A new report from Nowhereelse.fr [Google translation] is pointing to a fresh set of high-quality photos and a video of an assembled front panel which they claim to be from the next-generation iPhone “iPhone 5”. The photos and video is coming from a Chinese parts distributor called SINOCET. Above you can see a high quality photo of a front-on view of the assembled front panel next to the same part from an iPhone 4S. » New Photos & Video Of Larger ‘iPhone 5’ Front Panel

This Wi-Fi enabled photo frame sports a 600×600 LCD touch display, three buttons — one for power, one for toggling between feeds, and one for liking the current photo — an internal Lithium Ion battery so you can move it wherever you want, and a dead-simple three-step setup process.

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SmartThings makes it easy to connect the things in your physical world to the Internet. You can monitor, control, automate, and have fun with them from anywhere – at home, office, or on the go. Think about all the things in your home: doors, desks, lights, stereo, pet food bowls, basement floor… isn’t it time they started to chip in and do a little more around the house on their own? SmartThings makes it possible. Many of the existing things you own can be made smarter using SmartThings Kits. It can be used with Power Outlet, Open/Shut Sensor, Motion Sensor & Presence Sensors. » Make Your World Smarter & Easier With SmartThings

The Telegraph is saying that Apple is planning an improvement to its AirPlay audio and video streaming technology. “Hifi manufacturers are preparing for Apple to launch ‘AirPlay Direct’ technology that allows wireless music playback without the need for a WiFi network“. The Telegraph expects ‘AirPlay Direct’ to be announced on September 12, together with the next-generation iPhone. » AirPlay Upgrade To Allow Wireless Streaming Without Wi-Fi?

Macrumors wrote that a New Jersey teenager “Eric Shine” was arrested this weekend for allegedly attempting to shoplift a pair of headphones from the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan. Eric Shine said that “he scanned the barcode of a pair of Bose headphones, and navigated the EasyPay purchase process to the final screen, but failed to complete his purchase. Upon trying to leave the store, he was stopped by store employees who accused him of shoplifting and called the police to have him arrested”. » Apple Store Customer Arrested For Shoplifting Because Of Failed EasyPay Self-Checkout?

The iTunes Festival is coming back in September 2012. We’re inviting more than 60 artists to perform 30 consecutive nights of brilliant live music at the Roundhouse in London. Be sure to check back—we’re adding new artists to the line-up on a regular basis. Every ticket to the iTunes Festival is free—you can apply to win tickets to any performance. » iTunes Festival 2012: 30 Nights Of Free Music In London

Parts of the upcoming iPhone “5” which will most likely be introduced on September 12, continue to surface. These last photos which were highlighted by Apple.pro [Google translation] showing what appears to be the most completely assembled front panel seen yet. Above you can see an assembled front panel complete with LCD frame, front camera, and home button. After the break you can find more closeups showing flex cables for display, front camera and home button. » Photos Of “iPhone 5” Front Panel With Home Button, Front Camera & Shielding Installed