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Topic: Future Hardware

Apple exploring multi-camera iPhone systems for 3D picture taking

2011/31/03, 08:03 am

Apple has toyed with the idea of adding two or more rear-facing cameras and sensors to a device like an iPhone, allowing pictures to be taken and displayed in 3D.

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Expanded GPU support in Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.7 hints at future Mac hardware

2011/24/03, 10:03 am

Apple's newly released Mac OS X 10.6.7 security and maintenance update for Snow Leopard features support for the latest -- and even some unreleased -- AMD Radeon graphics cards, hinting at inclusion in future Mac hardware.

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Apple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt by early May

2011/22/03, 01:03 pm

Apple may release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers by the end of April or the first week of May with Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, but no major cosmetic changes, according to a new rumor.

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Apple shows continued interest in shrinking audio jacks to create thinner devices

2011/10/03, 08:03 am

Apple's quest to make electronic devices even smaller and thinner continues to be challenged by the size of a standard 3.5mm audio jack, prompting the device maker to explore new methods to shrink the input's footprint, including collapsible ports.

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Apple exploring advanced system for educating students with disabilities

2011/03/03, 09:03 am

Apple has shown interest in new technology that would make it possible for content to be delivered to multiple users with unique disabilities, dynamically catering to each of their specific needs in a setting like a classroom.

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Apple granted patent for scratch-proof nitride metal device coating

2011/01/03, 10:03 am

Apple has been granted ownership of an invention related to scratch-proof coatings on stainless steel devices, using a nitride layer to potentially make iPhones, iPads and Macs more durable.

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Apple exploring capacitive touch buttons to control a closed MacBook

2011/25/02, 12:02 pm

Apple could add the ability to control applications like iTunes while a notebook is closed via capacitive touch buttons added to the lid of future MacBooks.

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Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros to sport quad-core i7 CPU, AMD graphics

2011/24/02, 06:02 am

New leaked photos reveal the details of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, with updated notebooks featuring AMD graphics, and high-end 15- and 17-inch models packing quad-core Intel Core i7 processors [updated].

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Apple to unveil new MacBook Pros 'shortly after' Intel Thunderbolt event Thursday

2011/24/02, 01:02 am

A new report claims that Apple will unveil a refresh to its MacBook Pro lineup 'shortly after' an Intel press event to formally launch the chipmaker's new Light Peak technology, which will reportedly be marketed as Thunderbolt, at 10 a.m. Pacific on Thursday.

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Apple rumored to release 3rd iPad this winter, redesigned MacBook Pro in 2012

2011/23/02, 06:02 pm

A flurry of new rumors suggest that Apple's true second-generation iPad may not surface until later this year, with next week's announcements possibly pertaining to an interim model. Meanwhile, a completely re-thought MacBook Pro family is said to be slated for sometime in 2012.

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MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more

2011/23/02, 04:02 pm

With the expected release of Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup on Thursday, onlookers have been inundated with rumored hardware specifications and new features. AppleInsider offers a recap of what's expected in the imminent product refresh slated for tomorrow.

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Next-gen MacBook Pro photos reveal Apple's high-speed 'Thunderbolt' port [u]

2011/23/02, 07:02 am

Apple's implementation of Intel's Light Peak technology could be dubbed "Thunderbolt," according to new pictures that claim to show the new 13-inch MacBook Pro hardware and box [updated with photo of English box].

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Intel to debut Light Peak alongside Apple's new MacBook Pros Thursday

2011/22/02, 07:02 pm

On the same day Apple is expected to unwrap its new MacBook Pros, Intel said it will be briefing the press on "a new technology that is about to appear on the market."

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Apple's new MacBook Pros rumored with 16GB SSD boot disk, white model could be axed

2011/22/02, 06:02 pm

With the expected launch of new MacBook Pro models on Thursday, a new report claims Apple's hardware will come with 16GB solid-state drives to quickly boot the operating system, and also says the company plans to discontinue its white polycarbonate entry-level MacBook.

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Rumor: Apple may refresh iMac alongside new MacBook Pros

2011/22/02, 09:02 am

In addition to introducing new MacBook Pro notebooks, a new unsubstantiated rumor claims Apple this week may also release an updated iMac all-in-one desktop with a modified screen size.

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Apple schedules secret retail employee meeting this weekend [u]

2011/22/02, 08:02 am

Apple has asked its retail employees to sign non-disclosure agreements ahead of an all-hands meeting likely to be held later this week, AppleInsider has been told [updated with new details].

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Apple to celebrate Steve Jobs' birthday with release of new MacBook Pros

2011/21/02, 06:02 pm

Bundled packages of MacBook Pros reportedly being delivered to resellers and Apple Stores are set to be unwrapped for Steve Jobs' birthday, AppleInsider can confirm. 

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Rumor has Apple's new MacBook Pros booting from fast SSDs with larger trackpads

2011/21/02, 04:02 pm

A new rumor attributed to unnamed sources says the coming refresh of MacBook Pros will feature larger trackpads and boot from SSD, even on models equipped with a conventional hard disk drive.

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Apple's MacBook Pro ship times slip to 3-5 days ahead of refresh

2011/21/02, 03:02 am

On the heels of of an imminent update to Apple's MacBook Pro lineup, Apple has bumped ship times for all US orders of its line of professional notebooks to three to five business days.

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Apple tells some stores to expect 'sealed packages' early this week

2011/20/02, 03:02 pm

Evidence that Apple plans to introduce new MacBook Pro notebooks as early as this week continues to mount, with the company reportedly providing some dealers with strict warnings not to breach the integrity of sealed pallet shipments that may begin arriving as early as tomorrow.

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