The code ninjas at 9to5Mac have uncovered references to a new, more powerful Apple TV in the iOS 5 beta.
Since Apple started implementing the faster A5 processor in products like the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, we've all been wondering when the Apple TV will see a specs bump. Practically, a move to the A5 chip in the Apple TV would mean that 1080p video content is coming to Apple's beloved set-top box...
Before Apple's iPhone 4S announcement this week, there were more than a few rumors going around that the next iPhone would be a radical redesign of the device. A new, tapered body was to be the main, eye-catching alteration to the form factor that has served Apple so well over the last year or so.
As we all know, that didn't happen. Instead, Apple launched the iPhone 4S, a slight speed-bump to the existing iPhone 4, with a new camera thrown in for good measure. Yes, Siri adds that little bit of sparkle to an otherwise dull release, but let's be frank, this is no iPhone 5.
So what about that tapered design we heard so much about? Well, we may still see it, even if that won't be until this time next year...
Only hours before Apple's actual announcement, the folks over at The Next Web just dropped the bomb on what Apple has planned for the iPhone today.
According to the site's trusted sources inside Apple, the iPhone 4S will be launched today with a 8 megapixel camera, A5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, "improved optics,” and a “more accurate differential GPS stage." The iPhone 5 'teardrop' design that Apple was rumored to unveil won't be released this year.
Looking to take a break from the onslaught of next-generation iPhone rumors? Robert Scoble may have just the thing. The plugged-in blogger dropped a juicy tidbit on his Google+ page this morning regarding a secret Apple project.
Scoble is highly revered when it comes to insider information. Earlier today, he reported that Steve Jobs won't be attending Apple's iPhone event tomorrow, and it looks like that isn't all that the blogger has been hearing out of Cupertino...
We're so close to tomorrow's iPhone event that we can taste it, and the rumors just keep on flying. The latest comes thanks to Apple's latest iTunes 10.5 beta, with 'The Tech Era' discovering a rogue bit of code that, they believe, could point to Apple's impending announcement of iOS app rentals.
The blog post points out that after the rental period has elapsed, the app in question would automatically be deleted from a user's iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. While that sounds theoretically possible, I'm not convinced that's the plan at all. What if Apple was planning on finally rectifying one of the issues that has plagued the App Store since day one? What if Apple was planning on announcing app trials?
It actually makes a lot of sense, and here's why...
After four years of waiting, it appears that Sprint will finally get the chance to carry Apple's smartphone on its network. Among other things, Apple is expected to announce a new partnership with the carrier at tomorrow's iPhone event.
A few moments ago, The Wall Street Journal (who confirmed the Sprint-bound iPhone back in August) posted an interesting article regarding the new partnership between Apple and the third largest US operator.
The deal reportedly requires Sprint to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next 4 years, costing the company nearly $20 billion. But why in the world would Sprint make such a staggering commitment? BGR believes it's for iPhone 5 exclusivity...
There has been a lot of controversy over Apple's iPhone event tomorrow. Recent evidence has suggested that the company won't be unveiling a device with an all-new design, but one similar to the iPhone 4 with improved internals.
Skeptics believe that an iPhone 4S wouldn't be enough to power Apple's smartphone sales in the face of growing competition. Why would anyone choose a non-4G device with a 3.5" screen over offerings like the Galaxy S II? Assistant of course...
In case you've been living under a rock for the past week, Apple is hosting a media event tomorrow at its Cupertino campus. The blogosphere has been buzzing over rumored announcements, but everyone is more interested in the new iPhone itself.
With the keynote now within 24 hours, it's time for everyone to place their last-minute bets. What will it look like? How will it measure up to previous devices? And when will it be available? Macgasm seems to think it will hit the shelves tomorrow...
Given the importance of tomorrow's iPhone event, many have been wondering if former Apple CEO Steve Jobs will make an appearance. Mixed reports have surfaced that consider the possibility of Jobs attending tomorrow's event.
Will Jobs surprise everyone with an onstage appearance tomorrow, or will he be sitting in the audience? Will he even show up at all? Different sources have weighed in on the topic...
While we're all getting so uptight about whether the incoming iPhone will be of the 4S or 5 designation, and thus, whether it will receive a new design or not, MacRumors is there to bring us all back to reality.
The site's founder, Arnold Kim, has sought to remind us all that, while all the glitz and glamor of possible redesign is tempting, we're forgetting about the specs that will actually power the device. lt's obvious that the next iPhone will feature Apple's impressive A5 chip architecture — the chip that currently powers the iPad 2.
That fact alone means we'll have a significantly faster iPhone to buy. Check out the impressive benchmark breakdown inside...
It's already been rumored that the iPhone 4S will come in a 64GB flavor, and now mobile carrier Vodafone Germany is listing the iPhone '4S' in three different capacities on its website.
Carriers have been known to create placeholders for unreleased Apple products, with some carriers even offering preorders for the fifth generation iPhone before it is announced. In the case of this Vodafone listing, the iPhone 4S is listed for the first time instead of the 'iPhone 5' placeholder that we've seen before. The storage options line up with rumors as well...
It appears that any hope left of Apple unveiling a totally redesigned handset next week just floated out the window. As it has done several times, 9to5Mac just uncovered some juicy information hidden within Apple's software.
The find comes from the latest version of iTunes beta, which Apple seeded to developers yesterday afternoon. The music software references two new models of Apple's smartphone, the black iPhone 4S and the white iPhone 4S...