Apple's online store has updated its iPhone 5 shipping times. Previously set at 3 to 4 weeks, all models of the iPhone 5 are now showing availability as 2 to 3 weeks: Pre-orders took place on September 14th and within an hour or so shipping estimates slipped to 2 to 3 weeks, then eventually 3...
According to Digitimes, Apple is said to start trial production of the next iPhone 5S as early as December, based on a report from Taiwanese financial newspaper the Commercial Times. The latter reports the next iteration of the iPhone will have production volumes of 50,000-100,000 units. Facing low yield rates in the production of iPhone...
Some would have their cake and eat it! This is just the case with VirnetX, which already won a $368.2 million ruling against Apple when a Texas court found the Cupertino company to be infringing its patents and is now going after Apple again with a new patent lawsuit. (more…)
As pointed out first by game developers CMA Megacorp, the iPhone 5 seems to respond differently than previous generation iPhones when sliding a finger diagonally across the screen in quick succession, a glitch that may pose a problem for game developers, 9to5Mac reports. The glitch is not noticeable by all users, though this may be a serious issue for game developers that...
China Telecom, the 3rd largest mobile telecommunication provider in China, is now preparing to introduce the iPhone 5 in late November or early December, which would mark the official launch of Apple's latest iPhone in China, reports The Wall Street Journal (via MacRumors). The report also points out that China was responsible for 16% of Apple's total revenue from last quarter that...
Some of us get an iPhone case to add style, while some do it add protection. For iPhone 5, the protection part sounds a lot more convincing though, considering its highly scratch prone aluminium construction. Today, we'll be looking at a variety of iPhone 5 cases from SwitchEasy, a brand famous for producing cases that are...
Did you order your iPhone 5 from Rogers? You may have noticed the price you paid was $50 higher than the Apple advertised price of $179/$279/$379 for the various models of the phone. This extra amount charged will be rebated to customers on their next bill--but you must fill out the online rebate form to get...
Looks like Apple Canada has started Reserve and Pick Up for the iPhone 5, as noted on their retail page: Buy iPhone with contract and we’ll help you choose the right voice, data and texting plan. Then we’ll get you set up before you leave the store. Request a reservation now and pick it up...
The high demand for Apple's iPhone 5 has been too much for Apple's partner, Foxconn. The company's Chairman Terry Gou took the stage today to admit that they are failing to meet the demand for Apple's latest handset, according to a report from Reuters. (more…)
Remember that Chinese iPhone 5 knockoff we told you about a couple of months back? Yes, that GooPhone i5 running a heavily skinned version of Android 4.1 to make it look like iOS. Turns out, that brilliant iPhone 5 knockoff comes packed inside a secret agent-style aluminum alloy suitcase (via MIC Gadget). I don't know why is the...
Some of you are purists, preferring the iPhone 5 just as nature (Apple) intended: sleek, light and beautiful in all of its aluminum-backed glory. Many of you will fall into another category: you have children, a job that has you constantly on the go, outdoor hobbies or maybe just butterfingers. If you fall into that...
According to a report published today by MIC Gadget, thousands of locals lined up outside the new Shenzhen Apple Store to celebrate its grand opening, even though they knew that company's two most recent products i.e iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, won't be available at the store. Both the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini still haven’t...
