Apple

Report Says iPhone 5 Will Debut in October, Not September

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

Although it seems like we are constantly hearing conflicting rumors involving Apple's next smartphone, there is one thing all of the gossip seems to agree on: a release date. Not only do they all suggest a Fall launch, a lot of the information has pointed specifically to September.

We've heard this "confirmed" by everyone from analysts with inside sources to carrier execs, and the date lines up nicely with Apple's annual iPod event. Although September makes sense for several reasons, AllThingsDigital is reporting that Apple won't launch the iPhone 5 until October...

Apple Reportedly Launching 3 HDTV Models Next Year

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Would you buy an Apple TV set? That's the billion dollar question I'm sure Steve Jobs and company are asking themselves right now, as speculation continues to suggest that Apple is bringing an HDTV to market in the not-so-distant future.

While the Cupertino company has identified their interests in the TV industry as "a hobby," there have been several reports over the last 12 months that indicate they are about to take it to the next level. So what could Apple do to make their TV set better than the competition?

Foxconn to Replace Workers With Robots in the Next 3 Years

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

If you would have asked the world 40 years ago what 2012 would be like, a lot of folks would have probably said that we'd be driving vehicles that didn't touch the ground and there'd be tons of robots.

While flying-cars still appear to be a long ways away from materializing, the latter prediction may not be too far off. Apple's go to parts manufacturing firm Foxconn is reportedly about to add 1 million robots to the population...

Florida School Will be Giving Students iPads Instead of Textbooks This Year

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Typically, gadgets are frowned on by teachers and affiliated staff (or as I like to call them, education enforcers). But that doesn't seem to be the case at Lake Minneola High School in Lake County Florida.

According to the SunSentinel, Lake Minneola will be the first public school in Central Florida to purchase an iPad for every student. The move is part of a state pilot program designed to save money on textbooks, and offer a new approach to education...

More White iPod Touch Parts Surface

Cody Lee ∙ July 29, 2011

Last week we brought you some photos, published by 9to5Mac, of a possible next-gen iPod Touch part. The piece was particularly interesting because it was white. As you might know, previous versions of the iPod Touch have always been black with a stainless steel backing.

Now, the same blog that brought us the original photos of the white iPod Touch casing has gotten its hands on more pictures. While the original snapshots were taken in Asian, close to Apple's manufacturing plants, these new pics come from here in America...

Sprint Feeling the Effects of Not Carrying the iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The United States' 3rd largest wireless carrier held their quarterly earnings call yesterday, and the company posted a net loss of $847 million. In wake of the poor performance, Sprint's stock dropped nearly 16% by the time the market closed last night.

Although they added a cool million customers last quarter, the company lost 101,000 contacts. What could be causing such a massive leak? Sprint cited Apple's popular smartphone, especially the $49 iPhone 3GS, as a major factor for the customer deflections...

Verizon and Apple in Talks Over 3G FaceTime Calls

Oliver Haslam ∙ July 29, 2011

Apple's FaceTime video calling technology has been a mild success at best, with many flat out not using it, or lamenting the fact that, currently, a WiFi connection is required.

Reports that Apple has been working with carriers on this issue have been circulating for some time now, and 9to5Mac has received information that Verizon may actually be the ones who aren't so keen on the idea...

Apple Has More Cash Than the US Government

Alex Heath ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

Folks in the White House should be taking notice, because Apple now has more cash on hand than the entire US government. That's right, Steve Jobs is the new Uncle Sam.

Apple has an astounding $75.88 billion in cash, while the United States only has $73.77 billion. At least now the US has someone to borrow from besides China.

Is This an iPhone 5 Prototype?

Cody Lee ∙ July 28, 2011

It would seem like the iPhone 5 rumor mill has been in full swing over the past few days. We've seen everything from cases to concepts. Now, 9to5Mac is claiming they have pictures of the real thing.

The same blog that brought us the leaked photos of the purported iPhone 5 case has just published a photo of what they believe to be Apple's next smartphone. It certainly fits the typical "leaked photo" criteria, as it's extremely blurry and hard to make out. Could this really be the iPhone 5?

EA CEO: iPad is our Fastest Growing Platform

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The current console generation is getting older by the minute. For example, Microsoft's Xbox 360 was unveiled on May 12, 2005 — that's over 6 years ago. Not only that, but other than Nintendo's Wii U, there hasn't been word of any upcoming console launches. What gives?

IndustryGamers helps shed some light on the topic with words from John Riccitello, Electronic Arts CEO, during a recent interview. The executive has been around the gaming industry since the 80's, and believes that consoles now only make up 40% of the market...

iOS 5 Takes ‘PC-Free’ One Step Further with Time Capsule and Airport Base Station Setup

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

In another step toward killing the PC, Apple's iOS 5 now allows users to set up the company's own Time Capsule and Airport hardware, according to an AppleInsider reader.

Until now, setting up either of Apple's networking solutions required a PC, but once iOS 5 is released later this year, users will be able to get online with nothing more than an iPod touch...