iPhone 5 Battery Replacement, 'iPad Pro' in Early 2015, iPhone 6 Unveiling Nears - MacRumors

Apple Initiates iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program Attention iPhone 5 users: Is your battery life not what it used to be? If so, you might want to check with Apple to see if your iPhone is eligible for a just-announced replacement program. It covers a number of iPhone 5 units sold between September 2012 and January 2013, and could get you a free new battery.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Aug 26, 2014 iPhone 6 Leak from Foxconn Details Dimensions of 4.7-Inch and 5.5-Inch Versions It's just two more weeks until Apple's expected iPhone 6 media event, and leaks continue to surface, led this week by some claimed slides straight from Foxconn showing dimensions for both models of the iPhone 6. Notably, the slides show both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models having a slightly protruding ring around the rear camera. We've also seen the first legitimate-looking rear shell for the 5.5-inch model. Other leaks include component schematics apparently showing options for up to 128 GB of storage on the iPhone 6, as well as a barometric pressure sensor. A separate leaked photo has been claimed to show a quick start card insert for the iPhone 6, but there are a number of issues suggesting it is fake. Finally, the iPhone 6's display is gaining attention amid word that suppliers are "scrambling" to make up for lost time following a redesign of the display assembly. It's unclear, however, what kind of effect that will have on launch stocks. John Gruber has also taken a look at what resolutions the iPhone 6 might support, arguing for a 1334 x 750 Retina display on the smaller model and an even sharper 2208 x 1242 "3x" display on the larger model.   Read Full Article Apple to Launch 12.9-Inch iPad in Early 2015 Rumors of a larger 12.9-inch iPad informally dubbed the "iPad Pro" have been circulating for over a year, and Bloomberg is now reporting that the project is back on, with Apple targeting an early 2015 launch for the device. The rumors come as Apple is experiencing a slowdown in iPad sales, something CEO Tim Cook characterized as merely a "speed bump" seen in every product category. Cook noted that Apple "couldn't be happier" with the over 225 million iPad sales over the past four years, but the upcoming iPad Pro may be an indication the company is looking for something new to help jumpstart sales.   Read Full Article Lawyers Researching Possible Class Action Lawsuit Over 2011 MacBook Pro Graphics Issues Numerous owners of 2011 MacBook Pro units have been experiencing graphics-related issues, and while Apple has provided logic board replacements for some users, others have been left with significant repair bills for something they argue is a product defect. Amid mounting complaints about the issues, a law firm has begun surveying affected users in an attempt to gauge the breadth of the problem and decide whether a class action lawsuit against Apple to force a recall and/or compensation might be in order.   Read Full Article Apple Releases Second OS X Yosemite Public Beta, iTunes 12 Update Following the release of the sixth developer preview of OS X Yosemite last week, Apple pushed out its first update to the public beta of the upcoming operating system. The launch also includes an updated build of iTunes 12, which will bring a new long for Apple's music software. Apple had warned users the public beta of Yosemite would see fewer updates than the developer track, and it's clear the company is holding itself to that schedule. A public release of OS X Yosemite is expected around the October timeframe, perhaps alongside some updated Macs.   Read Full Article Image of Redesigned Apple USB Power Adapter Surfaces Following reports of a new Lightning cable with a reversible USB connector, a photo has surfaced showing what is claimed to be a new power adapter for the iPhone. The adapter design appears essentially identical to that seen on the Australian version of the current adapter, but with the Type A prongs used in the United States and a number of other countries. According to one third-party vendor, Apple's new 2A adapter is ready to ship with the iPhone 6 to provide for faster charging, but the reversible USB Lightning cable is still in development.   Read Full Article

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