MacNN | rumors News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us rumors, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Rumor: Apple to intro new Macs, Magic Mouse on Tuesday http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/slew.of.products.said.to.be.launched.tuesday/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/mouse.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Daring Fireball blogger John Gruber and "Fake Steve Jobs" blogger Dan Lyons both suggest Apple is ready to launch new products tomorrow. Lyons claims there is "something brewing" for a news announcement tomorrow, although he declined to provide specific details on the products.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/slew.of.products.said.to.be.launched.tuesday/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:15:00 GMT Apple patent details hand gestures on tablet-size display http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/tech.utilizes.positions.and.movement.of.full.hand/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/tablet_sml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Amid the growing rumors surrounding an Apple tablet, a patent has surfaced that involves hand gestures on a touchscreen much larger than the iPhone display. The technology, labeled as "Contact Tracking and Identification Module for Touch Sensing," appears to be an extension of the current Multi-Touch system, but integrates elements from two hands instead of several fingers.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/01/tech.utilizes.positions.and.movement.of.full.hand/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:35:00 GMT Newton tablet developer rejoins Apple team under Schiller http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/tchao.back.after.15.year.hiatus/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/tchao.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has rehired a former employee, Michael Tchao, to serve as the vice president of product marketing after a 15 year hiatus, according to the New York Times. Spokesman Steve Dowling confirmed that Tchao will report to Phil Schiller, the senior vice president of worldwide product marketing.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/tchao.back.after.15.year.hiatus/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:55:00 GMT Updated iPod nano to feature improved case material? http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/last.minute.rumor.suggests.new.nano.case.material/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/nanosml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />On the eve of Apple's music-themed event, speculation regarding potential product announcements has lead to several fresh rumors. Daring Fireball blogger John Gruber mentions several claims suggesting the iPod nano might be updated with a redesigned case featuring "some sort of top-secret new material," adding to earlier reports of a camera upgrade.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/last.minute.rumor.suggests.new.nano.case.material/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:05:00 GMT Additional matte-finish iPhone images surface http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/29/matte.finish.iphone.images/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/matteiphonesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An additional image has surfaced that allegedly shows the back case of an iPhone with a matte finish. The photo, posted on MacRumors, appears to match an earlier leak indicating a new finish for an unconfirmed revision. The form factor does not appear to be changed from the existing 3G model. It is unknown if the company has chosen a different material, possibly metal, to construct the back case.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/29/matte.finish.iphone.images/ Fri, 29 May 2009 20:55:00 GMT Apple in talks w/Verizon: iPhone lite, media tablet? http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/28/apple.in.talks.w.verizon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/iphone3g-5.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is reportedly in negotiations with Verizon to bring two new consumer devices to the US market. Following recent rumors of Verizon's bid to win the flagship iPhone exclusive (when Apple's contract with AT&T expires next year), the new BusinessWeek report says that Apple has been in talks for over six months to bring two "iPhone-like" devices to the market, one of which could surface as earl... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/28/apple.in.talks.w.verizon/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:05:00 GMT Haptic tech points to rumored Nokia touchscreens http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/09/haptic.tech.in.nokia.phone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/nokia5800xpressmusic-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nokia is expected to use VibeTonz technology from Immersion in up to three upcoming touchscreen phones, adding evidence to rumors that the devices are set for release sometime this year, according to TheStreet. People familiar with the plan claim that the thin handsets will be available as early as this fall. The lineup might include the touch-only 'Ivalo,' a successor to the N97 but without the s... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/09/haptic.tech.in.nokia.phone/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:55:00 GMT Rumor: New iMac and Mac mini to lauch Tuesday http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/02/tuesday.imac.mini.launch/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/imac-ilife.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Leaked part numbers and several rumors suggest that Apple is ready to release new iMacs and Mac minis on Tuesday. French Mac-enthusiast site MacBidouille has posted four new iMac product model numbers, with MB417 representing the 20-inch entry-level system featuring a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo CPU and 2GB of RAM, while MB418 and MB419 designate the mid-range 24-inch systems with options for 2.66GHz or 2.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/02/tuesday.imac.mini.launch/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:50:00 GMT Mac mini video matches earlier photo leak http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/20/next.gen.mac.mini.video/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/macminileak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In response to skeptics of the recent Mac mini image leak, MacRumors member 'monthy' has provided a video of the yet-unannounced device. The clip shows the same features as the image, notably a new port layout. The updated device offers a Mini DVI and Mini Displayport connection instead of the full-size DVI connector, while the FireWire 400 port has been upgraded to a FireWire 800 jack. A fifth US... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/20/next.gen.mac.mini.video/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:25:00 GMT Analyst forecasts iPhone Nano, new MacBook for '09 http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/analyst.on.iphone.nano/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/iphonenano-caseleak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple will likely offer a new iPhone in the first half of 2009, with a lower price-point and new baseband processor, according to analyst Craig Berger of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. The forecast adds more fuel to the speculation of an iPhone "nano", to which Berger noted that "we believe this device is on its way." He expects the new phone to be preceded by a smaller version of the iPod shuff... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/analyst.on.iphone.nano/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT