A mysterious new Apple iPad tablet running on what is believed to be an A6 chip has been spotted by a developer.
The iPad which had the “iPad 3,6” designation was spotted by a developer in his app analytics, a report from MacRumors says.
What sets this iPad apart, aside from its “3,6” designation, is its processor that is said to be on the new ARMv7 architecture.
That processor architecture is what is known to be in the next iteration of Apple’s own applications processor, the A6 …

It’s possible that the Apple iPad Mini will be unveiled this week at a press event. If this is true, then Apple will definitely showcase the iPad Mini’s awesome features, aside from its 7.85-inch screen, which they will claim to be so much better than other companies’ 7-inch tablets.
There are several reasons why the iPad Mini will be a best-selling device, just like practically any other Apple smart device. Don Reisinger of eweek.com points to the following reasons why.

There are …

The iPhone 5 may have a technologically advanced screen for a smartphone but the Galaxy S III screen beats it.
That is, at least on paper, a recent analysis by IHS iSuppli reveals.
According to the research firm, the Galaxy S III display trumps the iPhone 5 display in terms of two key measures: display module thickness and color gamut.
In an analysis and comparison published recently by IHS iSuppli, the research firm says that the screen of the iPhone 5 is thicker and has less color gamut than …

Apple has posted a dedicated page on its support site tackling the purple flare issue with the iPhone 5 camera.
Apple has been replying to iPhone 5 users complaining about the “purple halo” issue with their new smartphones’ cameras, but this is the first public acknowledgement made by Apple about the issue.
In a page on the Apple support site, Apple says the following:
iPhone: Camera image effects
Products Affected: iPhone
Symptoms: A purplish or other colored flare, haze, or spot is …

The Apple iPhone 5 has garnered the recommendation of Consumer Reports, an organization which opinions on products are regarded highly by many consumers.
In a recent release, Consumer Reports says that the iPhone 5 is “a winner”.
“The Apple iPhone 5 is among the best smart phones in our Ratings and the best iPhone yet, our completed tests confirm,” Consumer Reports says.
Furthermore, the organization also said that the iOS 6 Maps, which has been criticized quite a lot recently, “is …

Apple has given another gift to former users of its grandfathered MobileMe service: an extra year of free iCloud storage.
First noticed by AppleInsider, the free upgrade in storage capacity for former users of MobileMe has been extended for an additional year.
These accounts were supposed to expire as September ended but Apple has extended support for the accounts.
In an email sent out this Friday, Apple said:
“Dear ____
When you moved your MobileMe account to iCloud, we provided you with a …

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, denied that around 3,000 to 4,000 workers at a Zhengzhou, China based company walked off the job as they are producing iPhone 5 components.
This report was sent out by China Labor Watch, a labor grouped based in New York. The labor group mentioned that the workers walked off because the quality control demands become stricter and they weren’t allowed to take the week off for the region’s National Day.

Foxconn denies reports that there were massive strikes …

Apple is having a harder time these days keeping their products in secrecy before they are launch.
As evidence, almost all features of the iPhone 5 have been rumored before the launch date, even as Tim Cook insisted that they are taking extra efforts to be more secretive about their upcoming products.
The latest rumors point to the iPad Mini; even providing details regarding when the media invitations to the product showcasing will be

Apple has started mass producing the rumored iPad Mini, a new report from The Wall Street Journal says citing sources from Apple’s components suppliers in Asia.
According to the report, two unnamed sources have told them that Apple has started mass production of the iPad Mini.
These sources who do not wish to be named apparently told the publication that the iPad Mini screen will measure 7.85 inches diagonally.
Furthermore, LG Display and AU Optronics will be supplying the iPad Mini displays. …

Fresh from a major launch of products last month, Apple may be gearing up for another major launch this month as a rumor suggests that the iPhone-maker may send out invites next week to an iPad Mini launch.
The information comes from Fortune which says that there is “no reason to believe” the rumor apart from the publication hearing it from a “major Apple investor”.
According to Fortune’s Philip Elmer-DeWitt, this “major Apple investor” has told them that he has heard about the …