Topic: Future Hardware
Apple working on new power management technology for future Macs
2012/17/04, 02:04 pm
Apple's next-generation Macs will employ new power management technology that will allow devices to be more efficient and run even longer on battery power.
Apple partner TSMC ramping up production of 28nm mobile chips
2012/17/04, 08:04 am
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is expected to begin ramping up manufacturing of its 28-nanometer ARM processors at a much faster rate, but whether Apple will begin using chips with the smaller process remains to be seen.
Apple says it isn't working on any projects with Phillippe Starck
2012/13/04, 03:04 pm
Apple on Friday quickly quashed rumors that it is working on a "revolutionary" new project with acclaimed French designer Phillippe Starck.
Famous designer says Apple will reveal 'revolutionary' product within 8 months
2012/13/04, 08:04 am
Acclaimed French designer Phillippe Starck revealed in a recent interview that he has been working with Apple on a "revolutionary" new product that will be revealed within the next 8 months.
Apple looking to build 'unibody' earbuds through ultrasonic bonding
2012/12/04, 11:04 am
By using a process known as ultrasonic bonding, Apple could create new iPhone and iPod earbuds that would have a seamless, more aesthetically pleasing "unibody" appearance.
Rumor: Intel moving up Ivy Bridge announcement to April 23
2012/12/04, 01:04 am
A new rumor claims Intel has moved up the announcement of its next-generation Ivy Bridge processors from the original date of April 29 to April 23 as PC makers ready the second generation of ultrabooks, expected to arrive in May.
Intel reportedly shipping next-gen Thunderbolt controllers expected in new Macs
2012/11/04, 11:04 pm
Chipmaker Intel has begun shipping its second generation of Thunderbolt controllers, which are believed to be bound for Apple's upcoming Mac releases, according to a new report.
New Apple TV, iPad 2 may be testbeds for Samsung's 32nm chip-making process
2012/11/04, 07:04 pm
The 1080p-streaming Apple TV and $399 iPad 2 use a new variant of Apple's A5 processor that may be a testbed for Samsung's 32nm High-K + Metal Gate process, which could find its way into future A-series chips powering devices like a next-generation iPhone.
Availability of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pros constrained ahead of redesigned models
2012/10/04, 09:04 am
Multiple authorized resellers this week are reflecting stock outs of 15-inch MacBook Pros, suggesting that Apple is ramping down production of existing models before introducing redesigned offerings that will largely resemble the company's increasingly popular line of ultra-slim MacBook Airs.
Apple's Ivy Bridge-powered iMacs rumored to debut in June
2012/06/04, 04:04 pm
Another rumor has pointed toward a June launch for Apple's updated all-in-one desktop, the iMac, featuring Intel's latest Ivy Bridge processors.
Apple exploring face detection to unlock, customize & interact with iOS devices
2012/05/04, 10:04 am
Apple has shown continued interest in using the forward facing camera on devices like the iPhone to unlock the display and customize its layout based on detecting the identity of the person using it.
Apple interested in wireless power to charge devices on store shelves
2012/05/04, 08:04 am
Apple has shown interest in wirelessly powering and charging its portable devices, allowing products like the iPhone and iPad to be powered up while sealed in packaging and on display at a retail store.
Apple reportedly 'noodling with' 7.85-inch iPad prototype
2012/04/04, 10:04 pm
Apple is said to be "noodling with" ideas and prototypes for a 7.85-inch iPad, though it's not clear if the device will ever see the light of day, according to one well-connected insider.
Rumor: Apple to release new iMacs with Core i5, i7 CPUs in June or July
2012/04/04, 10:04 am
Apple's all-in-one desktop, the iMac, will receive an update with Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge CPUs in the June or July timeframe, according to a new rumor.
Apple to build 200K 15-in. MacBook Pros in April, 400K 13-in. units in June
2012/03/04, 11:04 am
Apple is gearing up to begin production of its new thinner and lighter MacBook Pros, with production of the new 15-inch model set to begin first in mid-April.
Foxconn recruiter says next-gen iPhone arriving in June - rumor
2012/02/04, 09:04 pm
A Japanese-language TV program has recorded a Foxconn recruiter in Taiyuan, China as saying that Apple will release its next-generation iPhone in June.
Apple's redesigned 2012 iMacs rumored to feature anti-reflective glass displays
2012/02/04, 08:04 am
Should the latest rumors pan out, a completely redesigned family of Apple's iMacs due for release later this year will not only arrive noticeably slimmer than existing models but may also be the first of the company's desktops to feature anti-reflective displays.
Apple's 3D camera concept would capture & recreate images
2012/29/03, 02:03 pm
Apple has explored building a 3D camera systemthat would allow users to capture images and reconstruct them in a three-dimensional model.
Apple rumored to mass produce new 15" MacBook Pro in April, 13" in June
2012/29/03, 03:03 am
A new report out of the Far East claims Apple is scheduled to begin mass production of a new 15-inch MacBook Pro in April, while a 13.3-inch model is rumored to enter mass production in June.
Rumor: Apple working on 5-inch Retina display device for 2013
2012/28/03, 03:03 pm
Apple is working on a new device with a 5-inch high-resolution Retina display set to launch in 2013, according to a new report.

