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Apple Rejects Sharp from its iPad 3 Display Supply Chain

Posted on 12 January 2012 by James

"Apple Rejects Sharp from its iPad 3 Display Supply Chain"Here strikes the latest reports from the Insiders who note that Apple, the tech giant has allegedly rejected Sharp from its iPad 3 display supply chain, as the company’s panels for the third-generation iOS tablet merely weren’t up to scratch.

According to the reports, LG and Samsung Display have grabbed the major roles in supplying the Cupertino California Company with what are projected to be high-resolution 2048 x 1536 screens for its forthcoming tablet, after Sharp failed to gain approval from Apple for mass production.

Last year, in November the rumors regarding sharp’s involvement in iPad 3 components was initially raised, subsequent reports earlier in 2011 that asserted that the Cupertino California giant was considering a $1billionn investment in a Sharp display plant. Well, the status of that likely investment is unknown, nevertheless, though Sharp persists to supply panels for Apple’s iPhone.

At least, the iPhone partnership is predictable to carry on, with reports that Apple will use the company’s displays for the sixth-generation iPhone that are likely to debut later this year. Such panels are alleged to use low-temperature poly-silicon technology for its lower power consumption and the truth that it allows thinner, lighter screens.

While Apple has been vulnerable by stock shortages with both its iPad and iPad 2, the company as well has a high standard of screen quality it insists on.

That standard has showed the way to issues in the past; with LG Display apparently stumble upon production concerns that forced the Cupertino Giant to temporarily stop its orders with the company, afterward alleged to be liable at least in part for a scarcity of units in the marketplace.

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comScore Mobile Subscribers: Android Top in Smartphone Platforms

Posted on 30 December 2011 by James

comScore the Market research firm has announced its November 2011 report on US mobile subscribers, according to the reports Android grabs the lead position in smartphone platforms, at the same time as Samsung is still on top in smartphone manufacturer market share. On the other hand, the Cupertino California giant (Apple) saw increasing growth, whereas the others expected due to a boost from its iPhone 4S sales.

30,000 US mobile subscribers were surveyed by taking the 3 month average period ending in November. The study report note that among the top 5 smartphone OEMs, the first place has been grabbed by Samsung with 25.6 percent, a 0.3 point change, whereas Apple stands at the fourth place with 11.2 percent, a dramatic 1.4 point change. The second and third place has been grabbed by LG and Motorola, with 20.5 percent and 13.7 percent respectively, each seeing a drop of -0.5 and -0.3 point changes.

Quite fascinatingly, the Search Giant’s Android continues to lead in the top 5 smartphone platforms, currently at 46.9 percent, a 3.1 point change, which is dropped from the 4.4 point change noted in the 3 month period ending last month. While, currently Apple’s iOS is at 28.7 percent, 1.4 point changes up from the 1.0 point change last month.

Sadly, RIM has seen the greatest drop with a negative 3.1 point change, platform market share down to 16.6 percent. Microsoft as well isn’t doing too good, in spite of its latest launch of fresh Windows Phone 7.5 Mango devices, currently seeing a 5.2 percent market share over the 3 month period.
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Apple iPad 2 Start Shipping for Online Orders

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Ronald

The first arrival for the primary orders appears like happening on 17th March 2011, the Apple iPad 2 look like to be right on schedule. Folks at Mac rumor have drained awareness on their discussion forums, where users have posted about first orders starting to ship.

Shipment announcement, that talk of Verizon and Wi-Fi models delivering first make us think about the iPad 2 units. They are fast on their way to customer hands. As you all know, the device had rolled out last Friday amidst much big deal.

Even as users in the United States were in two intellect and dilemma whether to grab new iPad 2 or wait for Apple iPad 3 to come in the market, we gave already given you eight tremendous reasons as to why the iPad 2 is a buyable tablet in the current scenario.

Fans who have already taken the suggestion appear to have gone for the Apple iPad 2 devices, and they will receive the package any time soon.

One of the users posted in the forum that the Ordered my iPad 2 3G 16GB for VZ at 4 am EST, and he just got his FedEx tracking number, now that’s been encouraging. However, those who unsuccessful to order their new iPad 2 device early will have to wait 3-4 weeks before shipments begin.

Finally, it is great news for all online order users to grab their new Apple iPad 2.

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Apple Motorola Lawsuit: Apple Sues Motorola Over Multi-Touch Smartphone

Posted on 01 November 2010 by Barbara

Apple Motorola Lawsuit: Apple filed two lawsuits against Motorola regarding the patents rights of multi-touch smartphone on October 29, 2010.

Apple has filed the lawsuit in the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. In the lawsuit, Apple has mentioned that Motorola has been using their properties in their smartphones such as Motorola’s Droid, Droid 2, Droid X, Cliq, BackFlip, Devour A555, Devour i1, and Charm.

Apple is claiming that Motorola has copied their smartphones, softwares, user interfaces, operating systems and other applications.

Earlier, Apple has filed the lawsuit against HTC regarding its Android phones. In the beginning of October, Motorola has filed the lawsuit against Apple and states that Apple has no rights to sue it for infringing 12 patents.

But, Apple did not raise any of the 12 patents in their lawsuit filed on Friday. Microsoft has also filed the lawsuit against Motorola regarding their Android devices.

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Apple TV: Apple Released Apple TV

Posted on 06 October 2010 by Elizabeth

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Apple has officially launched its second generation Apple TV. Apple has launched its Apple TV on Oct 1, 2010 in San Francisco.

This Latest second generation Apple TV is having 35% high price when compared to its first generation Apple TV.

First generation Apple TV is having 1GHZ Intel Crofton Pentium and Second generation Apple TV is having Apple A4 processor.

This latest Apple TV is having features such as HDMI connector, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Optical audio, USB plugs, A4 processor core and Bluetooth chip. This Apple TV will support 256GB of system memory.

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Apple Announces New Apple TV

Posted on 03 September 2010 by Barbara

Apple TVApple has announced the new Apple TV, which comes with in a small size. Apple TV is a newly designed TV, which will provide new features such as, a supports to built in power supply, HDMI, Ethernet and Wi-Fi process. It comes with an optical audio process.

Apple TV will be available to use iTunes as well as Netflix, YouTube video, photos from Flickr. Apple TV is much cheaper when compared to earlier TV’s.

Apple TV is available at a price of $99 and will be available later this month.

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Apple Releases iTunes 10

Posted on 02 September 2010 by Nancy

Apple iTunes 10Apple has released the new version of iTunes, which is named as iTunes 10. It has a scope of new features. Ping is the one of the new feature in the Apple iTunes 10.

Apple iTunes 10 is available for free download and It supports windows and MAC operating systems for free downloads.

Apple will provide new features, such as ping social network for music, wireless music playbak. Users who love music will need to look at this Apple iTunes 10.

You can add and follow the recent updates for your music players, share the songs with your friends.

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iPhone 4 Senior Vice President Leaves Apple

Posted on 09 August 2010 by Elizabeth

The Senior Vice President of iPhone engineering, Mark Papermaster has left Apple. The iPhone 4 issues with the Antenna and reception problems are said to be the reason for Mark Papermaster to leave Apple. Mark Papermaster is the man behind the iPhone 4 engineering, and the iPhone 4 problems could be the reason behind leaving Apple.

Neither Mark Papermaster nor Apple has commented and the reason for the Senior Vice President of iPhone engineering, Mark Papermaster leaving Apple has not been revealed yet. All the options point out the iPhone 4 problems as the main cause for him to leave Apple.

Whatever is the reason behind it, we will let you know the reason as soon as the update comes up. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Apple Magic Trackpad Teardown by iFixit

Posted on 30 July 2010 by Elizabeth

Soon after Apple released the Magic Trackpad, it goes through a tear down by the folks at iFixit. It might have taken a couple of minutes to tear down the Apple’s Magic Trackpad which is nothing but a replacement for the mouse. The Trackpads can be called as a next generation for the mouse.

The iFixit guys also reveal that the Trackpad need much force and heat to tear it apart, since the glue used by Apple is tough enough to handle the Trackpad for harder situations. The tools used to dismantle the Trackpad are Heat gun or hair dryer, Soldering Iron, Spudger, Tweezers, etc.

If you would like to purchase a Magic Trackpad and dismantle it into pieces then you need the above tools to do the needful. Check out the images below.

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Apple Magic Trackpad Price Details and Features

Posted on 28 July 2010 by James

Apple Magic Trackpad Price Details and Features: Apple has announced Magic Trackpad for its computers which does the exact thing that the Trackpad in the MacBook pro does. The Apple Magic Trackpad is specially designed to work the way it functions in the new MacBook pro. The Apple Magic Trackpad is just an additional help for the users who are bored of using the usual mouse and its clicks.

The Apple Magic Trackpad gets connected to your iMac and MacBook Pro through the Bluetooth connectivity and does exactly what a computer mouse performs. Check out what Apple says about the new Apple Magic Trackpad.

Desktop users, your time has come. The new Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same Multi-Touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro. And it supports a full set of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what’s on your screen. Swiping through pages online feels just like flipping through pages in a book or magazine. And inertial scrolling makes moving up and down a page more natural than ever. Magic Trackpad connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology. Use it in place of a mouse or in conjunction with one on any Mac computer — even a notebook.

Apple Magic Trackpad is available for purchase and can be bagged for $69 from the Apple Stores. Stay tuned for more updates on the Apple Magic Trackpad.

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