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According to recent reports, Apple's next-generation iPhone will feature an upgraded high-definition Retina display. Apparently Apple is still testing multiple potential designs for the next-generation iPhone, specifically evaluating several new iPhone models enclosed in locked shells, and at least one of these potential new iPhones includes an upgraded 640 x 1,136-pixel Retina display that measures 3.95 inches diagonally.

With an aspect ratio of close to 16:9, the new Retina display is said to be the same width as the current model but taller, and Apple is reportedly toying with adding a fifth row of icons to the home screen in a version of iOS 6 that could be exclusive to the new iPhone in order to take advantage of the new display real estate.

Beyond potentially posing issues for app developers, these reports are also contradictory to earlier stories stating that Apple has already placed orders with its suppliers for new display panels that will be included in the next iPhone. If Apple is still testing different displays, panel orders could not yet have been placed.Read more

Apple's next-generation iMac will reportedly feature a new high-resolution Retina display according to reports. Stories from reliable sources have emerged claiming that Apple is readying a next-generation MacBook Pro with a redesigned ultra-thin case and a 15-inch Retina display. Production of the new MacBook Pro laptops has already begun according to earlier rumors.

At the same time, Apple may take the wraps off an updated iMac model that also includes a high-resolution Retina display. Rumors of a launch of a Retina display-equipped iMac alongside a new MacBook Pro with a similar display seem imminent, though no launch timing was discussed. Many expect Apple to unveil its next-generation iMac and MacBook Pro computers during its keynote at the annual Worldwide Developer Conference on June 11th.Read more

Verizon has recently given us a good glimpse of the smartphone landscape for late summer and early fall this year, staring the Samsung Galaxy S3. The lineup will include more than one Verizon flagship smartphone, and all of the details push Verizon way ahead of the pack in terms of offerings.

Beginning with the Samsung Galaxy S3, we know that it will definitely be offered by Big Red, we just don't know when. It's assumed by many industry analysts that Summer is the magic season for this stellar gadget to hit shelves.

And while we're on the subject of Android smartphones, there are several Motorola RAZR models due to hit Verizon in the coming months, one of which will most likely be the Motorola RAZR HD, with a larger and clearer display.

The full-steam vendor HTC ain't puttin' on the brakes either. They might actually be the star of the Android show this time around. It is being reported that HTC will have a major flagship device hitting Verizon shelves in the fall. It's said to feature a whopping 5-inch 1080p HD display, a new chipset that includes a quad-core Krait CPU and an Adreno 320 GPU, HTC Sense 5 and a Scribe pen. This sounds a lot like a competitor of Samsung's Galaxy Note.Read more

Rumors surrounding Apple's next-generation iPhone handsets are flooding in as we approach the infamous October month, the period when Apple is assumed to announce a new product or two. The launch of an entry-level "iPhone nano" is one Apple product that has been most dominant in the media, and sources are reporting that the new low-cost iPhone is in the works this year.

Apple is looking to expand its position in the low-end smartphone market. As such, the company is planning to launch a new low-end model later this year, possibly at or around the same time the sixth-generation flagship iPhone hits the market. More likely is the possibility that Apple will retool a current iPhone model in an effort to cut costs, but we will see soon enough. It's also being rumored that Apple may also introduce an "iPad Mini" later this year. Exciting times are abound!Read more

Recently, multiple reports have suggested that Apple is working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to develop a new 15-inch MacBook Air. Some confirmation of these reports have occurred, and it now looks as though the rumored slim 15-inch laptop is part of a redesigned MacBook line that will also include a 13-inch model.

DigiTimes recently reported that new thinner MacBook Pro laptops have entered production and shipments could begin as soon as this month. Number of units manufactured is expected to initially fall between 100,000 and 150,000 units, but will soon climb to 900,000 units. Most of the details are unknown, but we do know that the new line will have a thinner case. Additionally, launch date is unknown, but rumors are suggesting April. Will keep you posted on additional information when it becomes available.Read more

As expected, Apple unveiled its latest iPad on Wednesday at a live event in San Francisco.

Called "the new iPad" (rather than the iPad 3), it sports a Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 screen resolution and 3.1 million pixels, a new A5X processor with quad-core graphics, voice dictation and a 5-megapixel iSight camera capable of capturing 1080p HD video.

The new iPad measures in at 9.4 mm thin and weighs 1.4 pounds. A Wi-Fi model will be available along with a Wi-Fi + 4G model offering 4G LTE connectivity on both AT&T's and Verizon's 4G LTE networks. This is the first iOS device to offer that technology. The new iPad can also be a personal hotspot (if carriers support it), and is said to deliver the same 10 hour battery life as its predecessor.

The new iPad will be offered in two colors – black or white – and will be available on March 16, 2012, with pre-orders taking place now. Pricing on the Wi-Fi model is $499 for the 16GB model, $599 for the 32GB model and $699 for the 64GB model.

iPad Wi-Fi + 4G for either AT&T or Verizon will be available for $629 for the 16GB model, $729 for the 32GB model and $829 for the 64GB model.

Apple also announced that the iPad 2 is now offered at $399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model and $529 for the 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G model.Read more