iPhone 5S Release Date Near As Sharp Begins Display Production?

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Apple is expected to announce iPhone 5S release date later this fall. A new report published earlier today suggests that one of Apple’s display partners, Sharp, will begin manufacturing iPhone 5S display panels in June. The latest claim by Japanese newspaper Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, confirms claims made by The Wall … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S Release Date Pushed Past June Due to Issues with Fingerprint Sensor?

iPhone 5S Fingerprint sensor

Earlier this year, KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi-Kuo reported on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S with a fingerprint sensor and the rumored lower cost iPhone. Kup specifically noted in his report that the Cupertino company would run into issues when including the fingerprint sensors, particularly with the color coatings on the … Read the Full Story →

Apple to Launch Cheaper iPhone Alongside iPhone 5S – Rumor

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Rumors about Apple’s next iPhone 5S are popping up all over the internet, with reports coming directly out of Apple’s supply chain. These new rumors suggest that Apple will be launching the cheaper iPhone alongside the iPhone 5S, instead of launching the two separately over the course of the year. … Read the Full Story →

Verizon Increases iPhone Subsidy Wait Time to 24 Months

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With Apple’s iPhone 5S expected later this year, carriers are beginning to shift around their plans and smartphone upgrade structure to match the upcoming refresh. On Friday, Verizon reported that they will now be extending the wait time for an upgrade to 24 months, up from the current 20 months … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S to Include Larger Camera, New Fingerprint Technology, Same Screen Size?

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According to Topeka Capital markets analyst Brian White, Apple’s next iPhone, being called the iPhone 5S will include the same screen size as the current iPhone 5, a larger camera, and a new fingerprint sensor. Previously, White had reported that the iPhone would have multiple screen sizes similar to the … Read the Full Story →

Apple Posts Job Listing for Software Engineer to Work with AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor Team

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Earlier this year, rumors began to emerge that Apple is planning to include a fingerprint sensor in its upcoming iPhone 5S. The reports died down for a few weeks but have once again surfaced, this time from Apple. Apple recently posted a new job listing for a software enginner to … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S Home Button, Vibrator, Volume / Mute Flex Cable Surface Online

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According to a report from Nowhereelse.fr, a pair of alleged parts for the iPhone 5S have surfaced online. The parts are reportedly from supplier Moumantai and includes an alleged home button, vibrator, and the volume/mute flex cable. The home button appears to be the same but attaches to the main … Read the Full Story →

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Lower Cost iPhone May Not Carry Retina Display

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According to a research report from RBC analyst Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rumored lower cost iPhone may not carry a Retina Display. Daryanani cited supply chain checks for his report and mentioned a June/July timeframe for both the iPhone 5S and the lower cost iPhone. Our supply-chain … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S Features to Include Fingerprint Sensors, NFC E-Wallet?

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According to a report from China Times, Apple is looking to include both fingerprint sensors and NFC (Near Field Communication) e-wallet features to the iPhone 5S. Apple has reportedly drafted a contract with Taiwan’s Chipbond Science and Technology in order to develop the fingerprint sensors. The report also notes that … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S to feature Wireless Charging Claims New Report

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According to a report from Digitimes, Apple is looking into bringing wireless charging to the iPhone 5S as early as this year. Samsung and Apple are both reportedly exploring the option as a standard in their devices, following other companies such as LG, HTC, and Nokia which are all part … Read the Full Story →

iPhone 5S with Fingerprint Sensor Release Date Expected for June / July Timeframe

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According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning the release of two new iPhones this summer. Kuo claims that Apple will release iOS 7 in June, followed by the iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone in July, both of which are expected to have fingerprint sensors, likely something … Read the Full Story →

Apple Inc. (AAPL) to Launch Polycarbonate iPhone with 4.5 inch Display in 2014?

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According to Japanese site Macotakara, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is changing its original launch timeframe for a cheaper iPhone and is looking to introduce a polycarbonate iPhone with a 4.5 inch display. This would make the device slightly larger than the current 4 inch display on the iPhone 5. AAPL is … Read the Full Story →

New iPhone 5S Photos Surface Online

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New photos of Apple’s upcoming iPhone, widely referred to as “iPhone 5S” have allegedly been leaked and posted online. Chinese website Zol.com.cn sourced photos of iPhone 5S and were posted by The Times of India. Photos of the claimed iPhone 5S model reveal internal components of the alleged device. The … Read the Full Story →

Apple to Launch iPhone 5S and 5-inch iPhone 6 in 2013?

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Apple released its iPhone 5 last September and has been reportedly working on the upcoming iPhone 5S. Although the ‘iPhone 5S’ was expected due to the company’s naming of previous iPhone generations, a new rumor now suggests that Apple is looking to launch the iPhone 5S as well as a … Read the Full Story →