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Samsung to Stop Producing LCD Displays for Apple
Samsung Display and Apple will part ways, but the profit generated by this long-term relationship doesn't compensate for the stress that has been placed on of Apple's supply-chain management structure. (more…)
Apple To Release iOS 6.0.1 With Bug Fixes Pretty Soon, iOS 6.1 Coming After Holidays
BGR reports through one of its many reliable sources that Apple has already began testing iOS 6.0.1 with different U.S. carrier partners for a near future release, with fixes for iPhone 5 horizontal lines bug and problem with the camera’s flash not going off in iOS 6. Additionally, Apple is expected to release iOS 6.1 after the holidays....
Japanese Court Clears Apple of Two Samsung Patent Infringement Claims
The fight between Apple and Samsung has reached another milestone: the Tokyo District Court ruled that Apple is not infringing on the two patents asserted by Samsung. (more…)
California Theatre Gets Decorated for Apple’s ‘iPad Mini’ Event
Apple's special event that will most likely reveal the new smaller iPad is set to take place in two days. The presentation will take place at the California Theatre and as noted by Techie Buzz (via @pdparticle), the venue has already been decked out with some Apple posters to get ready for Tuesday. The theatre seats...
Apple’s Online Store Shows ‘iPad Mini’ Reference in Search Results
In the land of Apple-related rumours, particularly those that lead up to a known-product launch, there is another entry: it seems that shoppers in Apple's online store were able to produce an iPad Mini reference as a 'suggested search' (though it looks as if this teaser has now been removed since it was discovered), as...
RIM to Exclusively Preview New BlackBerrys to Members of Parliament
According to a report by the Canadian Press, RIM has sent out invites to select Members of Parliament (MPs) to preview their upcoming BlackBerry 10 models on November 7th, seen as a move to build buzz for government officials, one of their largest remaining customers. RIM will host MPs at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier where...
iPhone Robbery in Honduras Leads to Death of Canadian Man
A B.C. man from Abbotsford vacationing in Honduras this week was robbed at gunpoint of his iPhone and murdered, according to the Vancouver Sun: A 34-year-old conservation officer with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in B.C. has been shot dead on the island of Roatan in Honduras. Tim Vallee, who worked for the DFO...
iBooks 3 Expected to Launch Alongside iPad Mini?
With the upcoming Apple launch event happening on October 23, analysts and Apple-geeks alike are looking forward to whatever news may come. While chances seem good that there will be a refresh for the Mac Mini and a Retina-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro, a listing found in iTunes is "directly referencing iBooks 3.0 as a requirement."...
Apple Files Its Response To Samsung’s Claims Of Jury Foreman’s Misconduct
On October 3rd, Samsung filed a request with the court for a re-trial demanding that $1.05 billion verdict awarded in favor of Apple should be overturned because of jury foreman's misconduct. Today, Apple has filed its response with the court saying that Samsung had its chance to investigate Velvin Hogan during jury selection but now, it's too late for the Korean company...
Apple Stores Getting Lightning to 30-pin Adapters in Stock [Update]
We've seen extensive teardowns of Apple's Lightning to 30-pin adapter which revealed there's a lot of tech inside the tiny adapter. As for trying to purchase one, that's a different story (similar to the Lightning to USB cable). Apple.ca notes availability as 2-3 weeks, but some Apple Stores in Canada have started to receive stock...
Rogers Completes Acquisition of ScoreMedia, Awaits CRTC Approval
Rogers has announced it has completed its acquisition of ScoreMedia, a deal that was revealed in late August that includes theScore TV network. Once approved by the CRTC, the latter will join the Sportsnet family. Rogers paid $167 million for ScoreMedia (consisting of theScore TV Network, closed captioning service Voice to Visual Inc., and mixed...
Leaked 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Images Reveal Side Ports Layout [PICS]
MacRumors points to some new images of the upcoming 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, set to be announced at next week's October 23rd iPad mini event. A WeiPhone.com forum user claims to have access to the new 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro and has updated his original post leaking images of the display with some clear...