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1080p Apple TV Unboxing Pictures via an iPhoto Journal

Apple announced a refresh to the existing Apple TV to offer 1080p video and a new revised user interface. Physical differences between this refresh and the old second generation Apple TV are slim to none. The insides of the new Apple TV were revealed to have doubled the ram, 512MB compared to previously 256MB. Since...

New Apple TV Teardown Reveals Double the RAM

Although the main focus has been on the new iPad this past week, Apple also released the latest version of their media streaming device, Apple TV. The 3rd generation of the Apple TV is being promoted as being upgraded to 1080p video. MacRumors is reporting that a recent teardown of the new Apple TV reveals...

DigiTimes: Slimmer 13″ & 15″ MacBook Pro Currently In Production

A new report by DigiTimes claims that slimmer 13-inch & 15-inch MacBook Pros are currently in production. The report also suggests that the 2012 MacBook Pro line will retain more advanced specs than the MacBook Air line but will most likely be losing the optical drives like the MacBook Air. The sources inside the supply chain have also hinted that currently 100,000-150,000 MacBook Pro...

1080p Apple TV Reviews Hit the Web [Round Up]

Apple preceded their new iPad announcement and debuted a new version of the second generation Apple TV, updated to support 1080p streaming, but at the same $99US price (Canada now sells the new Apple TV for $109, a $10 price drop!). New features include an updated user interface (also available to second generation users via...

The New iPad Media Event Round Up: What You Need to Know

So, pretty much all the rumours are true. The newest iPad was announced today, with many of the features we have all been hoping for. We're following what Engadget has reported. Let's go through the list of features: Retina display. 2048 x 1536, at 264ppi. A5X processor, with quad core graphics New camera: 5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor...

New Apple TV Announced With 1080p Support [Updated]

At today's Apple Media Event, Tim Cook announced the next generation of the Apple TV, which now supports 1080p video output and a new streamlined interface. The kick off the Media Event, Tim Cook started talking about iTunes, movies and TV shows, and how they are now in 1080p. That led right into the announcement...

Play Angry Birds With a Real USB Sling Shot

I know, I know, this is not about iPhones, but you can't deny that Angry Birds has become an international hit, because of the iPhone. It has since been ported to other operating systems, mobile and desktop. A company called mBed has created a USB sling shot to work with your PC or Mac, to...

Thinner 2012 MacBook Pro In 13-Inch & 15-Inch Sizes Expected To Launch In April

DigiTimes is reporting that Apple is expected to launch revamped 2012 MacBook Pro with a much thinner chassis as soon as April. The report only mentions 2012 MacBook Pro in 13-inch & 15-inch sizes while there is no word on the 17-inch version. The report also points out delays in mass availability of Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, suggesting that Apple could gain...

Samsung Not Worried About Apple’s Rumored iTV

Over the last couple of years, Samsung and Apple have become a sort of "arch rivals" mainly due to the never ending battle of touchscreen smartphones and tablets. But when it comes to producing HDTVs, Samsung believes that Apple has a lot to catch up in this particular field. According to Chris Moseley, Samsung's AV product's...

Universal Remote Patent Adds More Evidence Of Upcoming Apple Television

A patent covering the use of a touchscreen universal remote control has been published and the Apple filing suggests that the remote will govern the use of a number of specific products. The patent, uncovered by AppleInsider, specifically mentions the use of a “television, video tape player, video disk player, stereo, home controls, computer MP3...