June 3, 2012

Rumors

The juiciest rumors for iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac, as well as many other Apple related products and companies.

A Camera for iTV: Last minute prediction for september 1st Apple Media Event.

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I have one thought that I want to put out before the event tomorrow morning. I'll be watching the live stream, and I hope you do too. Here is my one, wild, unsupported by any facts, probably crazy, thought: If there is a revised Apple TV, it will have a camera. If you believe the rumors, the iPod touch line will finally be getting a FaceTime compatible camera. If Apple wants to spread FaceTime beyond the iPhone line, why not take it beyond the handheld line? The thing is automatically going to be sitting under a TV. A camera on the front of the device would turn Grandma's screen into … [Read more...]

Developing: Apple shipping iPad 3G early?

Today Apple started authorizing credit cards for iPad pre-orders. Not out of the ordinary with about one week left until release-day. However, Apple also seems to be authorizing iPad 3G orders as of today. A quick call to Apple support confirmed that both the iPad and iPad 3G are being "prepared for shipment". (At least for our orders.) We're currently trying to get a hold of a representative to shed some light onto this situation. Update 4:26pm PST: An Apple representative told us that these authorizations are placed to verify the credit card information. Even though the automated system … [Read more...]