Archive for the Rumors Category

RUMOR: iOS 7 to Feature Major Redesign

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

iOS 7 will be “very, very flat” according to a 9to5Mac source. I hope this rumor is false because I think it would be a  dumb move to abandon the beautiful interface in the current version of iOS for a flat 1980s look of  Windows Phone. According to multiple people who have either seen or [...]

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RUMOR: iPhone 5S to Feature 12-Megapixel Rear Camera

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The rumored iPhone 5S will feature a 12-megapixel sensor and significantly improved low light and night shooting, according to a new report from Tinhte.vn. This claim comes from a source at Wonderful Saigon Electrics, which specializes in providing camera modules for the iPhone. Tinhte.vn has a mixed record when it comes to predicting Apple rumors.

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WSJ Says iPhone 5S and ‘Budget’ iPhone Set for Mid-2013 Launch

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple will begin production of its next iPhone during the current quarter, and that the device could launch as early as this summer. The report also says Apple will be launching a less expensive version of the iPhone, which will also launch this year. I wouldn’t put much trust [...]

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RUMOR: Apple to Launch Retina iPad mini in Q3 2013

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

According to a new report, Apple will launch a second-generation iPad mini with Retina display in the third quarter of this year. Earlier reports claimed the Retina iPad mini would be released this spring, but I think it’s much more believable that Apple would release it in the fall, about a year after the iPad [...]

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RUMOR: Apple Bringing Wireless Charging to iPhone in 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

A report from Digitimes cites “industry sources” saying that Apple is adopting a new wireless charging technology for the iPhone. The report doesn’t indicate if the next generation iPhone will feature built in wireless charging technology or if it will be an accessory. I personally don’t see how wireless charging on the iPhone would be [...]

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Apple’s ‘iWatch’ Rumored to Run Full iOS

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Apple is planning on running a full version of iOS on the rumored iWatch, according to a report from The Verge. Interestingly, we’re also told that Apple’s chosen to rework the full iOS to run on the watch instead of building up the iPod nano’s proprietary touch operating system — although the previous nano was [...]

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iPad 5 Case Indicates it Will Have iPad mini’s Narrow Design

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

Apple accessory manufacturer MiniSuit is claiming they know what the iPad 5 will look like. The manufacture has already created a case for Apple’s yet-to-be-announced device, saying they got the specifications from a reliable source. The image above shows the differences between the size of the iPad 5 and iPad 4. According to these cases, [...]

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New Apple Patent Application Reveals ‘iWatch’ with Wraparound Touch-Sensitive Display

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

A patent application discovered by AppleInsider describes a “bracelet” accessory with a wraparound design where the screen would cover the entire outer surface. The word “watch” isn’t used in the patent application, but the “wearable video device” described could clearly be used as an advanced wristwatch that communicates with your iPhone. Apple first filed its [...]

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Images of Alleged Retina iPad mini Leak

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Photos posted on Chinese site WeiPhone show what is claimed to be the rear shell of a second-generation iPad mini. The shell seems to be similar to the current iPad mini, except thicker. A thicker back could support rumors that the next iPad mini will feature a Retina display, since the third-generation iPad became a little [...]

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RUMOR: Retina MacBook Air in 2013

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Apple will release an updated MacBook Air featuring a Retina display in 2013, according to a report from EMS One. They say that Apple is starting to look for suppliers for both the 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes available in the MacBook Air line. This news comes following a recent price reduction on the MacBook [...]

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