According to a report [Google Translate] from Brazilian technology magazine Info Exame, Apple is planning to open its first Brazilian retail store in Rio de Janeiro in early December. Apple was reportedly hoping to open the store in July, but difficulties recruiting employees for the store have led to delays. » Apple’s First Brazilian Retail Store To Open This December
Just a quick heads-up: Apple has decided to open the iWork for iCloud beta to all registered users. The beta can be accessed via the standard iCloud page, and gives you a full access to a in-browser version of iWork. » Apple Opens iWork for iCloud Beta To All Users
Apple Asks Foxconn to Ship High and Low-End iPhones in Early September

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has asked Foxconn to begin shipping new high-end and low-end iPhones in early September. According to the report Apple will release a new iPhone 5S and a lower-cost iPhone 5C that comes with a plastic back available in numerous colors. » Apple Asks Foxconn to Ship High and Low-End iPhones in Early September
Lately a lot of sources are saying that Apple will launch a “golden” iPhone 5S, which doesn’t sound like Apple at all. However, AllThingsD and 9to5Mac now also reported that gold will indeed be a new option. » AllThingsD Confirms Apple Will Release a Gold iPhone
The latest iPhone 5S rumor….. It will be available in gold…. Yes thats right, multiple sites, including iPhon.fr, BGR (calling it “Champagne”), Japanese blog Mac Otakara, Rene Ritchie of iMore and KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has offered accurate information on Apple’s upcoming product plans numerous times, said the 5S would be available in gold. » iPhone 5S to Be Available in Gold/Champagne with 128 GB Option
Apple is currently holding a sale on movie bundles in the U.S. iTunes Store, offering heavy discounts on collections of both SD and HD versions of films. The collections include popular franchises such as the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Spider Man and can be downloaded for as little as $9,99. » Apple Holds Sale on Movie Collections in U.S.
iPhone 5 Explodes: Chinese Woman Suffers Eye Injuries

Chinese news outlet Da Lian Evening News [Google Translate] reports that a woman in China suffered eye injuries from her iPhone 5 after it exploded while she was on the phone. The woman felt the device’s screen become warm after talking for 40 minutes, she tried numerous times to end the call by tapping on the screen before it exploded. She was rushed to the hospital where the doctor identified a scratch mark which suggested an object had scratched it. » iPhone 5 Explodes: Chinese Woman Suffers Eye Injuries