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New MacBooks and iMacs on the horizon?
Research firm Wedge Partners anticipates that Apple will soon introduce a revamped iMac with a “thinner, organic design, likely with smoothed or rounded edges.” At the same time, it also predicts a limited MacBook redesign. The firm also expects that Apple will introduce “lower price points to drive demand and create a meaningful competitive threat” […]
Continue reading...Report: iPod Touch upgrade might be delayed
7. September 2009
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AppleInsider reports: A person with a strong track record in predicting Apple’s upcoming product launches recently told AppleInsider that the iPod maker has experienced technical problems (bad parts) with the cameras modules. The person said that it was uncertain whether the new hardware, which has been widely expected to debut at Wednesday’s “Only rock and […]
Continue reading...The case against an Apple HDTV
1. September 2009
This past February, analyst Gene Munster predicted that an Apple branded HDTV was on the horizon. We expect Apple to design a connected television over the next two years (launching in 2011) with DVR functionality built in. These recorded shows could then sync with Macs, iPhones and iPods over a wireless network. The device would […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple to launch iPhone OS 3.1 in September
1. September 2009
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Rumor has it that Apple will drop iPhone OS 3.1 sometime in September, with an “AT&T Ninja” reportedly saying that the update will finally include support for MMS. Hopefully the rumored update will be announced in conjunction with the expected iPod refresh next week – mainly so that people who pick up the new iPod […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple working on 3 different Tablet sizes
28. August 2009
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Citing a source with a 100% track record, Gizmodo is reporting that Apple is not only hard at work on a 10-inch tablet, but that a 13 and 15-inch models are also in the works, with the largest presumably running full OS X. This source claims that the two touchscreen prototypes—made of aluminum, but on […]
Continue reading...Report: Jobs focusing all his energy on upcoming Apple tablet
25. August 2009
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Steve Jobs has returned to Apple with a bang, and is pouring all of energy and focusing all of his attention on the rumored Apple tablet. But not everyone is apparently thrilled with Jobs’ legendary attention to detail and insanely high standards. Those working on the […]
Continue reading...Analyst ups Apple estimates – anticipates a low-end MacBook, the iPhone on Verizon, and a stock buyback, but is skeptical of a tablet
24. August 2009
Doug Reid, of the research firm Thomas Weisel, recently upped his 2009 EPS estimate for Apple to $5.38 and his 2010 EPS estimate to $6.51. His previous estimates for 2009 and 2010 came in at $5.38 and $6.51 respectively. In light of his new earnings predictions, Weisel also set a price target for Apple stock […]
Continue reading...Report: Snow Leoaprd to hit store shelves next Friday
21. August 2009
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Citing reliable sources, Macenstein writes that “support training for Snow Leopard has begun” with an expected ship date of Friday August 28 looking “extremely likely” at this point. Originally Apple was expected to ship Snow Leopard towards the end of September, but for whatever reason, it’s being pushed out the door a few weeks ahead […]
Continue reading...Analyst claims Apple may launch 2 versions of a tablet, and why we call BS
18. August 2009
According to analyst Richard Doherty of the market research firm Envisioneering Group, Apple has developed 2 prototypes of a tablet device, with one sporting a 6 inch iPod Touch like screen, and the other being the widely reported 10 inch device. According to Doherty, Apple may launch either one or both of the devices as […]
Continue reading...Report: Steve Jobs “very likely” to make appearance at Apple’s special media event on September 9
18. August 2009
You can now pencil in September 9th on your calenders as the day Apple will announce a refreshed lineup of iPod’s and perhaps a new version of iTunes as well. Citing sources close to Apple, John Paczkowski of All Things D writes that the scheduled event will most likely take place in San Francisco – […]
Continue reading...Does a report of a low-end MacBook tell us anything about an Apple tablet?
17. August 2009
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After meeting with Apple executives Greg Joswiak, Peter Oppenheimer, and Eddy Cue, Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzers presumably gained a better understanding of what products Apple has in store for consumers in 2010. Though admittedly anti-climactic, Reitzers wrote in a recent note to investors that Apple has the following products coming up in the pipeline: […]
Continue reading...Apple planning special music themed media event in early September
13. August 2009
A number of music industry sources have confirmed that Apple is planning a special music-themed media event this September, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. According to Peter Kafka, Apple will use the week of September 7th to announce a range of new upgrades to the iPod line. Rumor has it that […]
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15. September 2009
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