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Back in October of 2012, it was rumored that Apple could be interested in launching an online radio service of their own, tentatively dubbed iRadio. Considering Apple’s success with iTunes, expanding their music offerings in the form of an online streaming service similar to Pandora might not be a stretch of the imagination and according to BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield, he predicts that 2013 could be the year that Apple actually launches this service. Greenfield claims that Apple is currently negotiating with music labels on song catalogs and that it will most likely see iTunes and iOS integration. No specific dates were given with regards to this rumored “iRadio” service, but considering that WWDC is usually the time of the year that Apple uses to introduce new products, such as iOS upgrades, computer refreshes and such, we wouldn’t be surprised if Apple took that opportunity to announce such a service, assuming it even exists of course. However until we hear and see the announcement for ourselves, we’ll be taking this with a grain of salt and suggest you do the same, but what do you guys think?

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By now, it’s obvious that LG will be unveiling something at CES this year, but as far as what they have up their sleeve is still a mystery. The company released a new YouTube video that teases their upcoming press conference at CES 2013, and they provide a very quick and vague look at their upcoming smartphone, which could possibly be the Optimus G2.

We’ve already heard about the successor to LG’s Optimus G, rumored to sport a 5.5-inch 1080p display and a new Snapdragon S4 “Prime” quad-core processor clocked at 2.0 – 2.5GHz — somewhere in that range. And from the teasing in the LG video, it’s our guess that the company is planning such a phone for a CES 2013 reveal.

However, the image above is about the best look that you’ll get so far of the rumored device, but it doesn’t really look like much anyway. The 0:17 second mark is where you’ll want to look in the video in case you want to see it for yourself. Then right after that, we see some sort of appliance, which isn’t a huge surprise, since LG will most likely unveil more than just a smartphone at next week’s event.

We’ve heard rumors in the past about a possible 5-inch and 5.5-inch LG superphone in the works. Both of them are said to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, quad-core processors, 13 MP cameras, and maybe even 3GB of RAM. Of course, CES is only days away, so it’ll only be a matter of time before we see what LG has planned.

[via Android Community]

LG Optimus G2 rumored for CES 2013 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Rumor has it that Apple might soon replace its in-cell touch panel display in exchange for a better one for its next-generation iPhone. According to The China Times, Apple is eyeing on the display technology of Innolux. Innolux, officially called Chimei Innolux Corporation, is a Taiwanese TFT-LCD panel manufacturer that has long been a supplier for Apple. The Chinese publication reports that Innolux’s display technology, called “Touch On Display,” is currently being considered by Apple. The China Times says that Apple’s current in-cell technology has “interference problems” which causes touch sensitivity issues. (more…)

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It’s safe to say if you’re reading this post, you’re using a device with a wireless connection as the days of wired connections are slowly going off into the sunset. Sure, wired connections are more reliable, secure and faster than wireless, but if today’s rumor turns out to be true, we can be sure speed won’t be a deciding factor when deciding between wired and wireless connections.

According to sources familiar with Apple’s plans for their upcoming Macs, the company has made a deal with Broadcom to supply chipsets compatible with 802.11ac.

If you’re unfamiliar with 802.11ac, think 802.11n’s 450Mbps speeds with only a single antennae where the 802.11n requires three. If routers begin supporting 802.11ac, it’s possible speeds of 1.3Gbps can be achieved within a home network if the router is equipped with three antennas.

As of now, Broadcom is one of a handful of chip makers who are able to provide chipsets with 802.11ac support. Hopefully if this rumor turns out to be true, we can probably expect a wider adoption of 802.11ac, which means faster wireless speeds in the coming years.

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Apple’s next update for its Mac lineup will obviously include a few welcome upgrades, but it’s rumored that Apple has struck a deal with wireless chip firm Broadcom in order to bring high-speed 802.11ac 5G “Gigabit WiFi” to future Macs later this year. If true, the new WiFi chips will provide a much-needed boost in networking for the 2013 Macs.

802.11ac offers faster throughput, higher capacity, wider coverage, and improved power efficiency. Products offering 802.11n connectivity (found in most consumer electronics, and is the current standard) provide connections up to 450Mbps, while 802.11ac equivalents start at 450Mbps and are capable of almost tripling its predecessor with 1.3Gbps.

Broadcom is currently just one out of a small number of chip makers currently providing 802.11ac chipsets, which are aimed at the smartphone, tablet, and router markets. Some manufacturers have introduced 802.11ac networking in notebooks recently, but large-scale notebook support is still ultimately lacking.

According to anonymous sources, the 802.11ac WiFi chip is still in development, so it’s actually not really a thing yet, but it’s said that if everything goes according to schedule, the new chips should be ready in time to be put in the new line of Mac computers later this year.

[via The Next Web]

Apple rumored to partner with Broadcom for 802.11ac WiFi in 2013 Macs is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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