Keeping Tabs on the Rumor Mill
Posted by Aviv on August 27, 2008 at 3:52 pm PST
Apple has plans to update a massive part of its product line over the next two months. Latest in the round of rumors is a speed-bumped iMac.
Nothing radical or revolutionary, just some minor speedbumps.
“Separately, Apple is also planning to refresh its line of 20- and 24-inch iMac seasons ahead of the holidays. People familiar with [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 25, 2008 at 8:37 pm PST
Rumors of an Apple special event on September 9th have been around for a few weeks now, with the event being tagged as an inevitable (and historically used) launching pad for new iPods.
Previous reports regarding an upcoming Apple event in September have been somewhat “confirmed” by some, and shrugged off by others. Piper Jaffray analyst [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 25, 2008 at 7:09 am PST
In the latest episode of This Week in Tech (the episode has been up and down), Digg founder Kevin Rose claims to know more specific information regarding Apple’s upcoming product launch.
Rose reveals details that were left out of his previous blog entry, which originally shed light on Apple’s upcoming product launch. Rose claims that a [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 24, 2008 at 6:30 pm PST
It is believed that Apple will update their iPod product line (particularly the iPod nano and iPod touch), within the next two weeks. Among news that has trickled in before the official release, the inclusion of GPS in the 2nd generation iPod touch has been making the rounds.
We have previously reported about the upcoming iPod [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 24, 2008 at 4:05 pm PST
Before you take a look at the image below, let me remind you that this may entirely be a mockup and NOT a leaked ad from Apple, which is what many are choosing to believe. We’ve chosen to tag this image “Major Grains of Salt”, simply because, well… ya know.
MacBlogz has been able to confirm [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 24, 2008 at 3:54 pm PST
In line with recent rumors, some potential hard evidence has been dug up regarding the change in design for the upcoming 4g iPod nano.
Previous reports have also pointed to a taller, vertically slimmer form factor in the upcoming nano.
Additionally, Engadget reports that they have “just come across two case-related designs supposedly destined for Apple’s [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 23, 2008 at 12:32 pm PST
In a post on his personal blog, Digg.com’s founder, Kevin Rose claims to have leaked information regarding new iPod nano and iPod touch models, iTunes 8.0, and Blu-Ray support in OS X 10.5.6.
The image below falls in line with rumors that the new iPod nano will return to its tall, thin design, rather than the [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 19, 2008 at 12:10 pm PST
Update: These screenshots are not authentic. More information here.
Nike+iPod has only been available on the iPod nano in recent history. The below shown images are purportedly leaked screenshots of the upcoming Nike+iPhone/iPod touch application.
One of the biggest features that we can hope they get right will be the native mapping and location support. This [...]
Posted by Dave on August 15, 2008 at 1:14 pm PST
Ok folks, this one is totally out there. A recent report has divulged a claim that Apple, along with Sony, may be developing wearable, head-mounted video displays. Yes that’s right, iGoggles if you will.
The report goes on to note that not only will users be able to access media that [...]
Posted by Dave on August 14, 2008 at 9:26 am PST
A recent rumor that is said to have been confirmed by PhoneNews is suggesting that Apple is prepping a revised MacBook Air that will tout faster speeds and a storage upgrade.
While much of the external casing will remain the same, the overhaul will primarily take place under the hood. The MBA currently runs a [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 6, 2008 at 2:27 pm PST
Investment bank Piper Jaffray speculates about the possibility of an announced special Apple (AAPL) event taking place in the month of September. The event would be used by Apple as a launching pad for a new line of iPods and Mac notebooks.
Analyst Gene Munster is expecting the Cupertino based tech giant to refresh its iPod [...]
Posted by Dave on August 6, 2008 at 9:27 am PST
As many are aware, Apple has not significantly updated their Cinema Displays since June of 2004, minus a few price drops and spec improvements along the way.
MacRumors is reporting that Apple may be planning a Cinema Display refresh for the Macworld San Francisco conference held on January 5th-9th at Moscone West in San Francisco. [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 4, 2008 at 2:09 pm PST
More leaked Macbook case photos have been released, increasing speculation that Apple’s upcoming notebook overhaul will include aluminum Macbooks that will more resemble the slender, aluminum design of the Macbook Air.
Previous photos depicting the alleged Aluminum Macbook were released and later confirmed. Additionally, MacBlogz has previously learned that the upcoming Macbook Pro overhaul will include [...]
Posted by Aviv on August 3, 2008 at 4:45 pm PST
Dailymail.co.uk (a site out of the UK) reports to have spoken with an industry source, who is claiming that Apple will unveil an “iPhone nano” in time for the holiday shopping season.
“Apple is about to launch a ‘nano’ version of the hugely successful iPhone. It is expected to be in the shops in time for [...]
Posted by Aviv on July 29, 2008 at 10:26 pm PST
Rumors regarding the next generation of iPod nanos have recently come in. iLounge reports that “multiple sources” have tipped them off about the next generation nano’s form factor. They claim it will sport a taller screen, similar in style to the Microsoft Zune.
iLounge reports the following: Contradicting speculation that Apple was planning to transform the [...]
Posted by Aviv on July 29, 2008 at 1:59 pm PST
Apple’s iPod touch could be nearing the end of its current cycle. With all of the new and improved hardware in the iPhone 3G, the current model iPod touch is falling further behind its cousins.
MacBlogz has reported about the possibilities that the next iPod touch will follow in the iPhone’s footsteps.
Christina reported the following:The [...]
Posted by Aviv on July 28, 2008 at 7:40 pm PST
Apple has been outperforming the computer industry for some time now. If the company wants to maintain this trend, now is the time for Apple to differentiate itself even further by integrating new and alternative technologies into its computer systems.
“For instance, while Apple’s existing line of MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks are unique in that [...]
Posted by Aviv on July 28, 2008 at 1:47 pm PST
Speculation about an upcoming Apple notebook refresh continues to grow. Author of 9to5mac, Seth Weintraub, reports the following information regarding the notebook refresh for ComputerWorld.
“I have been hearing some interesting things about Apple’s upcoming line of portable computers. The talk amongst insiders on the new MacBooks is kind of scattered but here’s a summation of [...]
Posted by Dave on July 25, 2008 at 10:20 am PST
According to AI, one crafty developer has uncovered possible references to cut-and-paste within the framework of the iPhone SDK. Could this possibly be the answer to perhaps the most requested feature for the device?
“One notes that in exploring the Localizable.strings entry under English.lproj in the current iPhone WebKit framework, there are entries for several commands [...]
Posted by Aviv on July 24, 2008 at 1:31 pm PST
A recently republished rumor from our friends over at MacDailyNews about an upcoming Macbook Touch has recently attracted major attention across the web. So much so, that even the Wired Gadget Lab, not particularly known for endorsing or spreading mac rumors, has written about the elusive device as well. However, amongst all of the ongoing [...]