Even with an event like Mobile World Congress 2012 going on, today’s tech news has been all about iPad 3. Apple’s March 7th press event announcement has started a slew of iPad 3 rumors ranging from size of the upcoming tablet to design changes on iPad 3.
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Apple today sent out invites for their upcoming event to various media houses. The Invite shows a finger touching Calendar app with Wednesday 7 on it. And it says:
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Though we haven’t seen any major Intel based smartphone in the market yet, the company today expanded its smartphone portfolio with new chips, products, services and partners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. At Intel’s news conference, CEO Paul Otellini highlighted plans to expand smartphone SoC and communications product roadmaps for the performance and value smartphone market segments.
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One of the most interesting announcements at Mobile World Congress (MWC) came from Nokia today in form of 808 PureView handset with astonishing 41-megapixel camera. Yes, you read it right, it’s not 5, 8 or 13-megapixel, it’s 41 MEGAPIXEL… Nokia explains:
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HTC today announced their new top-of-the-line One series of smartphones, including the One X, One S and One V handsets. And the flagship model of the one series is One X that comes with 4.7-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz quad core Tegra 3 processor and 8-megapixel camera with f2.0 lens and backside illuminated sensor.
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Many Chinese websites have posted images of cargo being loaded on an Airplane and shipping documents of highly secured cargos. The shipping documents are for a new product that has start shipping today (February 26) from Foxconn to various major cities in US. Details about these highly secured cargos were posted on Chinese website Weibo and WeiPhone, and were translated by a 9to5mac reader:
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Last week, we reported that MacRumors has got their hands on an iPad 3 Retina display and they put it under microscope to confirm pixel density. MacRumors today sent that display to iFixit, a company known for repairing broken iPhones, MacBooks and iPads, for detailed examination by experts. After examining the display iFixit posted the following:
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In past few days we have seen almost everything there is to see about the upcoming iPad 3, from the ultra high resolution Retina display, to the more tapered back panel and the new logic board with A5X processor. In continuation of iPad 3 component leak saga MIC Gadget has posted clear images of iPad 3 rear shell, which they claimed “is a confirmed rear shell for iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 3G model”. Here is what we know from all the rumors/leaks/news about iPad 3:
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9to5mac is reporting that Apple is preparing first completely redesign of iTunes Store in nearly three years. The redesign will not be limited to just iTunes Store, but it will also include new designs for the App Store and the iBookstore. Mark Gurman wrote on 9to5mac:
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Today, two blogs Macotakara and iMore reported that Apple is targeting September or October for launch of next generation iPhone 5. Macotakara posted they have heard from reliable Asian source that next iPhone will be released in September or October, and Apple will follow this end of the year cycle for future iPhone releases.
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Today is turning out to be a major iPad 3 rumors day with clear back panel images leaked earlier and now the logic board pic showing the new A5X processor. A forum post on Chinese website WeiPhone shows an image of claimed iPad 3 logic board that has and “A5X” processor.
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Till now we have seen many LCD displays on various websites that are claimed to be the Retina display for iPad 3. However, as the displays are not switched on we can’t see the resolution difference and hence can’t confirm that they are ultra high resolution Retina display. Now MacRumors has found a solution for the problem, they got their hands on an iPad 3 display and examined it under a microscope. Eric Slivka wrote on MacRumors:
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It was previous believed that Intel will start shipping the next generation Core i processors codenamed Ivy Bridge by end of Q1 2012 or in early April. However, Digitimes is reporting that Intel will start mass shipment later than originally thought. Intel has notified its partners that mass shipment of Ivy Bridge processors will start in June 2012. Monica Chen wrote:
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Apple today released a developer preview of OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system, which brings popular apps and features from iPad to the Mac and accelerates the pace of OS X innovation. Mountain Lion introduces Messages, Notes, Reminders and Game Center to the Mac, as well as Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration and AirPlay Mirroring.
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Gartner is reporting today that world smartphone sales soared to 149 million units in Q4 2011, a 47.3 percent jump. According to Gartner smartphone volumes during the quarter rose due to record sales of Apple iPhones. As a result, Apple became the third-largest mobile phone vendor in the world, overtaking LG.
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Verizon and AT&T will sell an iPad model with support for new 4G LTE network. According to Spencer E Ante and Jessica E Vascellaro of WSJ:
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In last two weeks many leaked images showing various components of upcoming iPad 3 have been posted by tech news websites. And now iLab Factory has gotten their hands on some of these components including the ultra high resolution Sharp LCD, the aluminum back panel and the dock connector. iLab Factory assembled these components together to see if they fit and they were as perfect match.
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Pentax today announced new Pentax K-01 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera designed by Marc Newson, who is widely known for designing a wide range of objects from furniture and household products to bicycles, cars, aircraft and yachts.
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A recent report from Strategy Analytics noted “Android captured a record 39 percent share of global tablet shipments in Q4 2011, rising from 29 percent a year earlier. Global Android tablet shipments tripled annually to 10.5 million units.” However, that 10.5 million number was reached by adding Amazon’s newly released Kindle Fire, which in our opinion is not an Android tablet.
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9to5mac is reporting that their reliable source at Foxconn in China has informed them the iPhone 5 is ready for production. There are various sample devices floating around at Foxconn with following features:
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Apple today announced iBooks 2, iBooks Author and iTunes U App aimed at reinventing education. iBooks now features iBooks textbooks, an entirely new kind of textbook that’s dynamic, engaging and truly interactive. iBooks textbooks offer iPad users gorgeous, fullscreen textbooks with interactive animations, diagrams, photos, videos, unrivaled navigation and much more.
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IBM scientists have successfully demonstrated the ability to store information in as few as 12 magnetic atoms. This is significantly less than today’s disk drives, which use about one million atoms to store a single bit of information. By beginning at the smallest unit of data storage, the atom, scientists demonstrated magnetic storage that is at least 100 times denser than today’s hard disk drives and solid-state memory chips. Future applications of nanostructures built one atom at a time, and that apply an unconventional form of magnetism called antiferromagnetism, could allow people and businesses to store 100 times more information in the same space.
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Bloomberg is reporting that production of iPad 3 has started and Apple will launch the new tablet in March. Bloomberg posted the following about upcoming iPad 3:
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GPU technologies from Imagination are used by companies like Apple in their mobile devices. And the company has announced their next generation PowerVR Series6 GPU core family. The PowerVR G6200 and G6400 GPU IP cores are the first in a growing family of PowerVR Series6 family.
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Fujifilm finally announced the much-awaited X-Pro1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The X-Pro1 features the new 16-megapixel X-Trans CMOS sensor and an FUJIFILM original X-Mount and Hybrid Multi Viewfinder. Fujifilm claims that the X-Trans CMOS sensor is capable of delivering resolution that is parallel, if not superior, to a full frame sensor.
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For more than 5 years Intel has been showing smartphone prototypes based on x86 chips at CES, but nothing concrete has came out of those prototypes. However, this year things do look different, as Intel not only showed fully working smartphone prototype, but also announced partnerships with Motorola and Lenovo for manufacturing smartphones based on Intel chip.
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Just yesterday, DigiTimes reported that Foxconn along with Pegatron will be manufacturing partners with Apple for iPad 3 production. And today, Japanese website Macotakara is reporting that the two companies have start production of the next generation iPad. Macotakara posted:
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After creating lot of hype with teaser videos, HP finally revealed the HP ENVY 14 Spectre that uses lightweight, scratch-resistant glass on the lid, display, palmrest and HP ImagePad – a multifinger touch pad. The 3.79-pound laptop has 14-inch high definition HP Radiance 1600 x 900 display along with Beats Audio speakers.
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Samsung today announced the second-generation Samsung Series 9 notebook at CES in Las Vegas. According to Samsung, the new Series 9 is one of the thinnest, lightest laptop and super-slim components were specially made to fit the single shell body.
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iLounge’s Jeremy Horwitz just few days back said that he has heard from his sources there will be no major design change in iPad 3. And today Jeremy is reporting that he has seen “what’s supposedly the next generation iPad”. The iPad 3 will have very minimal external design changes, in fact it will be hard to spot changes from the back if the two iPad were kept side by side. Jeremy also posted:
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DigiTimes is reporting that Pegatron has received orders for assembling upcoming iPad 3. Monica Chen posted::
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Lenovo will be introducing many new laptops and desktops at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, but the three most important products Lenovo will showcase at the event are world’s first Android 4.0 based Smart TV K91, IdeaTab S2 and S2 Smartphone. The main features of the three devices are:
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Nikon has introduced the flagship new D4 digital SLR with advanced new features aimed at delivering speedy performance, amazing image quality, superb low-light performance and Full HD video.
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Rumors about upcoming iPad 3 have been flowing thick and fast for past few days. And today Jeremy Horwitz of iLounge added his two cents to the iPad 3 rumors. Jeremy has been right about Apple related rumors in past so the latest details about iPad 3 that he posted on Twitter have some weight behind them. Things that Jeremy pointed out include:
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After Steve Jobs Biography was released everyone knows that Apple is working on a TV that will make it easier to search, surf and watch content. According to Scott Martin of USA Today, Apple is developing a sleek 50-inch model for launch of the new iTV. Scott wrote:
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Everyone has been talking about when iPhone will get 4G LTE, will it be in the upcoming iPhone 5 that will be launched in summer 2012 or the generation after that. However, one thing looks almost certain Windows Phone will get LTE before the iPhone. According to Paul Thurrott of Win Supersite, Microsoft and its Windows Phone partners plan to release a number of LTE devices in first half of 2012 on AT&T. Paul wrote:
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Apple has been using IPS LCD panel in current iPad model, but according to DigiTimes Apple will adopt IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) LCD panels instead of IPS panels in next generation iPad. Yenting Chen posted on DigiTimes:
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It has been rumored that the upcoming iPad 3 will see some major redesign with higher resolution screen, quad-core A6 processor and bigger battery. And the photos of leaked iPad 3 components posted by Macotakara support this theory. Macotakara got their hands on the replacement parts for iPad 3, which included dock connector cable and port, microphone flex cable and power on/off flex cable.
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Supply chain sources have revealed to Digitimes that Apple is set to unveil next generation iPad at the upcoming iWorld expo in San Francisco on January 26. The company will introduce two versions of the new iPad that will target the mid-range and high-end tablet market. Apple will continue to sell iPad 2 for entry-level market by lowering the price.
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Google’s SVP, Andy Rubin today tweeted “UPDATE: There were 3.7M Android devices activated on 12/24 and 12/25.” Indicating that Android had a record breaking Christmas weekend this year. However, even with such good numbers it looks like iOS devices stole the Christmas day from Google.
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Apple is planning to ship their upcoming TV (now rumored to be named iTV) in the second and third quarter of 2012. They have started working with LCD and chip suppliers including Samsung and Sharp. Sharp will supply the LCD panel for the iTV and according to DigiTimes, Apple will initially focus on 32-inch and 37-inch sizes. However, our sources say that Apple will be focusing on three models ranging from 32-inch to 55-inch (our guess is Apple will go for 37 or 40-inch, 47-inch and 55-inch).
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Many TV makers have promised OLED HDTVs as next generation technology since 2007. However, very high cost of production of OLED screens bigger than 10-inch has kept TVs based on OLED technology an item for trade show floors rather than mass market. But LG promises to change that with their newly developed 55-inch OLED TV panel, which they will show to select media and customers at a private booth starting on January 9 in Las Vegas through the end of CES 2012.
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DigiTimes is reporting that after iPad 3 launch in first quarter of 2012, Apple is planning to launch a 7.85-inch model prior to the fourth quarter of 2012. Max Wang posted:
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DigiTimes is reporting that Apple is planning to launch next generation MacBook Pro featuring an ultra high-resolution display with 2880 x 1800 pixels. Yenting Chen posted:
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DigiTimes today reported that next generation iPad would be available in next 3-4 months, based on supply chain info they received from industrial sources. According to DigiTimes:
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DigiTimes is reporting that Apple has started receiving components for ultrathin 15-inch MacBook Pro in limited quantity. These components will be used for test production of the new MacBook Pro with final product shipping in Q2 2012. According to DigiTimes:
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Amazon joined the tablet race with their new Kindle Fire featuring 7-inch IPS LCD touchscreen (1024 x 600), 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB onboard memory (6GB available to user), WiFi and micro USB. The Kindle Fire weighs less than one pound and offers up to 8 hours of battery life. Even though the feature list of Kindle Fire is impressive, its most impressive feature is the price tag, Amazon is selling the tablet for just $199. Below we have posted links of 10 best Amazon Kindle Fire reviews available online:
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Business Insider is reporting that an industry source has told them iPhone 5 “was real and it was scrapped only months before the iPhone 4S was announced.” The website says that the source has been right about future Apple products in the past, but they weren’t able to verify this information with a second source. This Business Insider source says that he spend about two weeks with one of the iPhone 5 prototype and it had following features:
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Barnes & Noble today introduced Nook Tablet, which the company claims is their fastest and lightest tablet with the best in HD entertainment. The new tablet comes with services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora and others, plus a collection of high-quality apps on NOOK Store.
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Panasonic today announced their new Micro Four Thirds camera Lumix GX1 that features 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, maximum ISO sensitivity of 12,800, touchscreen and faster autofocus (AF) system.
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