Archive for the Rumors Category

RUMOR: iPad 3 to Include Haptic Display Technology to Give On-Screen Textures

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

A last-minute rumor is going around that the iPad 3 will feature haptic technology that would give on-screen objects textures. This would explain why Apple’s media event invitations had the tagline “We have something you really have to see. And touch.” The part about having to see it is obviously the Retina display, which is [...]

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RUMOR: Apple Planning to Launch TV Streaming Service by Christmas

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Apple is getting ready to launch a streaming TV service by Christmas, according to the New York Post. The New York Post is known for making stuff up, so I wouldn’t put much trust in it. It’s obvious Apple wants to get into the TV market, probably more of content delivery than an actual television [...]

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RUMOR: New iPad Will Be Named ‘iPad HD’

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

According to alleged part listings from Griffin and Belkin, Apple’s next iPad could be named iPad HD instead of iPad 3. I doubt Apple has revealed the name to accessory manufacturers yet, so I wouldn’t put too much trust in it. The next-generation iPad is expected to feature a high-resolution “Retina” display, so that would [...]

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Leaked iPad 3 Parts Reveal Huge Surprise (Pictures)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Oh wait, I take that back, these images don’t reveal anything new that we didn’t already basically know. But for those of you who had doubts of the iPad 3 featuring a Home button, it looks like those rumors have been put to rest. Repair Labs has more information: The picture above is the iPad [...]

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Low Apple TV Inventory Hints Toward a Refresh

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

For three consecutive weeks, Apple has failed to restock indirect channel partners with Apple TV units, according to AppleInsider sources. This could mean that Apple is planning on introducing a new model soon, maybe at next week’s media event. For three consecutive weeks, the Cupertino-based company has failed to make good on its promissory to [...]

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CNBC: Quad-Core iPad 3 with 4G LTE to Launch Next Week

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Apple is going to launch a quad-core iPad 3 at an event next week, according to CNBC’s sources. The iPad 3 will feature 4G LTE technology, and get its unveiling at an event in New York City. Apple has not officially announced a media event yet, but rumors have been indicating that it will be [...]

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Leaked iPad 3 Rear Shell Measures 0.81 mm Thicker Than iPad 2

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

We’ve heard rumors that the iPad 3 would be a little thicker, and now Apple.pro has a new photo of both the iPad 3 and iPad 2 rear shells being measured with a digital caliper. According to the photo, the iPad 3 measures in at 9.50 mm and the iPad 2 measures at 8.69 mm, [...]

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Best Buy Offering $50 Discounts Across Entire iPad 2 Line

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

  With rumors of the iPad 3 being released within the next few weeks, Best Buy is now offering $50 discounts on all iPad 2 models, with pricing now starting at $449.99 for the 16GB WiFi model. I doubt Best Buy has any advance notice of a new iPad, but with so many rumors indicating [...]

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RUMOR: iPad 3 Already Shipping to U.S., Possible Media Event Announcement This Week

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

A purported shipping document for iPad 3 units was leaked online that indicates initial deliveries will begin March 9. The document shows that shipping began February 26 from Foxconn to the United States. The iPad 3 is rumored to be announced on March 7  and feature a quad-core A6 processor, 2048×1536 Retina display and possibly 4G [...]

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RUMOR: Apple to Ditch Traditional iPhone, iPad and iPod Dock Connecter

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Apple is getting ready to ditch the current dock connecter implemented on iPhones, iPads and iPods, according to iMore. An updated “micro dock” would make room for bigger batteries, 4G radios, and other components far more important to the iPhone and iPad in a PC free world. iMore doesn’t say where they are getting this [...]

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