Category Archives: Rumors

May
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2013
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iOS 7 to Feature Flickr and Vimeo Integration

Posted by at 5:19 pm

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The forthcoming iOS 7 software update will feature expanded support for third-party social networks, including Flickr and Vimeo, according to well-sourced Apple pundit Mark Gurman for 9to5Mac. The functionality should be similar to the existing Twitter and Facebook integration across the iOS operating system.

Apple users will be required to sign into Flickr and Vimeo once through the Settings app to enable access to the social networks on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Flickr integration will enable users to share photos from their iOS devices to the popular social photo service, which presently requires using the paid iPhoto app from the App Store.  (more…)

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May
20
2013
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Rumor Roundup: Lightweight iPad, 1.5-Inch iWatch and New MacBooks

Posted by at 9:47 am

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The rumor mill has ramped up quickly to start the week, with three new reports on the table relating to Apple products. The first comes from hit-and-miss Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which claims that fifth-generation iPad production will begin in July as monthly shipments reach 2 – 3 million by September.

The tablet will reportedly have the same 2,048 x 1536 pixels Retina display, although the display glass will be thinner at 0.2mm versus 0.25mm for the fourth-generation iPad. The next-generation iPad will have a narrow bezel, akin to the smaller iPad mini. But that’s not all. (more…)

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May
17
2013
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Report: Next-Generation MacBooks Could Have High-Resolution IGZO Displays

Posted by at 11:05 am

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Sharp, a leading display maker and Apple supplier, will soon begin the production of new IGZO displays with the “highest pixel density” yet, and those high-resolution screens could make their way to the next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina display.  The displays will range in size between 11.6 inches and 15.6 inches, as reported by 9to5Mac.  (more…)

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May
17
2013
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Samsung Galaxy Note III to Launch at IFA 2013

Posted by at 7:55 am

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According to The Korea Times, which cites officials, the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Note III will launch at the IFA 2013 consumer electronics show in Berlin next September 6th to 11th. It is unknown if these officials are executives within Samsung or external sources.

A recent rumor calls for the smartphone to have a mammoth 5.99-inch Super AMOLED display with both an 8-core processor and 8-core graphics chip. The handset will also reportedly have 3 GB RAM, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and run Android 4.3 with TouchWiz.

[The Korea Times]

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May
16
2013
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iPhone 5S Will Reportedly Have ‘Significant Internal Redesign’

Posted by at 1:19 pm

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While the next-generation iPhone is expected to retain the same exterior design as the iPhone 5, a new report claims that the handset is in store for a “significant internal redesign” when it launches later this year. High-resolution photos obtained by BGR, from an anonymous source, reveal redesigned hardware that may improve various iPhone features and make room for other new components.

The parts pictured at the source article are the “loud-speaker bracket, ear speaker bracket, vibrating motor assembly, Wi-Fi flex cable ribbon and SIM card tray,” according to the report, and each has noticeable changes. Moreover, a gold SIM card tray hints that a future iPhone model will be offered in a myriad of new colors. The so-called “iPhone 5S” is expected to launch this fall alongside the iOS 7 software update.

[BGR]

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May
14
2013
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Rumor: iPhone 5S to Feature All-New Home Button With Fingerprint Sensor

Posted by at 8:02 pm

iPhone 5 Home Button

The home button found on all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models released in the past six years might be in store for a significant redesign, as a new rumor originating from unproven Taiwanese blog TechNews claims that the so-called “iPhone 5S” will feature an all-new home button with sapphire crystal glass.

Sapphire crystal is an extremely tough material, second only to diamond in hardness, and will allegedly help protect the fingerprint scanner that will be embedded into the capacitive home button. You read that correctly: a capacitive home button, not a physical one that is prone to damage.  (more…)

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May
08
2013
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Apple to Begin Production of iPhone 5S and Low-Cost iPhone in June

Posted by at 10:32 am

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Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty recently met with Asian component suppliers, and left with knowledge that Apple will allegedly ramp up production of both the next-generation iPhone 5S and low-cost budget iPhone in June and July. That timeframe lines up with an earlier report claiming that Sharp will begin producing iPhone 5S displays next month.

Both new iPhone models are on track for a September release, presumably alongside the iOS 7 software update. A low-priced iPhone could perform exceptionally well in emerging markets, such as China and India, over more expensive, carrier-subsidized handsets.  (more…)

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May
07
2013
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Rumor: Samsung ‘Galaxy S4 Zoom’ Could Pack 16-Megapixel Camera

Posted by at 11:40 am

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Samsung isn’t content with releasing just its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone. Instead, the South Korean handset maker has plans to bring three variants of the device to the market. One will be a rugged version of the device, while another will be the purported Galaxy S4 Mini that is supposedly set for a July launch. And the third, according to Samsung rumor website SamMobile, will be the so-called “Galaxy S4 Zoom.”  (more…)

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May
06
2013
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You Might Want to Hold Off on the Retina iPad Mini for Awhile

Posted by at 8:50 am

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Rumors of an iPad mini with Retina display have been circulating ever since Apple released the tablet without one last October, but it might be wise to hold off on purchasing one when it comes out.

While market research firm NPD DisplaySearch has told CNET that the iPad mini is expected to gain a Retina display in a third-quarter refresh later this year, it also speculates that a second iPad mini model could follow.  (more…)

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May
02
2013
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Report: Microsoft to Announce Next-Generation Surface in June

Posted by at 9:27 am

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Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, citing upstream supply chain sources, claims Microsoft is preparing to launch the second-generation Surface next month. According to the report, the Redmond-based corporation will announce the tablet at its Build conference, scheduled for June 26th-28th, and has already ordered components for between 1 and 1.5 million Intel-based units.

To better compete with the myriad of smaller tablets on the market, Microsoft is said to shrink the Surface screen size to between 7- and 9-inches. Comparatively, the Nexus 7 and iPad mini have 7-inch and 7.9-inch displays respectively. Since estimated sales of the original Surface RT have been weak, at less than 1.8 million, Microsoft is reportedly playing it cautious about this forthcoming model.

Microsoft released the original Surface tablet last October to little fanfare, and quarterly sales figures are the evidence. In the past two quarters, it is estimated that Microsoft shipped 900,000 units or less of the tablet. If the company wants to compete with the likes of Apple and Google, it will have to seriously step up its game. Since the Surface launched, Apple has sold over 42.4 million iPads.

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