July 8, 2011

iPhone 5, iPhone mini and iPod touch 3G Coming in September


Adding to long list of iPhone rumors that have came out in past few days, 9to5mac today reported that Apple is preparing not one but two completely new iPhone models for September launch. Seth Weintraub wrote on 9to5mac:
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July 7, 2011

Apple Store Overnight Planned for MacBook Air and OS X Lion Launch on July 13


9to5mac is reporting that Apple retail stores are planning an overnight for their employees on July 13 to prepare for new product launches. Overnight at Apple store are normally used for refreshing store displays and training employees on new products. Seth Weintraub of 9to5mac wrote:
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More iPhone 5 and iPad 3 Rumors


Following WSJ article about thinner and lighter iPhone 5 coming in Q3 2011, This is my next has posted more information about next gen iPhone and iPad. The website was first to report that iPhone 5 will see a complete redesign and now it looks like that is going to happen for sure. This is my next’s Joshua Topolsky posted the following:
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July 6, 2011

WSJ: Next Generation iPhone will be Thinner and Lighter


WSJ is reporting that Apple has placed orders with component suppliers in preparation for launch of next generation iPhone sometime in the third quarter. Lorraine Luk of WSJ posted:
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July 5, 2011

Apple Using Its Cash Pile to Stay Ahead of Competition


We have all seen how competition is lagging behind Apple when it comes to technologies like Retina display resolution, A5 processor performance and excellent IPS display on the iPad. According to an anonymous post on Quora, Apple is using their cash pile in a very interesting way to maintain a decisive advantage over competition. So, what is Apple doing? The detailed answer given by the Quora user is as follows:
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Pegatron Receives 15 million iPhone 5 Orders


Digitimes is reporting:
Taiwan-based notebook maker Pegatron Technology is estimated to have landed orders for 15 million iPhone 5s (iPhone 4S) from Apple and is set to start shipping in September of 2011, according to sources from upstream component makers.
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July 4, 2011

MacBook Air to Get “Toggle DDR 2.0” NAND Flash Memory


Apple pioneered the use of mSATA form factor based SSDs in ultra thin and light laptops with launch of MacBook Air in 2010. Now the rumors are Apple will leave mSATA behind in the upcoming MacBook Air update and use the faster “Toggle DDR 2.0” interface. According to Macotakara, Asian electronic component markers are reporting that Apple will adopt 400Mbps Toggle DDR 2.0 interface.
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July 3, 2011

PCMag: Verizon is The Fastest Mobile Network in US


For past two years, PCMag has been doing tests of mobile network data speeds in major cities across United States. Last year, AT&T was the fastest network overall in US, while Verizon was constantly in 3rd or 4th place with T-Mobile in second. However, this year the tables have turned completely with Verizon’s deployment of new LTE 4G network.
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June 30, 2011

Olympus Launches Three New PEN Cameras E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1


Olympus today launched three new PEN compact system cameras including PEN E-P3, PEN E-PL3 and PEN E-PM1 featuring Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system. The cameras come with a new 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Image Sensor, TruePic VI Image Processor, high ISO of 12,800, a reengineered autofocus system, full 1080i HD video with Dolby Digital sound recording, newly designed user interfaces and a variety of Art Filters and built-in creative features, these powerfully simple cameras offer advanced capabilities without the complexity of a DSLR.
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Review Roundup: HP TouchPad


After failed attempts from companies like Samsung, LG, Motorola and RIM, many are hoping that HP’s first webOS based tablet HP TouchPad will be the first true iPad competitor. Two TouchPad models with storage capacity 16GB and 32GB are available. The TouchPad comes with dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 9.7-inch LCD touchscreen, 1.3-megapixel front camera, Beats Audio, WiFi and Bluetooth. The 16GB model is priced $499 and the 32GB model is priced $599. So, how does this latest entry in the tablet market stack up to the iPad and other tablet currently available?
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June 29, 2011

New MacBook Airs with OS X Lion Coming in Mid-July


9to5mac is reporting, “Apple is gearing up to launch their upgraded line of ultra thin notebooks in mid-July.” The update will coincide with OS X Lion launch and will bring almost no exterior design changes. However, internally the new MacBook Air will adopt Intel’s latest Sandy Bridge processors along with Thunderbolt port.
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June 27, 2011

Latest Apple Rumors – Two iPhone Models, MacBook Air Update and LTE iPad


Last week BGR kick started the completely redesigned iPhone 5 rumors by posting “We have been told by a reliable source to except a radical new case design for the upcoming iPhone, though we have not been given any additional details surrounding the design of the new iPhone case.” However, other sources still maintain that the next generation iPhone will be iPhone 4 with updated hardware. And, according to a research note issued by Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore both these rumors might be true.
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June 22, 2011

New Leica M9-P with Even More Discreet and Resilient Design


Leica has announced new version of the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system camera: the Leica M9-P. This new model will sit alongside the Leica M9 in the company’s rangefinder portfolio. Providing an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further reinforces the classic nature of the M9, the M9-P specifically meets the needs of professional photographers. The new model is now available in a classic silver chrome or subtle black paint finish.
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Nokia Announces Sexy N9 Smartphone Based on Dead MeeGo Platform


As was rumored, Nokia today announced the N9 handset. Nokia N9’s body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate and flows seamlessly into beautiful curved glass. The home key on N9 is replaced by simple swipe gesture that brings you to home screen from anywhere when you swipe from the edge of the display.
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June 21, 2011

Apple Announces Final Cut Pro X Video Editing Software


Apple today announced Final Cut Pro X, which they claim is a revolutionary new version of the world’s most popular Pro video editing. The new Final cut features Magnetic Timeline that lets you edit on a flexible, trackless canvas; Content Auto-Analysis that categorizes your content upon import by shot type, media and people; and background rendering that allows you to work without interruption.
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More Information About Upcoming Mac Pro, Mac mini and Airport Updates


Few hours back, we reported that Apple is planning to update the Mac Pro and Mac mini systems by end of July or in early August. Now an Asian gadget blog MIC has posted more information about these updates along with information about upcoming Airport and Time Capsule updates also.
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June 20, 2011

iPhone 5 to Arrive on September 7, Black MacBook Airs Soon, Mac mini and Pro Update in Early August


The first Apple related rumor of the day comes from International Business Times and they believe that Apple will release the much awaited iPhone 5 in first week of September, may be on 7th September. The new iPhone will come preloaded with iOS 5 (what a surprise), according to the website. There is nothing new here the same old record playing again September launch for next generation iPhone. Our sources still maintain that we will see iPhone 5 before September for sure.
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Top of The Line iMac Featuring SSD is The Fastest Mac Available


Apple has started shipping build-to-order new iMac featuring 3.4GHz Core i7 processor and 256GB SSD drive. Macworld got their hands on the iMac and put it though its paces. James Galbraith of Macworld says with the SSD the 27-inch 3.4GHz Core i7 iMac “was simple on fire – figuratively – besting the previous Speedmark 6.5 performance record holder in 14 of the 17 individual tasks that make up our test suite.” The previous Speedmark 6.5 record holder was Mac Pro featuring 3.33GHz Xeon six-core processor and 8GB of RAM with regular hard drive.
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June 17, 2011

Sony Introduces New VAIO E Series and VAIO C Series Laptops


Sony updated their laptop lineup with new VAIO E Series and C Series laptops featuring bold colors. The E Series 14-inch and 15.5-inch notebooks are available in four stunning colors— midnight blue, glacier white, charcoal black and blush pink — while the 17.3-inch model comes in charcoal black and glacier white. Geometric patterns appear on the lids, and on matching palm rests, and all the colors are fingerprint-resistant to help keep the models looking brand new while users stay connected and entertained.
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June 16, 2011

Microsoft Releases Kinect for Windows SDK


As was rumored, Microsoft today released Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) beta for academics, enthusiasts and developers. Microsoft hopes that using the SDK developers will create new application experiences for Kinect that includes depth sensing, human motion tracking, and voice and object recognition.
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