Analysts Believe Huge iPhone 5, iPad 3 Sales Will Be Driven by 4G LTE

For all of the excitement over retina displays, bigger screens, and new form factors, tech analysts now believe that 4G LTE will be the upgraded feature on the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 that will drive massive sales in 2012.With so much emphasis placed on the look and screen size of the upcoming iPhone 5, as well as the bumped-up display of the iPad 3, it would seem that these feature upgrades are of the upmost importance to mobile users in 2012. Tech analysts, however, now believe that it is the inclusion...

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Guessing the iPhone 5 Form Factor

From photoshopped mockups to purported leaked photos out of Foxconn, the tech world clamors for any visual media that gives them an inkling into what the iPhone 5 will look like — real or imagined.Every time a new iPhone iteration comes around, a glut of mockups get dumped on the blogosphere and, as the perceived release date approaches, “mockups” transform into “sightings.” In the case of the iPhone 5, however, we’ve had several cycles of iPhone 5 mockups, thanks to unusually long wait for it.iPhone...

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Photos of a Tapered, MacBook Air-Inspired iPad 3 Form Factor Emerge

Take a look at the newest round of purported iPad 3 photos coming out of mainland China. Are you buying any of these as the real thing?Leaked photos of Apple form factors have never really come to fruition. It is for that reason that the iPhone 5 News Blog has reserved any excitement over recent purported photos of the iPad 3 — particularly because they show very little change from the previous two iPads. A new comparison photo today, however, is worth noting, since it does reveal an interesting...

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All Things Must Pass: In Spite Of Record Growth And Strong Forecasts, Apple’s Success Is Not Immortal

A new piece from the New York Times acknowledges the astounding past and present successes of Apple, quickly becoming the world’s biggest publicly held company. But for as much as Apple may seem unstoppable, financial analysts can already see the end of its success lifecycle.When you consider the amount of time, energy, interest, and money that a large segment of the population invests into Apple, it’s difficult to imagine a day when the company could ever be eclipsed by another electronics giant....

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The Pixel Photos Don’t Lie On The iPad 3 Display

ipad 3 pixel photoiFixit’s peek through the microscope at purported photos of the iPad 3 display confirms a heck of a lot more pixels than its iPad 2 predecessor. That’s a lotta pixels!No topic has dominated the iPad 3 rumor mill more than the discussion of the display. All indications have been that Apple is looking to take the next iPad’s video and display to a new level that will keep it atop the tablet pile in 2012. MacRumors‘ recent component pin-up photos, which are purported to be belonging...

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Rumored iPhone 5 Micro Dock Connector Could Make Way For Smaller Components, Thinner Body

Apple is purportedly working on a new dock connector that would be much smaller and could help accommodate a thinner iPhone 5 form factor. But a new dock connector could mean a major headache for consumers — and still no micro USB or Thunderbolt connection. Usually when we report on new rumored Apple innovations, it’s good news. However, with recent reports that Cupertino is working on a new micro dock connector for iOS devices that could replace the current standard model, it’s hard to imagine...

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All Things Must Pass: In Spite Of Record Growth And Strong Forecasts, Apple’s Success Is Not Immortal

A new piece from the New York Times acknowledges the astounding past and present successes of Apple, quickly becoming the world’s biggest publicly held company. But for as much as Apple may seem unstoppable, financial analysts can already see the end of its success lifecycle.When you consider the amount of time, energy, interest, and money that a large segment of the population invests into Apple, it’s difficult to imagine a day when the company could ever be eclipsed by another electronics giant....

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A New iPad 3 Release Date Floated: March 7th

The tech media appears to be using a dart board to take a guess at an iPad 3 release date. With 31 days in March, many figure they have a 1-in-31 chance to get it right.We’ve been trying to keep you, fellow readers, informed of all of the iPad 3 release date rumors as they come up, since it would appear that we have reached critical mass in terms of the iPad 3's arrival. It’s coming. It will be here soon. We know that.You’ll recall that, aside from the extremely unlikely rumors that a new iPad was...

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4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Note Guarantees 4G iPad 3, iPhone 5

The tablet-smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note will debut on February 19th as an AT&T 4G LTE mobile device. This all but assures that Apple will outfit the iPad 3 and iPhone 5 with 4G LTE as well.Ever since its high-profile Super Bowl television commercial, many tech junkies have been contemplating the Samsung Galaxy Note and what effect, if any, it will have on Appledom. Features such as a sprawling 5.3-inch super AMOLED screen, 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor, and a stowable “smart pen” have all led...

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Siri On The iPad 3, Mini iPad To Come Later In 2012: Rumor

Rumors and speculation about a mini iPad 3 have died hard. Now, a top tech analyst predicts a mini iPad 3 released later in 2012, plus Siri for the iPad 3 and more. How do you feel about the prospect of a mini iPad 3? We know that Steve Jobs wasn’t very fond of the notion of shrinking the iPad down to possibly rival the iPhone, and as a result, the iPad and iPad 2 remained markedly bigger than the iPhone’s 3.5-inch screen. But a new tech analyst is claiming that can indeed expect a sub 9.7-inch...

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Revisiting LiquidMetal Rumors For iPhone 5, iPad 3, New Batteries

LiquidMetal alloy technologies are rumored to be a possibility for the iPhone 5's back. But analysts also believe that it could revolutionize the look of the iPad 3 as well.The nice thing about running the iPhone 5 News Blog since August 10th, 2010 is the fact that we have a long, chronicled memory of iPhone 5 rumors, which allows us to expose and parse them as they come around for a second time here in 2012. I recently noted in another article that, while plenty of new purported photos claim that...

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iPhone 5 Will Mark The End of iPhone 3GS

iphone 3gs to be discontinued when the iphone 5 is releasedThe iPhone 3GS has had a great run, with many users singing its praises even today. But all indications are that the 3GS will be officially retired once the iPhone 5 debuts this year.It can be argued that the iPhone 3GS ushered in the modern smartphone experience as we know it. While the original iPhone and 3G laid the groundwork, it was the performance level of the 3GS that set the new benchmark for what we have come to expect from smartphones....

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Samsung Galaxy Note Fills The Mini iPad 3, iPhone 5 Void

Samsung galaxy noteSamsung’s uniquely large 5.3-inch screen, top-tier smartphone features, and crossover market position targets Apple customers who lament the long wait for the next iPhone and the reality that the iPad 3 will most likely not come in smaller sizes.Let me be clear: I’m no fan of Android smartphones. They are notoriously unreliable mobile devices, often plagued by crashing apps and poor performance. And to me, more important than cool features and a slick look is a reliable smartphone...

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Even More Waterproof iPhone 5 Wackiness

waterproof iphone 5The quirky waterproof Liquipel sealant that makes smartphones able to withstand a swim in a fish tank seems like a far-fetched rumored feature for the iPhone 5. But a new rumor report suggests that it is indeed coming to both the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III. Do I need to start taking this story more seriously? In spite of the fact that I have regarded the Liquipel waterproofing demonstration of the iPhone to be little more than a gimmicky feature and publicity stunt, I’ve...

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iPhone 5 Camera: Sony Or Lytro?

Lytro on iPhone 5iPhone 5 enthusiasts are hearing more about Lytro camera technology. Will Apple equip the iPhone 5 with Lytro, or go with the new Sony camera sensor? Steve Jobs played a critical role in evolving smartphone design to include high-quality digital cameras. He had a passion for photography, which is why early on he envisioned the iPhone becoming a serious camera — not just for taking snapshots — but also for taking amazing photos. It is for this reason that, when the story surfaced...

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New Source Puts iPhone 5 On Track For June Release, 4-Inch Display & No Teardrop Form Factor

If you have continued to follow the rumors here on the iPhone 5 News Blog — even through this current lull in rumor-milling — you’ll note that since just after the release of the iPhone 4S, our own source was told from his sources in Asia that the iPhone 5 would be put back onto the June release schedule, sport a 4-inch screen, and its new form factor would be based on thinness, not a teardrop shape. It appears that 9to5Mac’s own source is corroborating our own reports from months ago. Seth Weinthrab...

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New Source Puts iPhone 5 On Track For June Release, 4-Inch Display & No Teardrop Form Factor

An article from 9to5Mac today, purporting to be quoting a Foxconn staffer, indicates much of what the iPhone 5 News Blog reported on months ago: the next iPhone will be the “iPhone 5,” with a release date in June, a 4-inch display, and a thinner, non-teardrop form factor. If you have continued to follow the rumors here on the iPhone 5 News Blog — even through this current lull in rumor-milling — you’ll note that since just after the release of the iPhone 4S, our own source was told from his sources...

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Thinner Sony Camera Sensor a Perfect Match For Thinner iPhone 5

A thinner iPhone 5 will need thinner components as well. A new, thinner 8MP camera sensor from Sony might be the perfect match for this year’s thinner iPhone iteration. Over the weekend, we talked about a new report that outlines an Apple patent for a thinner, shapeable rechargeable battery that could empower a thinner yet more powerful iPhone 5 form factor. Today, a new report highlighting Sony’s new, thinner 8MP camera sensor is yet another piece of evidence that Apple may have the hardware necessary...

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Will The iPad 3 Foreshadow iPhone 5 Features?

Regardless of when the iPhone 5 launches in 2012, the iPad 3 is bound to debut first. Will its new features foretell what to expect from the iPhone 5, or is the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 bound to grow even farther apart? If you scan the iPad 3 news these days, then you’re bound to see plenty of promising reports that the third-generation Apple tablet is upon us. Bloomberg is reporting that the iPad 3 is full-on into production and will arrive by March, remaining in step with its usual Springtime release...

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Crowds Awaiting iPhone 4S Force Delay In China, Riot

The Chinese desperately want the iPhone 4S. But the large, unruly crowd that gathered to get it at Apple’s Beijing store forced police to shut the release down, leading to a riot. If you think that westerners behave a bit obsessively about Apple gadgets, it’s nothing in comparison to the Chinese. Thirsting for perhaps what is now the crown jewel of pop western culture, a massive crowd queued up outside of Apple’s Beijing superstore on Friday, anticipating the official release of the iPhone 4S...

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iPhone Mania Slumps for the 4S, Anticipating iPhone 5

A new study finds that interest in the iPhone 4S is already showing slight signs of slipping. Could it be because prospective buyers are waiting for the iPhone 5? There’s no doubt that excitement for the iPhone 5 has slipped over the past few months. Ever since the announcement and release of the iPhone 4S, the interest in the iPhone 5 has been put on the back burner for many tech enthusiasts out there who assumed that the iPhone 5 would be shelved for a year or so. But now that we’ve turned over...

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