Apple Leak News 2011: iPhone 5 Rumors Suggest Repositioned Flash

 

The images above are from website Apple.pro. It's very difficult to say whether or not these are legit. Still, the website reportedly has good sources. We will call it rumor for now.

According to the pictures, the lower set are the cameras that are going to be built into the iPhone 5. You can see that that the iPhone 4 rear-facing camera has the attached flash. This requires that Apple designs the iPhone in such a way that keeps the flash from interfering with the lens while taking photos.

This is in line with the supposed iPhone 5 case we saw a few days ago. The case, you may remember, showed that the iPhone 5 may have the camera and the flash located much further apart from each other than in past iPhone models. They also used a placeholder image that showed that the new iPhone may actually have the larger screen that many of the rumor sites and blogs have been talking about for some time now. It's unclear if that's going to happen, but the iPhone screen is starting to look small in comparison to other smartphones. On the other hand, the iPhone is still very small when compared to other phones, a feature that keeps it attractive when looking at phones that feel like small tablets.

We also recently heard news about the anaylst report that the iPhone 5 may not be called that at all. It may be called the iPhone 4S and be considered a minor upgrade over the current model. If that is true, we probably won't be seeing an 4G-enabled iPhone this year. That could turn off many consumers.

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2011 Gadget News Update: martphones Now Majority of Cellphone Purchases, iPhone Drives Growth

 

The iPhone is responsible for smartphone growth, but Android is still the most popular, says a Nielsen survey.

The results of the survey show that 38 percent of cellphone users in the US own a smartphone. They also note that 55 percent of the users who purchased a new phone in the past three months chose a smartphone instead of a feature phone. According to Nielsen, this is up from 34 percent a year ago.

38 percent of smartphone owners use Android devices, making it the most popular OS. However, the survey results also point out that the iPhone has seen the biggest growth these past few months. RIM's BlackBerry is still in the picture, but losing ground fast, while the rest (Palm OS, webOS, Symbian, Windows Phone 7) are far from being as large as the others.

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Apple Leaked Tech News: iPhone 5 To Have a Dual LED Flash?

 

Reports are circulating that the iPhone 5 will have a dual-LED flash. That comes from none other than Digitimes. Here's a segment from the report:

"The rumors come amid market reports indicating that Apple reduced its orders for Lumileds high-power LED flash products from Philips recently and switched the orders for LED flashes to Taiwan makers."

The iPhone 5 is rumored to be coming in September. Of course that means the rumors will only pick up. Expect everything from leaked photos to rumors confirming rumors then hearing the next day that it was all a load of poop. Gotta love the iPhone rumor cycle.

We've also heard that the flash will be repositioned. Supposed components have shown that. Whether the parts are real is unknown at this point.

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iPhone Tech News Update: The Apple Rumor Cycle

 

Each year it's the same thing. Apple is working on a new iPhone or iPad. Each year, the rumors start coming, and we hear everything. 3D iDevices, HD cameras, new versions of iOS, new processors and NFC tech.

It's all part of the Apple Rumor Cycle. It starts the day after Apple releases or announces their latest product. Everyone is already starting with rumors of the next one. Product development cycles overlap, and that's why the rumors get to be messy sometimes, but we've put together our favorite Apple rumor cycles for your reading enjoyment. Know that we are diving into self-parody here by poking a little fun at blogs running news. Still, we try to call B.S. when we smell it.

Either way, here is the Apple rumor cycle:

Apple releases the latest iPhone - People cheer and line up at the Apple Store to be one of the first with the newest iPhone. Apple sells millions.

 

New iPhone Rumors Emerge - The blogs start speculating on next year’s iPhone. This usually begins with common sense stuff like “Next iPhone will be called the iPhone 6, will have A6 processor and be even FASTER.” Duh. Still, it runs like wildfire and everyone feels obligated to run it.

Website with no Sources Comes Up With News - Somewhere down the line, a website with zero credibility (It’s often some obscure blog tailored for SEO) will run something like “Our sources say that the next iPhone will have six cameras and will be available sometime this year.” Other times, sites will just cite “an employee in the supply chain” which may just be some random factory worker saying whatever they feel like. The real news is traditionally gathered from within Apple and within other inside sources and confirmed through more than one source who has reason to be knowledgable about the situation.

 

 

Analyst Makes Prediction - Analysts start to weigh in. Sometimes they have sources at factories. Other times, they just guess. Usually, their guesses are things that have already been running in the blogs, “iPhone 6 will feature A6 chip, sharper display.” It’s also based on current mobile trends and technology. Android phones tend to cost less, so an Analyst takes a shot in the dark and says a smaller, cheaper iPhone makes sense for Apple business-wise. It’s run by every blog and tech website around as near-fact.

Reading Between the Lines from Source - Steve Jobs gets an email: “Steve, what about the iPhone 7?” and he responds with something like, “Not happening yet.” Suddenly, it’s all over the internet because he said “yet.” He didn’t say never, he said “yet.” This usually makes its rounds and take it as confirmation of an iPhone 7 because it came straight from Steve. Authenticity of email often remains unconfirmed. 

  

  

Parts Suppliers - A company in Korea or a supplier in China will say that they are working on new tablet displays or new components for smart phones to debut “next year.” For tech blogs like us, this usually somehow gets around the internet as “South Korean manufacturer supplying Ultra-HD 3D displays for next iPhone.”

Actual Info from sources -  This usually comes in the form of insiders. The bigger tech blogs will often have people on the inside hint at new features. These are the real nuggets of information. They provide a lot more information as to what is going on and when we can expect an update.

Apple Sends Out Press Invites - All the major website, except for Gizmodo, get invited to a special event on June XX or whatever. There is usually a subtle hint like “See what’s next” or “Changing the way we communicate” and it’s usually a not-so-subtle image, like a picture of a Home button or something similar. Enough to let you know that’s going on that day.

  

 

Apple Announces the Newest iPhone - The live blogs are rolling at full speed. Fans are hitting the refresh button, or following along a live feed. Steve Jobs introduces the next iPhone and announces a release date and features. He usually closes with “One more thing…” and it’s the big surprise part of the whole conference. Apple’s website is updated a short time after and people begin planning their campout at the Apple Store. 

In the End 

No matter the system, Apple always manages to throw in a surprise or two. Even then, the rumors keep coming in, and the last few days before the actual announcement, they tend to be about 70 percent correct. Usually in terms of specs and features. Apple will often throw in that extra little something to surprise us all.

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Leaked Tech News 2011: iPhone 5 Ready for Production...along with the iPad 3?

Another iPad this year?

Website Digitimes reports that Taiwan-based component suppliers for the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 are already preparing materials for production of both iOS devices. Citing industry sources they report adds that the devices are likely to be introduced in September and become available in October:

"The sources pointed out that Apple only plans to launch one model of the new iPhone, while iPad 3 has just recently been added to the production schedule with both set to be produced in small volumes in August and the volume will start picking up in September and October."

While we can believe the reports on the iPhone 5, which we all know is coming this year anyway and has been widely-reported as a September announcement with a possible release later this month, it's hard to figure out where the iPad 3 information really comes from. Sure, it's going to happen, but will it really be this year? Especially with yesterday's Digitimes report saying that Apple is ramping up iPad 2 Shipment for the busy seasson. Apple's typically not one to keep the older model around, unless it's the iPhone we're talking about. Everything else gives way to the latest model in their product line.

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July 4th, 2011: Funny Classified Ads Bloopers (more at www.drmobiles.co.nz) Auckland, New Zealand

As the following classified classics will demonstrate, there are often more laughs on the advertising and classified pages than you can find in the cartoons and comic strips:

 

Lost: small apricot poodle. Reward. Neutered. Like one of the family.

A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.

Dinner Special — Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.

For sale: an antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.

For sale: a quilted high chair that can be made into a table, pottie chair, rocking horse, refrigerator, spring coat, size 8 and fur collar.

Four-poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.

Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.

Wanted: 50 girls for stripping machine operators in factory.

Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night.

We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.

No matter what your topcoat is made of, this miracle spray will make it really repellent.

For Sale. Three canaries of undermined sex.

For Sale — Eight puppies from a German Shepperd and an Alaskan Hussy.

Creative daily specials, including select offerings of beef, foul, fresh vagetables, salads, quiche.

7 ounces of choice sirloin steak, boiled to your likeness and smothered with golden fried onion rings.

Great Dames for sale.

Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition.

Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.

20 dozen bottles of excellent Old Tawny Port, sold to pay for charges, the owner having lost sight of, and bottled by us last year.

Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.

If you think you’ve seen everything in Paris, visit the Pere Lachasis Cemetery. It boasts such immortals as Moliere, Jean de la Fontain, and Chopin.

Mt. Kilimanjaro, the breathtaking backdrop for the Serena Lodge. Swim in the lovely pool while you drink it all in.

The hotel has bowling alleys, tennis courts, comfortable beds, and other athletic facilities.

Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in 24 hours.

Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically burns toast.

Sheer stockings. Designed for fancy dress, but so serviceable that lots of women wear nothing else.

Stock up and save. Limit: one.

Save regularly in our bank. You’ll never reget it.

We build bodies that last a lifetime.

Offer expires December 31 or while supplies last.

This is the model home for your future. It was panned by Better Homes and Gardens.

For Sale — Diamonds $20; microscopes $15.

For Rent: 6-room hated apartment.

Man, honest. Will take anything.

Wanted: chambermaid in rectory. Love in, $200 a month. References required.

Wanted: Part-time married girls for soda fountain in sandwich shop.

Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.

Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first!

Christmans tag-sale. Handmade gifts for the hard-to-find person.

Modular Sofas. Only $299. For rest or fore play.

Wanted: Hair-cutter. Excellent growth potential.

Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.

3-year-old teacher need for pre-school. Experience preferred.

Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.

Our bikinis are exciting. They are simply the tops.

Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again.

See ladies blouses. 50% off!

Holcross pullets. Starting to lay Betty Clayton, Granite 5-6204.

Wanted: Preparer of food. Must be dependable, like the food business, and be willing to get hands dirty.

Illiterate? Write today for free help.

Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.

Wanted. Widower with school-age children requires person to assume general housekeeping duties. Must be capable of contributing to growth of family.

Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating.

Mother’s helper — peasant working conditions.

Semi-Annual after-Christmas Sale.

And now, the Superstore — unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience.

We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00.

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Apple iPhone iOS 5 - The features that keep some of us and attract others ("Apple iPhone Repair", Auckland)

 

Much of what has been built into the success of the iPhone is that it redefines what is capable with a cell phone.  Traditionally, the mobile phone was just a port of what people had in their homes and was used communally.  This changed somewhat with the addition of text messaging, but it still had a standard line of communication that it allowed.  The iPhone, along with other smart phones, blew this out of the water by elevating different Internet based communication forms to the same level as the phone calls.  Social networking, instant messaging, email, Skype, and now FaceTime all bring in a new element to the device, and hook users into their grip.  Now the iOS 5 has been announced with features that are further going to cement users into the Apple grip, as well as attract several others over.

  

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iMessages is probably the largest addition among the top ten iOS 5 features, and this is mainly because it creates a useful and free way for iDevice users to communicate.  What it does is essentially creates an instant messaging system that works via an Internet connection between all iDevices, including the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.  What this does is creates an exclusive community where people will keep text messaging preferential between iDevice users because of its lack of cost and superior interface.

  

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Newsstand will act as a major change for iPad users and will help Apple win the war against e-reader devices like the Barnes and Noble Nook and the Amazon Kindle.  Now that you can integrate magazine subscriptions into a design that matches that of a magazine you are going to have a direct source for this medium, especially now that the print publications are in jeopardy on their own.  This is the same principle around the most obvious of the Safari updates, the Safari Reader.  This allows all extra material in the web page, such as ads and search bars, disappear while reading a long article.  This is all intended to make the iPad, and the smaller iDevices as well, a more practical form for actually reading content at length.  Once this has been established in the minds of the consumer it will only further cement its use for periodicals, iBooks as a standard, and allow it to be the “one stop shop” for mobile device users.

 

The iOS 5 Reminders has the potential to be the kind of feature that ties in users very intimately, but there is no telling whether or not it will catch on with the public.  Though this is just a complex system of reminders, it uses the location feature to indicate for the user to perform certain tasks when in certain places.  This is very involved and if integrated into a person’s life could be indispensible, but only if they take the time to actually force that integration.

 

The one that really stands out above the rest is that of iCloud, a feature that has the potential for changing the very nature of what these iDevices are capable of.  iCloud acts as a mobile storage service that is instantly accessible, which could make the onboard storage system secondary.  What this does is, essentially, allow you to have a common space that is assigned to you that is accessible from all of your appropriate iDevices.  Once this is integrated into your use there is no going back.  It will remain Apple exclusive and will let a stream of new technologies running on a similar iOs framework to work with it, allowing this base storage unit to outlive one, or even many, devices.

 

The rest of the major iOS 5 features are great additions, but not going to pull any committed Android users.  The new Notifications Center, the enhancement for the Game Center, the easier to use Camera, and the PC Free independence are all going to please users who are already there, but they are not groundbreaking.  What will be curious to see is what iOS 5 features will be available for the iPhone 5 once it finally sees its autumn release date, but we are going to have to wait a couple more months to really know for sure.

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