Each and every time Apple releases a new beta of a version of iOS, some clever people go snooping to see what they can find hidden inside. The latest beta to come out of Cupertino, iOS 5.1 beta 3 is no different, and this time two new iPad references have shown up, again.
Steve Wozniak, who along with Steve Jobs founded Apple in 1976, reckons Android has leapfrogged iOS in the fiercely-contested smartphone software battle.
Apple has made great strides over the last few years, with the iPhone setting the company on its way to what is fast becoming world domination. It's only a matter of time before the company seeks to colonies the moon and start construction of its Death Ray.
Although we are only three months into the life of the current model, speculation is starting to come thick and fast about the possible design, aesthetics and specification of the next-generation iPhone from Apple. With the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, we witnessed a beautiful blend of form and functionality, with consumers delighted by the large, capacitive touch screen display.
Just over a week ago we brought you an article which showcased the design talents of Antonio De Rosa, founder of ADR Studios. The beautiful concept design, dubbed the 'iPhone SJ' not only showcased De Rosa's talents, but also served up a beautiful design which would not look out of place in any Apple retail store. The design featured a complete, capacitive glass screen encased in a sleek; light polycarbonate body and looked the perfect blend of form and function.
The public may not remember, but up until 2001 the major high streets around the world were missing one key component - Apple retail stores. It wasn't until May 19th 2001 that the first two Apple retail stores opened in Virginia, changing the way the company did business by showcasing their own products in their own stores for the first time. Prior to the first store opening, Apple relied predominantly on electronics and big box computer stores to give their products a high street presence.
Well it's that time again, when an analyst tells us everything we either already know or suspect about an upcoming product, and this time it's the next iPhone’s turn to get the crystal ball treatment.
With iPad 3 set to be announced any time in the next few months; the rumors and counter-rumors are beginning to gather pace. Just recently there were reports that Sharp was to be the producer of panels for the new, high-resolution displays, but that now seems unlikely.
The smartphone market is fiercely contested, with various carriers, manufacturers and software makers tripping over each other to draw the attention of consumers.
According to Japanese Apple blog Macotakara, Foxconn Electronics and Pegatron Technology have begun the long process of churning out the fruit company’s next-gen tablet, unofficially dubbed the iPad 3.
