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The recently seeded iPhone OS 3.1 beta contains a particularly interesting plist file. In the “USBDeviceConfiguration.plist” file, lies a previously unseen device: the “iProd1,1.”  This new name harkens back to a few months ago, when an “iPhone3,1” appeared in a plist file. Months later, we were given the now-current iPhone… Continue Reading »

There’s never a shortage of rumors surrounding Apple’s next move. These rather elegant designs from designer Isamu Sanada show a very intriguing design for a possible MacBook Mini, essentially an Apple netbook. It features a quite unique two-fold design with the second fold opening to reveal the keyboard. The trackpad… Continue Reading »

MacRumors is adding to the rumors of new Macs with a report about six new placeholder SKUs in the inventory system of Future Shop. Placeholder SKUs are a common practice in the inventory systems of retailers across the board. You might remember that Best Buy had a similar set of… Continue Reading »

AppleInsider is reporting about some patents that Apple filed for in the not too distant past. The patents detail some improvements that may be included in a future iPhone firmware update to improve the notification display on the unlock screen. Right now, the iPhone will display things like SMS, missed… Continue Reading »

The rumors of new MacBooks just won’t die. MacRumors has some new details on the fabled devices. Citigroup’s Richard Gardner is claiming to have inside information about said MacBooks. The report cites “field checks” as the source of the information and describes the new MacBooks with a “very thin aluminum… Continue Reading »

Now that the much anticipated Apple Let’s Rock event is only two days off, let’s talk Let’s Rock rumors. There are lots of possible goodies for the event, so let’s hope that Apple is up for the challenge and fulfills everyone’s hopes. Read on for the full list of possibilities. Continue Reading »

I think Kevin Rose just has fun stirring up the rumor mills for fun. There’s just no way any of this stuff he’s spewing has merit. If he’s right, it’s a complete fluke. Analysis of his iPod and iTunes update predictions after the break. Continue Reading »

Last week, we reported on some rumors via Digg’s Kevin Rose about a possible iPod Nano redesign. MacRumors is providing some more evidence for that rumor with some pics and details from a semi-reliable Chinese website. The website, iDealsChina, has been right before. They leaked the case redesign for the… Continue Reading »

MacRumors is reporting a rumor of new Apple Cinema displays to be announced at MWSF 2009. The only feature rumored to be added is LED backlighting. Apple’s 20”, 23”, and 30” Cinema displays have remained expensive and relatively unchanged since launched in 2004. More after the break. Continue Reading »

These pictures come from the same source, Apple Pro (via Engadget), as the last MacBook Pro aluminum case redesign rumor you may have seen. The picture shows a totally aluminum case for the MacBook. The MacBook label is in the exact same place as the current MacBook, and the case… Continue Reading »