iPhone News Updated

IGZO Panels for iPad 3 and iPhone 5?

Earlier this week, there were rumors circulating that Apple was seeking additional manufacturers for the displays of the iPad 3 and the iPhone 5, due to legal troubles between Apple and current display manufacturer Samsung.

A new report released today gives more information on the situation, stating that Apple is planning to ditch Samsung and use Sharp’s IGZO (indium, gallium, zinc) LCD panels for the upcoming iPad 3 and the iPhone 4.

According to Peter Misek, Jeffries analyst, The modified IGZO technology has a resolution of 330 dots-per-inch, and will enable Apple to create thinner devices with lower power consumption. This is in direct conflict with reports that Apple is using dual-bar LED backlighting, because high resolution IGZO displays do not require the extra lighting.

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iPhone 3GS price goes up to 99 cents with new contract at AT&T

AT&T raises prices on the iPhone 3GS to 99 cents after the device was offered for free with contract during October as the iPhone 4S started arriving in stores.

What a bunch of tyrants they are over at AT&T. The company so kindly knocked the price of an iPhone 3GS down to nothing last month — with a new contract, of course — as the iPhone 4S hit stores. It turns out, that was just a temporary price drop on the years-old phone. AT&T has now gone and raised 3GS prices again… to 99 cents (with contract).

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