Apple mentioned they’re in the process of moving some of their manufacturing to the states. By 2013, they should have a large portion of iMac’s being assembled within the states. One of the most important parts of the iPhone & iPad is already made here in the good ol’ USA. Hit the jump for the story. Tat Wza
Tech Talk News: Apple Working On Enhanced A5 Chip (A5X) AND Completely new chip (A6)
Typically when an Apple product launch approaches, many industry watchers offer conflicting views on what new features the new product sports. Fifth-generation iPhone rumors mostly conflicted in terms of the product’s design, but most industry watchers seemed to agree on features such as an improved camera and a dual-core processor. With the upcoming iPad 3, most industry watchers seem to agree on a design similar to the iPad 2′s design and a Retina Display. Notably, publications are disagreeing on the new iPad’s processor: some are pointing to a quad-core A6 chip and others are calling for an improved A5 dual-core chip. Why, though? Because Apple is actually developing BOTH. Read on for all of the details: @Yungjohnnybravo @TatWZA
Tech Talk News: Samsung Facility Supplies Apple A5 Chip And Maybe A6
Apple has again turned to Samsung for production of its iPad 2 and iPhone 4S processor, with a 1.6m square foot production facility in Austin, Texas, responsible for churning out the dual-core Apple A5 chipset. The $3.6bn production line only reached full capacity this month, Reuters‘ sources claim, with the bulk of the output going to satisfy Apple’s endless hunger for processors. The rest of the Samsung facility is at work producing NAND flash memory chips. @Yungjohnnybravo @TatWZA
Auto Talk: VW Quarterly Profit Surges On Audi A6
Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker, said third-quarter operating profit surged 46 percent on demand for Audi’s revamped A6 sedan and the VW brand’s Tiguan SUV. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Funk Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Audi’s “Road Frustration Index” Plugs New A6
Audi’s latest ad campaign for the new 2012 A6 claims to want to make the road “a more intelligent place,” starting with asking drivers to pledge to be on their best behavior while behind the wheel. At the top of the German automaker’s list of sins is driving while drinking a latte, leading us to perceive the effort as only half serious. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Audi A6 And VW Passat Earn Pair Of IIHS Top Safety Picks
t’s a big deal when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety honors a vehicle with a Top Safety Pick designation, and now the 2012 Audi A6 and 2012 Volkswagen Passat can join the big deal club. The IIHS gave both VW Group vehicles the award after they received top scores in stringent front, side and rear impact testing. Both vehicles also feature electronic stability control; a must for any Top Safety Pick winner. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
