Rumors

Why Apple Won’t Bring Siri to the iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

There's been a lot of speculation lately that Apple's new digital assistant, Siri, might be on its way to other devices. And given the evidence we've seen that Siri works fine on the iPhone 4, and that Apple's been testing it on the old handset, it's a fairly reasonable assumption.

But just as there are reasons why Apple could port Siri to older devices, there are several why it won't. We initially thought that this was fairly obvious, but since 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman felt the need to clear the air, we figured we should do the same for our readers...

Google Reportedly Finishing Up Native Gmail App for iOS

Cody Lee ∙ November 1, 2011

If you're an iPhone owner and also happen to be a Gmail user, you may want to pay attention. Word on the street is that Google is putting the finishing touches on a native Gmail application for the iOS platform.

MG Siegler, an Apple columnist for TechCrunch, made the announcement last night. The tech writer has learned that Google is nearly finished with an iOS-flavored native Gmail app, and it's headed for the App Store...

Hulu Plus App For Apple TV is Ready To Go

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 31, 2011

It would seem that there is quite the political battle going on inside Apple's Cupertino headquarters, and the subject matter may not be what you'd expect.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple is currently mulling over the decision to allow Hulu Plus onto its Apple TV platform. That's right, Hulu Plus.

The story suggests that there is currently a completed build of Hulu Plus running on internal Apple TVs, and that the app is ready for primetime. In fact, it has been ready for a month. Apple hasn't yet decided whether to allow it onto the Apple TV alongside the existing Netflix app...

Apple to Bring AirPlay Mirroring and iMessage to the Mac?

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 31, 2011

It appears Apple's Mac OS X team is working on integrating two of iOS's biggest features into Mac OS X, with iMessage and AirPlay mirroring apparently in the pipeline.

According to 9to5Mac's sources, the Mac OS X team at Apple is currently working on ways to make both technologies part of a future Lion update, though there are no guarantee that the features will ever see the light of day.

iMessage in particular has been long rumored to be the replacement for iChat we've been waiting for, but AirPlay mirroring could potentially change the way presentations are given using a Mac...

Samsung Working on Flexible Screens for Phones and Tablets

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 31, 2011

If anyone doubted whether Samsung really meant business in its pursuit of total smartphone marketshare ownership, this one little tidbit to come of the company's earnings call might just help to put the record straight.

During a call to discuss Samsung's most recent financial results, the company's spokesman, Robert Yi, said that Samsung was working on a flexible display for its upcoming smartphones and tablets.

Surely all this is pie-in-the-sky stuff for Samsung, right? Wrong. Samsung hopes to introduce flexible displays to its smartphone lineup in as early as 2012...

Will Siri Be the Magical Key to Unlocking the Apple TV?

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 27, 2011

It's a rumor that's been around for easily two years now, and it just won't go away. Is Apple really working on making a dedicated TV set?

Not the little black box we know as an Apple TV, but rather a big, Apple-branded television. Such a TV is definitely coming, according to Nick Bilton's anonymous sources, writing for The New York Times.

What does Apple hope for by entering a market that is already very much in a race to the bottom, with prices on TV sets plummeting? How could Apple bring its typical flair to an industry which is, after all, simply selling the panels that we sit and stare at? The real magic happens in the boxes we attach to our TV, right?

According to Bilton, Apple has a secret weapon up its sleeve, and it's Siri...

Manufacturers Struggle to Make the iPad 3’s High Resolution Display

Cody Lee ∙ October 27, 2011

The iPad 2 was a fairly big upgrade from its predecessor. It's twice as fast, includes a front and back camera, and is more portable than the original. For some reason, however, Apple neglected to change the tablet's screen resolution. It stayed a dismal 1024 x 768.

But according to CNET, that won't happen again. The site is reporting that Apple is ordering up the most pixel-packed display we've ever seen on a 10-inch tablet. The screens are so ridiculous in fact, that manufacturers are struggling to mass produce them...

iTunes Creator Reportedly Leading Secret Apple Television Project

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 27, 2017

Rumors have been bouncing around for years regarding Apple and its secret TV project. No, I'm not talking about the $99 media box. I'm talking about a full-blown television set with the words "Made in Cupertino" printed on the back.

Thanks to a quote from Steve Jobs in his recently-released biography, the speculation has regained some traction over the last couple of weeks. Pundits are now reporting that we could see an Apple-branded TV set as early as next year...

Apple Retail Stores to Begin Offering In-Store Pickup for Online Orders

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 24, 2011

We've all wanted to order a new Apple product online, but have not wanted to wait for it to via companies like UPS. Wouldn't it be much easier if we could just place an order and then go to a local store to pick it up?

If a MacRumors source is to be believed, we could be doing just that at some point in the near future, with the trial program known as 'Sherwood' getting underway.

The system, the report claims, will include any product currently available via the online Apple Store, including built-to-order Macs and engraved iPods...

Apple: iPhone Rumors Negatively Affect Our Sales

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 19, 2011

Apple held a conference call yesterday, shortly after announcing its Q4 financial results.

The results made interesting reading, with Apple falling just short of the expected revenue figure of $29.41 billion, making a not-inconsiderable $28.3 billion instead.

The iPhone sold just 17.1 million units against the expected 22 million. But why such a difference between the two numbers, when the iPhone usually sells so strongly? According to Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, the rumor mill is to blame...

Apple Sticks With Samsung for A6 Chip Production

Sébastien Page ∙ October 17, 2011

Despite the ongoing legal battles going on around the world between Apple and Samsung, it seems that the firm from Cupertino has decided to stick with the Korean electronics giant for the production of its upcoming A6 chip.

According to Korea Times' informers, the chip will be manufactured in Samsung's plant in Texas...

Apple Getting Ready to Launch AirPort Utility iOS App?

Alex Heath ∙ October 9, 2011

A screenshot has surfaced of what is apparently an upcoming AirPort Utility app for the iPhone and iPad. As highlighted by TiPB and others, the iOS app would let you configure Apple's AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme routers without a computer.

It's unclear as to if Apple will launch an AirPort Utility app alongside iOS 5, but it's assumed that the app will see the light of day soon...