An official at an Apple display supplier in Korea has told the The Korea Times that they are working on a 12.9-inch Retina Display which will be used in the next-generation iPad. He also said that the tablet’s release is set for early next year. The report also states that this new display will have many more pixels than Apple’s current 9.7-inch iPad Air, nearing ultra high-definition (UHD) quality. » Apple To Release 12.9-inch “iPad Pro” Early 2014
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9to5Mac has received information from a source that suggests the MacBook Air updates that are expected at WWDC will ship soon after the keynote.
Today, we have received specific pricing for the aforementioned SKUs, and the price-points correspond to Apple’s current pricing for the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models. We have yet to receive pricing information that points to the imminent availability of new MacBook Pros (as some had hoped), but perhaps the next refresh to Apple’s Pro portables will arrive in the coming months. Supply constraints to the Retina MacBook Pro line seems to infer that…
9to5mac also reports that they received pricing for three new accessories that could be new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models. » Pricing Leak Suggests MacBook Air and Pro Ship Soon After The Keynote?
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iLounge‘s Jeremy Horwitz published a new article sharing some information on Apple’s mobile device plans. Their “trusted source” discloses product code names for the fifth-generation iPad is “J72” and the second-generation iPad mini “J85”. as well as plans for an upgrade to the rear camera system for the iPhone 5S. » Rumors: iPhone 5S To Feature Upgraded Rear Camera & iPad Mini Update Targeted For October
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At Apple’s media event Apple didn’t just introduce the iPad Mini and iPad 4, Apple also updated their iMac, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini lineup. Apple’s new iMac comes with third generation Intel quad-core processors, powerful NVIDIA graphics and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive. Apple’s new version of its popular 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring a stunning Retina™ display and all flash storage in a new compact design. And the new Mac Mini come with new processors, including quad-core chips on the high end, as well as new build-to-order RAM options of up to 16 GB. » Apple Introduces New iMac, New MacBook Pro and New Mac Mini
Apple has launched 4 new TV ads to introduce the iPhone 5. They are focused on the 4-inch Retina display, the new EarPod headphones and the new Panorama feature in iOS 6. The ads are voiced by Jeff Daniels, currently starring as Will McAvoy on HBO’s Newsroom.
Check out two more iPhone 5 ads after the break.
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Swedish designer Anders Kjellberg has developed a stylish concept design for Apple’s eagerly anticipated iWatch.
Kjellberg’s design features an iWatch with FaceTime capabilities; it has an 8-megapixel camera built into the face of the watch that is also able to record videos in HD.
The watch will be equipped with a ‘Retina Multi-Touch display’, allowing users to switch between the time, iTunes, Google Maps and other apps that are available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. It will also feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities—allowing users to stream music to their headphones.
Although this is only a concept design, it definitely looks like something that Apple might produce. Only time will tell. » iWatch Concept With Retina Multi-Touch Display & More [Pictures]
Apple has aired a new iPad TV advertisement that focuses on what the new iPad’s Retina display brings to life. “Whatever you do on iPad, do it all more beautifully than ever with the stunning Retina display.”