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IPad 3 production reportedly under way for March launch

By Jan. 11, 2012, 7:51am PT 3 Comments

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the iPad 2′s introduction, rumors are heating up around its successor. The iPad 3 is reportedly now in production in preparation for an early March launch, when it will ship with new Sharp displays and a relatively unchanged body. Read More »

Samsung manager testifies to early iPad info leaks

By Sep. 15, 2011, 5:50am PT Comments Off

At least one of the people behind those “industry sources” attributions in Apple rumor articles is very real. Former Samsung manager Suk-Joo Hwang testified before a federal court on Wednesday that he had disclosed information about iPad components before the product was announced. Read More »

Report: iPhone 5 getting metal back, screen staying small

By Aug. 29, 2011, 5:55am PT 15 Comments

The next iPhone won’t get a huge new display, according to a new report. Sources within Apple’s display panel supply stream claim that the iPhone 5′s screen will be between 3.5 and 3.7 inches. They also claim a metal back for Apple’s next smartphone. Read More »

Amidst Spotify Rumors, Facebook CEO Talks Music and Media

By May. 25, 2011, 5:38pm PT 1 Comment

As rumors of a big Facebook/Spotify deal swirled, Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at the e-G8 Forum in Paris and reasserted that he has no ambitions to go Hollywood. “We don’t have the DNA to be a music company or a movie company,” Zuckerberg said. Read More »

Apple Stores Reportedly Getting 10th Anniversary Makeover

By May. 18, 2011, 10:07am PT 2 Comments

Black before for the iPad 2 launch

On the eve of Apple retail’s ten-year anniversary, rumors are suggesting big changes inside Apple Stores this weekend. Those changes might include iPad-based payment terminals and interactive displays, dedicated product setup areas, and more changes designed to improve the brick-and-mortar shopping experience. Read More »

2011: Year of Two iPad 2s?

By Apr. 12, 2011, 12:35pm PT 8 Comments

Despite speculation from reputable sources, 2011 appears to indeed be the year of the iPad 2, not the iPad 2.5, and almost certainly not an iPad 3. But, as Apple has demonstrated in the past, just because something doesn’t add up doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Read More »

Apple Getting Serious About the Cloud With Free MobileMe in April?

By Mar. 18, 2011, 1:58pm PT 11 Comments

The latest rumor surrounding MobileMe says it could be free beginning in April, and will at least temporarily coexist beside the current paid service. It’s not the first time we’ve heard about imminent MobileMe changes, but it does suggest an announcement could be coming soon. Read More »

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What to Expect From iPad 2
By Feb. 28, 2011, 6:18am PT 27 Comments

Apple is almost certainly taking the wrapper off its next-generation iPad on Wednesday, so now is a great time to take stock of all the rumors, analyst predictions, and other info we’ve been hearing about the upcoming device and see what exactly we can expect. Read More »

MacBook Pro Specs Leaked, Include New “Thunderbolt” Port
By Feb. 23, 2011, 6:28am PT Comments Off

Just yesterday, we discussed what you might expect to see from Apple’s next generation of MacBook Pro portables. Now, a new round of rumors sheds a little more light on some potential specific hardware details, including the introduction of a new high-speed multipurpose port called “Thunderbolt.” Read More »

What to Expect From the New MacBook Pro
By Feb. 22, 2011, 9:07am PT 7 Comments

The buzz surrounding a new MacBook Pro release from Apple is reaching a crescendo, and there’s reason to suspect a new model is just around the corner. So what can you expect from Apple’s next generation of power-packing portable? Read More »

Big Rumors About Little iPhone, MobileMe Revamp
By Feb. 14, 2011, 6:06am PT 3 Comments

Echoing rumors from late last week, the Wall Street Journal is weighing in with a report that Apple is gearing-up to produce a smaller, cheaper iPhone and introduce a revamped MobileMe this summer. Both moves seem motivated by Apple’s strong competition in the mobile market. Read More »

MacBook Air Update Rumored, But Apple Could Skip Sandy Bridge
By Feb. 11, 2011, 2:43pm PT 17 Comments

Less than six months ago, Apple launched a redesigned MacBook Air. It was almost a completely new machine, but only “almost” because the new MacBook Air still uses the “old” Core 2 Duo, same as the first. That could change soon. Read More »

Why the iPad 3 Rumors Are Premature, At Best
By Feb. 10, 2011, 10:00am PT 19 Comments

The web is on fire with stories about a possible iPad 3 release sometime in fall of 2011. Look closely, and you’ll see they all stem from one source: an educated guess made by John Gruber. While a good guess, it’s not beyond reproach. Read More »

iPad 2 Said to Now Be In Production; Here’s Why I Believe It
By Feb. 8, 2011, 3:09pm PT 14 Comments

The WSJ is reporting that Apple has begun production on the iPad 2, according to “people familiar with the matter.” The next-generation tablet from Apple will be thinner and lighter, with a faster processor, more memory and a better graphics processor, according to the source. Read More »

More iPad 2 Rumors: Carbon Fiber, 7-inch, Stylus Support
By Feb. 7, 2011, 7:13am PT 5 Comments

The surest sign that an iPad 2 launch is near is that the rumor mill is in overdrive. Over the weekend, at least five rumors surfaced about Apple’s next iPad, including a possible new size, support for a stylus, and a more specific release timeline. Read More »

Rumor Has It: iPad 2 to Get New Back, Better Speaker
By Dec. 23, 2010, 11:00am PT 1 Comment

A new report by Japanese Apple blog MacOtakara published Thursday claims the next iPad will have a flat back like the iPod touch, a better speaker with a wider range, and a smaller bezel around the screen, reducing the overall size of the device. Read More »

Rumor Has It: iPad 2 Will Have USB
By Nov. 29, 2010, 7:01am PT 8 Comments

While many were busy filling faces with turkey, and filling malls to the brim on Friday, some new, interesting rumors about the iPad 2 came to light. The rumors included some obvious claims, but one seems out of left field: a built-in USB port. Read More »

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