Many consumers were understandably concerned about the fact that such a high-resolution screen would likely suck up battery life.

Apple fanatics seem to hold out continual hopes for the television solution vaguely outlined by late CEO Steve Jobs in one of his last interviews with biographer Walter Isaacson.

It's no secret that the sleek, light design of Apple products like the iPhone, iPad and iPad mini have helped to make them ultra-portable.

Since the mid-1990s, Intel has been the leading brand in processor manufacturing.