Earlier this week, we heard that Samsung would be responsible for the production of Apple's A6 processor, and now there's confirmation that executives of the two companies have sat down to talk about their supply-side relationship. Both appear interested in continuing those arrangements.…
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iPhone 4S teardown reveals 512 MB of RAM, more
Apple repair site iFixit has already managed to secure an iPhone 4S and pulled it apart. Details of what's inside reveal a design that's fairly similar to its predecessor, as you might expect from the outside appearance of the 4S, but also show some noteworthy changes.…
Read MoreReport: iPhone 5 getting metal back, screen staying small
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 MoreApple intent on diversifying suppliers with Sharp investment
Apple intends to invest in a Sharp plant in order to bring the Japanese company aboard as an LCD supplier for iPhone and iPad manufacturing, according to sources. If accurate, this is only the latest sign that Apple is looking to distance itself from Samsung.…
Read MoreThe case for and against a September iPhone 5 launch
Everyone knows Apple will launch a new iPhone, but no one knows quite when. Friday saw new claims as to when it might arrive, so it's a good opportunity to look at all of the iPhone 5 release date rumors and see where we end up.…
Read MoreNext iPhone to Have Curved Glass Screen?
The next iPhone will have a curved glass display, according to DigiTimes, which learned the information from sources in the supply chain. Apple is said to have acquired between 200 and 300 glass cutting machines for glass making partners in order to produce the displays.…
Read MoreiPad 2 May Face Supply Woes After Japanese Quake
iSuppli, the company responsible for thorough product teardowns of Apple products, reported Thursday that the Japanese earthquake could affect iPad 2 supply volume, since at least five components from that device are likely sourced from Japanese suppliers, including a few hard-to-replace parts.…
Read MoreApple Makes at Least $200 Per iPad Sold: Report
A new report about production costs for the iPad reveals a wide profit margin on a per-device basis. The entry-level $499 model apparently generates $208 in profit, while the top of the line $829 model more than doubles that, raking in $446 per unit.…
Read MoreRumor Has It: Are These the Specs for the Apple Tablet?
File this one under “seriously not likely,” but for what it’s worth, a site called PhoneArena.com is showing off images it says…
Read MoreIngredients List for Apple’s New iPhone Published
Normally DigiTimes is content to just let the information leak out in a slow but steady stream leading up to the WWDC,…
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