Apple has recently purchased a company called WiFiSLAM that has some pretty interesting technology. WiFiSLAM created indoor location-based friend finding technology that Apple may leverage in iOS 7. Also, some new rumors have surfaced involving the iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone. All this and more on this week's episode of The 'A' Word.
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Apple's rumored iRadio service could hit an iOD device near you as early as this summer, but it looks like something is holding it back. In other news, the Roku 3 was announced bringing much needed competition to the Apple TV. Let's hope Apple steps up its game for the Apple TV 4.
Did you hear the news? Samsung launched a new Passbook clone app called Wallet. I'm all for expanding functionality to other platforms, but Samsung sure does take a lot of "inspiration" from Apple designs. Don't believe me? Check out this article and see the similarities for yourself.
![[Rumor] Apple’s Low-Cost Polycarbonate iPhone Coming In 2014 For $330](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iphoneproto120803-2-530x338.png)
Apple's rumored low-cost plastic iPhone no9w has a price and alleged specifications according to Japanese blog Macotakara. The news came via AppleInsider stating that Apple's plans for an inexpensive iPhone have been pushed back until 2014.
![[Rumor] iPad 5 Cases Already Available Online](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ipad_5_case_smart_cover_side-e1361893454553-553x338.jpg)
Here comes another storm of iPad rumors. It appears that iPad 5 cases with a mini-inspired design are beginning to hit Chinese websites. They're even available for order. I wouldn't doubt that Apple plans to give the iPad 5 a new design, but aren't we jumping the gun a bit here?
![[Rumor] Apple To Launch Retina MacBook Air Models In Q3 2013](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mba-600x338.png)
If you're thinking about buying a MacBook Air, I'd hold off for a little while. Apple's next MacBook Air offering could be the best yet if these rumors are true. There may be a new MacBook added to the Retina family later this year.
This week we discuss all of the possible features and specifications of Apple's rumored "iWatch." What would an iWatch do? Apple has never released an iOS device that required another one. The best possible scenario is for Apple to create an iWatch that would work as a stand-alone device.
![[Rumor] Leaked iPad 5 Photos Hit The Web](http://www.macmixing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ipad5-2-600x338.png)
If you haven't picked up the fourth generation iPad yet, I'd keep on waiting. Leaked photos of Apple's iPad 5 have hit the Web and it looks very sleek. If these photos are real, Apple will give the fifth generation iPad the same body style as its miniature brother.