Macrumors received some photos showing what is claimed to be the battery of the upcoming iPad Mini. The photos show that the battery runs at 3.72 volts, offering 16.7 Whr of energy on 4490 mAh of charge. It also shows the model number “A1445″ and Apple part number “616-0641″. Macrumors can not confirm the authenticity of the photos, but they are pretty sure they are real. » Photos Show 16.7 Watt-Hour Capacity “iPad Mini” Battery

Since I own multiple iDevices that I actively use, I always stumble upon one problem… not enough USB ports. When i am working behind my laptop I always use my external harddisk, 1 or more memory sticks and up to 3 iDevices. Since my laptop only got 3 USB ports I came up with a solution, I purchased a 3 Port Hub iPhone charge cable. A view days ago I received my package from ChinaBuye with my new iPhone cable that should solve my problem. » USB 2.0 Hub iPhone Charger [Review]

Earlier we reported that Apple is planning to hold a media event on Tuesday, October 23. Now The Next Web reports that this event will have a heavy focus on iBooks, since smaller tablets are generally used to consume content including books and movies. » Apple iPad Mini Event, Focus On iBooks

AllThingsD and LoopInsight report that Apple is planning to hold a media event on Tuesday, October 23 to introduce Apple’s 7.85 inches “iPad mini”.

As AllThingsD reported in August, Apple will hold a special event this month at which it will showcase a new, smaller iPad. People familiar with Apple’s plans tell us that the company will unveil the so-called “iPad mini” on October 23 at an invitation-only event.

That’s a Tuesday, not a Wednesday, so this is a bit of a break with recent tradition. It also happens to be just three days prior to the street date for Microsoft’s new Surface tablet.

The location of the event is unconfirmed, but will most likely be held at the Town Hall auditorium at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. » Rumor: Apple’s iPad Mini Media Event Scheduled For October 23

Samsung today launched a smaller version of its Galaxy S III handset, called Galaxy S III Mini and comes with a 4-inch screen just like the iPhone 5. In their press release they note “The GALAXY S III mini brings the high performance, intuitive ease-of-use and nature-inspired design of the GALAXY S III to an elegant, compact smartphone with a 4.0-inch screen. It can be an optimal choice for consumers who are looking for more practical smartphones.” The Mini is 121.55mm long, 63mm wide and 9.85 thin, weighing in at 111.5g. This makes it shorter, narrower, thinner and lighter than the Galaxy S III. » Samsung Launches Galaxy S III Mini With Four-Inch Display

Multiple iPhone 5 owners report that the new iPhone is easy to bend and even come bend out of the box. The new iPhone 5 is the thinnest iPhone made so far and comes with an aluminum frame, which makes you wonder if it is strong enought. Austintylerl said on the MacRumors forum “There is a crack above the volume down button in the aluminum. This phone bent while in my front pocket, the phone was never dropped, banged, sat on etc. anyone else have such luck?” a second iPhone 5 owner said that his iPhone 5 was already bend when it was still in the box. » iPhone 5 Is Easy To Bend, Bend-Gate?

Apple started shipping to costumers who pre-ordered the new iPod Touch or iPod Nano and the first hands-on videos hit the web. iDB also got their hands on a “black” fifth-generation iPod Touch and uploaded a detailed unboxing video today, which you can see above. » 5th Generation iPod Touch Unboxing Video From iDB