It may be later than many countries, but Russia embraced the release of the iPad 2 with open arms. The official release will help stop black market sales in Russia, a good thing considering the insane prices being asked. Some retailers have claimed that the iPad 2 in Russia are …
Read More »Samsung ask Apple to disclose upcoming iPad/iPhone samples
Samsung are seeking a court order to force Apple to disclose iPhone and iPad models under development. They claim that they need information to defend allegations of copying. They say they need to “evaluate whether a likelihood of confusion exists” between Apple and Samsung products which could go on sale …
Read More »Macbook Air with ARM A5 chip spotted in wild
Apple are apparently looking at British chip maker ARM for a potential upcoming laptop design. Japanese language site Macotakara have a writer who has claimed to have seen a Macbook Air which is based on Apple's A5 ARM processor. This test machine was supposedly made for Apple by Quanta, a …
Read More »Foxconn ready to meltdown at 300,000 iPads a day
Although Foxconn is one of the largest 3rd party manufacturing operations in the world, Terry Gou's company is on the verge of meltdown – trying to deal with the phenomenal demand for iPad 2 products from Apple customers. KitGuru considers the company's plight. While the company has struggled to promote …
Read More »Foxconn damage reputation and Apple relationship
We reported on an explosion in one of the Foxconn factories earlier this week. Three workers have died and several are severely injured, sadly the latest in a line of injuries and fatalities for Foxconn workers. These recent deaths are causing a severe strain on the relationship with Apple, who …
Read More »Apple confirm malicious software attacks on userbase
Apple can sometimes be slow to respond, but they have published a support note this week saying that there have been a series of attacks on Macintosh users – namely the spreading of fake ‘security' products. Macintosh owners have been subjected in recent weeks to a rogue anti virus application …
Read More »Inside the Apple iPad factory
At the weekend, M.I.C. Gadget posted a background story on Foxconn's facility which gave many people a peek inside one of the factories responsible for the tech goods we use today. The factories were built in record time, specifically to meet demand for Apple's latest wonder gadget, the iPad 2. …
Read More »Apple v Microsoft – ‘App Store’ trademark battle continues
Apple are known to be heavy handed in the world of legal affairs and as many regular readers will already know, they are currently in battle with both Microsoft and Amazon over the ‘App Store' name. Microsoft files a protest against Apple's legal rights to have the ‘App Store' name …
Read More »New MacBook Air models scheduled for end of June
Apple are releasing new MacBook Air models at the end of June. Our sources in Taipei are saying that the new machines will use the latest Sandybridge technology and will have the new Thunderbolt interface as well. Quanta Computer will be handling the main assembly procedure. Dynapack are dealing with …
Read More »Are Apple releasing something new on 19th?
Sources have been speaking to Kitguru last night, indicating that Apple may have plans for the 19th – their 10th anniversary of the retail division. Apple retail staff have had to sign an NDA with Apple and Cell phones have to be locked in the main office. Apple staff have …
Read More »iPhone 5 (4S) to have ‘edge to edge’ screen ?
A reported early case for the iPhone 5 has shown up on Asian trading site AliBaba. Guangdong based Kulcase are apparently selling a crystal case for an ‘iPhone 5g'. The image shows that it has a larger, edge to edge screen and the flash has also moved from directly next …
Read More »Apple seek new ‘blow and suck’ ultra thin keyboard patent
Apple have applied for a new patent which improves the tactile feedback of ultra thin keyboards. Going on the details, it appears that the board produces a puff of air when touches, and this can be pneumatically sucked inwards in response to use touch. The patent has been some time …
Read More »Amazon say ‘stay tuned’ for upcoming iPad tablet rival
Apple have yet to face any serious competition in the tablet market, but they may be facing a problem soon, when Amazon release their new competing product. Amazon have had great success in the e-reader market, with their latest Kindle becoming the biggest selling product ever, for the online store …
Read More »Apple put support behind hooker application
We were alerted today to a new application that is due for release on Apple's App Store. It looks as if Apple are approving its use which is unusual as it offers guys the opportunity to ‘liase' with woman for money. Sugarsugar.com have announced that their upcoming ‘dating application' is …
Read More »$200k 35 year old Apple computer rebooted for first time
A university in Turin, Italy bought a very rare Apple I computer, a limited edition machine which was made prior to Apple's founding in 1977. There were only 200 of them made. The Apple I computer was initially accepted as a trade in deal for the new Apple II, so …
Read More »Microsoft won’t be dropping Skype support for Apple
With Microsoft's recent purchase of Skype, rumors were flying that they might be ditching support for rival platforms. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer put the theory to death by saying “We will continue to invest in Skype on non-Microsoft client platforms.” Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion which many feel is …
Read More »Apple may move to ARM as early as Q3 2012
KitGuru reported on the insider information that Apple may move to ARM chip designs in at least some of their Macbook range down the line. It appears this has been verified by Barclays Capital hardware analyst Ben Reitzes. He says We believe that Apple will be the first in our …
Read More »Tablet production slowing down due to iPad dominance
Apple have dominated the tablet market since the iPad was launched last year. Sales of the iPad2 are also extremely impressive to this point. Sadly, the great sales for Apple are causing huge issues for competing products. With everyone wanting a slice of the Apple pie , many companies have …
Read More »Apple climb 21 spots, hit top 50 in Fortune 500
Apple fans will be pleased to hear that everything is looking rosy for the company this year. They have climbed a further 21 spots and have hit into the top 50 positions of the Fortune 500 list. They rise from the previous rank of 56 to a new high of …
Read More »Apple hire audio guru responsible for THX
Tomlinson Holman was the audio wizard responsible for Lucasfilm's THX audio, and recent news indicate that Apple have just hired him to take the role as their new head of audio. Holman's pedigree is without question, he was the man behind THX for George Lucas and he also created the …
Read More »iPads and iPhones to be made in Brazil
The chairman of the Invest St. Paul, Luciano Almeida has said that Apple are going to be producing their tablets and mobile phones in Brazil. The manufacturing will be handled by Taiwan's Foxconn. The Invest St. Paul is the agency of the State government responsible for acquiring expansion and investment …
Read More »White iPhone 4 thicker than black version? Apple say no!
Apple took some time to bring the white iPhone 4 to market, citing technical production issues. The latest debate raging on many Apple related forums is based around the thickness of the White iPhone 4, because when it was released, some publications were claiming it was 2 mm thicker than …
Read More »Nintendo surpassed by Apple in gyroscope/accelerometers buys
Apple have been buying a lot of components in 2010 and the latest reports from IHS iSuppli show that while they still fall in behind market leader Samsung, they have surpassed Nintendo. Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are tiny components which include gyroscopes and accelerometers, found inside Apple portable devices, …
Read More »Apple release white iphone 4: 0.2mm thicker than black version
The much awaited ‘white' iPhone 4 has been released to eager punters, keen to show off their glaringly bright new phone to friends and family. Initial reports indicate that the white version is actually 0.2mm thicker and may actually have a problem fitting into all the current case designs. Early …
Read More »Amazon continue to fight Apple over rights to ‘App Store’ name
As KitGuru reported a while ago, Apple issued a trademark lawsuit against Amazon over the use of the words ‘App Store', saying that the term is generic and that Apple should have no legal claim to it. Amazon are no pushover, they are the world's largest online retailer and they …
Read More »Google defend location data collection, Apple stay quiet
Google have been under scrutiny lately regarding the way they are collecting location data, they argue that their methods are fine. Apple have been under some very high profile study also, and they are remaining quiet about it. Both companies smartphone products regularly transmit location data back to Google and …
Read More »Game developers get A5 powered iPhone to prepare for new launch
Apple are helping game developers to prepare for the new iPhone 5 by giving them super power iPhone 4's equipped with the new A5 processor. This new prototype is called the iPhone 4S, will let developers test the potential power of the upcoming phone without waiting several months for new …
Read More »Apple restrict retail employee holidays in May
Apple retail employees have been told this week that they can not request vacations days in late May, hinting at something special planned for the 10th anniversary of the retail stores. The employees all received an email that they may not request days off between May 20th and May 22nd. …
Read More »Will iPhone 5 get 8MP camera and A5 cpu for October release?
Insiders have indicated that the iPhone 5 is due to get the new Apple A5 processor with an 8MP camera. KitGuru has reported before about the 8MP camera but it looks as if Apple may be aiming for an early release, this year. These rumours have been verified by Concord …
Read More »Samsung go to war with Apple
Samsung said that it is going to take counter action against Apple after they filed a suit alleging that Samsung copied their smartphones and tablet computers. Apple's lawsuit claims that Samsung's Galaxy Tab is imitating the iPhone and the iPad. Samsung said “Samsung will respond actively to this legal action …
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