Apple's purchase of Beats Electronics a couple of months ago for $3 billion took everybody by surprise, especially given that the Cupertino company tends to avoid such extravagant buyouts of well-known companies. With the deal having just been given the rubber stamp of approval, the Beats product line-up already has its own little segment over on Apple's official site, but aside from a couple of new pairs of headphones, we've yet to really see the fruits of this fledgling collaboration. This could all change once Apple's current flurry of imminent product releases is done and dusted, though, and one designer has imagined what a pair of Apple-Beats headphones, or 'iBeats', might look like.
We're merely weeks away now from the much anticipated iPhone 6 (or iPhone Air, depending on what Apple ends up calling it) launch event to be held in September, if rumors are to be believed. With the official unveiling this close, it's certain that the devices have gone through all the stages of mass production and probably nearing the completion line any time soon. What this implies for the rest of the world is that a floodgate of leaks and rumors would have opened, and indeed, we saw our fair share of that over the course of last few weeks. Today, a fresh set of leaked photos has surfaced that shows close up views of the iPhone 6 front panel, the mute toggle and the power button, the former of which indicates a tapered edge design.
As well as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which the Korean company is expected to unveil on September 3rd, smartphone fans will also be keeping their eyes out for the Apple iPhone 6. Apparently slated for a September 9th showcasing, the handset has been conceptualized ad nauseam since we first learned of its purported form factor many moons ago, and with the launch event now imminent, one of our favorite designers has tried his hand at presenting us with a visual of the device in its retail packaging. If you've guessed who we're talking about, then you'll probably know of his high standards in concept design, and if you want to see what the iPhone 6 may look like mid-unboxing, join us after the break.
As part of a touching tribute to the American actor and stand-up comedian Robin Williams, Apple has created a unique section withi its iTunes Store that houses a number of his globally loved movies as well as some of his most famous comedy routines that made him a household name around the world. The "Remembering Robin Williams" section of the iTunes Store is Apple's method of paying tribute to "one of the most beloved and unforgettable performers in the history of show business".
We're less than one month away from that purported iPhone 6 announcement, and although we've a fairly good idea of the device's main features, there's still much to be established. Notably, the rear-facing camera has been the subject of conflicting reports, with a whole range of figures suggested as the public attempts to nail down the specs, but what we do now know, as per a new parts leak, is that it'll feature a remodeled version of the 'True Tone' flash that first débuted with the iPhone 5s.
We're still waiting for the official introduction of the iPhone 6, but a new report is suggesting that Apple's supply chain partners are also in the process of readying themselves internally for production of the company's next-generation iPads. If the sources in the report are to be trusted, then it would seem that the initial stages of production on the new iPad Air 2 are underway, with the latest in the 9.7-inch iPad range slated to land on the shelves of digital and brick and mortar Apple outlets towards the end of the third-quarter.
It is reckoned by those in the know that Apple will unleash the iPhone 6 at a special event to be held on September 9th, and with around one month to go, the leaks are trickling out on an almost hourly basis. Today, we've yet another glimpse at what is claimed to be the embedded Apple logo, along with a peek at the ring that'll surround the rear-facing camera of the device.
One of the best ways to show consumers how much better your product is than a rival's is to compare your great invention with that of your adversary. Apple is one of the longest-standing nemeses of Microsoft, and in an attempt to showcase the Surface Pro 3's credentials, has used the MacBook Air as fodder.
Another day, another leak of iPhone 6 parts. This time we're being treated to what we're told is the complete front panel of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in white/silver.
If you ever wanted to make yourself feel inferior, then having a good think about what kinds of things you'd be able to buy if you were worth millions or even billions of dollars is a good way to do it. While we should probably just be happy for what we've got - new smartphones, tablets, games etc aren't things everyone has access to - there's no doubting that some people live in a completely different world to the rest of us.
















