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Yesterday we reported that according to the rumors, a new iPod touch could be unveiled alongside the new iPhone. Some of its rumored specs includes the same display being used on the new iPhone, along with a new chip as well. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has had some pretty spot on predictions in the past, he has revealed some more features that he expects will make its way into the new iPod touch. (more…)

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Fresh to the “comes as no surprise to anybody” column comes word that Apple’s online store has gone down for updating, ahead of the iPhone 5 launch expected later on today. The by-now traditional downtime gives Apple’s technical staff time to prepare the store for the latest round of Cupertino goodies, today expected to include not only a new iPhone but freshly updated iPods, too.

The new iPhone is tipped to have a larger display than all previous generations, closer to 4-inches than the current 3.5-inches, with a body that has been kept roughly the same width but stretched lengthways. It’s also believed to include LTE connectivity, but there’s controversy over whether it will add NFC hardware and, if it’s there, whether it will be activated for any particular service from the outset.

As for the other kit we’re expecting, new iPods have been on the cards for some time. A larger iPod touch, echoing the new screen and resolution of the iPhone 5, is predicted, along with a refresh to the iPod nano and iPod shuffle.

Both ranges are said to use a smaller dock connector, which will allow Apple to not only make the hardware smaller than the current, 30-pint connector allows, but to more strictly control third-party accessories. Updated headphone designs are also in the pipeline, sources claim.

SlashGear will be liveblogging the whole Apple announcement, so join us at live.slashgear.com from 10AM PT (that’s 1PM ET and 6PM if you’re in the UK) for all the news as it happens.

Apple Store is down: iPhone 5 incoming! is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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In less than 24 hours we’ll be liveblogging the Apple event that will almost certainly play host to the new iPhone 5 – what we’re doing here is preparing you for the event with everything we’ve seen thus far. What you’re going to see with the iPhone 5 event that commences tomorrow (September 12th) at 10AM PST at the Yerba Buena Center is the smartphone itself, complete with details unknown but tipped and leaked to high heavens – of course there’s no telling if anything we’ve seen yet is real or true without final confirmation from Apple, but let’s have a look anyway!

One of the first things Apple will be looking out for during this event outside the proceedings is a Samsung booby-trap with LTE patents galore. HTC might also be coming for them. Analysts have been projecting that this release will spur 10 million unit sales for the new product alone in September.

The images you see above and below are all renders as created by a talented designer/artist/rendered by the name of Martin Urecht. They were made several weeks ago but remain as accurate as ever, matching several supposed leaked photos of parts from all angles. Note that the iPhone 5 here is shown in a couple of color combinations too – also more than likely accurate.

The new line of Apple mobile products will likely use a new mini dock connector with 9 pins on each side – interchangeable! This iPhone will almost certainly be working with 4G LTE connectivity from a variety of carriers. The iPhone 5 will likely keep iPhone 4S prices while the iPhone 3GS is phased out entirely.

One big CERTAINTY we’ve got is the fact that the next iPhone will be running iOS 6 which we’ve covered extensively in it’s pre-release phase here since WWDC 2012. Check out our WWDC 2012 tag as well for more information on the software end of things – check the 80-second greatest hits video above to see the key points from the event, too – iOS 6 is on the way!

The iPhone 5 has been tipped to be carrying a much larger battery than ever before so it can support 4G LTE drain. The new smartphone will likely use a Nano SIM card. There’s a set of updated earbuds in the mix as well (slightly different from above.)

T-Mobile is reportedly ramping up for the event – though they’ll probably not be doing it with the iPhone 5 – they’re aiming for unlocked counterparts galore. The release date for the iPhone 5 has been tipped as September 21st for in-store sales. The iPhone 5 will likely have a 4-inch display and thinner body while its width remains the same. You’ll want to see some HD photos and video of the device – or just the display, that is – before you jump on in.

There’s also word that there’ll be an iPod touch with boosted Retina display and a slightly more powerful processor under the hood – not to mention a brand new dock connector. Several sources have reported iMacs and Retina MacBook Pro 13-inch models heading out from suppliers now as well. The iPad mini looms as well, but is much more likely going to be revealed in October instead of here in September. The Apple Thunderbolt Display may be coming with a refresh here at tomorrows event as well.

The iPhone 5 has been foreseen as the “biggest upgrade in consumer electronics history” and will very likely bring in a giant wave of news coverage for Apple. You can join us in the main SlashGear news feed or through our [Apple Portal], and certainly through our big Liveblogging feed at SlashGear Live (http://live.slashgear.com/) as well!

iPhone 5 pre-event wrap-up is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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This morning you’ll want to head back to our LG Intuition hands-on before we ramp up for our full review later this week – phablet giganticism! A column you may want to peek in on as this week continues with tablets before the massive smartphone storm is Tablets are for fun, Laptops are for work. Then jump in on our hands-on action with Everything Everywhere 4G LTE – brand new and speedy quick!

There’s a lovely strange new little device out there now called the BlueAnt Ribbon for music streaming. The device known as Instacube is ramping up to Facebook photo support – but only if their demands are met on Kickstarter. There’s a whole new YouTube app out there today for iPhone and iPod touch!

Back to Everything Everywhere – aka EE – the Galaxy S III and iPhone 5 will be part of their lineup – with the first confirmed and the second heavily hinted. They’ve also shown 4G LTE roll-out plane and have let it be known that both 4G and Fiber are on the way “in coming weeks.”

Then down the gaming tube you go! Don Reisinger adds a column entitled Is 2014 too late for the PlayStation 4? Those of you planning to play Pokemon Black and White 2 will be glad to see a pre-order bonus in a Genesect – an exclusive catch! Electronic Arts has been tipped to have tried to purchase Valve in the past as well – too late!

SlashGear Morning Wrap-up: September 11, 2012 is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Judging from the invitations, it seems like a pretty sure thing that Apple will reveal the iPhone 5 at its press event next week. Originally, rumors were saying that Apple would debut the new iPad Mini alongside the iPhone 5, but now that looks like it may not be the case. Instead, Apple may opt to announce a new line of iPods at its event, and 9to5Mac is reporting that it may even announce more than one new iPod variant.

This rumor claims that at least two new or updated iPod lines will be announced at Apple’s September 12 event, and that number may rise to three by the time everything is said and done. The these two iPods apparently come in multiple colors, while one will boast multiple size capacities. The other will only have one size capacity, which seems to suggest that Apple is gearing up to announce a new iPod Shuffle and a new Nano.

The third line is a little more difficult to place – but this one is said to come in a variety of colors as well. It could be a new iPod Touch, but 9to5Mac thinks that Apple might be considering launching an entirely new line of iPods. We’ve seen case moldings for a smaller, slimmer device in the past, and those moldings might be for a redesigned iPod – smaller than Apple’s current offerings, perhaps intended to go hand-in-hand with the iPad Mini (if such a device exists).

Of course, it’s important to keep in mind that this is all just speculation, and that we won’t know for sure until Apple takes the stage on September 12. Still, it seems that we can reasonably expect Apple to reveal more than just the iPhone 5, so it isn’t outside the realm of possibility that a handful of new iPods will get some time in the spotlight as well. Stay tuned, and be sure to check back with us here at SlashGear on September 12 – we’ll be liveblogging straight from Apple’s event at 10 AM PST!

iPhone 5 event reportedly getting new iPod reveals as well is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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