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Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display

Next iPad mini expected to feature Retina Display
  • Posted May 7, 2013, 8:00 AM by Jesse Schoff | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple is preparing a Retina version of the iPad mini for release in the third quarter of 2013, according to DisplaySearch NPD analyst Richard Shim. This is not the first time we are hearing about a Retina-equipped mini, however Shim's…

Next generation iPhone, iPad mini reportedly facing production delays

Next generation iPhone, iPad mini reportedly facing production delays
  • Posted April 11, 2013, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Apple’s next iPhone is widely expected to debut sometime this summer but according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, the handset and the next iPad mini have been met with production difficulties that could result in delayed launches.

Seven million iOS devices jailbroken using evasi0n in just four days

Seven million iOS devices jailbroken using evasi0n in just four days
  • Posted February 8, 2013, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Evasi0n, the first jailbreak available for iOS 6, launched earlier this week and in just 96 hours time, it’s managed to capture the title of most popular jailbreak ever. According to Jay Freeman, the person behind the jailbreak app store…

Evasi0n iPhone 5, iPad mini jailbreak now available

Evasi0n iPhone 5, iPad mini jailbreak now available
  • Posted February 4, 2013, 12:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Software, Mobile Computing
  • Last week we published a story pointing out that a tethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1 had just been released. That hack only worked on older pre-A5 iOS devices like the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3GS but we were told…

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says
  • Posted January 16, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • This latest batch of rumors indicate Apple's next iPad Mini will feature a high-PPI "Retina" display, similar to its pricier (and bigger) brother. Meanwhile, the next iteration of the iPhone -- iPhone 5S, if history repeats itself -- could be released…

Apple may release an iPhone mini priced under $250 this summer

Apple may release an iPhone mini priced under $250 this summer
  • Posted January 4, 2013, 1:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The latest Apple rumor to surface suggests the company is planning to release a budget version of the popular iPhone handset known as the iPhone mini. Such a rumor would have easily been squashed previously but since Cupertino released a…

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013
  • Posted December 26, 2012, 10:59 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The Apple rumor mill seemingly doesn’t take a break for the holidays as we are already hearing rumblings about what Cupertino’s next generation iPad may have in store. Japanese blog Macotakara recently published a story saying the new iPad will…

Thieves steal 3,600 iPad minis from JFK International Airport

Thieves steal 3,600 iPad minis from JFK International Airport
  • Posted November 15, 2012, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • A pair of crooks managed to steal two pallets full of brand new Apple iPad minis from JFK International Airport. They likely would have gotten away with even more if they hadn’t been interrupted by an airport worker returning from…

Apple's tablet market share drops 15 percent as Android sees growth

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  • Posted November 5, 2012, 10:32 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • The latest worldwide tablet market report from research firm IDC shows that the category as a whole is seeing slowed growth. Perhaps more interesting, however, is that Apple’s dominance seems to be dwindling at a pretty significant pace.

Apple announces three million iPads sold in three days

Apple announces three million iPads sold in three days
  • Posted November 5, 2012, 10:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple has announced it sold more than three million iPads over the past three days, marking a very successful debut weekend for the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad. The company noted this is double the previous first weekend…

Some Apple stores letting users exchange iPads for 4th gen model

Some Apple stores letting users exchange iPads for 4th gen model
  • Posted October 24, 2012, 9:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The iPad mini was arguably the star of the show during Apple’s media event yesterday in San Jose. The shrunken tablet is expected to go head-to-head against Google’s recently-released Nexus 7 this holiday season but some Apple customers no doubt…

Apple announces iPad mini, refreshed fourth generation iPad

Apple announces iPad mini, refreshed fourth generation iPad
  • Posted October 23, 2012, 1:34 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple Breaking News
  • Apple unveiled a smaller version of the iPad as well as an updated fourth generation iPad during a media event at the California Theatre in San Jose today. Officially known as the iPad mini, it’s much more than just a…

Analysts expect iPad Mini to cannibalize standard iPad sales by 15-20%

Analysts expect iPad Mini to cannibalize standard iPad sales by 15-20%
  • Posted October 18, 2012, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • After years of rumors, Apple is finally expected to launch a smaller version of its iPad next Tuesday, October 23. Although the device is technically still unconfirmed, various leaks suggest that it will have a 7.85-inch display and may come in several variants starting for as low as $250...

Apple event confirmed for October 23, iPad Mini expected

Apple event confirmed for October 23, iPad Mini expected
  • Posted October 16, 2012, 3:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple Breaking News
  • Apple has sent out invitations for a media event next Tuesday October 23 at the California Theatre in San Jose, where it is expected the company will unveil the long-rumored 7.85-inch version of the iPad. The invitation includes the Apple…

Apple iPad Mini, Retina 13-inch MacBook release imminent, according to rumors

Apple iPad Mini, Retina 13-inch MacBook release imminent, according to rumors
  • Posted October 15, 2012, 12:00 PM by Julio Franco | Filed in Apple, Hardware
  • Apple's last event was entirely dedicated to the iPhone 5, but once that was done and over, rumors quickly turned to an eventual "iPad Mini" release. Citing the usual unnamed sources, several sites have been putting together the pieces of…

Leaked photo shows redesigned iMac logic board

Leaked photo shows redesigned iMac logic board
  • Posted October 15, 2012, 7:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Apple
  • An alleged picture of Apple’s next generation iMac logic board and other components has surfaced in a forum thread on Chinese site WeiPhone. The thread claims Apple is preparing to release a redesigned iMac with a thinner profile at a…

iPad mini production ramping up ahead of October launch

iPad mini production ramping up ahead of October launch
  • Posted October 2, 2012, 11:00 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Apple’s much-rumored iPad mini is set for release before Christmas, according to the latest rumors coming from Focus Taiwan. The publication cites an analyst working for British bank Barclays PLC who believes Pegatron will build and ship 3 million of the…

Sharp production delays may lead to iPhone 5 shortages

Sharp production delays may lead to iPhone 5 shortages
  • Posted August 31, 2012, 12:30 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • Apple’s next iPhone could face supply shortages at launch as one of the firm's LCD manufacturers, Sharp, is reportedly behind schedule due to technical difficulties with the production process. The issue has resulted in lower than expected yields, according to…

Apple adds iPhone 4S to Reuse and Recycling program

Apple adds iPhone 4S to Reuse and Recycling program
  • Posted August 29, 2012, 12:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • If the string of leaked iPhone components isn’t enough to convince you that Apple is planning to release a new handset in the near future, maybe this next bit of news will help. Cupertino has added the iPhone 4S to…

Barnes & Noble slash Nook prices as 7-inch tablet market heats up

Barnes & Noble slash Nook prices as 7-inch tablet market heats up
  • Posted August 13, 2012, 10:42 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Barnes & Noble has slashed prices on their 7-inch Nook Color and Nook Tablet products in an effort to stay competitive with rivals Amazon and Google. Consumers can now pick up a Nook Color for $150, an 8GB Nook Tablet…

Rumor: iPhone 5 and iPad Mini announcement coming September 12

Rumor: iPhone 5 and iPad Mini announcement coming September 12
  • Posted July 30, 2012, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • Apple could be preparing to introduce the new iPhone and the long-rumored iPad Mini at a media event on Wednesday, September 12. iMore claims that sources who have proven accurate in the past have tipped them off about this date…

iPhone 5 rumored to have smaller connector, currently in production

iPhone 5 rumored to have smaller connector, currently in production
  • Posted July 23, 2012, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • According to Reuters' anonymous sources, the next iPhone to hit shelves may have a smaller cable interface with just 19 pins instead of the 30 found in traditional cables. The shrunken connector would be a significant change for the company as…

Alleged engineering samples for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini show up

Alleged engineering samples for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini show up
  • Posted July 11, 2012, 10:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple
  • Rumors of Apple’s upcoming "iPhone 5" have been surfacing for a while now, but firmer details were recently reported by GottaBeMobile in two separate exclusives, one of which may also add further credence to rumors of an iPad "mini" planned…

Apple working with suppliers on 8-inch iPad, says WSJ

Apple working with suppliers on 8-inch iPad, says WSJ
  • Posted February 14, 2012, 8:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple is widely expected to announce a new iPad early next month, tentatively known as the iPad 3. If recent rumors are to be trusted, it will likely look and feel very similar to the iPad 2 but with a…

Rumor: Stripped down iPad mini could be coming early 2012

Rumor: Stripped down iPad mini could be coming early 2012
  • Posted October 13, 2011, 9:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • With Amazon's Kindle Fire already set to dominate the budget end of the tablet market, Apple could be looking to compete with a "mini" version of its iconic iPad. It is rumoured that the Cupertino-based company is working on a…

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