Apple and iPhone Release News

iPhone 5 Release Date Revealed!

2012-09-07T00:32:00.002-07:00

The rumors were true! An Apple event will be held on September 12 to unveil the new iPhone 5. Yes indeed it seems it will be called the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 should go on sale on September 21st in the United States. October 1st possibility for Canada.

Pre-orders will possibly start on the same date as the event (September 12).

More will be posted upon receiving news!

iPhone Shipping & Pre-Order Date Rumors Quick Update

2012-08-15T12:20:00.002-07:00

As we get closer to the rumored September 21st release date of the iPhone 5, new rumors are coming out of the potential pre-order date. The rumored date for pre-orders will be September 12th, or the 14th (a week before the release). The orders of course will be made on the Apple website.

It is expected Apple will sell 5-10 million units in the first month alone.

For those outside of the United States, the iPhone will likely ship in early October.

Also a little update, at this point LTE almost seems like a given with all the rumors circulating towards it.

Apple Ditching Google's YouTube App

2012-08-08T12:22:00.001-07:00

Apple will apparently be ditching the old YouTube App that has always been apart of the iPhone, as per Apple. This is partly due to Apple and Google's rivalry and war that's going on and about right now, Apple just recently announced the end of the Google Maps & Street-view on iOS devices and instead replacing it with their own map system, which includes 3D maps.

Apples reasoning for the cut of the YouTube app is due to the end of their license with Google to use it. Apple stated this "customers can use YouTube in the Safari browser and Google is working on a new YouTube app to be on the app store."

So really it wont make a huge difference, I personally enjoy using the web version of YouTube, and likely Google will release their own app into the App Store, so not a huge worry.

Potential iPhone 5 Photo Leaks! Including possible iPhone 5 Release Date!

2012-07-30T15:35:00.003-07:00

iLab's reported leaked and finished iPhone

Brand new iPhone 5 alleged photos have been uploaded by iLab
The photos seem to be consistent with many of the rumors that have been flying around including the smaller 19-pin dock connector, headphone jack at the bottom, centered camera, and ofcourse the larger screen.

Apple may be also packaging a adapter with the iPhones so your iPhone 5 will still be compatible with older 30-pindock accessories. But this is only a rumor.
Click read more for more pictures!

Rumor dates for the iPhone 5 are also being talked about now to be as early as September 21st and being showcased at an Apple event on September 12th, 9 days before the official release.

It is rumored to be released a long side with an new iPod Nano and iPad Mini, with the possibility of the iPod Touch making an appearance.

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iPhone 5's Release Date, Cases on Sale & iPad Mini?

2012-07-18T16:16:00.001-07:00

iPhone 5 Cases being sold on TVC-Mall.com

What we know for now is iOS 6 is due to be released this Fall, and as usually it does, the iPhone is released about the same time.

There are rumors swirving around of the iPhone being set to be released in the first week of August of 2012. This is said to be because the success the Samsung Galaxy S3is getting, and Apple wants to grab some money away before consumers decide to get the Galaxy S3.

Of course this is not confirmed, just another rumor that seems to be popular at the moment. It's hard to predict what Apple will do. If this rumors fails to be true, look for September or August at latest.

Side Note: BRG confirmed that Apple is testing units that have 1GB of RAM, doubled that of the iPhone 4S's 512MB.

There are also now iPhone 5 Cases being sold by TVC-Mall.com, as pictured above.
The site is selling an aray of iPhone 5 cases, but notes this on their site; As iPhone 5 has not been unveiled, we can't guarantee this product can be used in iPhone 5. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly customer service representatives.

They must have some sort of inside information for them to manufacture, they wouldn't want to waste money and end up with cases they'll collect dust.

Now the iPad Mini, there are rumors of Apple releasing an iPad Mini being released this year as well, I personally do not like the idea, Apples already increasing the iPhones screen to 4 inches, so why come out with a 7.85 inch iPad Mini when the original is only 9.7 inches. But I guess their trying to snatch the market of people looking for something a bit smaller than the iPad, but bigger than the iPhone, and with the lower price than the large iPad, I think it could appeal to some, but I wouldn't ever purchase it personally.

Link to iPhone 5 Case by TVC-Mall:
http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Soft-Silicone-Case-Cover-for-iPhone-5-6th-Generation-Dark-Blue-IPHONE5-101H/#

iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup

2012-06-25T12:17:00.001-07:00


Possible leaked iPhone 5 design

There are a lot of rumors being thrown around for what the next iPhone (iPhone 5) will include.
Here is a list of some of the more likely features which may appear in the iPhone 5.

Larger Screen
There has been many rumors on the iPhone 5 getting a larger screen. Traditionally the iPhone has sported a 3.5” screen and is reportedly rumored to be shipping with an increased 4” screen. This would be great for the consumer, who can complain about a larger screen? It’s been longer overdue for an increase and I hope this rumor is true. For app developers the questions remains to be answered in how it will affect previous apps designed for a 3.5” screen. They could always do what they did with the iPad when using iPhone or iPod Apps.

With the increase in screen size, the iPhone 5 is also rumored to be slightly longer but will stay the same width as the iPhone 4 and 4S.

Dock Connector

"Leaked" iPhone 5 Dock Connector

Tech Crunch has “confirmed” that the new iPhone will have a 19-Pin port rather than the traditional 30-pin port that all other devices in the past have had. What will this mean for the consumer? Well this will free up space within the iPhone for Apple to pack with something else. Perhaps they could add larger and louder speakers, who knows?
Of course there are cons to this, if this is true, all previous docking stations, speakers, car charges and accessory’s may become obsolete as they may or may not be compatible with the iPhone 5, which would be a huge pain and cause a lot of anger for the consumer. Great business move, but come on Apple!

4G LTE

This one has a very good chance as Apple released the ‘The new iPad” with 4G LTE so the iPhone 5 will most certainly also be compatible. 4G LTE brings speeds of up to ten times that of 3G. AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon all have 4G LTE networks.

Other Changes
Some other changes we can expect a thinner iPhone, with a better display and a better camera and battery life as all iPhones usually receive an update in all four of those categories.

The processor of the iPhone 5 should also receive an upgrade, it’s rumored to be coming with a quad-core A6 processor which will bring killer graphics and give a better gaming experience to users.

9to5Macs "leaked" iPhone 5 back

The iPhone could also come with a new metal design, getting rid of the old glass design. There have been countless leaks and reports that the new iPhone will indeed be metal, with face-plates even being leaked.

iOS 6 Features

2012-06-23T23:52:00.003-07:00

Apple has announced a list of new features that will be implemented into the new update named iOS 6 which is set to be released this Fall. The update will be free but only available on the following,

iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch 4th generation, iPad 2, and The new iPad.

Alright lets dive into the new features that will be released in iOS 6.

Maps

First, Apple has announced they have teamed up with TomTom, a GPS manufacturer which will help completely overhaul the maps app. Apple will be getting rid of Google Maps including Street View and opting to go with TomTom's Turn by Turn directions which provides real-time traffic conditions and alternative routes.

Also because Apple will be giving Google Street View the boot, Apple will be releasing a 3D Flyover feature which allows you to see 3D images of cities and in which you can interact with by zooming in, turning and even tilting or rotating around a city.


Apple's 3D Flyover Maps

Siri

Siri will also be receiving a major overhaul as it comes out of Beta mode. Siri will now be able to launch apps as well as give you information on sports from what the score is of a certain game, to schedules, rosters, and stats for all the major sports. Siri can also now tell you info on movie start times, ratings, reviews and even find you trailers. Siri will also help you find restaurants better with price, location, type and will even show pictures. Siri will also be able to make tweets or Facebook statuses.

Facebook Integration
Facebook integration in iOS 6 is huge, you will be able to share photos from the camera app, locations from maps and links as well as Game Center scores to Facebook. Facebook will also be integrated with your contacts and calendar which will sync things such as birthdays with your iDevice,

Facetime over 3G
Facetime will now be able to be used over 3G and wifi.

New Calling Features
You will now be able to decline incoming calls and instantly replace with a text message or even set a call back reminder when your free. There is also a Do Not Disturb feature which will hide all calls or texts in case you are busy and can not be disturbed unless its a "Can't-miss contact" such as boss, wife or parent that you may set.

Other Upgrades
Mail will have an upgrade that has a VIP feature to prioritize your emails with more important emails on top and also it will be easier to add photos and videos to email messages

The App Store will be receiving a major overhaul and redesign

There are more upgrades that can be viewed on Apples website, but this was a rundown of some of my favorite and the major updates that are coming with iOS 6 which is set to be released this Fall. Don't forget to add us to your bookmarks and favorites and share with your friends and stay tuned for more!

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Welcome!

2012-06-23T22:49:00.006-07:00

Hello guys, welcome to my new blog that I have just started,. iPhoneReleaseNews.blogspot.com which will be providing the latest rumors and announcements made by Apple. Hope you enjoy!