Category: Rumors

5th-gen iPad 5 back plate poses for the camera, previewed

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Just recently, we reported that a 128GB version of the iPad may be coming. We guess that the 5th-gen Apple iPad is just around the corner as the back plate leaks – and from it we can get an idea of what it will look like.

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It shouldn’t be a surprise to most people that Apple will be using its new-found color scheme, seen in the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini. The photos suggest that the next gen iPad will look very similar to its smaller sibling. This includes the color, the thickness & the less tapered edges. The leak also includes the space for where the radios should be, which will definitely mean 4G capabilities.

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Again, we played around with the aspect ratios and made size comparisons which led us to a conclusion that these images, if real, show that the next iPad will be at least 13.26% narrower & 3.5% shorter. If so, then that means the rumors of an iPad with less bezels are true. We did a render of what it may look like and it ended up looking just like an iPad Mini.

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Canon to unveil 3 DSLR cameras this year

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CanonRumors reports that they just got a tip from a “very reliable source” that the Japanese imaging giant is brewing up three DSLR cameras this year.


Canon 7D

Two of these cameras are said to be under the entry-level category; 70D and a Rebel (700D). Although we agree with their first guess, we’d like to think that the other camera would be a refresher of the 2-year old 1100D. The rationale for our hypothesis is that Canon would want their entry-level offering to be in the same playing field as the Nikon D3200. Here’s a chart to show you the difference between the 1100D and D3200 in terms of specs:

Comparison 1100d vs D3200

The other camera that is said to make its debut this year is the 7D Mark II. This also makes sense, considering that the camera is turning 3 years old this year. If this is true, then we may expect better processor and sensor under the hood, higher focus point number, better display, higher ISO range and maybe CF/SD capability.

EOS M

Apart from the three DSLR cameras, Canon is also rumored to release a revamped version of their mirrorless camera – EOS M. Although there’s not much known about the immediate successor, we can probably expect Canon to fix some of the gripes that the MILC has such as its incredibly slow AF capabilities.

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Apple to release a 128GB version of new iPad

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Apple has recently released the fifth Beta version of their upcoming iOS 6.1 to certified iOS developers. But unlike the previous releases, this iteration has something big in store for iOS users besides the typical OS improvements and bug fixes.

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What you’re looking at is the SystemPartitionPadding key of the iOS 6.1 Beta 5 which represents the device’s storage capacity. Surprisingly, the first entry on the list is 128GB which is twice as big as the company’s highest offering (64GB).

If there’s any truth to this allegation, then the next iPad will be available in 128GB variant in addition to the usual storage capacity (16, 32 and 64) models. Is this enough to put pressure on its competition, what do you guys think?

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The QWERTY Galaxy may soon have a successor

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If you think for one second that Samsung has forgotten about their QWERTY offering because of all the hype going for their all touch handsets, well think again. They may have something in store for fans of Android handsets with physical keyboard.


Dubbed as the GT-B7810, the handset is a revamped version of the Galaxy M Pro GT-B7800 that the South Korean company released in the last quarter of 2011. Blog of Mobile reported that the handset doesn’t stray far from its predecessor in terms of its innards.

It is said to receive a minor display upgrade from 480×320 to 480×360 but will retain its size at 2.8-inch. The main difference so far lies on the make of the handset which is said to be trading off the plastic exterior for a metal armor.

GT-B7810

Other known specs about this handset includes a 1200mAh battery, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G/HSDPA capability and an option to expand the storage via MicroSD card. The processor and pre-installed OS remains to be told, but we have a hunch that it’ll be equipped with an entry-level dual-core processor and will run on ICS.

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Foxconn rumored to be testing 55-inch Apple TVs

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Apple’s manufacturing partner, Foxconn, was reported to have already started its initial testing of Apple TVs with display sizes ranging from 46 to 55 inches.

A source told FocusTaiwan that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., aka Foxconn, has already started the testing phase of Apple’s HDTV sets sporting displays of up to 55-inch. The source also hinted that “Apple TV-related products” will make an appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in January with a possible release at the end of 2013.

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The question now is what company would be supplying Foxconn the LCD panels needed for the Apple TVs? Sharp is the most logical choice since Foxconn has invested a lot in the Japanese company. But according to the source, the possibility is not that high.

In a nutshell, everything about the rumored Apple television remains vague. But you can be sure that we’ll update you as soon as more things come to light.

What do you guys think? Is it time for Apple to enter the commercial TV market? Can Apple change the way we watch TV? Share your thoughts below.

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