Topic: Future Hardware
Apple predicted to ship 1.5M Sandy Bridge MacBook Airs with Lion per quarter
2011/13/06, 09:06 am
An anticipated refresh to the MacBook Air lineup, bringing Intel's latest generation Sandy Bridge processors, as well as the launch of Lion could boost Apple's thin-and-light notebook to build orders of 1.5 million per quarter, one Wall Street analyst believes.
Leaks suggest unlocked iPhones coming Wednesday, voice recognition in iOS 5 [u]
2011/12/06, 11:06 am
A pair of leaks have hinted that Apple begin selling unlocked iPhones at U.S. Apple Stores on Wednesday and add voice recognition support from Nuance in iOS 5.
Apple poised to build nearly 400K next-gen MacBook Airs this month
2011/10/06, 10:06 am
The second-generation of Apple's revitalized MacBook Air notebooks are scheduled to enter mass production during the month of June, with an initial build volume hovering around 400,000 units.
Live coverage of Apple's WWDC 2011 Keynote
2011/06/06, 08:06 am
Click here to be taken to AppleInsider Live, where we'll be covering all the announcements from Steve Jobs' Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote as they happen.
Apple reportedly shifting Airport base stations to use iOS
2011/03/06, 05:06 pm
Limited availability of Apple's wireless AirPort and Time Capsule base stations suggest a hardware refresh, with new rumors indicating the company will shift its wireless base station line to use iOS.
Rumor: Apple testing new MacBook Air powered by same A5 processor as iPad 2
2011/27/05, 07:05 am
A new report claims that Apple has built a test MacBook Air powered by the same low-power A5 processor found in the iPad, and the company was impressed by the results.
Intel would consider making custom chips for major customers like Apple
2011/26/05, 04:05 pm
An executive with chipmaker Intel said on Thursday that his company "wouldn't blink" if given the opportunity to build a custom chip based on the Intel architecture for a major client like Apple.
Apple exploring improved outdoor LCD viewing with sunglasses-friendly screens
2011/26/05, 08:05 am
Apple has shown interest in creating an improved LCD display for devices like the iPhone and iPad that is not distorted when viewed by a user wearing polarized sunglasses outdoors.
Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt MacBook Airs coming in June or July
2011/18/05, 01:05 am
A new report claims that Apple's supply chain will begin shipments of new MacBook Air models upgraded to include Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect later this month in preparation for a June or July launch.
Apple shows interest in adding camera, games to multi-touch iPod nano
2011/12/05, 12:05 pm
New evidence shows that Apple has interest in improving its tiny multi-touch iPod nano with a camera and support for new software such as games.
Apple investigating advanced keyboards with proximity sensors, tactile feedback
2011/12/05, 08:05 am
Apple has shown interest in creating an advanced keyboard that could provide tactile feedback to users through the inclusion of numerous proximity sensors and air vents on individual keys.
Rumor: Apple plans to move laptops from Intel to ARM processors
2011/06/05, 08:05 am
A new rumor claims that Apple plans to ditch Intel processors to instead adopt the ARM architecture currently found in devices like the iPhone and iPad.
Supply chain sources say all remaining Macs to receive update in coming months
2011/04/05, 08:05 pm
According to one analyst's check with sources along Apple's supply chain, Apple plans to refresh the rest of its Mac lineup, which would include the MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air, "in upcoming months."
Apple preparing to introduce Sandy Bridge iMacs early next week - sources
2011/30/04, 01:04 pm
Apple as early as next week will deliver a much-needed refresh to its iMac line of all-in-one desktops, adopting Intel's newest family of Core processors and the latest in personal computing I/O technology, AppleInsider has learned.
Apple's next MacBook Pro lineup will feature a new case design - report
2011/25/04, 02:04 pm
Though the latest refresh of MacBook Pros are just two months old, rumors of the next update have already begun, with a new report claiming that the next model will feature a newly redesigned case construction.
Apple to begin production of Thunderbolt MacBook Airs next month
2011/22/04, 11:04 am
Apple next month will reportedly begin manufacturing the first updates to its rejuvenated MacBook Air line as the company looks to maintain the impressive sales momentum generated by the ultra-thin notebooks and limit the market opportunity for would-be competitors hoping to wedge their foot in the door.
Apple investigating improved LED backlights with more accurate colors
2011/21/04, 10:04 am
Apple is exploring new ways of arranging light-emitting diode (LED) backlights on LCD displays, in a way that could improve color accuracy and allow wider viewing angles.
Apple to launch new iPhone with faster processor, same look in Sept. - rumor
2011/20/04, 02:04 am
A new report claims Apple suppliers will begin production of its next-generation iPhone, which will feature a faster processor but few changes to its look, in July for a launch that will likely occur in September of this year.
Intel will support USB 3.0 alongside 'complementary' Thunderbolt
2011/15/04, 08:04 am
Intel and Apple's newly introduced high-speed Thunderbolt port won't be a direct competitor of the USB 3.0 standard. Rather, the two will be "complementary" to one another, Intel believes.
Apple expanding Thunderbolt team for new devices equipped with high-speed ports
2011/06/04, 09:04 am
Apple is unsurprisingly looking to bring its new Thunderbolt port to new devices beyond the MacBook Pro, the notoriously secretive company has revealed in new job listings.

