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Earlier today and according to reports, it seems that Verizon has imposed a vacation blackout from the 21^st of September to the 30^th of September. Not surprisingly the 21^st of September is when Apple’s next-gen iPhone will be released, while its announcement and unveiling will occur on the 12^th. Perhaps buying into the rumor mill and speculation, or perhaps knowing something we don’t, German carrier Mobilcom Debitel seems to agree that September is the month we can expect the iPhone and have begun advertising the handset with its advertisement reading, “In September, it’s finally time for a new generation of smartphone to go on sale.” In any case the carrier can’t be blamed for getting ahead of itself – after all the iPhone is a pretty hot piece of gadget that many people would love to get their hands on, a fact that we’re sure even the most staunch of Android supporters will probably have to agree on. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled but it’s starting to seem like September is the date you’ll want to keep a watch out for.

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We still don’t know for sure that the new iPhone will be launching on September 21, but today we received more convincing evidence for such a release date. An unnamed Verizon employee has told TechCrunch that Verizon has blocked all employees from taking vacations between September 21 and September 30. This move was apparently made in anticipation of the new iPhone’s launch.

It’s widely speculated that the new iPhone (or the iPhone 5, whichever you prefer) will be revealed at an Apple event on September 12, go up for pre-order on the same day, and then launch a little more than a week later on September 21. That expected schedule is similar to the reveal/launch schedules of iPhones past, and this move by Verizon seems to confirm that the new iPhone will indeed be launching on September 21.

That’s because carriers likely know all about the new iPhone already – when it will be revealed, when pre-orders will open, and when it will launch. It’s hardly surprising to see Verizon restricting vacation time around the new iPhone’s launch, as past iPhone launches have produced massive lines and, of course, a ton of money in sales. If September 21 is the launch date of the new iPhone, Verizon will need all hands on deck to handle the sheer volume of customers coming in to buy one.

So, while we’re still a little hesitant to call it confirmed, this is some pretty convincing evidence that we’ll have our hands on the next iPhone by the end of September. This rumored Apple reveal event is only a few weeks away, so if it’s actually going to happen, we’re expecting Apple to make an announcement soon. Stay tuned, folks.

Verizon restricts September vacations ahead of new iPhone launch is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Wayne Goodrich — a former Apple employee who is responsible for awe-inspiring presentations like the introduction of the iPhone, iPad, and Siri — has sued the company for breach of contract and unfair business practices, after being let go from the company in December.

Yes, December, which means that he likely had no part in the forthcoming iPhone 5 debut presentation, expected on September 12.

Goodrich claims, in a federal complaint filed with a San Jose court, that the late Steve Jobs assured him job security, even if his position was eliminated. BusinessWeek reports that Goodrich was a “confidant, sounding board and close adviser” to Steve Jobs.

Mr. Goodrich was fired for no legitimate reason, according to the complaint. Apple reportedly said it was for “business reasons,” and unrelated to the quality of work Goodrich was producing.

Goodrich worked for Apple since 1998, and was awarded restricted stock in 2008 (then worth just $97.40/share). As you may have heard, that stock has been on a bit of a growth spurt ever since hitting $657/share as of right now.

Goodrich is then seeking compensation for the loss of restricted stock, wages, benefits and emotional distress, as he and his lawyer believe that Apple terminated his job to avoid paying out the restricted stock.

Goodrich claims that one of his greatest accomplishments was the Siri presentation at Apple’s October 2011 keynote, introducing the iPhone 4S.

It’s worth wondering what the iPhone 5 presentation will look like knowing that Goodrich likely had nothing to do with it. He’s been a huge part of Apple’s brand perception through the company’s most amazing and memorable moments. Other companies have tried, and failed, to emulate Apple’s (and more notably, Steve Jobs’) swagger on stage.

Time shall tell if Apple can maintain the same presence without Goodrich, and September 12 is just around the corner.

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We’ve seen this rumored two-tone, elongated unibody design so many times that it’ll be surprising if the next iPhone doesn’t look like this. And now we have even more possible evidence that this really is the next iPhone: the leaked parts that popped up on Friday fit perfectly inside the leaked iPhone body that’s been floating around. More »