Apple iPhone Screen to be 4″
According to the Wall Street Journal Apple will be using screens of at least 4inches in diagonal length in the next generation iPhone. This is of course a half inch larger than the current iPhone’s and any before it. The screen is said to come from an Apple from a mixture of manufacturers including LG… Read more
Retina Display Now for iMac Too
Though the MacBook has been long the focus of the HD screens, it seems that the displays are set to become the standard according to rumours heard on ABCÂ News. The biggest problem is the increase in screen sizes and the processing power needed. For instance a 17 inch MacBook would need a 3840x2400p resolution… Read more
Intel Hints at Mobile Processors
Rumours suggest the new Intel processors are being created to encourage Apple on board. Intel will be quick to jump on board the mobile range provided by Apple, especially as the industry moves away from less mobile solutions. Intel CEO Paul Otellini said Our job is to ensure our silicon is so compelling, in terms… Read more
Apple Sees Gains in iPhone Market
The iPhone is currently making up nearly 31 per cent of the US smart phone market according to reports and 14 per cent of the market as an overall figure. ComScore noted the results of 30,000 subscriber users and saw Apple’s share grow by 1.1 per cent from the fourth quarter in 2012. The figures… Read more
ITunes Match to go Live
It’s expected that users in Greece, Austria and Italy will have the new service by the end of the evening – 30th of April 2012. Some have already claimed they have upgraded their terms of service to include the new iTunes Match feature. Signs of changes in iTunes Stores suggest iTunes March may also be… Read more
Apple Toyed with Physical Keyboard on iPhone
The use of the physical keyboard was one of three design prototypes considered before the company went and chose the touch design in 2007. The final three models were iPod/phone hybrids and one iPhone – which was the version that reached customers. The addition of the physical keyboard was part of general trend at the… Read more
Cook not a fan of Toaster/Fridge Windows 8 Tablet/ Laptop machines
Tim Cook has said that the new Windows laptop/ tablet hybrid machines won’t please anyone and compared them to adding a fridge to a toaster. When asked by Richard Gardner of Citigroup, Cook dismissed the idea as poorly thought out, when asked if Apple had ever considered adding a keyboard and full operating system to… Read more
Change in iPhone Home Button
Chinese part vendor TVC Mall is currently offering black and white Apple iPhone 5 home buttons for sale and what do you know, but they’re a different shape to the iPhone 4S buttons – though only slightly. The new home button is a more rounded square shape than the previous models and looks more… Read more
Intel Launches Ivy Bridge Processors
In line with expectations, BBC has reported that Intel has launched its first batch of Ivy Bridge chips. The processors will use the 22nm manufacturing process and Tri-Gate technology to reduce power and increase efficiency. There are 13 quad core processors initially and these will be desktop focused. However, processors are expected for the 15… Read more
Kickstarter iPhone Watch Funding
Some of the best ideas are the simpliest and the new Pebble digital wristwatch is one. It uses a e-ink display to show iPhone and Android users of incoming calls, messages, Facebook and Twitter messages and the like. It also comes with its own SDK for developers and will come in a waterproof guise, suitable… Read more
