Before you decide on picking up that rumored MacBook Pro with a Retina Display, you may want to wait to hear how much it may cost. Rumors have been coming from all over of a MacBook Pro update with a Retina Display. While it may sound awesome to see your laptop with double the resolution,
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Android and iOS Users Have More Than Doubled in a Year
Taking a look at a year’s worth of smartphone user statistics research firm Nielsen has had some interesting findings. According to their statistics, almost one year ago less than 40 percent of U.S. mobile subscribers had smartphones. Today, that figure has drastically changed, with one out of every two mobile subscribers now owning a smartphone.
Samsung Market Cap Drops $10B Following Report Apple Placed Orders With Chip Competitor
Samsung’s market cap took a $10 billion hit on Wednesday following a report that Apple will contract Japan-based Elpida, a different chip maker, for DRAM chips for its next-generation iPhone and iPad. The report was originally published by DigiTimes, which said Micron is currently interested in scooping up Elpida, which filed for bankruptcy in early
Apple’s iPhone 5 Display Will Measure “At Least 4 Inches,” WSJ Says; Orders Already Placed
Everyone and their brother seems to have crafted an elaborate tale around Apple’s next iPhone, but today’s report comes from a legitimate source that claims Apple’s next iPhone will pack a display with a minimum size of 4-inches. “[Apple], which is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone later this year, has ordered screens from its
Steve Jobs Bio Movie to be Scripted by Aaron Sorkin
Award winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has been tapped to script the film adaptation of Steve Jobs. Sony Pictutres announced this evening that is has entered into an agreement with Aaron Sorkin to script the film version of Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs from last year. This is not to be confused with the Ashton
Wireless iPod Remote May Come to a Steering Wheel Near You
While the crackdown on in-car portable device usage is at full tilt, Apple recently filed a patent that could help solve the “reaching over to access your playlist while driving” conundrum. Apple laid the groundwork for a wireless remote control that clips to a car’s steering wheel for easy access to any playlist. You may
Apple iTV “Unlikely,” Analyst Says; Only 35% of Polled Consumers Would Pay Over $1,000
The thought of an Apple iTV powered by Siri and iOS with access to hundreds of thousands of applications and media content has us salivating, but our opinions aren’t reflected on Wall Street where at least one analyst thinks the television could be a big business mistake for Apple. In a more stunning revelation, research
MacBook Air Models Rumored to Receive the Retina Display Treatment
It really seemed like only a matter of time until we heard rumors of the MacBook Air receiving Retina Display technology, and that moment has now arrived. We’ve already heard that the MacBook Pro is potentially receiving Retina Displays, and this was followed up by sources saying the iMac was as well. So where is
Apple Said to be Slowing iPhone Production Ahead of iPhone 5 Launch
Apple is said to be reducing the production rate of current iPhone models by as much as 20-25 percent in anticipation of the next-generation iPhone, according to supplier checks by Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu. The reduction suggests Apple could be giving suppliers a two-quarter pause ahead of the release of a new iPhone. “We believe
Siri: iPhone Is Best Smartphone; Nokia Bites Back
On today’s episode of Siri Says: Nokia is upset over Apple’s recent change to Siri. For those of you keeping score, this all started last week when it was revealed that, when asked “what’s the best smartphone ever?” the iPhone 4S’ digital assistant Siri provided results for Nokia’s Lumia 900. Much to the delight of
iPad Mini Said to Be Thinner Than Current iPad, Allegedly Scheduled to Ship in Q4
Apple’s iPad Mini will allegedly be thinner than Apple’s current batch of iPads, according to a new report that suggests Apple will employ a new thin-film touchscreen technology in the tablet. The report comes from DigiTimes, which isn’t always the best source for Apple rumors, but it does suggest that Apple will launch the iPad
iMac May Also be Receiving a Retina Display
It seems that Apple may be going crazy for Retina Displays, and the technology may find its way on to the next version of the iMac. Rumors surfaced yesterday that Apple might be adding the Retina Display technology to the next version of the MacBook Pro, but that might not be where the story ends.
Siri No Longer Thinks the Lumia 900 is the Best Smartphone Ever Thanks to a Patch from Apple
Windows Phone fans and owners had a good laugh at the expense of the iPhone 4S’ wisecracking digital concierge Siri. It was discovered last week that if you asked the digital assistant “what is the best smartphone ever?” Siri would promptly reply with Nokia’s Lumia 900. Obviously embarrassed, Apple moved quickly and implemented a patch
Upcoming MacBook Pro Will Spurn AMD for NVIDIA Graphics, Says Report
More pieces are being added to the new MacBook Pro puzzle, with the latest rumor suggesting Apple’s upcoming computer will hit with NVIDIA graphics. The story is being backed by a source who spoke with The Verge, meaning Apple will move away from the AMD GPUs in the current models. The report has also been confirmed
Apple Set to Introduce Photo-Sharing and Video Syncing to iCloud
Apple is set to bring a social feature to its online iCloud service, in addition to the rumored iOS-style notifications, and Notes and Reminders. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Cupertino-company is looking to introduce a new feature that will allow people to share and comment on a set of iCloud photos. Currently, users are limited
Foxconn Rebukes Claims It’s Building Apple’s iTV
Last week, a quote from China Daily suggested that Foxconn’s chief executive Terry Gou had confirmed that his firm was already hard at work on Apple’s Siri-powered HDTV set. However, the company has recently rebuked the original claims and says that Gou did not confirm or deny Foxconn’s involvement with the television. “In remarks at a
Apple Taps Kaspersky for OS X Security Advice (UPDATED)
Apple has tapped security firm Kaspersky for advice on keeping OS X as secure as possible. While most consumers believe that Apple’s computers are less vulnerable to viruses and malware than Windows-powered machines, Kaspersky warns that OS X is quite open to attacks. “Mac OS is really vulnerable and Apple recently invited us to improve
MacBook Pro Rumored with Thinner Design, Retina Display and USB 3.0
Rumors of a thinner MacBook Pro with a retina display are surfacing once again, and should they prove true, it’s looking like Apple has a lot up its sleeve.
New 2012 MacBook Pro and iMac Pop Up in Benchmarks
Apple’s refreshed (and unannounced) MacBook Pro and iMac have started to pop-up in Geekbench benchmarks over the past several days. MacRumors noticed the new benchmarks in its forums, where a “MacBookPro9,1″ entry surfaced, which suggests it will land as the 2012 replacement for the current MacBookPro8,x versions of the popular notebook. The new MacBook will reportedly
Apple Removes ’4G’ Label From New iPad
Apple’s new iPad is the first of its iOS devices to be equipped with 4G LTE technology. It’s great if you’re in the United States and you can take advantage of those super speedy LTE networks from AT&T and Verizon, but for most international customers, it’s almost useless. You see, despite being advertised as a
iPhone 5 Headphone Jack and Earpiece Allegedly Leaked
Yet another alleged part for the iPhone 5 has leaked out, this time it’s the headphone jack and earpiece. First it was the home button, then the SIM tray and now the headphone jack and earpiece for the iPhone 5 have leaked out. Parts supplier SW-Box, who has been the source of all these leaks
Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs – A First Look
Who would have ever thought a picture of Ashton Kutcher wearing a black turtler neck could get people so interested? The first photos have surfaced of Ashton Kutcher “in costume” – can you really define a black turtle neck and jeans as a costume? – walking to set of Jobs: Get Inspired. TMZ posted the photos this
Apple to Introduce Siri API and Siri for iPad With iOS 6, Says Report
The introduction of iOS 6 won’t just mark Apple’s breakaway from Google Maps, it’ll also see Siri possibly leave beta and develop into the voice-assistant fans have been waiting for. To do that, the Cupertino company is reportedly preparing to unveil the Siri API, which would open up a whole realm of new possibilities for
Inventory Screenshot Suggests GameStop to Start Selling Used MacBooks
Your local GameStop is preparing to begin selling… used Apple computers? A screenshot acquired by Kotaku suggests the video game retailer — the company also sells used mobile devices in addition to gaming consoles, making this move less surprising — is taking one step closer to becoming a full-blown electronics pawn shop. The internal inventory
New iPhone Due in October, Design Not Finalized; Bigger Screen and Metal Back Questionable
We’ve heard several reports that Apple’s new iPhone will offer a bigger screen and adopt Liquidmetal technology in one form or another. The most recent reports suggested that Apple’s next iPhone will have a metal backside, although a new report from iMore on Friday said that may never come to fruition. In fact, iMore’s sources say































