Apple’s iPhone 5 Display Will Be the Best in the Industry, Experts Say

Experts in mobile technology agree that if Apple does equip its next-generation iPhone with a 1136 x 640 Retina display, it will be “the number one 4-inch phone in terms of panel specifications in the market.”

 Reportedly capped at 4 inches on the diagonal with a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels and 326 dpi (dots per inch), the Retina display embodied by the new iPhone 5 coming out this fall will be a killer.


In fact, experts say that if Apple's new device continues to push the boundaries in terms of technology, "[it will] most likely cause other handset vendors to release 4-inch sized phones with similar specifications to counterbalance competition in the market.”

 The information comes from Taiwan’s hit-and-miss trade publication DigiTimes, which lately spoke with dozens of analysts and people in Apple’s supply chain to assess all relevant aspects of the iPhone 5 launch.

Leak Shows iPad mini Design, Rear Camera

A Chinese blog has published images of third-party iPad mini cases that reveal the tablet’s final design.

 Should the images speak the truth about Apple’s up and coming product, it seems the iPad mini will (too) boast a rear-facing camera for photos and video.

 The cases point to a tapered back shell (like the iPod touch). The volume buttons are present on the right side of the device, and the speaker grills appear to be placed close to the dock connector. A hole for the hardware switch can also be seen.

WWE Puts Wrestling on Your iPhone, iPad with Free App

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has launched the official WWE app for iOS devices which provides a 24/7 platform for the WWE universe on-the-go, the media company said.

Acting as a second screen TV companion that activates during Monday Night Raw with live polls and content, the WWE app offers breaking news, a huge library of WWE videos (current and classic), and an endless stream of photos capturing the best action in the history of WWE.

The app came about after WWE management noticed that fans wanted to consume WWE content “day and night,” the company said. According to Jason Hoch, SVP Digital Operations, WWE, “now, through our new mobile app, they can stay completely connected to the action wherever they are.”

Apple removes YouTube app from iOS 6 due to licensing issues

Those who downloaded the latest iOS 6 beta 4 yesterday were in for a bit of a surprise when they found out the YouTube app was no longer part of the OS.

Apple prepping iPad Mini to combat the Nexus 7 says Bloomberg

To maintain its dominance in the tablet industry, Apple intends to release a smaller iPad dubbed the iPad Mini sometime later this year. According to sources with knowledge of the plans, Apple intends to compete with the newly launched Nexus 7 and Microsoft’s upcoming range of tablets.

Rumor Says Apple Is Launching Thinner iPad 4 This Summer

Chinese sources in touch with Apple’s supply chain have reportedly learned of a thinner iPad with Retina display launching this summer.

While it is highly improbable that Apple will introduce the same iPad with a thinner design only a few months after refresh, effectively spitting every early iPad 3 adopter in the face, the report does bear some credibility.

According to the Chinese-language Apple Daily, cited by DigitTimes, “The upgraded iPad is said to feature indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) panel technology to allow the device to feature an even thinner design and longer battery life. Panel supply will be shifted from Samsung to Sharp," the paper reportedly said.


The current IPS (in-plane-switching) displays used in the third-generation iPad require more space and more battery power to light up their three-million-pixel canvas to provide a good viewing experience.

IGZO technology, on the other hand, allows for the same results (if not better), with less power consumption, and less space being used. Considering that this would also allow Apple to include a smaller battery pack, the company would be killing two birds with one stone.

According to the Taiwanese trade publication, Samsung supplies 60-70 percent of current iPad panels, leaving the rest for LG Display and Sharp to deal with.

“But as Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has recently made investments in Sharp, Sharp is expected to see its proportion rise to 50% for the upgraded iPad,” the paper reportedly added, citing its sources.

In other words, Apple has every reason to start mass producing a thinner version of the iPad, as all the hardware requirements are now available in bulk quantities.

As noted above, though, it very unlikely that Apple will cut the life of its third-gen iPad short, leaving millions of customers disappointed that summer brought a thinner and lighter version, with the same price tag, only a few months after the debut of the original Retina-capable tablet.