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Best Buy’s New Apple Fixture Isn’t for iPhone 5 After All

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Well, that's another rumor quashed. Those paying attention may remember us telling you a couple of days ago how a Best Buy employee had tipped 'This is My Next' that the retailer was expecting a new Apple fixture to arrive in October.

The magic date was October 21st, with a member of store management required to be in-store at some un-godly hour to help facilitate the installation. This led to much excitement, with some believing that the reason behind the new 'point of sale' being the release of a new iPhone.

Unfortunately, it turns out that's not the case, with the real reason being wholly underwhelming. Best Buy is getting an update for its in-store iPad display.

All together now for a resounding 'meh'...

AirPlay Mirroring Could be the Most Exciting Feature in iOS 5

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

AirPlay has traveled a rocky road over the last year or so. It just doesn't seem to be garnering much support from third party developers (hardware and software). But that may all change with iOS 5's new Mirroring feature.

We told you about the iPad 2's mirroring capability back in June, but the feature seems to have greatly matured since then. Apple'n'Apps posted another video showing off the new iOS 5 option, and trust me, it looks awesome...

iPad 3 Production to Start in October, Samsung Ousted as Supplier

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 26, 2016

For the past few months, we've been hearing rumors that Apple is going to release a 3rd tablet this Fall. It's supposedly going to be a complimentary "Pro" model to the iPad 2, and include a higher resolution display with better cameras.

However, recent reports of manufacturing issues have pushed the iPad 3 back to early next year. CENS "confirms" the delay with its latest report. The Taiwanese news outlet claims that the iPad 3 production won't start until October...

No OLED Devices From Apple For Another “Three to Four Years”

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 22, 2011

Rumors of an Apple branded television just won't go away, with the latest claims being that Apple has partnered with LG in order to bring a 55" TV to market. This rumor has now been debunked, with LG's own CEO saying that Apple is not keen on jumping into the TV market, with OLED screens proving a stumbling block.

The Korea Times, amongst others, has also poured scorn on any suggestion that Apple may turn to OLED for its screens, claiming that the chances of such a switch are 'very low'...

Almost Confirmed: iPad 3 to Receive Retina Display in 2012

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 19, 2011

With iPad 3 stories currently fighting for attention with iPhone 5 claims and counterclaims, the latest information on Apple's next tablet comes from the always reliable Wall Street Journal.

The WSJ weighed in on the speculation with a claim that their sources believe Apple is now planning to bring the iPad 3 to market some time in 2012, and not the late 2011 window that had previously been banded around.

Interestingly, the Journal also added fuel to the fire with the news that the next iPad will sport a super-high resolution display, bringing the Retina Display to the company's tablet line...

Could Apple Be Investing One Billion Dollars in Sharp for iPhone and iPad Displays?

Cody Lee ∙ August 17, 2011

It's no secret that the tech world is constantly interested in Apple's next move. And I'm not just talking about iPhone rumors either; their retail and supply chain plans also fetch the industry's curiosity.

The latest gossip regarding the Cupertino company and overseas manufacturers suggests that Apple is looking to invest a staggering one billion dollars in Sharp Electronics. Why? For their displays of course...

Apple Cancels iPad 3 Supply Orders for 2011

Alex Heath ∙ August 15, 2011

According to DigiTimes, Apple has allegedly cancelled its iPad 3 supply schedule for the latter half of 2011. Rumors have speculated that Apple would launch a third generation tablet at an upcoming media event this Fall, but sources overseas have confirmed that Apple has in fact postponed its launch for a later date.

Apple is still expected to unveil a new iPhone this Fall, with rumors suggesting that two new iPhone models could be introduced at once. The iPod line is expected to see a refresh as well, but those details remain a mystery.

iPhone 4S Set to Debut October 7th, iPad 3 Next Spring?

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

According to a new report, the next generation iPhone, the "iPhone 4S," is rumored to be released in October, while the iPad 3 will see a regular yearly upgrade in the Spring.

The report comes from both TiPB and Japanese site Macotakara, with TiPB providing a October 7th launch date. Both sites have claimed that the iPhone 4S will debut in October and that the iPad 3 would be released in the Spring of 2012...

Report Claims iPad 2 Price Drop, iPad 3 Prices Similar to Previous Model

Cody Lee ∙ August 3, 2011

If rumor mill-chatter isn't your cup of tea, you might want to move on to the next posting. There's no doubt that the anticipation for upcoming Apple products has grown to an epically-annoying level.

However, for folks interested in Apple's next tablet, an interesting report surfaced yesterday that might peak your interest. BGR details an article from Taiwan Economic News, which makes some intriguing claims about the future of Apple's tablet...

Apple May Release a Cheaper iPad This Year

Oliver Haslam ∙ July 28, 2011

More rumors are circulating today that Apple is getting ready to launch a new, cheaper iPad later this year, with three new hardware partners joining the manufacturing chain.

The ever sometimes reliable DigiTimes believes that the three new partners have been brought on board to help drop the manufacturing costs of the next iPad, with Apple aiming to compete with a lower price point than its current model....

iPhone 5 Launch in Second Week of September, iPad 3 to Follow Shortly After

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

According to China Times, the iPhone 5 is set to be released in the second week of September with an opening order of 4 million units. This speculation lines up with current predictions.

According to suppliers, 400,000 trial units are currently being prepared. The news report goes on to say that the next generation iPad may be delayed until Thanksgiving due to component shortages...

Amazon’s Future Tablet Will Support 8 Less Fingers Than the iPad

Alex Heath ∙ July 27, 2011

We recently told you about Amazon's upcoming consumer tablet that's set to release later this year. The rumored device is expected to be a revolutionary upgrade to the current Kindle, and it will most likely be marketed to compete directly with Apple's iPad.

Amazon has its own music, movies, books, and online retail infrastructure to go head-to-head with Apple, but what it apparently won't have is similar multi-touch support. While the iPad's touchscreen display supports 10-finger gestures, Amazon's tablet will only support 2-finger gestures...