Apple Set To Change A6X Processor Manufacturer From Samsung To Taiwan Based TSMC?

(GSM Insider) - Apple Set To Change A6X Processor Manufacturer From Samsung To TSMC?

The lawsuits and rivalries between Apple and Samsung are damaging the relationship between both companies. In the past, Samsung does manufacture the components and parts of the Apple products. But things might change very soon.

The latest report France 24, Apple has decides in changing the manufacturer of A6X processor from Samsung to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. It is simply known as TSMC in short form. 

The website added that the manufacturing of the A6X processor by TSMC already in trial. In other words, the Taiwanese based company already manufacturing the processor for Apple but still in testing stage. Apple is still yet to confirm whether TSMC is the chosen manufacturer. If TSMC successfully passed the trial, then everything going to change. 

This is another effort from the Cupertino based company to cut off its relationship with rival, Samsung. In the future, we might see more cases similar like this. 

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iOS 6 Will Not Be Jailbroken In Year 2013, According to iOS Expert

(GSM Insider) - iOS 6 Will Not Be Jailbroken In Year 2013, According to iOS Expert

Nothing is reliable than the prediction of an expert, right? According to the prediction from expert, the iPhone 5 and iPad 2 will not be jailbroken this year, 2013.

This must be a bad news for those who still waiting and waiting for the jailbreak of iOS 6. Without the untethered jailbreak, iOS 6 users unable to use those cracked apps for free. All apps need to be purchase via App Store. Not only the beginning of 2013, the iOS 6 jailbreak will not come in whole 2013.

iOS security expert Charlie Miller is the one who stated that iOS 6 not going to be jailbroken in 2013. He is the co-writer of "The Mac Hacker's Handbook" and "The iOS Hacker's Handbook". These two books are the handbook for those rookie developers of Mac and iOS. 

Besides the iPhone 5, he stated that iPad 2 will not be jailbroken as well. It is kinda confusing why he stated the iPad 2. It is kinda old model of iPad. 

This could be some kind of joke from Charlie Miller. If this is real truth, iOS 6 users need to suffer for longer time. 

iPhone 5 was ranked no. 3 at GSM Insider's Top 10 Best Smartphone In 2012. Checked out here and see the devices that were ranked ahead of iPhone 5. 

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Upcoming iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini Set To Feature Thinner and Slimmer Body

(GSM Insider) - Upcoming iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini Set To Feature Thinner and Slimmer Body

You might think the body of iPad, iPhone and iPad Mini are thin. But the limit is not there yet as those iOS devices might come with thinner and slimmer body in the future. 

According to sources from China, it is said that Apple set to slim down the upcoming iOS devices. Apple plans to feature the IGZO display from Sharp in those new iOS devices coming on year 2013. 

At the moment, most of the Apple products are manufactured by Foxconn. At the same time, Foxconn invested money in Sharp. With the long term partnership between Foxconn and Apple, there are some chances that Apple might feature IGZO display in the future.

IGZO (Indium, Gallium, Zinc and Oxide) is a type of display technology developed by Sharp. IGZO display is low cost but provides clear display. However, it is suitable for the usage on consumer products.

Sharp already announced that it set to mass produce the IGZO display in the future. We shall see more iOS devices feature the IGZO display with thinner and slimmer design. 

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Apple Set To Release iOS 6.1 Update On Q1 2013

(GSM Insider - December 22,2012) - Apple Set To Release iOS 6.1 Update On Early 2013

According to some media, the iOS 6.1 BETA 4 already released to developers earlier today. So those developers that interested to work out on the iOS 6.1 can download it from Apple website. 

This BETA 4 will expire on January 28, 2013. So developers have a few months to work out on this iOS 6.1. After the BETA expired, developers no longer able to access on the software. So the estimated date for the official version of iOS 6.1 update to arrive should be sometime near February 2013. 

The date for the release of iOS 6.1 update is just a prediction from its expire date of the BETA 4. Q1 2013 is definitely a correct time for the iOS 6.1 to arrive for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users. 

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WhatsApp for iOS Available For Free, Have You Downloaded It?

(GSM Insider) - WhatsApp for iOS Available For Free, Have You Downloaded It?

Seems like WhatsApp has its own strategy to attract more users from the Apple platform at this holidays season. The strategy is offers the WhatApp application for free of charge. Everyone wants free things in the world. 

The WhatsApp for iOS usually available for $0.99 while the Android version available for free. But it is now available for download with free of charge, but only for limited time only. No matter how long its going to be free, just download it and enjoy it first.

Those who are using the iPad, iPhone and iPod that compatible with the application should head to App Store for more details. It is important for WhatsApp in retaining the users as there are many alternatives with free available at App Store. 

Click here to reach iTunes and download the WhatsApp. 

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Rumour: iPad Mini 2 With Retina Display Set For Production

(GSM Insider - December 20, 2012) - Rumour: iPad Mini 2 With Retina Display Set For Production.

Although the iPad Mini just arrived in some of the countries, but the rumours on the next gen iPad Mini already pop-up a few times at our rumour mill. According to source, the next gen iPad Mini already on the stage where it is ready for the production.

If this is true, seems like Apple already completed the testing on the next gen iPad Mini. The factory to manufacture the next gen iPad Mini is expected to be the same Foxconn. The next gen iPad Mini set to feature the Retina Display that brings HD definition experience. 

Although rumours stated that iPad Mini 2 nearly for the production stage, but it has to reason to coming so soon. Apple definitely not going to flood the market with tablets. At least 6 more months to go before the launch of iPad Mini 2. 

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Rumour: iPad Mini 2 Set To Feature Retina Display

(GSM Insider) - Rumour: iPad Mini 2 Set To Feature Retina Display

In this week, Apple released its iPad 4, iPad Mini and iPhone 5 to more than 55 countries. Where the iPad Mini party just started, we have the news for you on the second generation iPad Mini. 

According to Digitimes, the second generation iPad Mini set to feature the Retina Display. It is going to add more clearness and brightness to the upcoming iPad Mini. 

There are no name yet for the upcoming iPad Mini. It could be name as the iPad Mini 2 or iPad Mini with Retina Display. 

With the iPad Mini on sale in so many countries, have you purchase any iPad Mini? 

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Google Says Google Maps for iOS 6 is Better Than Android Version, iPad Version Coming Soon

(GSM Insider) - Google Says Google Maps for iOS 6 is Better Than Android Version, iPad Version Coming Soon

Have you downloaded the Google Maps for iPhone / iOS 6? If now, head to App Store now and download it. Why? This is because the Google Maps for iPhone is better than the current Android version.

According to New York Times, Google admits that the Google Maps for iOS 6 / iPhone is better than the Android. The iPad version also coming soon. The current only optimize for iPhone but also workable at iPad. 

From this point of view, it is hard to understand why Google never develop something better for its own OS.  

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Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak Is Another Hoax, Fools More Than 300,000 iOS 6 Users

(GSM Insider) - Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak Is Another Hoax, Fools More Than 300,000 iOS 6 Users

Three days ago, we reported that the first untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak coming soon on December 22th, 2012. But seems like it is just a hoax that fools many iPhone and iPad users. The truth is, no untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak coming anytime soon, at least.

The team is said to be the Dream JB posted on its website said it is working on the first untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak and already on the way for release. Suddenly, the Dream JB posted that it is just another social experiment. Here is the statement from the faker Dream JB:

DreamJB was intended as a social experiment. In the matter of a mere week, over 20,000 people followed @DreamJailbreak on twitter. This website had over 300,000 unique viewers. People believed in a "jailbreak" that originally provided no proof at all. There are services out there that charge for jailbreaks that are intended to be free. Imagine what could have happened should this have gone for sale? The provided proof tonight was intended as a final boost to the viewers before this message was released. Let this be a lesson to the public. PLEASE be careful when it comes to jailbreak solutions that are advertised outside of the prominent and accepted dev teams. Do some research and follow them on Twitter now. - Dream JB. 

We are not sure why there are people creating the hoax and rumours around. We knew that it is not an easy job for creating any free and untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak since Apple tighten the securities of the iOS 6. So we shall just wait and wait and wait for other jailbreak in the future. 

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Google Maps for iPhone / iOS 6 Available At App Store, Brings Turn-By-Turn Navigation

(GSM Insider) - Google Maps for iPhone / iOS 6 Available At App Store, Brings Turn-By-Turn Navigation

Suffering from Apple Maps' nightmares? The navigation guided you to wrong location? Full of bugs? All are the past now. Google just released its Google Maps to the Apple App Store. It brings back the Google Maps after removed from iOS 6. 

The Google Maps applications is different from the Google Maps in the past. It brings turn-by-turn navigation to iPhone / iOS 6 users after all. This feature also available at the LG Nexus 4. So users of both devices no longer needed to envy each other.

The good news is this Google Maps is working on iPad too. So basically working for all iOS 6 devices. Other features included the Street View, transit directions and others add-ons too. 

It is already available at the App Store. You can search on your device or hit the source link at below for the iTunes link. Happy downloading! 

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First Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak Coming Soon On December 22, Supports iPhone 3GS and Above

(GSM Insider) - First Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak Coming Soon On December 22, Supports iPhone 3GS / 4 / 4S / 5 and More.

Jailbreak for iOS 6 is not something easy as Apple integrated more securities to the system to ensure the hacker unable to hack into the device. This is why the jailbreak for iOS 6 is yet to release.

According to Dream JB website, it announced that the First Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak coming soon. The release date for First Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak on December 22, 2012.

The devices that able to install the untethered iOS 6 jailbreak from Dream JB included iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad (gen2+), iPod Touch (gen4+)

There is another alternative for ioS 6 users as the Chronic Dev Team working on untethered iOS 6 jailbreak as well. But there are no information yet from Chronic Dev Team. Stay tune for more updates. 

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iPad Mini and iPad 4 Now Available to Purchase In China and Malaysia, Pricing Detailed

(GSM Insider) - iPad Mini and iPad 4 Now Available to Purchase In China and Malaysia

The two latest tablets from Apple are now available to purchase at the Apple Online Store in China and Malaysia. We just visited the Apple website to confirm this.

China is the world's largest mobile device market while Malaysia is one of the main market for South East Asia. So it is important for Apple to release its new tablets to the market.

The price of iPad Mini in Malaysia as below:

WiFi only

iPad Mini 16GB - MYR $999
iPad Mini 32GB - MYR $1299
iPad Mini 64GB - MYR $1599

WiFi + Cellular (LTE) version


iPad Mini 16GB - MYR $1399
iPad Mini 32GB - MYR $1699
iPad Mini 64GB - MYR $1999


The price of iPad 4 in Malaysia as below:


WiFi only

iPad 4 16GB - MYR $1499
iPad 4 32GB - MYR $1799
iPad 4 64GB - MYR $2099

WiFi + Cellular (LTE) version


iPad 4 16GB - MYR $1899
iPad 4 32GB - MYR $2199
iPad 4 64GB - MYR $2499

The price of iPad Mini in China as below:


WiFi only

iPad Mini 16GB - RMB $2498
iPad Mini 32GB - RMB $3288
iPad Mini 64GB - RMB $4088

WiFi + Cellular (LTE) version


iPad Mini 16GB - RMB $3488
iPad Mini 32GB - RMB $4288
iPad Mini 64GB - RMB $5088




The price of iPad 4 in China as below:


WiFi only

iPad 4 16GB - RMB $3688
iPad 4 32GB - RMB $4488
iPad 4 64GB - RMB $5288

WiFi + Cellular (LTE) version


iPad 4 16GB - RMB $4688
iPad 4 32GB - RMB $5488
iPad 4 64GB - RMB $6288

It is weird that Apple does not label its fourth generation iPad as the iPad 4. It is known as the iPad with Retina Display. So make sure that you select the correct iPad and not selected the iPad 3. Both iPad Mini and iPad 4 available in black and white. Check out Apple.com now!

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The Battery of iPad Mini No Longer Supplied by Samsung

(GSM Insider) - The battle of Samsung and Apple up to new level as latest reports suggested that the battery inside the iPad Mini no longer from Samsung. 

Report from China stated that Samsung is the one who decided to stop supplying the battery of iPad Mini to its rival. But there are so many companies that interested to get the orders from Apple.

In such situation, Apple does not have other choice but to replace Samsung with new battery suppliers. Amperex Technology Limited and Tianjin Lishen Battery are two of the new battery suppliers for the iPad Mini. 

After this decision, the relationship between both companies went to another new level. This is not going to solve any of the crisis between both but just caused the matter worst. 

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Win Apple iPad Mini!

(GSM Insider) - Its real. Its the latest smaller iPad from Apple. We are giving one unit away.

Its time for us to give something for our loyal readers. Without you all, we wont standing tall. Your support are the motivation from us to continue provide latest news, rumours and updates to you. It has been a long journey from us since we established just a few months ago. We covered almost all major smartphones and tablets across the world. It has been a hard work from all of us. Mark always emphasized that working hard to provide latest news is the main objective. Well, its time to present something to our loyal reader. In order to win it, you must completed and sent the entries as much as possible at below. 

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Download Nokia HERE Maps For iOS Now At App Store, Brings Offline Maps To You

(GSM Insider) - The HERE Maps just announced by Nokia in last week. But the iOS version already available at Apple's App Store now. It is surprises that Nokia released the HERE Maps so fast for the iOS users.

Here are the descriptions of Nokia HERE Maps for iOS: 

HERE Maps helps you feel like a local anywhere you go. See where you are, search and discover nearby places, and get a feel for the place. Collect places to remember or for later discovery. Explore new destinations and know instantly how to get there on foot, by car or on public transport. HERE Maps is based on the world-class NAVTEQ mapping data used in 90% of in-car navigation systems in the world.

Features:
• Map views – Pick the map you need from map view, live traffic view, public transport line view or satellite view
• Save map areas & wander without data coverage

• In selected countries, access community maps created and updated by users
• Maps, search and place coverage for nearly 200 countries

• Search with history and suggestions
• Share places with just a tap, including the location and how to get there, over SMS, email, or social networks

• Organize places you love into Collections
• Sign in to HERE Maps with your Nokia Account or Facebook login
• Sync with Here.net – Access your Collections anywhere

• Step-by-Step voice-guided walk navigation
• Walk navigation through pedestrian routes, parks, alleyways, and more
• Public transportation and driving directions

Nokia HERE Maps is based on the HTML5 that provides the maps of more than 200 countries for you. With the size of 10MB, you are able to use the HERE Maps on offline mode. So it is different from the Google Maps. With the offline maps, navigation goes easy without internet connection. 

Nokia HERE Maps available for both iPhone and iPad at App Store now. It is free for download! 

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RUMOUR: iPhone 5S and iPad 5 Launch Date Could Be Summer 2013

(GSM Insider) - Two iPhones introduced by Apple in a year. Dont you think it was too fast especially there are nothing special as it just taller? Seems like Apple is preparing the iPhone 5S and iPad 5, according to report.

According to Digitimes, the arrival of next iPhone and next iPad could be as early as next year summer.

Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation iPad and iPhone series around the middle of 2013, which will boost demand for ICs in particular communications related chips during the latter half of the first quarter, according to the observers. Component orders placed by Apple, which climbed to high levels prior to the iPhone 5 rollout, will rise again between March and April, the observers indicated. - Digitimes

It is hard to measure how fast the development of fifth generation iPad and iPhone at the moment. With the arrival of iPhone 5 not long ago and some markets are yet to launch, there are doubts on this. 

Furthermore, the iPad 4 and iPad just launched not long ago. Although the iPad 4 was not impressive at all, but Apple needs more time to develope better innovation products.

Consumer always the first to look on. Once they are bored with current products, they might swift to alternative like Android or Windows Phone. Not a good sign for Apple. 

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Google Maps For iOS At Final Stage, Report Says

(GSM Insider) - Most of the iOS 6 users want the Google Maps back in the Apple mobile operating system. The Google Maps still the priority for mobile device users. In the latest report, the Google Maps at the final stage now.

According to Wall Street Journal, the Google Maps for iOS will hit Apple's App Store very soon as the app already at its final stage. The final stage could be in the BETA to assure the app works well before it can releases to the market.

Wall Street Journal also added the Google Maps already released to different testers to try it out. The Google Maps for iOS will include the turn-by-turn navigation.

The main discussion is will Apple approve the app from its rival Google? We are not sure as well. It is depends on the Apple on this issue.

Another maps application is heading to iOS as well. It is the "Nokia Here" maps that just launched yesterday. So we hope that at least one will approve by Apple so at least we have another alternative to test out. Off course, if both available is the best solution. Apple, please allow fair competition. 

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iPad Mini LTE Hits Retail Stores Across The United States

(GSM Insider) - For those who are living in the United States, there is another channel for you to purchase iPad Mini LTE - retail stores. Starting from today, iPad Mini LTE will available at the retail stores across the United States.

Earlier today, Sprint made announcement that the Apple iPad Mini LTE will available at its physical store starts from today. So those who are interested in this iPad Mini LTE, can head to Sprint retail stores later of the day. 

With Spring starting the sales of iPad Mini LTE at its physical, it is likely that Apple stores, retailers and mobile carriers will follow this. 

Some of the iPad Mini buyers already received the device starting from yesterday. If you havent purchase yet, you can walk in to retail stores to purchase. 

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