Claims new Minis in Q3 2013, Q1 2014 Production of Retina displays for a new iPad mini should start in June or July, says NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim. Elaborating, Shim claims that LG Display will be the parts’ major producer, and that Samsung will continue to be omitted from the Mini display chain. “Samsung [...]
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NPD anticipates Retina iPad mini display production in June or July
Posted by Gary on May 7, 2013
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Rumor: Apple plans more than one low-cost iPhone model
Posted by Gary on May 7, 2013
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Samsung fighting back with staggering advertising budget A parts supplier with a good track record of providing advance information on smartphones is now saying that it has heard that Apple is planning more than just a single model of the so-called “low-cost” iPhone. The rumored phone, which has been speculated on for over a year, [...]
Adobe to continue selling CS6, adds Behance portfolio to CC apps
Posted by Gary on May 7, 2013
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Basic portfolio service to promote sharing, showcasing work Adobe’s move into a subscription model with its rebranded “CC” suite doesn’t mean it is entirely leaving behind users who haven’t yet or opted not to join Creative Cloud, the company reports. In its press release heralding the improvements and features of its now fully-integrated Creative Cloud [...]
Briefly: MaxUpgrades 2012 iMac SSD adapter, Kindle Fire HD sale
Posted by Gary on May 7, 2013
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MaxUpgrades ships adapter for 27-inch 2012 iMac, allows use of 2.5 SATA drives Upgrade vendor MaxUpgrades has announced the availability of the SSD SATA module for iMac 2012 models, adapting the “blade” SSD slot to a normal SATA plug. The adapter and optional mount allows 2012 iMac users to use either a dual 2.5-inch SSD [...]
Briefly: Gmail, Path iOS apps updated
Posted by Gary on May 7, 2013
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Gmail improves support for links Google has launched an updated version of its Gmail app for iOS, introducing support for opening links in their respective apps. Available since 2011, the official Gmail app has also included support for opening links, however, prior to this update directed users to a browser for all links. YouTube, Google [...]
Motorola issued EU warning for FRAND patent abuse against Apple
Posted by Gary on May 6, 2013
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Motorola suffers major setback in FRAND patent case against Apple Motorola has been issued a formal warning by the European Commission for potential FRAND patent abuse against Apple in a case underway in Germany. The EU Commission has formed a preliminary view that Google-owned company’s case against Apple violates the EU’s antitrust rules and that [...]
Apple wins right to appeal Wisconsin FRAND dismissal case
Posted by Gary on May 4, 2013
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Motorola blocked from having appeal dismissed outright In the ever-more-complicated legal wrangles between Apple and Google (through its subsidiary Motorola), Apple has won the right to proceed with an attempt to appeal a case between Apple and Motorola in which the iPhone maker was suing Motorola for failing to adhere to FRAND guidelines, while Motorola [...]
Report: Apple ‘cheap’ iPhone actually a mid-price device?
Posted by Gary on May 4, 2013
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JP Morgan analysts think Apple will hit ‘sweet spot’ in prepaid market Two analysts from Wall Street investment bankers JP Morgan have produced an analysis of possible scenarios for the rumored (but not announced) “low cost” iPhone model expected to debut later this year, aimed at the large worldwide “prepaid” market. Based both on research [...]