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New iPhone Will Launch September 21st, Reveals Verizon Vacation Blackout
This afternoon TechCrunch has received confirmation from the American-based carrier Verizon that they will be holding a vacation blackout between the dates September 21st, 2012 and September 30th, 2012. In the past, they held similar vacation blackouts, typically leading up to an iPhone release. It was late last month when multiple prominent sources 'confirmed' September...
German Carrier Says The iPhone Is Coming In September
I think we've heard enough at this point. We know the iPhone is coming, and the announcement date is rumored to be right around the corner on September 12th, if you haven't already heard. But just in-case you needed more verification, a German carrier might know more than us average people do. Mobilecom Debitel has...
New Images Show ‘iPhone 5’ Headphone Jack and Dock Connector Installed into Rear Casing
A few days ago iResq posted higher resolution images of the allegedly leaked smaller dock connector and headphone jack assembly for the for next generation 'iPhone 5'. Now, the repair site is back with more images (via MacRumors), this time they have assembled those leaked parts into the taller two-toned frame we've come to assume...
This ‘Leaked’ Promo Video for the iPhone 5 Is Not Real But it Should Be [Humour]
Adam Sacks has posted a parody video of what he believes to be the 'leaked' promo video for the upcoming 'iPhone 5'. For all the people out there with friends or family that can't stop taking pictures of food with their iPhones, you will love this. Since people only use their iPhones to take photos...
The “iPhone 5” Display And Digitizer Is On The Market For $199
Would you like to own a portion of the iPhone 5 before the release? Probably not, but regardless, the iPhone 5's rumored 1136 x 640 display and digitizer is for sale on ChinaGadgetLand. We cannot verify the part is real, but I wouldn't doubt it with all these pre-release iPhone part leaks. The part is...
UBreakiFix Leaks Additional Shots Of The ‘iPhone 5’ Front Panel
If you still aren't convinced with recent rumors, UBreakiFix has more photos of the next generation iPhone's purported front panel. According to the source, the smartphone and tablet repair company has received these parts from their anonymous distributor. These are yet again more recycled images of what we've seen in the past. I would fail...
Analyst Notes Apple iTV in ‘Full Production’, Mid-September ‘iPhone 5’ Launch Imminent
It's always entertaining when analysts publish reports on Apple products because they are always so juicy. The latest from Jefferies' Peter Misek contains numerous predictions based on supply chain notes and Taiwan sales data. He notes the rumoured September 12th Apple iPhone event will include "an announcement of the iPhone 5, possibly of the iPad Mini,...
Chip Analyst Predicts the ‘iPhone 5’ Could Sell 250 Million Units Over Its Life Cycle
Could Apple's next iPhone be the biggest hit of all time? In his coverage of the chip sector, FBR Capital analyst Craig Berger notes the upcoming 'iPhone 5' could sell over 250 million units over its life cycle and will be "one of the largest single product opportunities in Apple’s history." He notes carrier upgrades...
Mobile Phone Sales Slipped 2.3 Percent, Anticipation of New iPhone Part of the Cause
Worldwide sales of mobile phones declined 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012, when compared to the same quarter in 2011. According to research firm Gartner, anticipation of the new iPhone may be part of the reason. I feel partly responsible. Count me as one of the ones waiting! As quoted from the source:...
Apple’s New LCD Technology Patent May Explain iPhone 5’s Thinner & Lighter Display Panel
Apple has been awarded patent for a new touch screen LCD technology that may suggest how the company might be able to reduce weight and thickness of next generation iPhone displays by combining different touch-sensing elements, reports AppleInsider. Labelled as "Touch screen liquid crystal display", the newly patented LCD screen technology integrates the touch sensors with the actual display circuits,...
iPhone 5 To Reportedly Feature An Orientation Independent 9-Pin Mini Dock Connector
Last week, references to a 9-pin mini dock connector were discovered in the beta code for the upcoming iOS 6.0 and today, AppleInsider is reporting through its reliable sources inside the supply chain that a new orientation independent 9-pin dock connector is indeed expected to make its debut on Apple's new iPhone next month. The report claims that the new dock...
‘iPhone 5’ Pre-Orders Starting Sept. 12, Int’l Release Oct. 5 [Rumour]
Looks like we have further reports from iMore in regards to the availability of the next-generation 'iPhone 5'. This information comes from their previously trusted sources, which correctly noted former iPhone launch dates. iMore originally broke the September 12th iPhone media event date, which was further confirmed by media sources. As for iPhone 5 pre-orders,...