Rumors that a thinner and smaller 7.85″ iPad to launch in the fourth quarter of 2012 has sparked an onslaught of rumors about how the device is being made and what changes would make it cheaper. DigiTimes reports that Apple will be using thin-film technology supplied by Nitto and Nissha Printing and TPK will be [...]
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iPad Mini Rumors Return + iPad Mini Mockups
Remember a few months back when all the tech sites couldn’t help but report on rumors for the “iPad 3″ and a possible cheaper, stripped down iPad or even, a smaller iPad. Well it seems as though people are talking again but with no real information to add. Steve Jobs himself spoke very negatively about [...]
Rumor: iPad 3 May be Getting Thicker
That’s right. According to M.I.C. Gadget (a Chinese tech blog), they’ve received an early production version of the iPad 3′s rear case. The case is said to be a bit thicker and have more tapering than the iPad 2 would require. M.I.C. Gadget reports that the case suggests the iPad 3 will be 1-1.5mm thicker [...]
iPad 3 Release Date and Re-Design Emerge
A “reliable Asian source” has some strong rumors that are making the tech world take notice. The source says that the iPad 3 will have a redesigned dock connector, smaller that the one currently on the iPad 2. A Tech blog out of Japan states: “(The) new iPad seems to have (a) re-designed dock connector. [...]
Analyst Suggests Cheaper iPad to Launch Early 2012
Recent analysts suggest that Apple may be working on a lower-end version of the iPad to be released early next year. Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White recounts a feeling of eminence or a foreshadow of something bad to come while visiting with technology supply chain companies at a trade show in China. Brian also spoke [...]
Apple in no Hurry to Release iPad 3
Many analysts conclude that Apple is in no rush to release the next-generation iPad. Hopefuls entertain the thought of unwrapping an iPad 3 this Holiday season but may be sorely disappointed. With the lack of solid competition in the tablet computer arena, Apple may hold off till the first or second quarter of 2011 before [...]
Next Giveaway to be Free iPad 3 or iPad 2 Plus?
International Business Times is reporting that the iPad 3 won’t be the nexr iPad we’ll see, instead a marginally upgraded iPad 2 or iPad 2 Plus will debut by the end of this year. Skeptical? You should be. FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger stated that although a production schedule has yet to be determined, [...]
Apple Pressured into Better Hardware for iPad 3
I know, i know, iPad 3 rumors already? Yea. With Samsung showing off their new 10.1″, 2560 x 1600 resolution and 300dpi screens at SID Display Week 2011 International Symposium it has some wondering if these displays could be used for the iPad 3. The iPad 2 is out and tablet companies are no doubt [...]
Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3 to be Released on iPad 2
Electronic Arts originally listed mega-games Mass Effect 3 and Battlefield 3 to be released for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The site was recently updated to include “handheld/mobile”. Speculation arose that EA could be planning on bringing to over their biggest hit series to the Apple iPad. Further reports from Kotaku suggests that the [...]
Apple Furthers Their Reach, Offers iPad 2 to Young Gamers
The iPad 2 is slowly becoming available in more locations across the US. The current retail stores that carry Apple products are the Apple Store, AT&T, Verizon, Walmart, Radio Shack, Best Buy, Target and as of today Toys ‘R’ Us. Yes, that’s right, Toys ‘R’ Us has begun selling the iPad 2 in retail stores. [...]