Apple senior VP talks iPhone 5's missing tech and 'Lightning'

Apple's changes will impact the iPhone accessories business Though Apple announced the iPhone 5 this morning to much fanfare, Phil Schiller defended the new smartphone against some criticism amid the media blitzkrieg. Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing explained in an interview with AllThingsD why some expected technologies such as Near...

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AT&T permitting iPhone 5 buyers to grandfather in existing unlimited data plans

If you're eyeing the iPhone 5 but worried about canceling your unlimited data plan with AT&T, you're in luck. AT&T will grandfather in existing data plans. So you have an existing data plan, and you want to scoop up the next iPhone but you’re afraid that carriers will charge an exorbitant penalty fee that could empty your wallet — well AT&T users...

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Samsung targeting 30m sales for Galaxy S3 before 2012 ends

Lofty targets for Samsung's flagship mobile devices Samsung Mobile boss JK Shin wants the company's flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone to reach 30 million sales in 2012 as it prepares to go head-to-head with the iPhone 5. The Korean giant has already amassed a whopping 20 million sales since it became available at the end of May this year. In a bullish claim...

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How to get an iPhone 5 on launch day

The iPhone 5 has finally been announced. Pre-orders start September 14 and the phone hits the streets on September 21. We've got a guide to getting yours. The September 12 announcement of the iPhone 5 was anything but shocking to the tech world, but that doesn’t mean we won’t all dash out to get one. That’s the crazy thing about Apple products: the...

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iOS 6 country-specific features listed

Carmen Sandiego would be proud Not all iOS 6 features will be available in every country, so Apple has posted a list to help users find what features they can use at home. As expected, major features like maps, directions, music, movies, and the app store are widely available in as many as 150 different countries. However, more specific features like traffic...

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iPhone 5: everything you need to know

The iPhone 5 is here - so here's what you need to know Now the iPhone 5 has been announced, here's everything you need to know about Apple's brand new handset - the successor to the popular iPhone 4S. This thing has been long rumoured of course, and we've known for a while that we'd have a lot to talk about around this time in 2012 - Apple seems to have...

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Apple iPhone 5 vs. Motorola RAZR Maxx HD: Spec showdown

How does Apple's new iPhone hold up against Motorola's edge-to-edge RAZR Maxx HD? Check the specs here to find out. While Apple is getting the spotlight today for its new iPhone 5, the spiffy new handset will soon have to stand up against the competition. And one of the potential heavy-hitters out there is the (Google-owned) Motorola RAZR Maxx HD. Sporting...

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LG Optimus G will have 'world's best camera'

LG is extremely confident in the Optimus G's camera LG has made some big boasts by way of a new video for the Optimus G, claiming the powerful smartphone is packing the "world's best camera." The LG Optimus G will feature a 13-megapixel "ultra slim camera" in some regions, while others will only get an 8-megapixel snapper. The video doesn't specify which...

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Here's where you can use the iPhone 5 'ultrafast LTE'

While our friends across the Atlantic have been basking in the full shine of fast LTE wireless network connectivity, here in Europe the adoption rate has been... well, let's just say, less than stellar. But fast or not, LTE adoption in Europe is happening. It's the 4G we've all been waiting and now that the mobile hardware has matured enough, Apple is finally...

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iTunes gets 10.7 update ahead of iOS 6 release

iTunes getting 10.7 update today After an afternoon of big reveals, including the iPhone 5, new iPod Nano and Touch models, as well as the next version of iTunes, you would have thought Apple to be content. Fortunately, Apple is hardly one to rest on their laurels, and instead of merely waiting until next week's iOS 6 launch, has released a new update to...

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Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Spec showdown

Check out how the specs of Apple's hot new iPhone 5 compare to its toughest Android rival, Samsung's Galaxy S3. The iPhone 5 is finally here. And if you’ve been paying attention to the rumors over the past few months, then you pretty much already know all the phone has to offer. The rumors were spot on. The question now is: How does the iPhone 5 stack up against...

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Apple iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: Spec showdown

The iPhone 5 is here. But is it worth the money to upgrade from the iPhone 4S? Check out the specs and decide for yourself. A new year, a new iPhone. Apple announced today the latest version of it’s best-selling handset, the iPhone 5. As expected, the device features a number of updates, most notably a larger, 4-inch display, a better camera, and an updated...

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Redesigned iPod Nano and iPod Touch unveiled

Apple showed off a new design for its iPod Nano and iPod Touch at the September 12 event in San Francisco. After revealing the long-awaited iPhone 5 (confirming all the rumors) and its new version of iTunes, Apple brought a new line of iPods into the limelight. Presented to a packed room by Greg Joswiak, the crowd was treated to a newly designed iPod nano...

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iTunes getting major revamp this October

Big changes are on the way for iTunes Though Apple's iPhone 5 and iOS 6 will be getting most of the attention from today's press conference, they weren't the only stars of the show. Apple also introduced a major revamp to their iTunes service, set to arrive in late October for Mac and PC clients. The latest updates to what Apple called "the world's most...

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iTunes 11 debuts with enhanced iOS compatibility, Facebook features

While the iPhone 5 was the big announcement, Apple's ever-present music store got a sizable redesign as well. Both iOS and application versions of iTunes have new looks coming soon. While the big news to come from the Apple press conference was the highly anticipated iPhone 5, Apple also snuck in an update to its iTunes music store. After hyping up just...

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iPhone 5: when will you get it?

iPhone 5: when will you get it? The new iPhone 5 has been launched, but that's only half the story - you want to know when and where you can get your iPaws all over the handset. Well, the iPhone 5 launch date has been set for 21 September, and pre-ordering begins on the 14th of the same month. We've spoken to all the networks to find out which will be...

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Apple debuts the iPhone 5′s smaller, harder, faster camera

With the iPhone 5, Apple shows off a capable, improved - yet 25 percent smaller - camera. Without a doubt, one of the iPhone 4S’s most lauded features has been its double duty as point-and-shoot camera. It quickly rose to the top of Flickr’s most popular cameras and has become a major threat to digital pocket cam manufacturers. So it’s only fitting that Apple...

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Apple iPhone 5 unveiled (updating live)

At its much anticipated press event in San Francisco, Apple has revealed the iPhone 5. Apple has announced the iPhone 5 during its highly anticipated press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Apple’s Phil Schiller took the wraps off the next generation smartphone to huge applause from those gathered in the auditorium, so here’s...

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Apple's iPhone 5 event live coverage

The Apple event is underway and the star of the show will be the new iPhone, though we expect to see a couple of new iPods as well. Here's the place where we'll be uploading the new info as soon as it becomes available, so make sure to keep an eye on this space. Apple doesn't do live streaming, unfortunately, so we can't just embed a live video stream from the...

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Reporter goes undercover in iPhone 5 assembly plant

A journalist goes undercover to help assemble new iPhone As we wait for Apple to take the wraps off the iPhone 5, one Chinese journalist has come forward with his story about going undercover at Foxconn to assemble Cupertino's latest handset. According to Cnet, the Shanghai Evening Post has published a detailed peek inside Foxconn's Tai Yuan factory, where...

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iPhone 5 launch: live report

All the latest, as it happens TechRadar is reporting live from the Apple iPhone 5 press conference, bringing you all the latest information from the event. Latest updates will appear at the top of this page. You can also follow the discussion on our social networks: FacebookTechRadarTechRadar Phones Twitter@TechRadar@TR_Phones 16:52 – So what can we...

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iPhone 5 tidbits leak: LTE, iTunes 11, new iPods confirmed

Crafty Apple fans have found links on Apple.com search that appear to confirm the iPhone 5, iTunes 11, 4G LTE, and new iPods. Apple’s big fall press conference is less than two hours away (10am PST), but that doesn’t mean the Internet is prepared to wait. Small “confirmations” of existing rumors are popping up all over the Web. Do not take this information...

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Apple leaks new iPod touch, iPod nano and iTunes

As a famous cartoon character once said, D'oh! As well as leaking the name of its upcoming handset, the iPhone 5, Apple has also managed to let slip new iPod devices. A quick search on the Apple website shows up a URL which states "Apple Introduces New iPod touch, iPod nano", and although not linked to a page of content yet, we'd expect it to go live later...

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