'iPhone 6' will lack sapphire cover but gain 128GB variant, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple's "iPhone 6" will not feature a scratch-resistant sapphire screen cover, but both the 4.7- and 5.5-inch versions will come with new higher-capacity options of 128 gigabytes of storage, a barometric pressure sensor, and a programmable power button, according to one well-connected insider. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52
Next-gen iPad Air with Touch ID, new gold color option may also debut at Apple's Sept. 9 event At a media event already expected to be packed with the unveiling of two new iPhone models and a so-called "iWatch," the company may also showcase its next full-size iPad Air with Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a new gold color option, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 24
Samsung's wrap-around smartphone screen concept becomes a reality with Galaxy Note Edge First teased a year and a half ago, Samsung's concept for a smartphone with a slanted screen edge that can be more easily viewed from side angles is set to become a reality later this year, in the form of the company's new Galaxy Note Edge smartphone. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 87
Leak reveals Sony's next iPhone-connected camera lens will feature swappable E-Mount, pop-up flash Sony's next-generation QX-series external camera accessory, which wirelessly connects to and is controlled by smartphones like Apple's iPhone, may include an E-Mount attachment for swapping lenses, as well as a dedicated flash. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 31
Apple says iCloud is safe and secure, stolen celebrity pics were targeted accounts Apple on Tuesday put out a strong statement in support of the security of its iCloud services, saying that a collection of stolen pictures from celebrity phones was as a result of targeted attacks based on user names, passwords and security questions. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 178
Apple's 'fab fall' predicted to help drive company's stock price to $123 per share Ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 event, where it is expected to unveil two new iPhones and offer a sneak-peek at a new wearable device, financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has given a strong endorsement to investors, saying the next few months could prove to be Apple's most exciting period in many years. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 20
Piper Jaffray ups Apple price target to $120 with high hopes for iOS 8 home & health features With the inclusion of HomeKit and HealthKit in Apple's forthcoming iOS 8, as well as rumors of a new 'iPhone 6' mobile payment system, investment firm Piper Jaffray has increased its price target on the company's stock to $120. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 29
Apple has discussed charging 'around $400' for its wearable 'iWatch' - report Apple's anticipated "iWatch" may carry a price of around $400 when it goes on sale, though the wearable device is likely to be offered at a range of price points, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 129
Shares of Apple end week at all-time high with 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' hype at fever pitch Apple stock reached an all-time high in trading on Friday, and also finished the day at its highest-ever closing price, as investors and customers alike are clamoring to see what the secretive company has up its sleeve for a Sept. 9 media event. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 58
Rumor: Apple to enter mobile payment space with NFC-enabled 'iPhone 6' Near-field communications chips have been rumored to become part of the iPhone lineup for years, but this year's anticipated "iPhone 6" may see Apple finally take the plunge, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 47
Apple expected to unveil 'iWatch' alongside 'iPhone 6' at Sept. 9 event Apple's hotly anticipated "iWatch" may be introduced to the public sooner than expected, with a new report claiming the device will be formally unveiled at an anticipated Sept. 9 event, where the next-generation iPhone is also expected to debut. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 149
Apple will re-bid on nixed $1 billion LA Unified School District iPad contract Though Apple's contract with the Los Angeles Unified School District to put iPads in the hands of every student was canceled this week, the company still has a shot to win out in the end, bidding once again on the troubled $1 billion project. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 19
Apple's 12-inch Retina MacBook Air given vague 15-month launch window by DigiTimes The latest rumor on Apple's anticipated redesign of the MacBook Air casts a particularly wide net, suggesting that a thinner model could launch either this fall, or it could miss the holiday shopping season and debut at some point in 2015. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 40
Rumor: Apple's jumbo-sized 12.9-inch iPad in the works for early 2015 debut Apple will expand the iPad lineup in early 2015 with a new, larger 12.9-inch model flanking the existing 9.7-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad mini, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 115
LA Unified School District suspends iPad deal, faces accusations that officials had close ties with Apple Though it was much-touted when Apple signed the contract last year, the company's massive deal to sell iPads to the Los Angeles Unified School District has now officially been suspended, amid accusations that top employees at the district had improperly close ties with the Cupertino, Calif., company. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 86
Verizon winding down stock of 32GB iPhone 5c ahead of Apple's anticipated 'iPhone 6' U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is burning through the last of its high-capacity 32-gigabyte iPhone 5c inventory, with almost all units now out of stock in its online store, in anticipation of a replacement with Apple's next-generation lineup of handsets, AppleInsider has learned. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18
Apple manufacturing costs spike to highest-ever levels, seen signaling huge 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' launches Apple's manufacturing and component purchase commitments reached a record $15.4 billion last quarter, leading one analyst to tell investors on Monday that Apple is gearing up for a blockbuster fall with the launch of an "iPhone 6" and rumored "iWatch." Neil Hughes 11 years ago 93
After being cut out of iPhone 5 & 5s, Samsung allegedly supplying Apple DRAM again for 'iPhone 6' Key component partner and fierce rival Samsung has reportedly wedged its way back into Apple's supply chain for the next iPhone, as the South Korean company will allegedly be one of three companies supplying dynamic random-access memory for the "iPhone 6." Neil Hughes 11 years ago 21
Document claims to detail 'Phosphorus,' a mysterious chip for Apple's 'iPhone 6' [u] Apple's so-called "iPhone 6" may include a new chip code-named "Phosphorus" for analyzing new data, such as barometric pressure of the surrounding environment of the company's motion coprocessor, a new schematic suggests [updated]. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 58
Review: Apple's mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display While it's not a particularly exciting update, Apple's mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display increases performance and offers more value, making it an enticing offer for those who may have been waiting to take the plunge on a thin-but-powerful high-resolution notebook. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 95
While 91% of Apple users run iOS 7, five different versions of Android hold 10%+ share The latest mobile operating system statistics show that Google's Android is more fragmented than ever, with three different versions of the platform representing two-thirds of all devices, while Apple's latest version of iOS runs on 91 percent of iPhones and iPads. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 184
Display production for Apple's 'iPhone 6' needs last-minute redesign, Reuters says Apple has encountered a serious issue with building displays for its next-generation iPhone just as it's gearing up to launch next month, forcing suppliers to redesign a key component, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 54
Apple's interest in reversible USB plugs detailed in new patent application While a reversible "Type-A" USB connector may not meet the specifications of a certified USB cable, Apple has nevertheless shown interest in building one, a newly published patent application reveals. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 41
Another purported 'iPhone 6' document suggests Apple may offer 128GB model Apple's next iPhone could be the company's highest-capacity handset yet, with new documents suggesting the company could offer a whopping 128 gigabytes of capacity in its so-called "iPhone 6." Neil Hughes 11 years ago 66
