Month: March 2012

A new $99 Apple TV tomorrow?

Sébastien Page ∙ March 6, 2012

Tomorrow's event won't be exclusively about the iPad 3, as 9to5Mac confirms what we've heard before about an Apple TV refresh:

We’ve gotten a few more tidbits about tomorrow’s Apple TV announcement (Oh, there will be a new iPad too!). The Apple TV J33 model, MD199LL/A – J33 BEST -USA, which we’ve covered before will come in at the same $99 price point (and similar prices globally). We know from previous reports that it will have updated hardware internally including Bluetooth 4.0 Broadcom chip as well as a higher powered processor capable of 1080P video.

This is definitely not a surprise. As a matter of fact, we dedicated a whole section of our predictions for tomorrow's event about the Apple TV.

9to5Mac also mentions a mystery accessory that would be available for $39. It likely is a dock, cable, or maybe a new remote. All those questions will be answered tomorrow, so make sure to tune in to iDB for the full coverage.

Both AT&T and Verizon hype a new addition to their lineups on eve of iPad 3 event

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 6, 2012

Both AT&T and Verizon have something big up their sleeves that will apparently be revealed soon. Could it be the iPad 3?

On Verizon's Wireless site you're greeted with the following: Something Is Coming. Be among the first to hear the news. Flip the channel over to AT&T's site, and you'll see similar verbiage: Coming Soon! Get ready to see an exciting new addition to our line-up.

If you ask me, that doesn't sound like the next "Motorola XZY Board Extreme Molotov Cocktail Edition 4G" phone...

Amazon paying top dollar for old iPads right now

Cody Lee ∙ March 6, 2012

Unless something totally unexpected happens, Apple is going to unveil a new tablet tomorrow. And if the past is any indication, it will become available for purchase within the next week or so.

That gives those of you still looking to sell off your old tablets to help pay for a new one, plenty of time to find the best deal. And word on the street is, you might want to check out Amazon...

Apple introduces new ‘Catalogs’ category to App Store

Jake Smith ∙ Updated January 18, 2018

Apple has just introduced a new category labeled 'Catalogs' to the App Store this evening. The new introduction is ahead of Apple's media event tomorrow, where the Cupertino-based company is rumored to announce the iPad 3 and third-generation Apple TV.

The new category has yet to fully roll out to the App Store. Currently, it has apps like Catalog Spree, MTG Merchant, and SkyMall listed under it, but shows no results when viewing the category page. Catalogs may or may not have have some role in Apple's media event taking place tomorrow...

iPad 3 to feature 1GB of RAM

Jake Smith ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

In less than 24 hours, Apple is set to announce its iPad 3 on-stage at an event in San Francisco, California. However, a few tidbits are still trickling in regarding Apple's latest tablet.

Chronic Wire is out with another report this evening, saying that the iPad 3 will feature 1GB of RAM, according to some simple math...

iPad App Store gets a small design change before iPad 3 launch

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Ahead of the iPad 3 (or iPad HD) announcement tomorrow, AppleBitch is reporting that Apple has rolled out a new App Store update for the iPad. The new update offers a few design and speed enhancements that makes viewing the App Store on the iPad much more pleasing. What perfect timing.

Specifically in the way of UI enhancements, Apple has updated the way top paid and free iPad apps are shown. They are now displayed horizontally instead of vertically...

Apple granted key patent for ‘iWallet’

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Many Android device manufacturers have opted to include near field communication (NFC) technology inside of their devices. NFC allows customers to transmit data between two devices. The biggest use for NFC is for mobile payments – which Google has been actively pursuing with its Google Wallet technology.

Apple has been granted a new patent for the 'iWallet' from the United States Trademark & Patent Office, as outlined by Patently Apple. The new patent allows for Apple to include NFC technology into the iPhone for mobile payments...

Steve Jobs biographer admits he left out details about Apple TV set

Jake Smith ∙ March 6, 2012

When Walter Isaacson released his biography on Steve Jobs last fall, we were able to get a few tidbits on Steve Jobs' vision for the next Apple TV set. It was said that Apple's late co-founder had "finally cracked" the code to create the television everyone has been waiting for.

Isaacson recently sat down with a Portuguese TV network to talk about his latest biography. As noted by The Next Web, Issacson revealed he left out several details Steve Jobs gave about the company's next Apple TV...

Join us tomorrow for our complete coverage of the iPad 3 event

Sébastien Page ∙ March 6, 2012

The big day is coming! Tomorrow, Apple will unveil the highly anticipated iPad 3 – or whatever they decide to call it. After months of rumors and speculations, we're finally going to find out what Apple's new will looks like and what it hides under the hood.

So tune in to iDB tomorrow morning, starting at 10am PST (see what it is in your time zone), as Cody, Jeff and I cover the iPad 3 event so you don't miss one bit...

Apple asking for up to $15 from Samsung and Motorola for each Android device sold

Cody Lee ∙ March 6, 2012

It looks like Apple is starting to grow weary of patent litigation. Hot on the heels of word that the company won a major victory in a Chicago court today, reports are coming in now that the iPhone makers are looking to settle some of its lawsuits involving Android partners.

According to Dow Jones Newswires, Apple has issued proposals to both Samsung and Motorola Mobility to settle several pending patent disputes in exchange for royalty payments to license its intellectual property...

More sources confirm the iPad 3 LTE, Apple TV refresh, and more

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

In under 24 hours, all of the iPad 3 rumors will be put to rest when we hear the official announcement at Apple's event. Until then, we'll continue pumping you with the latest, until Tim Cook and co. reveal what we've all been waiting for.

The Verge's Joshua Topolsky is telling us this afternoon what he's heard from "sources familiar with the matter". According to Topolsky, Apple will announce the iPad 3 on-stage tomorrow, along with the third-generation Apple TV...

Nasdrovia! Russia scraps the 5% import tax on iPads

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 27, 2017

Good news for our Russian friends who are thinking about getting an iPad. The country recently reclassified the iPad as a PC, putting it in a category of devices that are exempt from the 5% import tax:

Russia scrapped a 5 percent import duty on Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s iPad after classifying it as a computer rather than a GPS-navigation device, Vedomosti reported, citing an order by the country’s customs service.

Other tablet makers are gringing!