Apple to launch 16GB and 32GB iPad 3 alongside 8GB iPad 2 Surely Apple’s not going to trim the iPad 3’s storage capacity on March 7th. Or is it? The iPad 3 will launch on March 7th in 16GB and 32GB versions, according to sources in Apple’s supply chain. Apple’s also expected to unveil an 8GB iPad 2 – but let’s be honest, you’re not bothered about that. IfDigitimes‘ sources are correct, it’s a curious decision on Apple’s part, given that the iPad 2 andiPhone 4Sare both already available in a 64GB flavour and thatSamsung’s Series 7 slatepacks in a whopping 128GB of memory....

Apple to work with Beats on Daisy music streaming service? Tim Cook met with Beats CEO Jimmy Iovine to talk about Project Daisy Beats Electronics has already secured US$60m funding for its music streaming service named Project Daisy – and now it’s got Apple interested. Reutersis reporting that Apple CEO Tim Cook met up with Beats CEO Jimmy Iovine to discuss Project Daisy. The two did not discuss specifics of the deal but Cook showed interest in the business model....

Apple wireless charging patent hints at cable-less future It may be a way off but Apple could be planning a wireless charging future for future products Apple has held off on introducing wireless charging to its kit – but it could be planning to do away with wires, assuming a patent filed in May of 2010 turns out to be more than just a pipedream. The patent above deals with the technology of wirelessly charging gadgets within a ‘local computing environment’ – that means your mouse, keyboard and perhaps any other Apple products you have within a metre range....

Apple ‘very interested’ in bubble earbuds that won’t damage your ears Asius Technologies is at CES with its clever bubble tech, giving you custom-fit earbuds without all the molding – and Apple wants it Left wanting more byApple’s latest (and much improved) EarPods? Just because Apple isn’t exhibiting atCESthis year doesn’t mean talk of Cupertino can’t be found if you look for it. Take Asius Technologies, a company that has come up with nifty tech to help prevent hearing loss with custom-molded earbuds, designed to be used at much lower volumes....

Apple’s NFC patent could turn your iPhone into the ultimate all-in-one controller Console? Camera? Sprinkler system? If Apple’s patent makes it to fruition then your iPhone could control all these things and more Hot on the heels of Apple’siGlasses patentcomes another glimpse into the Cupertino tech giant’s crystal ball – an NFC-infused iPhone which can connect to a multitude of devices and become a powerful controller. The patent – which is excitingly titled as ‘System and Method for Simplified Control of Electronic Devices’ – involves an NFC chip embedded within a future iPhone which will enable it to control any RFID enabled device with a simple tap....

Apple’s security “10 years behind Microsoft,” says Kaspersky CEO Antivirus software boss points out Mac vulnerabilities at security conference Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of internet security firm Kaspersky, has thrown down the gauntlet to Apple, saying that the company’s approach to security is a long way behind that of its rival Microsoft. “I think that they are ten years behind Microsoft in terms of security,” Kasperskysaidat the Info Security 2012 conference....

Arcam reveals new rSeries drDock The British audio wizards out a docking station for your precious iThing Arcam has unveiled the rSeries drDock for gadgeteers who are looking to plug their iPhone, iPod or iPad into their existing home AV system. The new drDock crams audiophile-grade components into a sturdy cast aluminium casing, along with HDMI-out capability for easy media sharing. USB sync and charge functionality, together with a bundled remote, are the icing on top of the docking cake – which can be yours for£200....