Verizon to discontinue unlimited data plans for grandfathered users in favor of data share

Verizon 4G

On Wednesday, Verizon chief Fran Shammo announced that the carrier will axe current unlimited data plans with for users who switch to a faster LTE network. The company is hyping up its 4G in every possible way, trying to lure subscribers away from their usual $30 monthly fee to new data-sharing tiers expected to roll out this summer.
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Apple will allegedly upgrade iMacs with Retina Displays

iMac with Retina Display

In addition to the next-generation MacBook Pro, the updated iMac will also reportedly feature a double-resolution Retina Display. The tip comes from Joanna Stern with ABC News, who confirmed the Retina Display-equipped MacBook Pro, but also included Apple’s all-in-one desktop in the mix.
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Apple will reportedly turn iPad into remote control for its HDTV

iPad remote control HDTV

An unconfirmed rumor claims that Apple is planning to use its iPad with the long-awaited Apple HDTV. The tablet will be reportedly used for running dedicated remote control applications with an enhanced user interface.
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Apple said to adopt ‘G/F2’ technology for iPad mini

Apple said

On Tuesday, DigiTimes claimed that the purported 7.85-inch iPad will arrive late in 2012 and will boast thin-film touch technology known as “G/F2,” allowing Apple to make it slimmer and cheaper than its predecessors. The thin-film materials for the “iPad mini” will be supplied by Nitto, while TPK and Nissha Printing will manufacture the device’s touchscreens. Wintek is said to be excluded from the supply chain, as it has no thin-film touch capacity.
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Taiwan manufacturers reportedly building specialized Apple-oriented facilities

Apple-oriented facilities

According to DigiTimes, a number of Taiwanese suppliers, including Taiwan Surface Mount Technology, Catcher Technology, Coretronic and Radiant, are planning to build specialized factories exclusively for Apple products. Namely, the plants will manufacture the sixth-generation iPhone along with the 7.85-inch iPad.
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Apple reportedly doubled its income with iPhone and iPad sales

Apple sales

Expanding its sales to China Apple raised a lot of doubts among analysts on how much attraction would the sales of the expensive Apple’s devices and the related services have in China. It appeared that a lot. As the Apple Inc. reported on April, 24 the sales of the iPhone increased and doubled the the profit of the company.
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