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  • iOS 6: Final Build Released To Developers

    If you’re reading this, you know the iPhone 5 was unveiled today. The device will be released on September 21, and then on September 28 in some additional countries.

    iOS 6, which will run on the device, as well as on the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, New iPad, iPad 2, and iPod Touch, will be released to users on September 19. It’s been available in beta to developers since June, but now Apple has released the final “Golden Master” build (via The Verge).

    Apple announced that the iOS 6 GM seed and Xcode 4.5 GM seed with iOS 6 SDK are now available for iOS Developer Program members in the iOS Dev Center.

    “It’s time to take your apps in a whole new direction with iOS 6,” says Apple. “Download the SDK today and explore Maps, Facebook integration, Passbook, Reminders, new features with In-App Purchase and Game Center, new camera APIs, and so much more.”

    Now developers can really get their apps ready for Apple’s new users and all of those soon-to-be iPhone 5 owners.

    More on iOS 6 here. More on the iPhone 5 here. More on today’s Apple event here.

  • iPhone 5 Release Date Is September 28 For These Countries

    Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 today after an eternity of anticipation. Get the details on the device here.

    Apple proved many of the rumors true, and among them, the release date of September 21, with pre-orders beginning Friday, September 14. Pricing is as follows: 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399 (prices include a two-year contract).

    Not everybody will be able to get the device on September 21, however. That’s just the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the U.K.

    Apple announced that it will be rolling out the device to 22 more countries on September 28, including: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

    The iPhone 5 comes in either white & silver or black & slate. It will be available from the Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores, and through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers.

    iOS 6 will be released on September 19.

    More iPhone 5 coverage here, and more coverage of today’s Apple event here.

    Here’s what the iPhone 5 looks like:

    iPhone 5

  • iOS 6 Release Date Is September 19th

    iOS 6 Release Date Is September 19th

    Among plenty of other things, Apple announced today that iOS 6 will launch on September 19th, just in time for the September 21st release date of the iPhone 5. More on all of the iPhone 5 details here.

    iOS 6 has over 200 new features, compared to iOS 5. You’ve heard about all of this already, but it includes things like new Facebook integration, Passbook, new Apple Maps, etc. See all of our iOS 6 coverage, dating back to its announcement here.

    The next version of Apple’s operating system was first unveiled at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Later that month, the company released a second beta version to developers.

    They really pushed the Facebook integration at today’s event. The new iTunes for iOS actually comes with a Facebook like button. This also comes out on the 19th.

    In addition to the iPhone 5, iOS 6 is coming to the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, New iPad, iPad 2, and iPod Touch (4th and 5th generation).

    More from today’s Apple event here.

  • iPhone 5 Comes With New A6 Chip, Ups CPU Power By 2X

    Apple finally unveiled the iPhone 5 today. You can get the full rundown here.

    In addition to a better camera, better battery life, better Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity, the device comes with a new A6 processor, which Apple says increases the CPU power by 2X. The graphics are also twice as fast, Apple says (compared to the A5).

    “With the new A6 chip, just about everything you do on iPhone 5 is noticeably faster — up to twice as fast compared with the A5 chip. So apps launch, web pages load, and email attachments appear almost instantly,” says Apple. “The A6 chip also offers graphics performance that’s up to twice as fast as the A5. So you can power through graphics-intensive apps and games. And enjoy higher frame rates for smoother, more realistic gameplay.”

    “Not only is the A6 chip custom designed to be fast, it’s custom designed to work with iOS 6 to be extremely power efficient,” the company says. “So even at its accelerated speed, iPhone 5 has more than enough battery power to last throughout the day — up to 8 hours of browsing on a cellular connection, up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 10 hours of video playback time.”

    Here’s a slide the company showed indicating various speed increases (image credit: The Verge):

    iPhone 5 With A6 Processor

    The chip is 22% smaller than the A5.

    The device will release on September 21. Pre-orders start Friday.

    More iPhone 5 coverage here.

  • More Sh*t Apple Fanboys Say [VIDEO]

    Last week we brought you “Shit Apple Fanatics Say Pt. 1,” four minutes of spot-on musings from every single Apple-loving friend that you’ve ever known. Now, because Apple fans always have more to say about their beloved products, we’re treated with “Shit Apple Fanatics Say Pt. 2.”

    I mean, let’s be honest. How many of you haven’t heard someone say something to the effect of “it’s not about open vs. closed, it’s about fragmented vs. integrated.” Classic Apple fanboy.

    Ok, before I draw too much vitriol, I’ll admit that 1.) I own an iPhone and 2.) that doesn’t make this any less funny or accurate.

    Having said that, I’m sure a “Shit Android Fanatics Say” video would be quite entertaining as well.

    [Scott Rose & Andrew Baird, YouTube]

  • T-Mobile Trying to Lure Unlocked iPhone Users

    Poor T-Mobile stil isn’t getting the iPhone. This is most likely due to T-Mobile’s data network, which will not be compatible with the iPhone 5’s 4G LTE. While AT&T and Verizon celebrate the bonanza that is sure to be the iPhone 5, T-Mobile will be stuck selling less-popular Android and Windows Phones.

    Still, T-Mobile has a plan. The company is launching a campaign to lure iPhone users to its network by doing a little math for them. T-Mobile pointed out on its Issues & Insights Blog today that buying an unlocked iPhone 5 and bringing it to T-Mobile’s network will actually save money in the long run, compared to AT&T’s new shared plans. With T-Mobile’s new truly unlimited data plan, it really does seem to be a good deal – if customers can afford the upfront cost of an iPhone, that is.

    Starting on September 12 (the same day as the big iPhone 5 announcement), T-Mobile stores will have unlocked iPhone demo units for their sales people to demonstrate to customers how to set up their own iPhones on T-Mobile. In addition, T-Mobile announced it was developing iOS versions of software such as T-Mobile myAccount, T-Mobile Visual Voicemail, and T-Mobile TV. Select markets will also gain access to test incentive offers for iPhone owners.

    Unfortunately, T-Mobile’s 4G LTE service is not fully implemented yet. iPhone owners who go to the carrier will have to weigh how likely their city is to get LTE service soon. T-Mobile’s iPhone-compatible 4G HSPA+ service is already live in some cities across the U.S., though its speeds might not match those of 4G LTE.

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: LTE Support Going Worldwide

    It’s been rumored for the longest time that the iPhone 5 will feature 4G LTE support. It only makes sense as the competition has been reaping the benefits of LTE speeds for quite some time now. With the iPad getting LTE support earlier this year, it’s almost guaranteed that the next iPhone will get the same. It may even come with an added bonus.

    A report from the Wall Street Journal says that the iPhone 5 will support worldwide LTE. This would allow iPhone users to enjoy 4G speeds across the U.S., Europe and Asia. It’s a major selling point among those who frequently travel the world. The iPhone 4S is global ready, but the iPhone 5 will reportedly be the first to offer LTE.

    Unfortunately, the iPhone 5’s global LTE network might be hampered by either technological or business reasons. The sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal said that global LTE may not be available from every carrier. Apple would need to set up the LTE chip on its phone to support the 36 different LTE bands that are currently in use around the world. Doing so is possible, but would lead to a more costly phone.

    We’re likely to hear all the details on the iPhone 5 on Wednesday when Apple unveils the new device. The rumors seem to have spoiled all the major features of the new phone, but a confirmation of global ready LTE would be a pleasant surprise. It would be a big boost to the traveling businessman market who may pick up an iPhone 5 after abandoning the 4S for an LTE global ready Android handset.

  • iPhone 5 Release Date: Another Source Confirms September 21

    It’s pretty clear now that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled on September 12. Apple has sent out official invitations to an event for that date, with a not-so mysterious “5” in the graphic. As far as the name “iPhone 5” goes, either that’s what it’s going to be called, or Apple is just messing with everybody. Either way, the event is coming.

    The actual release date of the device, however, will be a little bit further away, but it does appear that it will be on September 21 (not that much further away). Last month, TechCrunch reported, citing a “trusted Verizon employee” as its source, that Verizon is having an all-staff vacation blackout from that date through the 30th, and that the 21st will indeed be the launch date.

    Further confirmation seems to have made its way into the press, as GottaBeMobile is now reporting, citing “a trusted source familiar with Apple’s iPhone shipping plans” with confirming that date, a Friday, as the release date. Josh Smith reports:

    Our source tells GottaBeMobile that Apple notified shippers to expect mass shipments of the iPhone 5 on September 21st and shippers are taking steps to make sure enough staff are on hand for the large number of deliveries.

    Consumers may receive iPhone 5 shipment notifications early, but shippers are required to hold the iPhone 5 for delivery on the official iPhone 5 release date.

    Apple is no doubt going to have an incredible quarter, as consumers rush to buy up the new device. It’s almost a given, based on the incredibly consumer interest we’ve seen leading up to the unveiling.

    Last month, the Samsung Galaxy S III topped the iPhone 4S as the top-selling smartphone in the U.S., but Apple will undoubtedly regain the lead once this thing is available. Then the rumored iPad mini will likely follow, and generate yet another significant source of revenue for Apple. It seems that consumers really want that too.

    More on the iPhone 5 here.

  • Sh*t Apple Fanatics Say; It’s Funny ‘Cause It’s True

    Here is a concise (and relevant) list of things that annoy me: Apple fanboys; Android fanboys; Those “Shit ____ Say” videos; People who continue to share those “Shit ____ Say” videos; Making lists.

    On that note, here’s a viral vid that may appeal to everyone. I know, it’s another “Shit ____ Say” video, but it’s pretty funny. We’ll let it slide this one time, ok?

    People that hate Apple products should find this pleasing. Apple fanatics, given they have a good sense of humor, should also find this pretty funny. I mean, if we can’t laugh at ourselves – then we’re all doomed.

    Check out “Shit Apple Fanatics Say, Pt. 1”:

    Gestures.

    [via Gizmodo]

  • iPhone 5 Event Invitation Adds To Mystique Of Apple’s New Device

    This week, Apple started sending out invitations to its September 12 event, largely considered to be its iPhone 5 event. Much of the talk leading up to this, suggested that it was unlikely that the device would actually be called the iPhone 5.

    When the company unveiled the most recent version of the iPad, it was simply called the “New iPad,” despite rumors leading up to that of an “iPad 3”.

    However, there is a not-so-subtle hint pointing to an “iPhone 5” release in the invitation graphic, which looks like this:

    iPhone 5 Event

    Can you spot it?

    Either this thing is actually going to be called the iPhone 5, or Apple is very blatantly messing with everyone. The blogs and press have been calling this device the iPhone 5 since the iPhone 4S was announced. In fact, before that, we were calling that the iPhone 5. Some people even held off from purchasing the 4S simply because it was not the “iPhone 5”.

    In fact, anticipation of the iPhone 5 has even hurt Apple’s iPhone sales, though it has hardly hurt the company’s value.

    Gizmodo recently made a pretty good case for why the device would most likely not be called the iPhone 5. As the publication noted, the original 2G iPhone was just called the iPhone, the second one was called the iPhone 3G, the third one was called the 3GS, the fourth one was called the iPhone 4, and the fifth one was called the 4S. The major point being that the fifth generation iPhone already exists, and it’s not called the iPhone 5.

    But why the 5 in the graphic? The mystery continues. We’ll know soon enough.

    Some analysts expect Apple to sell 250 million iPhone 5s.

    More on the alleged iPhone 5 here.

  • One in Five Android Owners Want an iPhone

    One in Five Android Owners Want an iPhone

    A survey conducted by the website TechBargains shows that 71% of iPhone 3GS owners, 74% of iPhone 4 owners, and 64% of iPhone 4S owners plan to buy an iPhone 5. In addition, 38% of Blackberry owners, 22% of Android phone owners, and 32% of people who don’t yet own a smartphone plan to switch to an iPhone.

    “When it comes to smartphones, Apple’s iPhone remains the leader,” said Yung Trang, president and editor-in-chief of TechBargains. “What is interesting to note is the survey indicated that one in five Android owners and almost 40% of Blackberry owners plan to ditch their current platform for the iPhone. This could be construed as a commentary on consumer dissatisfaction with Android and Blackberry products or simply a message that the iPhone’s user experience remains unparalleled.”

    Indeed, the survey itself seems to indicate the latter. 29% of survey respondents said that “no phone compares to the iPhone,” and 28% said they would purchase an iPhone 5 because they “like to purchase the newest products.” Only 14% specified they they would purchase an iPhone because they want to switch from an Android smartphone.

    These numbers corroborate the newest ComScore numbers, which show that both Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android platforms continue to gain market share at the expense of RIM’s Blackberry OS. And although Samsung sells one-quarter of the mobile phones sold in the U.S., most of those are lower-priced smartphones and feature phones.

    It seems that what many Android users really want is an iPhone. And although they don’t seems to harbor any ill will toward Android, it’s clear that they consider iOS the superior platform.

  • iPhone 4S Loses the Top-Selling Smartphone Position

    Just in time for the impending announcement of the iPhone 5, news has come that the iPhone 4S has been surpassed as the most-bought smartphone.

    Boy Genius Report cites Michael Walkley, an analyst for Canaccord Genuity, as showing that the iPhone 4S is no longer the top smartphone. Walkley’s channel checks show, as seen in the chart above, that the iPhone 4S has been surpassed in sales at two of the three major U.S. wireless carriers that sell the phone. This is to Samsung’s benefit, as the phone that appears to have taken the top sales spot is that company’s flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S III.

    Of course, part of the reason for the slowing sales of the iPhone 4S is the nearing release of the iPhone 5. Customers are undoubtedly putting off their smartphone purchase until the end of September, and the iPhone 5 will easily top this chart in the next quarter. In fact, Apple is expected to sell an unbelievable 250 million iPhone 5 devices.

    One thing that could hamper the success of the iPhone 5 is the threat by Samsung to use its LTE patents to try and obtain an injunction against selling the iPhone 5 in the U.S. Apple has drawn blood with its recent victory in the Apple vs. Samsung patent trial in the U.S., and Samsung will no doubt be using all the tools at its disposal to retain its position as Apple’s number-one competitor in the smartphone market.

    (Chart courtesy Canaccord Genuity via BGR)

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: Nano-SIM Cards Shipped to Retailers [Photos]

    iPhone 5 Rumor: Nano-SIM Cards Shipped to Retailers [Photos]

    Today we’ve already seen leaked video of the iPhone 5’s screen, flex cables, and dock connector port. Now, photos of the iPhone’s new nano-SIM cards are making their way around the internet. It seems every millimeter of the device is likely to be leaked before Apple announces it at an expected event on September 12.

    The above photo comes from a German iPhone blog. Apparently, a wireless carrier employee was able to snap a photo of the card with a micro-SIM next to it for scale. According to the blog, the shipment of the nano-SIMs came with a cover letter that instructed employees not to give the cards out to customers.

    It was already seemingly confirmed last month that the new SIM cards for the iPhone 5 would be nano-SIM card. As seems to be the case since the original iPhone was released back in 2007, it takes a change from Apple to push a new technology forward. Credit card companies and banks are beginning to forge partnerships and make deals for mobile payment systems in anticipation of the iPhone 5, which may or may not have NFC capabilities.

    Oh, and to avoid confusion, while the logo on the SIM card may look like T-Mobile’s it is actually T-Mobile’s parent company Deutsche Telekom. T-Mobile will not be getting the iPhone 5

    (photo courtesy iphone-ticker.de)

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: Apple Designed New Headphones To Launch With The New iPhone

    Despite my feelings in regards to their hardware, Apple makes a fine pair of earbuds. The earbuds that came with my 2nd Gen iPod Nano far outlived the actual iPod. The design of the earbuds were getting a little on in years though. Competitors have already created far superior earbuds in the absence of any real innovation from Apple. That may be changing with the iPhone 5.

    A recent video from Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn discloses what appears to be newly redesigned earbuds from Apple. According to Mac Rumors, the video used to have a person talking over the video while showing off the new headphones.

    As you can obviously hear, there is no sound anymore. The video was replaced with the no sound version for an unexplained reason. Mac Rumors was able to grab a transcript before the sound went down:

    In my hands are the new earphones for the iPhone 5 that is about to come out – Apple’s next generation of iPod [sic]. These will replace the current earphones that are on the market. These are manufactured at Phax Co factory in Vietnam. They have the appearance of a horse’s head, not like earbuds. When they are worn, they have a much smaller profile. They have the appearance of a fully integrated, single unit – there’s no part that looks like it would come apart – not like earbuds; the integrated design is characteristic of Apple products. Here I have the old earphones for comparison. The new ones are much smaller; when they are worn, they do not hurt the way earbuds do. You can see on the old ones the surface is a separate part that looks like it can be detached – not like the small surface of the new one. The old earphones were mostly made in China, with some in Vietnam. But the new ones are clearly made in Vietnam. (Reading from the wires): “Designed by Apple in California, assembled in Vietnam.”

    They look a little uncomfortable, but so do all earbuds. The true test is to actually use them. Apple’s original earbuds passed that test with flying colors a long time ago. If this turns out to be true, we can expecto see the new earbuds launching with the iPhone 5 on September 21. Apple will also probably phase out their old earbud line for the new ones this month.

  • Anonymous Leaks 1 Million Apple Device IDs

    After members of LulzSec were taken down by the FBI, Anonymous fought back with #FFF (F*ck FBI Friday). The campaign would see attacks launched against the FBI and its affiliates every Friday. This went on for a while until Anonymous either lost interest or moved on to something else. The group seems to have started up #FFF again, but the FBI isn’t the only group involved this time.

    The AntiSec branch of Anonymous posted a lengthy note on Pastebin yesterday detailing their latest exploit. It involves a lot of FBI baiting and the claim that they hacked a notebook owned by an FBI operative. Here’s the story:

    During the second week of March 2012, a Dell Vostro notebook, used by Supervisor Special Agent Christopher K. Stangl from FBI Regional Cyber Action Team and New York FBI Office Evidence Response Team was breached using the AtomicReferenceArray vulnerability on Java, during the shell session some files were downloaded from his Desktop folder one of them with the name of ”NCFTA_iOS_devices_intel.csv” turned to be a list of 12,367,232 Apple iOS devices including Unique Device Identifiers (UDID), user names, name of device, type of device, Apple Push Notification Service tokens, zipcodes, cellphone numbers, addresses, etc. the personal details fields referring to people appears many times empty leaving the whole list incompleted on many parts. no other file on the same folder makes mention about this list or its purpose.

    So, what did Anonymous do with the 12 million device IDs they allegedly obtained from an FBI agent? They published 1 million of them online to draw attention to what they see as warrantless tracking of US citizens by the FBI. They make it very clear that they aren’t in the business of compromising the security of regular users. They redacted all of the personal information from the alleged FBI document and only posted the device IDs.

    Anonymous is also hoping their actions make Apple reconsider using device IDs with their iOS devices. They feel that it makes tracking people far too easy and they want to see an iPhone that makes it harder for Federal Agents to track.

    Even with the removal of personal data, there’s still quite a bit of information contained in the dump. The Apple device IDs are joined by Apple’s Push Notification Service Tokens, Device Name and Device Type. Chances are that you’re one of the million that had your device ID leaked. The Next Web has set up a handy little Web site where you can check to see if your device ID is on the list.

    We’ve reached out to Apple for comment and we’ll update this story if they get back to us.

  • Over Two-Thirds Of The App Store Has Never Been Downloaded

    Plenty of developers have found success on Apple’s App Store. Hits like Angry Birds and Temple Run have sold millions. It seems like anybody can become a success on the App Store, but those success stories are actually the exception to the rule.

    A new mobile analytics firm, Adeven, has just revealed that there are over 400,000 apps on the App Store that have never been downloaded. There are only 676,252 apps available in the app store. That means that over two-thirds of the app store is not even being engaged by consumers. The illusion of anybody making it on the App Store comes crumbling down.

    Those 400,000 apps that nobody cares about have been dubbed “zombie apps” by Adeven. So what constitutes a zombie app? They found that all the affected apps have two things in common – they have no ranking and are overlooked by search engines. It creates an ecosystem where only those who can afford to be discovered have any kind of success on the App Store.

    Speaking to Gigaom, Adeven CEO Christian Henschel says that Apple’s closed system is to blame for these zombie apps. He says that there is no “proper search” on the App Store so consumers go to the top ranked apps to find new experiences. He also says that apps not in the top 25 lists are going to have a rough time in getting discovered.

    It’s not only a problem that strictly affects the App Store. I’ve found the same problem when navigating Google Play. Sure, it’s easier to search for lesser known apps, but you’re still going to rely on the top rankings. Neither store gives consumers much incentive to find lesser known apps, but instead pushes apps from the same few developers.

    As for Adeven, their new tools will help developers track the success of their app. Their new software, apptrace, has daily charts that look at the rise and fall of apps on the global and local markets. It’s also interesting that games make up the top 95 apps. Google Chrome and Pinterest are the only non-game apps in the top 100 according to apptrace.

    In short, your chances of being discovered on the App Store are slim. Most of the top 300 apps are established games and brands that will not be knocking down anytime soon. That being said, your chances of being discovered are much higher if you make games. They are the most popular type of app and some clever marketing might lead to some discovery.

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: LCD Panel Manufacturing Delays

    Though the mandatory daily iPhone 5 rumor has already produced some nice pics of a fully-assembled iPhone 5 sitting next to an iPhone 4, there is also some less-exciting news surrounding Apple’s new smartphone.

    The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sharp is having trouble manufacturing the LCD panels for the iPhone 5, and hasn’t begun mass producing them. The WSJ quotes a “person with knowledge of the situation” as saying Sharp had plans to ship the panels by the end of August, but was delayed by “manufacturing difficulties.”

    Apple manufacturer Foxconn earlier this year invested billions in Sharp, which was struggling to stay afloat. Rumors stated that Sharp would be manufacturing the LCD displays for the upcoming Apple HDTV. Foxconn will be hoping that these manufacturing issues are resolved quickly, and that Sharp doesn’t face similar difficulties in the future, further delaying the Apple HDTV.

    Luckily, Apple hasn’t put all its eggs into one basket. Japan Display and LG Display also manufacture the LCD panels for the iPhone 5. So, while the Sharp delays might mean a slight supply crunch on launch day, it is unlikely at this point that Apple will delay the impending launch of its flagship device on September 21. It is expected that Apple will sell an unbelievable 250 million iPhone 5 devices.

    Some Apple fans might not be able to get their hands on the iPhone 5 as soon as they would like, but that’s sure to create a burgeoning second-hand market for the smartphone on eBay. Oh, well. At least customers in China can already get a cheap knockoff of the smartphone.

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: Leaked iPhone 4 Comparison Pics

    Another day, another iPhone 5 rumor. Though, as the launch of Apple’s new smartphone and its inevitable success draws near, the rumors are beginning to look more like leaks. Take, for example, the pictures leaked yesterday showing the larger display and new circuit board of the iPhone 5. The French website nowhereelse.fr leaked those pics, which show the new iPhone as clearly having an all-new aspect ratio from the iPhone 4.

    Today, the same website has published new photos of a completely assembled iPhone 5 right beside an iPhone 4 for comparison. An iPhone 3G is even thrown in to show how Apple’s smartphones have evolved over the past few years:

    IPhone 5 comparison pic

    iPhone 5 comparison pic 2

    As you can see, the iPhone 5 does indeed sport a lengthened design, though many of its other design features resemble the iPhone 4. In the pictures below, it can also be seen just how much thinner the iPhone 5 is than the iPhone 4. All of the buttons, including the ever-present iPhone home button, are seen as being in the exact places they were on the iPhone 4.

    So, while the iPhone 5 might not look as revolutionary as the iPhone 4 did at its launch, it does represent a steady iteration on Apple’s designs and will be a slick addition to the iPhone family.

    (Pics courtesy nowhereelse.fr)

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: New Pictures Reveal Logic Board, Larger Display

    The iPhone 5 rumor mill continues to surprise me. I thought that we had seen everything that the iPhone 5 had to offer over the past few weeks with leaks springing up every few days. Even after all that, there are still plenty more leaks to be had it seems.

    9to5Mac got a hold of some pictures in the latest leak that further reveals more information on the iPhone 5. The most interesting photograph reveals the logic board without any EMI shielding. It gives us a good look at the internal workings for the new iPhone 5. 9to5Mac is quick to point out that the image is suspect, however, because the person who submitted it used Photoshop to enhance the image.

    iPhone 5 Rumor: Logic Board Photos Emerge

    Nowherelse also got ahold of some new parts for the iPhone 5. The pictures show the screen that we’ve all come to know and love by now. This one is unique, however, because it shows a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 5’s screen with an iPhone 4S.

    iPhone 5 Rumor: New Pictures Reveal Logic Board, Bigger Screen

    Wrapping up the rumors for today, there’s also a new vide from Sinocet that features parts that we’ve all come to know by now. It features a close up of the front panel parts that make up the larger display.

  • Wajam Hits iPhone, Adds Friends To Search On Google Maps, Safari

    Social search provider Wajam has launched on the iPhone with a new feature, which adds recommendations from your friends directly in Google Maps and Safari on the iPhone.

    “The breakthrough is that we can insert social content in third-party apps (Google Maps and Safari), something that is impossible to do with the current Apple SDK,” CEO Martin-Luc Archambault tells WebProNews. “We have a patent pending on this technology.”

    Here’s a look:

    “I think Apps should be able to communicate between each other and I think with this release, we are showing how amazing your phone would be if Apple, Facebook and Google were friends and wanted to do business together,” Archambault adds.

    Wajam takes advantage of your friends from Twitter, Facebook and Google+ in search results.

    The company says in a blog post:

    The new mobile-enhanced version of Wajam is TRUSTe Certified, adding to the highest security certifications from TRUSTe, McAfee and Norton we’ve already received for our Social Search Everywhere browser extension.

    To use Wajam from the iPhone, simply go to wajam.com from your device.

  • iPhone 5 Rumor: Not Coming to T-Mobile

    Despite the lower prices the network offers for its plans and its soon-to-be unlimited data offerings, T-Mobile subscribers have always had to jump through hoops to get new iPhone models on the carrier’s network, if they could at all. Part of the reason for this is T-Mobile’s lack of a 4G LTE network, though the company is in the process of updating its infrastructure.

    Today, rumors began that the story will be no different for the iPhone 5, and that T-Mobile will not be getting the smartphone. TmoNews got hold of two screenshots of a field sales news memo meant for T-Mobile employees. The pictures insinuate that T-Mobile will not subsidize the iPhone 5 and that it might encourage customers with iPhones to switch.

    A section on employee training priorities for September includes a list of training beats for “Selling Against the iPhone.” The list includes the highlighted date September 21, which is very interesting considering that is the exact date currently rumored for the iPhone 5 release.

    The part about having iPhone customers switch is a bit more complicated. Starting today, T-Mobile stores will have new “Monthly4G SIM kits” that includes a micro SIM kit capable of making the iPhone 4 and 4S compatible with T-Mobile’s network. It could be T-Mobile’s plan to encourage customers to buy a full-priced, unlocked iPhone at an Apple store, then bring the phone to T-Mobile for its lower-priced plans.

    So, T-Mobile subscribers will have to continue not getting Apple’s cutting edge devices. Still, there are plenty of nice Android phones to choose from, and a couple of them will probably rival the iPhone 5 in terms of both hardware and features.