AT&T reportedly blacking out employee holidays ahead of Sept. iPhone 5S/5C launch

More evidence suggesting a possible September launch for Apple's upcoming iPhone surfaced on Thursday, with AT&T reportedly blacking out employee vacation dates for the second half of the month.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 27

T-Mobile reportedly issues employee blackout dates for Sept. 20 iPhone launch

T-Mobile is supposedly planning employee blackout dates between Sept. 20 and 22, the same time period in which Apple's new iPhone models are rumored to hit store shelves.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 16

New video compares supposed iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C shells against iPhone 5

In a video that hit the Web on Monday, a purported gold colored "iPhone 5S" and a blue "iPhone 5C" were stacked against the current iPhone 5, offering a detailed look at how the three compare from a variety of different angles.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 84

Survey finds China's 'sweet spot' for Apple 'iPhone 5C' priced at $486

A new survey of smartphone buyers in China has found that the pricing "sweet spot" for Apple's rumored "iPhone 5C" is $486 — a price higher than the analyst responsible for the poll expected.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 52

Apple reaffirmed to debut two new iPhone models in early Sept.

While it doesn't offer any new information, a report from The Wall Street Journal published Monday reaffirms what most observers already expect: Apple is planning to launch two iPhone models in early September, including an entirely new low-cost option.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 32

Apple on track to build 5.2M 'iPhone 5S,' 8.4M 'iPhone 5C' units this quarter

Apple's anticipated plastic "iPhone 5C" is reportedly on track to outship the high-end "iPhone 5S" this quarter, as the latter faces apparent production issues associated with a new fingerprint sensor.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 33

'iPhone 5C' expected to replace iPhone 5, while Apple's iPhone 4S will live on

This fall, Apple's newly revamped iPhone lineup is expected to include the high-end "iPhone 5S," a plastic "iPhone 5C," and a low-end option with the legacy iPhone 4S, according to a well-connected insider.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 110

Low-cost iPhone predicted to boost both Apple's margins & international sales

Despite potentially offering a lower entry price, Apple's anticipated low-cost iPhone may actually boost the company's gross margins in the smartphone space while also increasing international market share, a new prediction suggests.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19

Piper Jaffray: 'iPhone 5C' may not include Siri, could replace iPhone 4S at bottom of lineup

In a research note issued to investors on Monday, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster predicts Apple may scale back iOS 7 on a rumored low-cost iPhone, possibly hobbling the handset by deactivating features like Siri.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 104

Rumor: Photos claim to show 'iPhone 5C' mute switch, volume and power buttons

A set of images hit the Web on Monday claiming to show the so-called "iPhone 5C's" physical control buttons in a number of different colors.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 78

Rumor: New iPhones to debut as 'iPhone 5S' and 'iPhone 5C'

Adding to a mounting pile of rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhone offerings, a report on Sunday claims a new plastic model will be called the "iPhone 5C," while the iPhone 5 follow-up is to be dubbed "iPhone 5S" and will come in a gold color option.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 51

After losing exclusive access to Apple's iPhone, China Unicom now focusing on low-cost handsets

China Unicom has turned its focus to low-cost smartphones in an effort to win over new customers now that the carrier is no longer China's exclusive iPhone provider, and the strategy appears to be working.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 30

Purported 'iPhone 5S' camera module has separate LED flash component

In an alleged internal design change, the camera for Apple's next-generation iPhone may have its LED flash component completely independent from the lens.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 4

Part leak suggests Apple's low-cost iPhone will have same 8MP camera as iPhone 5

Apple's anticipated low-cost iPhone is expected to be essentially an iPhone 5 with a plastic back, right down to the same 8-megapixel rear camera, if a newly leaked part proves accurate.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 25

HTC warns of its first-ever operating loss, will reduce focus on high-end smartphones

In perhaps yet another sign that the premium smartphone market may be maturing, struggling handset maker HTC has predicted its first-ever operating loss, and revealed it plans to concentrate more on mid-range phones.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 47

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