Last month, NPD DisplaySearch analyst David Hsieh offered an overview of Apple's display plans for future devices, based on sources in the company's supply chain. Among the products included in Hsieh's analysis was Apple's long-rumored "iWatch" smart watch device, with Hsieh only briefly noting that Apple appeared to be looking to source both 1.3-inch and 1.63-inch flexible … [Read more...] about Apple's 'iWatch' Said to Arrive in Separate 1.7- and 1.3-Inch Display Sizes for Men and Women
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Apple to Release A7 Apple TV in 2014, Television Not Expected Until 2015-2016
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a very good track record with his Apple predictions, believes that the company will release an A7 Apple TV in 2014. Kuo doesn't expect a television set until 2015 or 2016. We expect Apple to launch a new version of the Apple TV with an A7 processor in 2014, and we forecast 2014 shipments to total 8.2mn units. Shipment growth will be … [Read more...] about Apple to Release A7 Apple TV in 2014, Television Not Expected Until 2015-2016
Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?
An Apple patent filing filed today suggests that Apple may be working on a way to make its long-rumored iWatch slimmer than existing offerings by reducing the size of the battery required. One of the barriers to widespread adoption of smartwatches is that existing models are not exactly sleek. Technology lovers might be willing to put function ahead of form and put up with … [Read more...] about Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?
Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
Following conversations with Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty believes the company is ready to deliver 'multiple refreshes per year' of the iPhone. Huberty made the prediction in a Wednesday note to investors relayed by AppleInsider. She also suggested that services would be a more prominent profit driver for the company. With … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley Analyst Predicts 'Multiple Refreshes Per Year' of the iPhone
Apple iPhone 6 Said to Feature 5-Inch 1080p 440 PPI Display
A new report is predicting that Apple's next iPhone will feature a 5-inch 1080p 440 PPI display. Macotakara relays the report from the Japanese computer magazine, "Mac Fan 2013 December." This report says coming iPhone 6 may have 1920 x 1080 pixel 5 inch 440 ppi LCD. In spite of using large LCD, Apple seems to shape both side of screen thin as possible, and may promote iPhone … [Read more...] about Apple iPhone 6 Said to Feature 5-Inch 1080p 440 PPI Display
Alleged Photos of Gold iPad Mini With Touch ID
Alleged photos of the iPad Mini in gold with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor have again leaked online. The authenticity of these photos is unclear. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently predicted that Apple would not release a gold or Touch ID iPad on October 22nd. "Fingerprint sensor and gold casing production capacity first allocated to iPhone 5s on tightness". … [Read more...] about Alleged Photos of Gold iPad Mini With Touch ID
Apple Prototyping Surface-Style Keyboard for iPad?
Apple has reportedly been prototyping a Surface-style keyboard cover for the iPad, according to Jamie Ryan, a former employee. Ryan has been speaking with several people at Apple who told him about the prototypes. … [Read more...] about Apple Prototyping Surface-Style Keyboard for iPad?
Apple TV Unlikely to Get Major Update Tomorrow
MG Siegler, who first reported about the possibility of a new Apple TV hardware update, has poured 'a small amount of water' on the rumor, in a recent blog posting. Siegler had previously said that Apple was working on a new TV product with a unique way of interacting with it. He also followed up on that rumor by tweeting that new hardware would be available this month. … [Read more...] about Apple TV Unlikely to Get Major Update Tomorrow
WSJ Confirms Retina Display iPad Mini and Thinner, Lighter iPad 5 for Unveiling Tomorrow
The WSJ has confirmed that Apple will release a Retina Display iPad mini and a new thinner, lighter iPad 5 at its press event tomorrow. Apple is now readying a revamped iPad Mini with a high-resolution "retina" display. It's also working on a thinner, lighter version of its standard 9.7-inch iPad, using a thin film instead of the glass found in existing models, based on … [Read more...] about WSJ Confirms Retina Display iPad Mini and Thinner, Lighter iPad 5 for Unveiling Tomorrow
Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros
The often accurate KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released his predictions for the Apple event on October 22nd. Kuo says the iPad 5 will be 20% lighter and thinner than the previous generation bringing it to around 7.5mm in thickness and 500 grams in weight. It will have the same narrow side bezel design as the iPad mini and be equipped with a 64-bit A7X processor. … [Read more...] about Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros