apple ramping up for a release in the not-so-distant future with features like Siri voice-control, built-in AirPlay streaming and more.

Facebook Messenger app rumored to include video calling in next update

By chrisoldroyd, Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011 a 6:34 am

According to iPhoneiTalia, Facebook is working on an update to its Messenger app that will deliver Facebook video calls across multiple platforms. Facebook currently offers a video calling service between users on desktop web browsers using its agreement with Skype. According to sources, the update to the Facebook messenger app is already being tested in the wild and should be revealed in the not too distant future.

Sharp set to supply LCD panels for the iPad 3

By chrisoldroyd, Saturday, Nov 26, 2011 a 3:50 am

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Apple will add Sharp to its list of LCD panel manufacturers, specifically for the next generation iPad. The information comes from people familiar with the situation. Apple is apparently looking to diversify component suppliers for its products and as Sharp is already manufacturing LCD panels for the iPhone; it makes sense for Apple to add it to the supply chain for the iPad too.

Sharp’s Kameyama No.2 plant in Japan will be used to manufacture the panels. It is also believed that Apple is investing in Sharp’s Japanese manufacturing facilities to ensure preferential treatment when it comes to component availability and pricing.