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Remember that tall, mostly aluminum 2012 iPhone shell that appeared to have leaked? It’s back. This time, KitGuru has unearthed what it claims is a “test sample” with the glass front panel roughly intact. We’ve seen the darker steel sides, aluminum back and new dock connector before, but the front gives us a much better sense of how the finished product (if real) will turn out. Sitting next to an iPhone 4S, it’s suggested that the new model would stuff in that bigger screen more through a better use of the available area — there’s much less blank space than on the iPhones we’ve known since 2007. While we still don’t know for sure if the design shown here is close to what will go hand-in-hand with iOS 6 in the fall, we’re starting to see enough smoke that there’s bound to be a fire nearby.

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New 2012 iPhone body reportedly leaks, gives the glass front its time to shine originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As is often the case, once you make your first unannounced, unexpected appearance, more are likely soon to follow — and that’s what’s happening with Sony’s forthcoming slab, the codenamed ST26i. Unlike last time we saw it in most of its glory, though, now it’s only showing up in full text mode, revealing what could be its official moniker once it finally launches. According to a leaked doc acquired by the folks from Xperia Blog, Sony’s purported 4-inch handset could snatch up the Xperia J nametag after making the transition from the more subtle and discrete ST26i title. Unfortunately, no other fruitful details were revealed in the process, but something tells us now it’s only a matter of time before this ICS-filled Xperia J gets past its rumor phase and becomes something more concrete.

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Sony’s upcoming ST26i smartphone could hit the market under Xperia J name originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having already unveiled an entire set of HD, LCD televisions back at last year’s CES, the next obvious step for Philips would be to work its way up the entertainment ladder and take the wraps off of its flagship 9 series. Fortunately for us (and you), though, a recently leaked document’s giving us an early peek of what we can expect from the manufacturer as it tries to re-invade living rooms all over the globe. According to the revealing docs, Philips will be adding the 9707 and 9607 Smart TVs to its 9 series repertoire, offering viewers a choice between a relatively large 46-inch or a more colossal 60-incher — both reportedly “very thin.” Additionally, the intelligent couple’s said to be loaded with 3D Max features, a 1200Hz Perfect Motion Rate system, and both are expected to be powered by the outfit’s Perfect Pixel HD processing technology. Needless to say, given its Smart TV status, it’s safe to say it’ll come with the usual WiFi capabilities as well as a number of apps to pick from. If curiosity is taking over you, such exposing documents can be found at the source below in PDF form.

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Philips’ unannounced 9 series flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s nothing easier to photoshop than a phone display, but a Nokiapoweruser reader claims to have RDA screenshots leaking five (count ’em) different upcoming Nokia smartphones. The reputed models shown — without any other proof — are the Nokia 510, Nokia Belle 805 and Lumias 920, 950 and 1001. These are on top of another we already saw from the same type of source, the Nokia 910, giving us a Bizarro world view of Nokia’s entire possible WP8 lineup, before the company has even issued a peep. We’d love to ruminate about potential specs and pecking order, but since we’re talking about an entirely abstract slate of phones, go ahead and invent your own.

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A bevy of Nokias allegedly leak into a developer app: ‘Lumia 1001’ tops theoretical new lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The often rumored Nokia Lumia 910 has proven to be an ephemeral spirit so far. If the company’s Remote Developer Access tool is an indicator, though, it may become corporeal before too long. A Nokiapoweruser reader has spotted the phone’s name hanging out as one of the selectable devices. Unfortunately, we’re not getting much more than that: there’s no hardware specifications lurking about that we know of. Earlier rumors had it being a slight spin on the Lumia 900 with a 12-megapixel camera and even a Verizon edition, but the lack of hard evidence outside of the name may leave us all wondering for some time yet as to what Espoo’s flagship might get in a refresh. We won’t be shocked if any future overhaul waits for Microsoft’s latest and greatest platform to arrive.

[Thanks, Nish]

Nokia Lumia 910 pops up in developer tool, has us chasing phantoms originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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