The Moscow News reports that Apple plans to begin direct sales of its own products in Russia in 2013. Apple’s own in-house stores will come to Russia in the future, but that time frame appears unclear. Apple executives reportedly looked for Apple retail real estate in Russia last year, but came up empty handed. » Apple Reportedly To Start Apple Stores & Direct Sales In Russia Next Year

As the launch date of the ‘iPhone 5’ comes closer and closer, more rumors and leaks enter the web as well. UBreakiFix received photos of the full front panel of the so called ‘iPhone 5’. It’s nothing too special, but we haven’t seen photos of the rumored 4″ touchscreen until now. 

» Another ‘iPhone 5’ Leak: Photos Of Front Panel + 4″ Screen

Every year Apple gives away a little present to everyone buying a Mac or iPad. This year Apple will give a $100 cheque when buying a Mac and a $50 cheque for buying an iPad. The interesting news however is the fact that this “Back to School” program ends on September 21. That date happens to be the same date as the rumored ‘iPhone 5’ launch. Can’t be a coincidence. Right?

Utilizing SUPRATUF – the same proprietary material used to protect their shoes from liquids and wear – SUPRA and HEX unveil their collaborative cases for iPhone 4/4S. Nearly five-times stronger than run-of-the-mill suede materials, the stylish case is presented in either white or black with dual branding that marks the union between the two. The SUPRA x HEX case is available online for $40 USD. » SUPRA x HEX iPhone 4/4S Cases

Instagram, the photo sharing application/social network that was recently acquired by Facebook, introduces their updated 3.0 version. Now 80 million users strong, the new update brings along some exciting new features. » Instagram 3.0 Adds Photo Maps, Redesign & More

Available now from the Apple Store, the (Product)^RED bumper will run you $29.00, and, like all other (Product)^RED products, a portion of the price will be donated to charities working to fight AIDS in Africa. » Apple Releases RED iPhone Bumper Case

This iOS support matrix (Autumn 2012 edition) posted by app developer Empirical Magic is definitely a useful resource for developers, the chart shows the number of devices running certain versions of iOS, and makes recommendations for dropping support in future updates.