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Survey Shows Pre-Release Demand For Apple’s iWatch Is On Par With iPad
According to a ChangeWave survey, consumers show a similar level of interest in purchasing a rumored iWatch from Apple, as were interested in buying an iPad just before the Apple tablet was announced.
14 percent of respondents indicated that they are ‘somewhat’ likely and 5 percent ‘very’ likely to purchase an iWatch, with current owners of Apple products significantly more likely to buy an iWatch.
iPhone 6 Concept Features Larger 4.5-Inch Display, No Home Button [Video]
Check out beautiful rendering by Ran Avni of a concept iPhone 6 featuring a larger 4.5-inch display, thinner frame, and no home button. The body is depicted in both black and aluminum colors.
Apple iPhone 6 - new design, thinner, smaller. iPhone 6 is the best iPhone yet.
Take a look:
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New iPhone 5S and iPad Mini 2 May Not Arrive Until Fall
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report adjusting his previous roadmap for new Apple product releases. He previously predicted that Apple would launch new iPhones and iPads in June/July. Unfortunately, that has now been pushed back significantly.
Earlier we estimated that shipments of the new iPhone would begin in July (FDD version) and September (TDD version), while iPad mini 2 would hit the market in August. Currently, market consensus for shipments of iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone and iPad mini 2 is July, July, and August, respectively. But in light of publicly available information and our knowledge of technological trends, we now think all three products will begin shipments later than our previous expectation and market consensus.
iWatch Concept with 1.6-Inch Multi-Touch Display [Video]
There are numerous rumors that Apple could release iWatch this year. Ran Avni created iWatch concept video that features a 1.6-inch Multi-Touch display and a magnetic watch band. Let's watch:
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Leaked iPad 5 Front Bezel
An image of a front bezel allegedly for the iPad 5 has been on nowhereelse.
A picture that was sent to us by one of our moles Chinese may indeed be the first evidence the imminent release of the next iPad. Supposedly produced to equip the iPad 5, the side edges of the front panel display that you can see in the picture below cons are indeed much finer than the front of the current iPad 4 or iPad Retina. The proportions of this framework are at first glance similar to the part of the iPad Mini.
Google and Apple Losing Mobile Advertising Market to Publishers
Today research firm IDC a new report on the mobile advertising market, saying that ad networks such as those from Apple and Google are losing momentum to publishers. IDC notes:
Apple Adds Touch-Friendly Tweaks To Its Online Store
Apple today added a few minor improvements to its , making its easier to navigate the service on touchscreen devices such as iPad and iPhone.
Apple television with 'iRing' accessory to launch this year
After meeting with Apple's suppliers in China, one analyst believes that Apple will release a TV with a new accessory that allows a user to control a TV using finger gestures.
Samsung is to open its stores in Best Buy
Apple has long been a partner of Best Buy at special departments "Apple Shop" in many retail stores of electronics, but a new report from Geek.com indicates that Apple shops will soon joined by similar Samsung stores, along with the upcoming Galaxy S4 that serves as an incentive for the first phase of shops rollouts.
Apple launches 'Why you love an iPad' campaign
Apple launched a new advertising campaign for the iPad on its website, highlighting a number of reasons why people love their iPad. This move is similar to the campaign for the iPhone that appeared a couple of weeks ago.
Apple examines possibility of flexible display appliance for iPhone
The United States Patent and Trademark Office published an Apple patent application (via AppleInsider), which offers the possibility of using a flexible display in iPhone or in other mobile device with transparent cover as glass tubing or other form. The display would be able to cover the edges and backside of the device, even to make a more visible area.
Apple is to cut iPad mini shipments in Q2 2013
DigiTimes reports that according to an industry source, Apple intends to cut iPad mini in the second quarter of 2013. The cut is reportedly a 20% reduction for April.
Lower-Cost iPhone Model Will Lack Retina Display?
Today an analyst Amit Daryanani from RBC Capital Markets has issued a new research report predicting a launch for both a lower-cost iPhone and the iPhone 5S in June-July timeframe, which is in line with other recent claims. However, Daryanani says that the cheaper iPhone appears to lack a Retina display. He said:
Future Smartphones May Include Displays Made Of Sapphire Instead Of Glass
While Apple has earned much praise for its iPhone design aesthetic, it also has received criticism for durability problems, with many users experiencing the issues after dropping their smartphones onto hard surfaces.
In the fifth-generation iPod touch and iPhone 5 Apple began using sapphire crystal in order to cover the rear camera of the devices, providing superior scratch resistance and durability. Apple :
Samsung Confirms That It Is Working On Smart Watch Project
As Bloomberg , Samsung has confirmed rumors from last month that it is working on its own smart watch. Given the rumors that Apple is preparing to release its "iWatch" device as soon as this year, it seems that the two rivals will again compete head-to-head in this emerging market segment.