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Next-Gen iPhones, iPod touch, iPad Listed in iPhone OS 3.2 Filesystem

One of the BGR’s connects has been digging around the iPad filesystem and found references to two new iPhone models, one iPod touch that’s waiting to be released and, check this, a major update to the iPad, Apple’s latest baby. While the new iPhones could hit as soon as June, alongside the beefed up...

7 April 2010
09:20 GMT

Leaked Picture of iPhone 4 Emerges (Unconfirmed)

Hours ahead of the iPad’s big debut, knowledgeable sources leaked a couple of pictures purporting to show a prototype of the Apple tablet-to-be. In those photos, a second, much smaller device could be spotted, but all eyes were on the iPad at the time. As it turns out, that device is allegedly one of Apple'...

3 February 2010
06:46 GMT

Apple Tablet 2.0 Already in the Works, Sources Imply

Just when we thought we were finally off tablet rumors (since we already have one confirmed by Apple), TechCrunch goes and cites second-hand sources as saying Apple is hard at work on the iPad’s successor. The next-gen device, allegedly boasting a 15-inch screen, is said to be built around an Atom processor, an...

2 February 2010
09:35 GMT

Speculation: Apple Tablet and iPhone 4.0 Are One and The Same

We’re still in the dark as far as Apple’s plans for a tablet are concerned. Although there is an abundant flow of rumors suggesting the device is coming, there is also a lot of speculation on the iPhone 4.0 front. Had it not been for the truckloads of 10-inch panels Apple has reportedly secured from Taiwa...

18 January 2010
05:13 GMT

Next-Gen iPhone, OS 4.0 Talk Intensifies

Details leaked by people familiar with Apple’s plans, including part suppliers, are beginning to paint a pretty good picture of what Apple’s new iPhone model will look like. If, indeed, Apple plans to roll out a new version of its revolutionary smartphone this year, the device is expected to boast better ...

11 January 2010
03:59 GMT

Apple Launching Next-Gen iPhone at WWDC 2010, Industry Sources Say

Reports have emerged saying Apple has been ordering yet more parts for a next-gen iPhone set to launch in the second half of 2010, making it likely that Apple will lift the curtain off the device at next year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). A 9to5Mac report informs that Taiwanese sources are suggest...

23 December 2009
09:08 GMT

Next-Gen iPhone Reportedly in Production

Yet again, Apple’s fourth iPhone is said not only to be in the scope, but in production already. Eldar Murtazin writing for Mobile Review and touted as the "ultimate insider" for news in the mobile phone world used his Twitter account on Thursday to make a concise, yet intriguing announcement: "Foxconn received...

10 December 2009
10:55 GMT

Apple Commences Final Testing Phase of iPhone 4

The creator of an iPhone navigation app has been tipped off on the existence of Apple’s fourth iPhone model. Pandav tells MacRumors that it has spotted usage records for the next-generation iPhone thanks to PinchMedia records. PinchMedia is an analytics firm that provides just that for Pandav and its iBart appl...

30 November 2009
02:50 GMT

iPhone 4 in Development, Casing Revealed by Manufacturer (Rumor)

Chinese wholesale and dropship company China Ontrade claims to have received parts that will make up the 2010 iPhone model. The company was the first to start supplying iPhone 3GS parts directly from factory, and was accurate in predicting the phone’s existence before it had been introduced. A wholesale and dro...

3 November 2009
08:41 GMT

Analyst Claims Hands On with Apple Tablet

A report over at Barron’s citing a "veteran analyst" reveals that Apple’s rumored tablet device is, indeed, real, with original device makers (ODM) in Asia holding their own releases until Apple makes the announcement, which could hit as soon as September, with the release being (allegedly) slated for Nov...

4 August 2009
05:27 GMT

Apple Introduces iPhone 3G S

WWDC '09 was the time and place Apple chose to unveil “the fastest and most powerful iPhone yet,” the iPhone 3G S. According to the Cupertino-based company, the next-gen device sports improved speed and performance, with longer battery life, a 3-megapixel autofocus camera, easy-to-use video recording...

9 June 2009
02:46 GMT

Next-Gen iPhone Confirmed, Steve Jobs Ready for CEO Again

According to people familiar with Apple, talks of Steve Jobs returning to the 1 Infinite Loop campus were true. Moreover, the Wall Street Journal cites these people as saying they’ve seen the much hyped next-generation iPhone, and the device is reportedly similar in appearance to the current version, but packs ...

5 June 2009
09:12 GMT

First Next-Gen iPhone Pictures Surface (Rumor)

A series of pictures have emerged on the Internet with their source claiming to have leaked the first real pieces of next-gen iPhone imagery. Leaked by a Hong Kong-based blog and picked up by the likes of Gizmodo and The iPhone blog, the pictures are described as being highly credible, an opinion Softpedia very much ...

1 June 2009
05:17 GMT

iPhone 2.1 Listing Shows No Aesthetic Changes for Next-Gen Model

Apple is widely believed to be gearing up for the release of a new iPhone model this year, with many speculating that the device will have an uplifted design. Meanwhile, perhaps just as many people expect the handset to look no different than the currently available 3G model, and they may be right, if we're to g...

25 May 2009
06:42 GMT

iPhone 3.0 Specs Leaked by 'Reputable' Apple Source

The people at Apple iPhone apps claim to have been contacted by a source closely connected to Apple’s hardware team, who possesses knowledge of the next-generation iPhone's specifications and release date. The source has told the iPhone fan blog that iPhone 3.0 is launching on July 17. “Recently we ...

20 May 2009
03:16 GMT

Site Posts Info on Future iPhone and iPod

A Mac-focused site with a mixed track record for predictions claims to have learned details about future iPhone and iPod models, mentioning that Apple is sticking to the current design, as far as next-gen iPhones go, while equipping new-generation iPods with cameras. The site states that, “We have received cou...

18 May 2009
03:12 GMT

Next-Gen iPhone Screenshot Leaked – 32GB Storage, More

MacRumors has picked up on a few stories coming out of Chinese forum Weiphone over the past two weeks, noting that, “The reports are starting to spread.” Particularly, the reports mention a next-generation iPhone with 32 gigs of storage capacity, a 600MHz CPU (up from 400MHz), 256 RAM, and a better camera...

13 May 2009
08:09 GMT

New iPhone to Boast Speedier Internet Connection – 3G, WiFi (Rumor)

Silicon Alley Insider reports that a “scuttlebutt” it has heard from a “plugged-in source in the mobile industry” says that an upcoming iPhone model will have a significantly faster Internet connection. It is only logical to assume that, as faster, more powerful chips become available, Apple w...

23 March 2009
06:11 GMT

Apple Buying a 'World' of Flash RAM for New iPhone

It is being reported that Apple is buying a lot of NAND flash supplies for a next-gen handset. AppleInsider has spotted a report issued on the flash RAM market, indicating that Apple is inhaling supplies of memory components in preparation for the next generation iPhone. The move has allegedly caused part shortages a...

20 February 2009
03:52 GMT

Pictures of Next-Gen iPhone Leaked – Looks Genuine

Two generally reliable sources have gotten their hands on similar pictures of what seems to be a new iPhone model. The alleged new device sports a differently textured casing, and has a model number (A1303) stamped on it, underneath the 16GB sign.Although Macrumors got hold of some pictures of the alleged new casing,...

13 February 2009
08:50 GMT

RBC Analyst: $99 iPhone This Summer

RBC analyst Mark Abramsky issued a note to clients yesterday, revealing his anticipation of a sub-$100 Apple handset hitting the market this summer. Abramsky is apparently talking about a stripped-down version of the 3G model, but not an iPhone nano, according to The Business Insider.We can't help but wonder why...

11 February 2009
09:01 GMT

Site Says 'New iPhone in June' Matter-of-Factly

Neowin has spotted what it calls 'a hint' to Apple's plans of releasing a new iPhone model in June in a Business 24-7 report. The UAE publication indeed notes that Apple's latest iPhone 3G model is launching in the territory as early as this month. The lucky carrier soon to offer its services to i...

4 February 2009
07:03 GMT

New iPhone Model Discovered in 2.2.1 Firmware

Nosy folks over at MacRumors have found evidence that Apple is working on / preparing to roll out a new iPhone model. Proof of the alleged new device has been spotted in (what else?) hidden strings in Apple's latest iPhone firmware (pictured on the left). Earlier this week, Apple rolled out iPhone software upda...

29 January 2009
11:55 GMT

Choose Your Next-Gen MacBook

Apple has set up means for its customers to choose wisely between the three different models of notebooks it is currently offering. As most of you should know, Apple has enhanced its entire notebook lineup this month, with a new 17-inch MacBook Pro due out soon as well.A comparison list exists on Apple's website...

21 October 2008
03:12 GMT

Apple's New Notebooks Make a Great Buy

There are several reasons why Apple fans are encouraged now, more than ever, to buy a MacBook. One of them is graphics. NVIDIA's new 9400M brings huge advantages to gamers, artists and regular consumers alike. But this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as the benefits go.Another home run hit by Apple's ...

16 October 2008
08:46 GMT

17-Inch MacBook Pro Due out Next Year

People familiar with Apple's plans claim to have spotted the 17-inch next-gen MacBook Pro “undergoing tests in Apple's labs.” The notebook is, of course, a larger version of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, AppleInsider reveals. Currently, the 17-inch MacBook Pro costs $2,799.00. The upgraded model is e...

16 October 2008
06:32 GMT

Software Update Already Released for 'Unibody' Notebooks

Why on Earth Apple didn't include this update with the new MacBooks is still a mystery, but for those who've already gotten their mitts on one of the new laptops, Software Update 1.2 is “highly recommended,” the company says.Apple's Support page reveals that the update specifically targets ...

15 October 2008
04:35 GMT

Next-Gen MacBooks Available, MacBook Starts at $999

Among yesterday's big announcements at Apple's Town Hall event was a new generation 13-inch aluminum MacBook, packing some impressive specs, but also a gorgeous design. The new MacBooks (2.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz) are priced at US$1,299 and US$1,599 respectively, while an updated 13-inch white MacBook featuring 2...

15 October 2008
03:59 GMT

Leaked Pictures Show New MacBook Cases in Detail

Last week we were delighted to see what could have been the first piece of solid evidence pointing out to Apple's new MacBook line. They say Apple is now carving the new laptop shells out of a block / brick of aluminum. The same aluminum shells have emerged again, in better quality imagery this time around.Not o...

12 October 2008
06:56 GMT

Claim - NVIDIA Staffers Already Seeing the New MacBook Pros

NVIDIA units being included in new MacBook Pros is again subject of speculation regarding Apple's rumored MacBook line refresh. Citing “various sources,” TUAW claims NVIDIA is not only tasked with crafting parts of the new MacBooks, but that it is actually showing off the new notebook models to its s...

6 October 2008
04:40 GMT

First 'Real-Life' Next-Gen MacBook Pro Snapshot Emerges

Soon after people familiar with Apple's hardware plans allegedly spotted and took shots of the next-gen MacBook lineup, this picture surfaced, depicting what looks like a next-gen MacBook Pro in action. The notebook appears to pack many of the characteristics dished out in earlier rumors."The alleged MacBook Pro...

26 September 2008
09:06 GMT

Next-gen MacBook, MacBook Pro Spotted

In what was only a matter of time, reliable sources indicate that Apple's next-gen MacBook line has been spotted and photographed by those who are familiar with Apple's hardware upgrade plans. According to the source, “the limited information provided by these people thus far has proven to be extremel...

25 September 2008
13:40 GMT

New MacBooks Begin to Ship

With an aluminum case and LED backlit display, multi-touch MacBook is said to be Apple's newest product. Although these impressive (but likely to be true) specs are yet to be confirmed, sources are citing Citigroup as saying that “the first shipments of Apple's next-generation 13-inch MacBooks have le...

16 September 2008
06:47 GMT

New Silent Hill Gets Name, Release Date

The sixth installment of the classic horror game Silent Hill has been finally named by Konami and, even better, it has got a release date as well. Dubbed Silent Hill: Homecoming, the game is developed for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles and will hit the European stands sometime this September.The game will introd...

22 April 2008
02:34 GMT

Ghostbusters Website Is up

Ghostbusters - The Game is one of the most anticipated titles in 2008 and, finally, things are starting to look a bit better for the fans who are eagerly anticipating some new information regarding it: you can all check the official website that has just been launched and take a look. However, it can't yet be ca...

10 April 2008
15:06 GMT

Screaming at Your Game Screens Will Influence Your Character's Actions

No, it's not another stupid study that claims that video characters actually have feelings or other idiotic things like that (though I am really sure a similar study will be made in the near future if it does not exist already). This one is really serious and it has hit the market already, but I doubt many peopl...

11 March 2008
05:56 GMT

Darth Vader, Playable Character in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

We already told you that all the really next-gen technologies that are going to be used are nothing but magic and the whole game looks better than the hottest chick in the world, naked on the Blue Lagoon, sipping a cocktail. LucasArts knows that, but it seems that the developers want much more from the game that head...

7 February 2008
06:50 GMT

Become the Multi-Platform Crash Test Dummy!

You've been the bad guy that killed for no apparent reason, the super hero that saved the world and, probably, everything you can imagine. But you've never been a bored crash test dummy that is about to become a prince that's going to save the princess. So, if you think that would be a fun mission, you...

5 February 2008
05:14 GMT

New Tomb Raider: Underworld Screens, Lara Croft Is Wet!

We still don't have many details regarding what will exactly happen in the latest Tomb Raider title, Underworld, but one thing is for sure: Lara Croft is wet, and hot and sexier than ever! The newly released high-res, next-get, eye-candy screenshots featuring the most beloved female character in a video game can...

4 February 2008
03:10 GMT

EA Offers to Break Your Face

Facebreaker is a new IP announced by Electronic Arts and, boy, we're happy to find out they're not thinking only about developing sequels! The game will be a boxing arcade one with some crazy looking cartoonish characters, and it is expected to be released sometime this year for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 ...

4 February 2008
02:30 GMT

Sci-fi Book to Be Made Sci-fi Game

All the science fiction fans out there should be really happy right now, since Orson Scott Card's book "Ender's Game" will be turned into a... uhm... game. And since turning bestselling books into hit video games ain't a job for anybody, Chair Entertainment, the creative team responsible for titles suc...

30 January 2008
09:22 GMT

NVIDIA Grabs THEY (FPS) This Year for a 2009 Release

According to a recent report NVIDIA is taking on 2008 by signing a new video game to its developer relations program. The game, "THEY," is a mystery first-person shooter developed by Metropolis Software. August 2007 is when the developer relations team over at NVIDIA "fell" for THEY. The game is not due out until 200...

11 January 2008
03:45 GMT

2007: The Video Game

It's been a full year for everyone involved with video games, from developers to publishers, to peripheral manufacturers and, ultimately, to gamers. Now we can finally look back and remember the many events that have further shaped a continuously expanding industry, which touches entire generations using a conce...

31 December 2007
09:59 GMT

PS3 Ratchet & Clank Arrives, Glitches Included

While we're playing Crash of the Titans on the PSP and Xbox 360, another major platformer arises, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction being the most awaited game of its genre on the PS3. However, there's a pretty ugly glitch that comes with the game, but it won't change the title's gamep...

26 October 2007
08:17 GMT

The Outsider Developer: Halo 3 and BioShock Aren't Next-Gen

If someone came up to you and said: "Heh...! BioShock and Halo 3 are anything but next-gen games," you'd laugh in their face right? So would I, but it all comes down to what next-gen really stands for in everyone's opinion and David Braben's says otherwise. The boss of Frontier Developments, a studio w...

11 October 2007
04:36 GMT

Ed Boon Talks More Next-Gen Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat series' creator, Ed Boon, has confirmed in a recent interview that their plans to make a real next-gen Mortal Kombat series of games are starting to become reality, reassuring that the next Mortal Kombat title is going to be different from top to bottom, featuring more characters than ever, and new...

4 October 2007
04:59 GMT

New Air Combat Title from Ubisoft Under Tom Clancy's Label

Ubisoft surprises us (in a good way) every year with new Tom Clancy's franchises and this year they're at it again. The renowned video game publisher and developer has just revealed that they're currently working on this new Tom Clancy's franchise, over at their Bucharest (Romania) studio for next...

26 September 2007
03:56 GMT

New PS3 Model Revealed by FCC

Sony's been in denial lately regarding its 40GB cheaper PS3, but we could smell that something's been cooking back at the Japanese company's HQ. The FCC manages to surprise us yet again, not with the long awaited PSP Phone, but rather with a new PS3 model, CECHG01. It might just be the unconfirmed 40G...

26 September 2007
03:02 GMT

Microsoft Doesn't Want the Xbox 360 to Go Wi-Fi

It seems that Microsoft won't be delivering a Wi-Fi enabled Xbox 360 console too soon, in order to match the competition's similar offer. The Wii's got it, the PS3's got it... even the PSP's got it! However, an Xbox 360 owner is forced to buy a wireless adaptor if he plans on using wireless ...

25 September 2007
02:46 GMT

Geon: emotions up on XBLM - Next-Gen Pellet Collecting Fun

The game currently up for grabs on Xbox Live Marketplace is one of the best ever released for the service. Eidos' Geon: emotions offers "intense multiplayer head-to-head and co-op team action, razor sharp visuals and a pounding soundtrack," according to Microsoft (via CVG). Collecting pellets and scoring goals i...

21 September 2007
03:04 GMT


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