Category Archives: Rumors

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Apple Job Listing Points to Increased Apple TV Development

Posted by at 1:37 pm

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The Apple TV is, infamously, Apple’s only “hobby” product. It sells in comparatively low volumes, and seems to be on a much slower development schedule.

That may be about to change, and a new job posting hints that Apple is seeking someone qualified to help take the Apple TV in to a new generation of settop boxes. As noted by 9to5mac, the posting asks for someone with engineering and leadership skills:

The Apple TV team is looking for an experienced engineering manager to help deliver the next generation features for Apple TV. (more…)

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Feb
15
2013
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Future iOS Devices Could Have USB 3.0 Support

Posted by at 1:15 pm

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While the Lightning dock connector is believed to be capable of USB 3.0 support, Apple has not yet made iOS devices fully compatible with USB 3.0. As a result, file transfer occurs at slower speeds than it should in this day in age. Considering that the MacBook Pro with Retina display has USB 3.0 ports, it would make sense for Apple to bring USB 3.0 support to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

And, as speculated by Buster Heine for Cult of Mac, that support could be coming soon. Apple has recently posted a new job listing that calls for a “Senior Software Quality Engineer (USB) to join the USB Connectivity Compliance QA Team,” according to Heine. While there is no mention of iOS devices in particular, it would make sense that Apple could use this new hire to help bring USB 3.0 standards to iOS devices.

[Cult of Mac]

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Feb
15
2013
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iOS 6.1.2 Will Fix Security Issues and Bugs

Posted by at 9:29 am

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A number of iOS 6 security issues and bugs have surfaced in recent days, highlighted by a flaw that allows a user to bypass an iPhone passcode and gain access to the device. Moreover, enterprise users have faced difficulties in responding to recurring calendar events through Microsoft Exchange following the iOS 6.1 update.  Fortunately, Apple is aware of both problems, and is promptly working on fixes that will be delivered in a future software update.

“Apple takes user security very seriously” spokeswoman Trudy Muller told AllThingsD. “We are aware of this issue, and will deliver a fix in a future software update.”

According to German blog iPhone-Ticker, those fixes will allegedly come in the form of iOS 6.1.2, which the site claims will likely be released no later than Wednesday, February 20th. This source did accurately confirm the iOS 6.1.1 update in the past, just hours before it was released, so it does have some credibility and accuracy at reporting on iOS update rumors.

[iPhone-Ticker via MacRumors]

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Feb
13
2013
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Apple May Purchase Loewe, a Luxury TV Maker

Posted by at 6:53 pm

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Remember back almost a year ago, when Apple was rumored to buy out German luxury TV-maker, Loewe? Remember how that never actually happened?

Maybe the second time is the charm, in this case. Based on talk of an Apple buyout of the company, Loewe’s shares jumped 43%. Reuters reports that Apple is looking to bid four cents per share in order to get a majority stake of the German company. (more…)

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Feb
13
2013
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Rumor: Next Apple Event to Take Place in March

Posted by at 11:20 am

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It has been about four months since the last official Apple media event in late October, when the iPad mini launched, and we’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about an Apple HDTV since then. So, it’s rather unsurprising that Jefferies analyst Peter Misek has speculated about an upcoming Apple TV-related media event to take place next March.

In a note to investors, citing his channel sources, Misek claimed that the special event will not likely involve the unveiling of a so-called “iTV,” but rather an SDK for the upcoming television set, which could be released in September or October of this year. Misek has a rather mixed track record at reporting Apple rumors, so this latest rumor is certainly not guaranteed to materialize.

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Feb
12
2013
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Samsung Rumored to Respond to iWatch With Galaxy Watch

Posted by at 2:04 pm

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Rumors of an Apple-branded wearable iPod — the so-called “iWatch” — haven’t even materialized yet, but there is already speculation about what competition such a device would have. According to rumor blog SamMobile, Samsung is working on a Galaxy Watch for arm bands, bike mounts and pouches.

The rumored Galaxy Watch would be part of Samsung’s “Project J,” which reportedly will also involve a Galaxy S IV Mini alongside the purported full-sized, fourth-generation Galaxy smartphone itself. No estimated release dates are provided, but the Galaxy S IV is expected to be unveiled around March 15th.

[SamMobile via BGR]

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Feb
11
2013
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‘iWatch’ Rumors Gain Traction

Posted by at 5:16 pm
Apple's previous generation iPod Nano as a watch

Apple’s previous generation iPod Nano as a watch

Rumors of an impending Apple TV have long reached a boiling point. From analysts claiming that Apple has no choice but to release such a product, to supposed product leaks from manufacturers and potential OEMs.

In the last week, however, those rumors have taken a backseat to the idea that Apple is developing a wearable computer. Wearable computing may well be the Next Big Thing, with various companies already jumping in. Notably, Pebble – the popular Kickstarter-funded smartwatch – recently began shipping out to backers, and received favorable reviews. In addition, Google has already announced an ambitious new project, currently going by the “Google Glasses” moniker. There have been previous rumors that Microsoft is also interested in the space.

With that background, it seems almost impossible that Apple wouldn’t at least be looking at a wearable computing device. According to some fairly prestigious news outlets, it seems that Apple’s interest in such devices revolves around the wrist (how’s that for a pun?). (more…)

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Feb
06
2013
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OS X 10.9 Could Have Siri

Posted by at 2:17 pm

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It would be logical to assume that, at some point, the Siri voice assistant is going to make its way to Mac. And that could happen soon, in fact, as Apple has recently posted a new job listing for a Siri UI engineer that is familiar with Unix operating systems like OS X.

Siri is currently limited to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, yet this job listing makes no reference to iOS whatsoever. Apple has continued to bridge the gap between iOS and OS X over the past few years, so it would make sense for Siri to come to Mac at some point.

On a related note, the first developer preview of OS X 10.9 could be released this month. Apple has sped up the release cycle of OS X to be an annual occurrence, with Lion and Mountain Lion dropping in July for two consecutive years. The first preview of Mountain Lion came out last February.

[TechCrunch]

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Feb
05
2013
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iOS 6.1 Hints at Radio Coming to iPad

Posted by at 4:31 pm

New-iPadNow that the iOS 6 untethered jailbreak has been released, users have been able to tinker with full access to the iOS file system. And sometimes, there are hidden gems to be found.

The latest discovery pertains to hidden “Radio Buy Buttons” found within Music.app for the iPad running iOS 6.1. The files are not present on iPhone.  (more…)

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Feb
01
2013
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Next-Gen iPad Expected to Share Design of iPad mini

Posted by at 9:04 am

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While it can be hard to take some of the ridiculous claims that DigiTimes makes seriously sometimes, this latest rumor does make sense. According to the Taiwanese news website, the next-generation iPad — the full-sized 9.7-inch model — will adopt design qualities that originate from the iPad mini.

It just makes sense that Apple would give the next full-sized iPad the same look and feel as the iPhone 5, iPad mini and fifth-generation iPod touch. Apple has new display and adhesive technologies that allow for its consumer electronics to be thinner, lighter and stronger. And that’s just what the next iPad should be.

The release date of such iPad remains unknown, although it is widely expected that the tablet won’t launch until much later this year. After all, the refreshed fourth-generation iPad with a Lightning connector and faster processor was just made available last October. But, don’t rule anything out just yet. Apple always seems to have a curveball up its sleeves.

[DigiTimes]

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