Brightwire translated a report from the Chinese media site Laoyaoba.com which claims that Apple will be launching both an iPhone 5S and a 5″ iPhone 6 this year.

A source told Chinese mobile phone information site Laoyaoba.com that he has seen the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 at Apple’s suppliers. Both models may be released in 2013, according to the website’s microblog on Thursday evening.
– The source noted that the iPhone 5S resembles the iPhone 5, and the five-inch iPhone 6 is lighter and thinner.

This is the latest of the many reports and rumors, claiming that Apple is seriously considering a larger iPhone in the near future. » Chinese Website Reports iPhone 5S & 5-Inch iPhone 6 Will Be Launched In 2013

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a very good track record in predicting Apple’s product plans, has issued a new research report outlining his expectations for Apple’s 2013 product launches. In his report he shows that most of Apple’s new products will be launched in 3Q this year and will be focused on iPhone and iPad updates, new MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro and some iPod updates. » Apple’s 2013 Product Roadmap Predictions Including iPhones, iPads & MacBooks

DigiTimes reports that Apple will roll out a low-cost version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets in the second half of 2013, according to supply-chain sources. “Some sources claimed that they have seen the sample of the low-cost iPhone, which will come with a larger display, meeting the prevailing trend for the adoption of 5-inch displays for high-end models. They added that the low-priced iPhone will also have a brand new exterior design.” » Apple To Roll Out Low-Cost iPhone For Emerging Markets in 2013?

The Japanese blog Macotakara reports that a redesigned fifth-generation iPad could arrive in March 2013. “However Chinese news ZOL (CBS Interactive) reported next iPad mini in AppleInsider’s article, according to my inside source, iPad(5th) may be released in March, 2013. Source told that, design of this new iPad will be like iPad mini in detail, and be thinner and lightweight.” However March will be pretty fast since Apple has just released the iPad 4 only two months ago. » 5th Generation iPad To Be Thinner, Lighter and Arrive In March 2013?

The Korea Times reports that Samsung Electronics plans to unveil the latest in its Galaxy line, the Galaxy S4, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February and is expected to hit shelves globally in March at the latest, which is just nine months after the May debut of the Galaxy S3. » Samsung Wil Unveil New Galaxy S4 Smartphone In February

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

According to the New York Times Apple is definitely building a television set and will include extensive voice control courtesy of Siri. Executives at Apple knew as far back as 2007 that the company would eventually make a dedicated TV, and the TV can be announced as soon as late 2012 with a consumer release in 2013. » Apple Looking To Launch Siri-Enabled Television Set By 2013