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Apple: iPhone Rumors Negatively Affect Our Sales

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 19, 2011

Apple held a conference call yesterday, shortly after announcing its Q4 financial results.

The results made interesting reading, with Apple falling just short of the expected revenue figure of $29.41 billion, making a not-inconsiderable $28.3 billion instead.

The iPhone sold just 17.1 million units against the expected 22 million. But why such a difference between the two numbers, when the iPhone usually sells so strongly? According to Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer, the rumor mill is to blame...

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That Tapered iPhone 5 Design? It’s Still Coming

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

Before Apple's iPhone 4S announcement this week, there were more than a few rumors going around that the next iPhone would be a radical redesign of the device. A new, tapered body was to be the main, eye-catching alteration to the form factor that has served Apple so well over the last year or so.

As we all know, that didn't happen. Instead, Apple launched the iPhone 4S, a slight speed-bump to the existing iPhone 4, with a new camera thrown in for good measure. Yes, Siri adds that little bit of sparkle to an otherwise dull release, but let's be frank, this is no iPhone 5.

So what about that tapered design we heard so much about? Well, we may still see it, even if that won't be until this time next year...

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iPhone 4S to Launch Today, No iPhone 5 This Year

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Only hours before Apple's actual announcement, the folks over at The Next Web just dropped the bomb on what Apple has planned for the iPhone today.

According to the site's trusted sources inside Apple, the iPhone 4S will be launched today with a 8 megapixel camera, A5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, "improved optics,” and a “more accurate differential GPS stage." The iPhone 5 'teardrop' design that Apple was rumored to unveil won't be released this year.

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Is Apple Set to Announce App Trials?

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 3, 2011

We're so close to tomorrow's iPhone event that we can taste it, and the rumors just keep on flying. The latest comes thanks to Apple's latest iTunes 10.5 beta, with 'The Tech Era' discovering a rogue bit of code that, they believe, could point to Apple's impending announcement of iOS app rentals.

The blog post points out that after the rental period has elapsed, the app in question would automatically be deleted from a user's iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. While that sounds theoretically possible, I'm not convinced that's the plan at all. What if Apple was planning on finally rectifying one of the issues that has plagued the App Store since day one? What if Apple was planning on announcing app trials?

It actually makes a lot of sense, and here's why...

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Did Sprint Just Sign a $20 Billion Deal with Apple for iPhone 5 Exclusivity?

Cody Lee ∙ October 3, 2011

After four years of waiting, it appears that Sprint will finally get the chance to carry Apple's smartphone on its network. Among other things, Apple is expected to announce a new partnership with the carrier at tomorrow's iPhone event.

A few moments ago, The Wall Street Journal (who confirmed the Sprint-bound iPhone back in August) posted an interesting article regarding the new partnership between Apple and the third largest US operator.

The deal reportedly requires Sprint to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next 4 years, costing the company nearly $20 billion. But why in the world would Sprint make such a staggering commitment? BGR believes it's for iPhone 5 exclusivity...

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Benchmarks Suggest A5-Powered iPhone Would Support Much Faster Graphics

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

While we're all getting so uptight about whether the incoming iPhone will be of the 4S or 5 designation, and thus, whether it will receive a new design or not, MacRumors is there to bring us all back to reality.

The site's founder, Arnold Kim, has sought to remind us all that, while all the glitz and glamor of possible redesign is tempting, we're forgetting about the specs that will actually power the device.  lt's obvious that the next iPhone will feature Apple's impressive A5 chip architecture — the chip that currently powers the iPad 2.

That fact alone means we'll have a significantly faster iPhone to buy. Check out the impressive benchmark breakdown inside...

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If Only the iPhone 4S is Expected Next Week, What’s With All of These Cases?

Cody Lee ∙ October 1, 2011

Apple's iPhone event is just a few days away, and after months of rumors, we're still unsure of what to expect. Since March, there has been speculation that the Cupertino company would be unveiling multiple handsets this year.

Over the last few weeks, the two-phone theory has largely dropped out of the conversation. A majority of the tech world now seems to think that we'll only see one iPhone model next week: the 4S. But what about all of these iPhone 5 cases still floating around?

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The First iPhone 5 Review Hits the Web

Sébastien Page ∙ September 30, 2011

After scoring the lost iPhone 4 prototype last year, it was hard for Gizmodo to outdo themselves this year. Yet they still did, by publishing the world's first iPhone 5 review four days before the device is actually unveiled by Apple.

How could they possibly do this? The answer is rather simple: by creating a physical mockup based on the rumors we've heard, but also by focusing their review mainly on iOS 5. The result isn't as bad as you'd think...

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Next iPhone Rumored to Have 64GB Storage Option

Alex Heath ∙ September 30, 2011

Adding more fuel to the fire, rumor ninja Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac reports that Apple's next iPhone will come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities. This isn't the first time we've heard about a 64GB flavor of the iPhone 5, although there's reason to believe that Apple's focus on cloud storage with iCloud refutes such a claim.

With rumors of the iPhone 4S combating the idea of completely redesigned iPhone, Apple could choose to offer a cheaper iPhone with only 8GB of onboard storage. If iCloud is the future, how does more physical storage play into Apple's vision?

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China Unicom Suggests Next iPhone Will Support HDSPA+ “4G” Technology

Cody Lee ∙ September 29, 2011

With Apple's iPhone event just 5 days away, everyone is trying to get in their last minute predictions. While it seems like pundits agree on most of the device's features, there is one detail that still remains a mystery — data connectivity.

Even though evidence surfaced last month that Apple was testing LTE-capable devices, it doesn't seem likely that the upcoming smartphone will house the technology. But that doesn't mean that the next iPhone won't be "4G..."

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New iPhone and iPod Touch Models Show Up in Apple’s Inventory

Cody Lee ∙ September 28, 2011

We are still trying to piece together some sort of picture of what Apple will be unveiling next week. The Cupertino company has done a pretty good job so far of keeping its Fall plans a secret. The stuff we think we know at this point is only based on speculation.

9to5Mac added some more pieces to the puzzle this morning by reporting that 5 new products have turned up in Apple's inventory. The first three devices appear to be new iPod touches, and the other two? Well, the other two are new iPhone models...

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