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Why The Next Generation iPhone May Not Include NFC
We speculated the thought that the next generation iPhone may include NFC capabilities yesterday upon a leaked photo of iPhone internals. While the situation seemed right, with Passbook being released in iOS 6, some other sources pleaded otherwise. AnAndTech's Brian Klug has deeply analyzed 'iPhone 5' leaked parts and rumors, and has determined the metal...
Rumoured Technical Details of the ‘iPhone 5’ Analyzed by AnandTech
Apple is widely expected to announce the next iPhone on September 12th, as noted by numerous publications. We've seen numerous leaked parts to give us a glimpse of what might come in terms of design, but for the technical aspects you won't read a better breakdown other then the one just published by AnandTech. Brian...
NFC Chip Found In Leaked iPhone Front Assembly Photos [Rumor]
A set of leaked next-generation iPhone alleged photos have hit the internet, and were highlighted by the Apple.pro blog. At hindsight, I wasn't going to post these because we've seen the same old leaked images in the past, but then Japanese blog Macotakara pointed out an unrecognized chip on the iPhone, claimed to offer NFC capabilities. The claimed...
AT&T Confirms Vacation Blackout Beginning September 21st
With immense suspicion among September 21st being the iPhone 5's release date, an AT&T sales representative has confirmed the company ruled a vacation blackout from September 21st to September 30th (via TechCrunch). This may sound familiar, as fellow U.S. carrier Verizon confirmed their blackout earlier this week. Detailed from the source: According to an AT&T sales...
AllThingsD Confirms iPhone and iPad Mini Will Have Two Separate Events This Fall
Right off the heels of a report by John Gruber of Daring Fireball, the highly reliable AllThingsD was able to confirm that Apple will be announcing the iPhone and iPad Mini at two separate events this fall. At times in the past, speculation arose that Apple may indeed be announcing the products at the same event, but after...
Apple Requests The iPhone 5 Mod Kit Be Taken Down, Orders Continue 48 More Hours
On Wednesday we shared with you a sweet iPhone modification kit that would allow you to transform your iPhone 4/4S into an iPhone 5 before its release. The unit costs $30.00 and simply gives your iPhone the rumored two-toned aluminum and glass appearance. It's not even a week later and a third-party with authorization to send take-down...
iPhone 5 Will Reportedly Sport A 4-inch 1136 x 640 Retina Display
While Digitimes' anonymous industry sources did not comment on whether the next generation iPhone a.k.a iPhone 5's screen size will enlarge in width, they have revealed that it will pack a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136 x 640 and 326ppi, which will make iPhone the "number one" 4-inch phone in terms of panel specifications in the market....
Apple to Hold Separate ‘iPhone 5’ and ‘iPad Mini’ Events?
Will Apple debut the new iPhone and a rumoured 'iPad Mini' at the same time on September 12th? John Gruber from Daring Fireball doesn't think so: I’m thinking it makes more sense for Apple to hold two events. First, an iPhone event, focused solely on the new iPhone and iOS 6. Then, the iPhone ships...
Another ‘iPhone 5’ vs iPhone 4S Video Surfaces Comparing Parts [WATCH]
More 'iPhone 5' parts have surfaced, this time via a video comparison that compares new parts to those from the existing iPhone 4S. MacRumors points us to a SmartPhone Medic video that goes over the new parts such as the front screen panels, flex cables and dock connector plus headphone jack. Previous leaks have showed...
LG Display Executive Hints They’ve Begun iPhone Display Production
An evening report from Reuters has shed some light providing additional evidence that iPhone display production may currently be in full swing. LG Display executive, Han Sang-beom, told reporters earlier today that the company has begun mass production of a new slimmer display. The timing is coincidental considering the iPhone release is purportedly less than a month away. Reuters has...
Backplate Mod Kit Turns Your iPhone 4/4S into an ‘iPhone 5’ [PICS]
Looks like some interesting backplate mod kits are now available to transform your ageing iPhone 4/4S into the latest 'iPhone 5'. Images of the two-toned purported next generation iPhone backplate first arrived on the web via 9to5Mac. Even prior to its release people have broken down why Apple would opt for this new design. The...
Is This The New iPhone’s Sync/Charge Cable? [Photo]
Upon many pictures of the alleged mini dock-connector surfacing earlier this month, we have now received a photo of the New iPhone's purported sync & charge cable. The cable looks similar to the current cable, featuring a USB plug; the only difference is the other end includes an 8-pin (or 9-pin) connector. This comes exclusively from iLounge, via...