iPad 2 LCD And Vibration Motor Show Up On Parts Supplier’s Website

News | Tuesday January 11 2011 6:27 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , ,

2 parts on Global Direct Parts website, a smartphone parts supplier.
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was launched) that turned out to be accurate.
The first part listed is the “iPad 2 LCD Screen” which is “out of stock” but is listed for a price of $218.19. For comparison, the company also sells the original iPad screen for only $63.35. We can’t tell for sure when the part appeared on their site, but the image appears to have been uploaded (more…)

Apple Starts Shipping iPod Touch 4G; Includes Motor That Will Allow It To Vibrate For FaceTime Video Calls

News | Wednesday September 1 2010 5:13 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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According to Apple ’s website, the fourth generation iPod Touch will be shipped in one week if you order one now.
Folks at 9to5Mac have noticed in the FCC teardown photos that the iPod Touch 4G contains a motor that will allow it to vibrate, which will be useful for the FaceTime feature.
If somebody wants to start a video call with you, you’ll receive an invitation — along with a vibrating alert — on your iPod touch asking you to join. (more…)