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Not even a full moon cycle has passed since Sharp’s president, Takashi Okuda, trumpeted the fact that his firm was one of the chosen few selected to provide screens for the new iPhone. Now, according to Reuters the troubled company has slipped behind on production, with The Wall Street Journal going as far to say mass production hasn’t started at all. The nearest thing to a reason given for the situation is “manufacturing difficulties.” If you were worried this might delay the reveal of Apple’s next flagship, the WSJ also reminds us that Sharp is still one of three suppliers, though it’s unclear just how big a slice of the production-pie Okuda’s brigade has been given. At the very least, those on the production line can likely enjoy some much appreciated overtime.

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Another set of photos appears to have been leaked of the iPhone 5, the next generation Apple smartphone set to be revealed – or so we’ve heard – some time next month. What these photos reveal is some high definition angles on the front panel of the phone showing how it will compare to the iPhone that’s currently on the market as Apple’s hero device. This next-generation iPhone continues to appear to have a 4-inch display with essentially the same wideness of body that the previous generation has right this minute.

The new iPhone also appears to have an ever-so-slightly taller body (considering the panel) and essentially the same thickness as the iPhone 4S. The photos you’re seeing here come from SinoCet where they’ve got no qualm with letting their lot be seen. They note that the iPhone 5 front panel includes “lcd, touch screen digitizer, front panel frame, and home button.” This same group has released a video of them messing around with the panel with some lovely piano music to show you how serious they are about making a good presentation.

It would appear that there are a few different possibilities here in this wave of leaked parts for the supposed new iPhone. One possibility is that there’s someone – or a set of people – conspiring to sell pieces of the new smartphone straight from the factory in China. Another possibility is that this set of leaks was carefully constructed by Apple themselves to lead everyone in the tech new industry off the scent of the real deal iPhone 5. One more possibility is that these parts were sent out to 3rd party case makers who, rather foolishly, decided to take photos and video of them many, many times over.

Have a peek at the timeline below to see more important moments in this supposed river of pre-release photos and videos of the new iPhone. Note also that we’ll be waiting with our fingernails in our kneecaps for an announcement of the new device next month, and will be reporting to you anything that happens via Apple as it goes down – don’t miss it!

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iPhone 5 gets hd photo leak and video fondle is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Here’s something you still don’t see every day: a KIRF that’s unveiled before the device it’s supposed to copy. Although the 2012 iPhone may not show for weeks, the Android-based Goophone I5 is already doing a remarkable job of aping Apple’s rumored style, including that two-tone look that we’ve all seen before. Just don’t get notions that it’s the bargain of the century. Where most rumors point to a bigger screen for the real thing, the I5 is making do with a 3.5-inch screen similar to that for Goophone’s iPhone 4S imitator, the Y5. Performance isn’t likely to jolt the engineers in Cupertino out of their seats, either. Mum’s the word on whether or not the I5 will beat its inspiration to the store shelf, but we’d wager that it will cost a lot less.

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Goophone I5 manages to KIRF the 2012 iPhone weeks in advance originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There have been multiple reports suggesting that Apple could be redesigning the dock connector for its next-gen iPhone, taking it from a 30-pin connector down to a 9-pin one. While that remains to be seen, alleged leaked photos from manufacturer Scosche (via iLounge) for accessories for the next-gen iPhone seem to be in line with the rumors. Either that or Scosche is getting ahead of itself by creating accessories based on rumors and speculation, which could prove to be a costly mistake should the next-gen iPhone keep the same dock connector.

In any case, the accessories leaked belong to the “syncABLE Pro” wall charge and the “reNUE Pro” car charger. These accessories plug into the chargers via USB and can also be folded down (in the photo above) to include micro USB charging capabilities as well. We can’t speak for the authenticity of these photographs, but it certainly seems like everything is pointing at a smaller dock connector. In any case the 12th of September is when Apple is expected to announce the device, so check back with us then for confirmation.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Goophone I5 is the Android-powered iPhone 5 knockoff, AT&T denies vacation blackout rumors in September,

Welcome to Tuesday evening, folks. A number of Samsung devices are threatened by Apple’s motion to ban their sale, but Samsung assured today that it will “take all necessary measures to ensure the availability” of those targeted devices in the US. Jury foreman Velvin Hogan spoke to Bloomberg about the Apple-Samsung trial today, discussing the difficulties the group ran into while trying to decide a winner in the case and the process of determining which company was in the right. It’s an interesting interview, so be sure to give it a watch.

On the same day that the NPD says that good tech service is the reason why Apple has so many repeat customers, a supposed Apple Genius training manual leaks, giving us a rare look at how Apple trains its employees. The T-Mobile Galaxy S II has been updated with support for NFC and Isis, and T-Mobile has some big plans for NFC. Speaking of T-Mobile, it looks like the company has a new plan to sell against the next iPhone when it (hopefully) launches next month. MetroPCS is offering a new phone to go along with its 4G LTE push, and Samsung has released a new Galaxy S III app aimed at making things easier for those who use their phone while driving.

The Nexus 7 has snuck onto the Google homepage, and the Google Election Hub is up and running today, offering coverage from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Nokia users worldwide were treated to Nokia Belle Refresh today, and it appears that Motorola and Apple are close to striking a licensing deal in Germany. It seems that the iPhone 5 won’t be getting NFC capabilities as originally rumored, Steve Perlman actually isn’t staying on as CEO of OnLive following the asset acquisition by a silent investor, and Google has a new patent for an object recognition system that could be huge. Hopefully you’re ready to play the role of homeowner, because in Skyrim‘s new DLC, you’ll be doing just that.

The Samsung Galaxy S III is getting a handful of new color variations – we’re partial to the grey, to be honest – while the company also gave us some more details about its incoming Series 5 all-in-one PC. Curiosity has beamed back some new images of Mars, which is always exciting, and Garmin detailed its new Forerunner 10 smart watch with GPS. Radio Shack’s wireless rates for no contract phone plans leaked today, and same-day delivery service Shutl has received a significant investment from the folks at UPS.

Finally tonight, we have a review of the Acer Aspire V5 from Cory Gunther for you to check out. Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday evening everyone!

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 28, 2012 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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