The latest rumors say that Apple is ditching the 30-pin connector that’s been used since the release of the iPod in 2001 for a smaller, space-saving connector. Apple is reportedly releasing an adapter that will allow customers to use their old peripherals. Now, for the first time we get a look at what is allegedly the dock cord that will come with the next iPhone. » The iPhone 5 Mini Dock USB Cable?
Smartphone Medic has posted a video comparison of iPhone 4S and next-generation iPhone parts. They cover some internal components (like power and flex cables) in addition to the iPhone front glass pieces. » Next iPhone & iPhone 4S Parts Compared
The last rumors claimed the iPhone 5 will be launched in “late” September, but the last rumor by allthingsd claims it will be launched in October instead. Earlier Gizmodo reported that the iPhone 5 will be launched at the end or September but according to allthings, a source familiar with Apples plans said “I do not know why AT&Ts calling for all hands on deck those weeks, but it is not for an iPhone launch”. “October” the source said, while declining to offer a hard-launch date. Other sources said it will be later in the month, rather than earlier. » Next Gen iPhone Will Be Launched In October, Not September!
9to5mac received some cases that claim to be the case for the next gen iPhone “iPhone 5”. This case is longer and wider then the iPhone 4 case, but is way thinner. It also has a tairdrup design “from thick at the top to thin at the bottom”. This case indicates that the next gen iPhone will get a larger screen size and a thinner build (more like the iPod Touch). Check the pictures after the break and let us know if this is what you are looking for in the next gen iPhone design. » New iPhone 5 Case Indicate A Thinner But Wider & Longer Frame [Pictures]
The Italian design company “ciccaresedesign” designed a mockup of a possible new iPhone design, called the iPhone Air. The iPhone Air is inspired by the Macbook Air that is also getting thinner along its way down. The screen is also bigger then it used to be. What do you guys think, will you buy the new iPhone if it looks like this? After the break are more pictures. » iPhone Air: Will This Be The Next Gen iPhone Design? [Mockup]
Tuaw has writen down some facts that may proof that the next generation iPhone will be cheaper than the current iPod Touch 4. Does this mean that the iPod Touch will be removed from the market? Personally i dont think so, but check the facts after the break and take your own conclusion. » Next Gen iPhone, Cheaper Than Current iPod Touch?
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