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SFPD Launches Internal Investigation Into Lost ‘iPhone 5’ Search
Last week the SFPD finally admitted (they named their press release iphone5.doc) they assisted Apple in their search of a lost iPhone prototype. Plainclothes officers escorted Apple investigators to a man's home, where it was subsequently searched, with the officers waiting idle outside. Now, according to CNET, the SFPD has started a formal internal investigation to...
Latest Report Suggests 3G iPod Touch Could Launch This Month
Rumors of a 3G supported iPod touch have been circulating for a couple of months now, though there hasn't been much evidence to support them. But some new claims coming from AppleNApps suggest that the fifth generation iPod touch will sport an integrated 3G radio for accessing high speed data networks, much like a "mini-iPad". According to...
[Update] Apple Engineer Leaks iPhone 5 Photo by Taking Picture of Lunch?
Update: The image has been pulled from Flickr. Screenshot saved by CNET here. It appears the first iPhone 5 test photo has hit the web, according to PocketNow. The image below shows a plate of sushi, and according to its EXIF data it reveals it was not taken by an iPhone 4, but rather an...
Apple To Ship More iPhones Than All Nokia Smartphones Together In 2011
Apple was officially declared as the leading smartphone manufacture in the world back in July. Today another report by DigiTimes claims Apple will also become the largest smarphones vendor in terms of shipment volume, overtaking the collective sales of all Nokia smartphones in the year 2011. Digitimes research states that by the end of 2011, Apple...
Largan Precision Will Be The Main Lens Supplier For 8-MegaPixel iPhone 5 Camera
There have been some reports published back in May by DigiTimes pointing at Largan Precision Co. Ltd going to be the major 8-MegaPixel lens module supplier for the next generation iPhone handset. Now, another claim coming from Taiwan Economic News hints that not only Largan Precision but also Genius Electronic Optical Co. will be the mainstream suppliers of lenses for upcoming...
Deutsche Telekom Starts Taking Preorders For iPhone 5
In a very bizarre move, today Deutsche Telekom has started taking preorders for the "iPhone 5" without knowing the device release date, specifications or even the name! Customers can now reserve the device at their local store, but not online, by receiving a "premiere" ticket on a first-come, first-served basis. This decision to pre-sell the...
Apple Stores in Canada to Stop Replenishing iPhone 3GS Stock
The iPhone 3GS ranks as one of the most popular cellphones in Canada. Originally sold for $199 on a three year contract, it can now be found for free on a three year term. Apple Stores in Canada carry the 8GB iPhone 3GS factory unlocked for $549. However, the iPhone 3GS lifeline appears to be...
Apple Manufacturers Start Producing iPhone 5 For October Launch
We just told you to mark you calendars for October 21st based on a highly credible report and get ready for the iPhone 5. Well another report tells us that the next generation iPhone handset is already under production for an official launch at the projected October date. According to a latest publication from Apple...
‘This Is My Next’ Discovers iPhone 5 Will Launch At BestBuy On October 21, 2011
This could be it guys, as a source as credible as This Is My Next reports Friday, October 21st to be the day the next iPhone will launch. A confidential BestBuy document tipped off by an employee reveals that the retailer is scheduled to install an ‘Apple Fixture' on this date, strongly suggesting the iPhone 5 launch which has...
Apple’s ‘Find My Friends’ Social Service Coming Soon To iCloud?
A report published by 9to5Mac reveals a very interesting feature which could soon by making to iCloud before its pubic launch in the next couple of months. Initially discovered in iOS 4.3 SDK, more evidence regarding Apple's 'Find My Friends' social service has been found inside HTML code of MobileMe / iCloud website. The code suggests...
SFPD Releases Full Text Statement Over Lost iPhone Investigation
CNET has received the full text of the SFPD's statement in regards to their assistance in helping Apple investigate an iPhone prototype lost in a bar (Cava 22): September 2, 2011 11-96 SAN FRANCISCO POLICE ASSIST APPLE SECURITY WITH THIER LOST PROPERTY INVESTIGATION After speaking with Apple representatives, we were given information which helped us determine...
Further iPhone 5 Renderings Allude to Larger 4″ Screen, Thinner Design
We've seen leaked iPhone 5 cases that are now widely available in China, and based on their dimensions it appears the next generation iPhone will be slimmer, and wider. MacRumors reports on new iPhone 5 renderings based on earlier purported leaked documents. Their designer put these dimensions into design, as seen below: Further images show...