Apple has no plans to release 'iPad 3' or television at Macworld or CES
Dispelling a questionable rumor that Apple would unveil a third-generation iPad at the forthcoming Macworld conference, a new report plainly states Apple has no such plans.
Citing "a number of" sources, Jim Dalrymple at The Loop reported on Thursday that rumors of a so-called "iPad 3" being announced at Macworld|iWorld 2012 are "completely false." He also went on to say that the next iPad won't be shown at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, either.
In addition, Apple will not show off its much-rumored television set at either show, the sources reportedly said. Rumors of a full-fledged Apple HDTV have picked up considerable steam in recent months, but most reports have said the device will arrive in mid-to-late 2012 at the earliest.
Dalrymple's report comes in response to a story published on Wednesday by Taiwanese technology industry publication DigiTimes. The Far East news source, which has a hit-or-miss track record, claimed that Apple would show off both a high-end and mid-range iPad at the Macworld conference on Jan. 26, 2012.
The report was immediately questionable because Apple announced in 2008 that it would no longer be attending the Macworld Expo and would instead unveil products at its own media event. True to its word, Apple has not attended the Macworld Expo since 2009.
Citing "a number of" sources, Jim Dalrymple at The Loop reported on Thursday that rumors of a so-called "iPad 3" being announced at Macworld|iWorld 2012 are "completely false." He also went on to say that the next iPad won't be shown at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, either.
In addition, Apple will not show off its much-rumored television set at either show, the sources reportedly said. Rumors of a full-fledged Apple HDTV have picked up considerable steam in recent months, but most reports have said the device will arrive in mid-to-late 2012 at the earliest.
Dalrymple's report comes in response to a story published on Wednesday by Taiwanese technology industry publication DigiTimes. The Far East news source, which has a hit-or-miss track record, claimed that Apple would show off both a high-end and mid-range iPad at the Macworld conference on Jan. 26, 2012.
The report was immediately questionable because Apple announced in 2008 that it would no longer be attending the Macworld Expo and would instead unveil products at its own media event. True to its word, Apple has not attended the Macworld Expo since 2009.
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Given the overwhelming amount of evidence pointing to Apple releasing products at tightly-controlled events they host in-house, this news is indeed shocking.
On a serious note - has DigiTimes ever been right about anything? Aside from stuff that is completely obvious, like the next iPhone will sport a faster processor, or something equally stupid?
More at 11. I don't care that it's deprecated. The blink tag was awesome.
Apple needs to do everything to stop all these rumors of new iDevices coming up soon. I can see iPad2 sales seriously hurt by rumors like these. Using some 3rd-party reporting like this would help but not nearly enough. They need to go after the sources of these rumors, billions at stake here.
If I'm correct Apple tried that back in 2004, even attempting a to use the courts to force this site (AI) to reveal the source of a yet-unreleased product rumor. The courts weren't cooperative then and likely wouldn't be now.
Let' face it - these false rumors are important. It allows the likes of Jim Dalrymple and John Gruber (not to mention some here) to triumphantly debunk and dismiss other sites, and promote their own status in the Apple moat. It allows them to showcase their Cupertino connections and stand out amongst the numerous bloggers who make a living prognosticating about future Apple announcements.
Follow the money... always follow the money.
Follow the money... always follow the money.
What exactly are you suggesting here?
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More at 11. I don't care that it's deprecated. The blink tag was awesome.
Not if Michael Bay had his way - "The Dark Side of the Moon" just became "The Dark of the Moon".
Bay is adamant that the next Transformers movie be called "Wish Were Here" before he signs on.