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Redesigned MacBook Air Planned For 3Q 2013 Release
Taiwanese website Economic Times reports (via ) that Apple is preparing for a release of its next-generation MacBook Air in the third quarter of 2013.
Apple Posts Two New iPad Ads: 'Alive' and 'Together' [Video]
Apple has posted two new iPad ads entitled 'Alive' and 'Together'.
With over 300,000 apps, iPad is up for anything you are.
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Apple Seeking Managers To Lead Apple TV Feature Development
A new job posting from Apple looking for Apple TV experienced software engineer may suggests the company is indeed preparing to increase in presence in the living room. The job listing has revealed that Apple is seeking someone to lead the engineering team working on new features for the next Apple TV. It's interesting that earlier Apple referred to the Apple TV project as a hobby, but now the job posting describes it as a “high priority project.”
iOS 6.1.2 Addressing Exchange and Passcode Bugs to Arrive Next Week
German site iPhone-Ticker that next week Apple is preparing to release iOS 6.1.2 to address and the found in iOS 6.1. The report notes that Apple will likely release the update before Wednesday.
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Apple New Patent Could Help Prevent Blurry Or Dark IPhone Photos
Today US patent and trademark office a new Apple’s patent application describing methods that would enable an iPhone to take and buffer several photos before the shutter release is pressed and then automatically choose the best one.
Shares Of TV Set Maker Loewe Increased As Apple Acquisition Rumors Surfaced
Reuters, today shares of German television set manufacturer Loewe increased by 43% as rumors of an acquisition by Apple surfaced. A trader said that Apple is supposedly looking to pay 4 euros a share for Loewe, but Loewe’s spokesman claimed the company was not aware of any offer from Apple.
Apple Preparing For Event Next Month To Introduce Developer Tools For TV?
Citing "channel checks", аnalyst Peter Misek from Jeffries today said in a research note that Apple seems to be preparing to introduce Developer Tools for TV at a special event next month. Misek believes the company might begin setting the stage for the rumored television set by releasing developer tools that reportedly would also allow third parties to create apps for the current Apple TV set-top box.
Apple Receives More Money From iTunes And Accessories Than Other Companies From Phones
According to by Asymco of Apple’s revenue breakdowns, Apple received more money from accessories and iTunes sales than all other companies, except for Samsung, received from phone sales over the last quarter.
Evad3rs Confirm iOS 6.1.1 Can Still Be Jailbroken By Evasi0n
Apple recently released iOS 6.1.1 firmware for the iPhone 4S. The Evad3rs have announced that it is still susceptible to the Evasi0n jailbreak. Planetbeing tweeted:
Apple Has Released iOS 6.1.1 for the iPhone 4S Only
Apple today released iOS 6.1.1 for iPhone 4S users only. This follows reports that a bug in the iOS 6.1 firmware was affecting 3G performance for numerous customers.
According to the release notes, "This update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S."
You can get the update from Software Update on your device or download the ipsw directly from here.
Analyst Expects Unsubsidized iPhone Mini Will Cost From $250 to $300
Today analyst Brian White from Topeka Capital issued a note to clients () providing his expectations for much-rumored cheaper iPhone. According to White, Apple can release the low-cost iPhone as early as June and the device will be called “iPhone Air” or “iPhone mini”. He also expects that the contract-free model will cost from $250 to $300, which would allow the device to compete with high-end smartphones priced below $320 from China-based Xiaomi. He also noted:
Apple, Adobe And Microsoft Required To Explain Higher Pricing In Australia
As Kotaku Australia , Australian government has required that Apple, Adobe and Microsoft explain why their product pricing in Australia is considerably higher than in the U.S.
Apple is working on "smart" glass-wrapped wathces
Nick Bilton shares information with The New York Times that Apple is "experimenting" with a glass-wrapped smart watches, "according to people familiar with the company's explorations." The article notes that Corning has developed a special glass which can be used on the owner's wrist due to its curving.
EA launches Origin client for Mac
Digital distribution platform Origin for Mac from EA was launched today; this was first noted by AppleInsider. The Origin for the Mac was originally announced in August, 2011 and began to undergo alpha testing in late January.
Sources from China provided information on the launch of the iPhone and the iPhone 6 5S in 2013
Brightwire provided a translated report from Chinese media which claims that Apple is preparing the launch of the iPhone 5S and 5-inch iPhone 6 this year:
"- A source told Chinese mobile phone information site Laoyaoba.com that it has seen the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 at Apple's suppliers. Both models may be released in 2013, according to the website's microblog on Thursday evening.