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Apple Gives up TV Ambitions – Probably…

by Bob Raikes

We have an emphasis on public displays this week as this has been “Digital Signage Week” in London. Tom got along to the summit on Tuesday and I was at NEC on Wednesday. We’ve …

TDR Predicts Apple to Take ITO Replacement

by Tom Allen

Touch Display Research predicts that Apple will adopt an ITO-replacement technology in the next 18 months. In a new report (paid: http://tinyurl.com/okfkmbu), TDR examines rumours about the ‘iPad Pro’ that claim lower touch latency. …

Apple Puts Force Touch on Macbook Pro

by Tom Allen

We have heard rumours that Apple will install the Force Touch technology from the Apple Watch on its next iPhone – but nothing about the Macbook, until today. The new 15″ Macbook Pro features …

Samsung Regains CEE Tablet Lead

by Tom Allen

Shipments of tablets and hybrid devices in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) fell more than 20% YoY in Q1. IDC says that Russia and Ukraine’s poor economies and the strength of the US dollar …

US Appeals Court Orders Cut to Samsung’s Fine

by Helen Vince

A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s finding that Samsung infringed Apple’s patents but has ordered a trial court to reconsider the level of damages awarded against Samsung. It is three years …

Apple Loses Tablet Share for Second Successive Quarter as Market Stagnates, Says ABI Research

by Helen Vince

For the second quarter in a row, Apple lost a substantial share of the tablet market as shipments declined and growth of the overall market remained stagnant, according to ABI Research. For 4Q 2014, …

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Apple Intros 15″ MacBook Pro with Force Touch Trackpad & New $1,999 iMac with Retina 5K Display

by Helen Vince

Apple® today updated the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with the new Force Touch trackpad, faster flash storage, longer battery life and faster discrete graphics, delivering even more performance and capabilities to the …

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WSJ: Apple Killed TV Project Last Year

by Tom Allen

The Apple TV – by which we mean a full set, not a set-top box – has been in the rumour mill for many years. Investor Carl Icahn remains true to the dream, saying …

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Rumour: Apple Interested in Blackberry?

by Helen Vince

There have been unconfirmed reports that Apple is considering a plan to acquire struggling Blackberry in a bid to improve its presence in the enterprise market. Reports suggest that Apple’s main interest could be …

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Pegatron’s Q1 Profit Climbed 130%

by Helen Vince

Pegatron Corp. reported a net profit in the first quarter of the year of NT$6.3 billion ($204.8 million), which represented a year on year increase of 130%. Turnover in Q1 was 25% higher YoY …

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Mobile Touch Shifts to Embedded With Apple and Samsung

by Tom Allen

Almost 40% of touch module shipments for mobile phones will use in- and on-cell touch this year, says IHS. The prediction comes following 47% YoY growth for the technologies last year, when they had …

Large iPad Render Appears in Leak

by Tom Allen

A render of the supposed 12.9″ iPad Pro has been leaked on Twitter, by @Onleaks. It shows a tablet measuring 223 x 306 x 7.2mm (this area has a 14.9″ diagonal, which could feasibly …

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