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[Update] ‘iPhone 5’ Prototype Was Apparently “Lost” Via a Paid Foxconn Worker
According to M.I.C. Gadget, the plethora of 'iPhone 5' silicone cases leaked came from a worker that was paid to 'lose' the prototype, according to their source (pictured below): It is said to be a test model with a finalized iPhone 5 chassis featuring the tear-drop design. However, the interesting thing about it is that...
BREAKING! Apple Confirms “Let’s Talk iPhone” Event For October 4
Apple has just confirmed “Let’s Talk iPhone” press event will be held at the company’s Cupertino campus on October 4 at 10am Pacific Time. As reported by SlashGear and further confirmed by The Loop, an email just arrived in their inbox which is an invitation to what's believed to be the iPhone 5 launch event. It is speculated that Tim...
[Update] iPhone 5 To Launch In US, UK, Germany, Japan & France On October 14th?
Update 1: It appears this date has also been heard by TNW, from 'reliable sources'. As the launch day nears, more and more rumors are popping up suggesting even more strongly a mid-October release. Just yesterday, we told you about a Wall Street analyst's claim that two iPhone handsets i.e an iPhone 5 and an...
Apple Denied Trademark for ‘Multi-Touch’ Due to Lack of ‘Distinctiveness’
When Apple debuted the iPhone in 2007, the demo of Multi-Touch was something we had never seen before. This is how Apple explains Multi-Touch and how it works: Multi-Touch control. With its large Multi-Touch display and innovative software, iPhone lets you controleverything using only your fingers. Type using the predictive keyboard, glide through albums with...
Facebook to Launch Revamped iPhone App at iPhone 5 Media Event?
Could Facebook be working together with Apple to debut a revamped Facebook application at next week's reported iPhone 5 media event? According to tips Mashable has received: Facebook will launch its long-awaited iPad app at Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event on Oct. 4, Mashable has learned. In addition to the iPad app, Facebook is also...
Apple To Announce Q4 2011 Financial Results On October 18th
Apple has announced the time and date for their Q4 2011 financial results earnings call. The webcast is set to take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 2PM/5PM (PDT/EDT). The previous Q3 2011 earnings call took place on July 19th, where it was announced Apple had sold a record 20 million plus iPhones, and...
An Aluminum Unibody iPhone 5 & A Low-end iPhone 4S Coming Next Month, Wall Street Analyst Claims
According to a new claim by Wall Street analyst Chris Whitmore of Deutsche Bank, Apple is going to announce two iPhone handsets next month, one will be a high-end aluminum unibody iPhone 5 and the second one will be a low-costing iPhone 4S which is expected to have the same look as iPhone 4 with slightly...
Jump Plus Opens in Guelph, Canada’s First Apple Premium Reseller
(Carlo5 from 91.5 The Beat) It appears the first Apple Premier Reseller has opened in Canada. Jump+ celebrated its grand opening on Saturday in Guelph, Ontario, the same launch day as the Metrotown Apple Store in Burnaby. You may think this is just like any other reseller, but there are differences between Apple Resellers versus...
Apple Rumoured to Release iOS Devices with Curved-Glass in 2012
According to a report from Digitimes, Apple (and its competitors) could be set to include curved-glass as part of upcoming iOS device models in 2012: Apple reportedly also has bought glass polishing equipment for its suppliers in preparation for the production of devices fitted with curved cover glass. Lens Technology, Fuji Crystal, G-Tech are said...
[Update] Next iPhone Centred Around New Voice Navigation System Called ‘Assistant’
Update 1: It appears TUAW also received a similar tip involving details noted below, with other notes that indicate AirPlay Mirroring could be coming to the iPhone. The next iPhone has been rumoured to include upgraded hardware from the iPhone 4, such as the dual-core A5, 1GB of RAM, 8MP camera, but the main selling...
iPhone 5 And Who’s Most Likely To Upgrade [Infographic]
The big iPhone upgrade is coming next month and almost every one of us is excited about it. No matter what Apple decides to calls it eventually i.e iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S, we're pretty sure its gonna be an amazing device, thanks to the rumour mills who have been actively contributing to our curiosity. Now the...
YouTube Mobile Offers Users Opt-In to New Experimental Layout
For users of YouTube's mobile layout, it appears Google has started to enable the opt-in of a new experimental layout, as noted by MacStories. This new version provides a refreshed look that is cleaner with a darker emphasis throughout the layout. To check out this new version of YouTube mobile, just visit m.youtube.com/new_visual_design to manually...