iFixit's begins iPhone 5 teardown begins within an hour of availability [u]

As Apple Stores open their door around the world to lines of customers waiting to get their hands on a new iPhone 5, repair site iFixit has started its traditional teardown of the device.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 22

Apple requiring iPhone 5-compatible screenshots for app updates

With the iPhone 5 launching in nine countries on Friday, Apple has sent a note to developers, requiring the app makers supply screenshots compatible with the new smartphone's taller 4-inch display when submitting software updates.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 5

Embark, Garmin add public transit support for Apple's iOS 6 Maps

Garmin and Embark announced on Thursday that they have updated their iPhone navigation software to add public transportation features to the new Maps in iOS 6.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 58

AT&T launches 4G LTE in 10 new markets ahead of iPhone 5 launch

AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in 10 new major cities across the U.S. in anticipation of Friday's launch of the iPhone 5, which is Apple's first 4G LTE capable smartphone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

Samsung's latest TV ad targets iPhone 5, Apple line waiters

Samsung has again taken aim at Apple fanatics with its latest advertisement, lampooning both those who wait in line at Apple stores as well as the soon-to-be-released iPhone 5.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 148

Apple pays an estimated $207 to build 16GB iPhone 5, report says

Results from a virtual teardown from IHS iSuppli were made public on Wednesday, revealing that Apple pays an estimated $207 to build the base model 16GB iPhone 5, a cost slightly higher than last year's iPhone 4S.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

Apple A6 SoC outperforms Intel Atom in JavaScript test

A test of the iPhone 5's new A6 processor yielded a surprisingly quick score on SunSpider's JavaScript benchmarking tool, with the system on chip topping even the Medfield Atom Z2460.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 26

iPhone 5 pre-order delivery dates pushed back again due to high demand

Continued demand for Apple's new iPhone 5 has caused shipping times to slip to 3-4 weeks from the Online Apple Store, with partner carriers seeing similar delays.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 26

Review Roundup: iPhone 5 surprisingly light, battery life impresses

The first reviews of Apple's iPhone 5 hit the web on Tuesday and most major publications feel the new handset meets expectations with a larger 4-inch display and fast LTE data speeds. Some reviewers had a few quibbles, however, including Apple's move to the new Lightning connector and the letterboxing of existing iOS apps.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 66

First iPhone 5 reportedly unboxed, packaging similar to iPhone 4S

A set of images reportedly showing the first unboxing of Apple's iPhone 5 hit the web on Tuesday, revealing the new handset's eco-friendly packaging is very similar to that of previous generation devices like the iPhone 4S and 4S.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 35

Teardown of Apple's EarPods finds more durable, water resistant design

Apple's newly redesigned headphones, the EarPods, have been taken apart to reveal a more durable design that is more resistant to water and sweat damage.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 38

Open Internet groups to file FCC complaint over AT&T's FaceTime blocking

A trio of digital rights advocacy groups have indicated to AT&T they will file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission over the carrier's decision to block FaceTime calls over cellular data networks for some customers.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 87

Holiday iPhone sales projected to reach 46.5M as pundits 'underestimate' Apple

Tech pundits who find the iPhone 5 "boring" are not expected to be in agreement with consumers, who are expected to buy a record 46.5 million iPhones this holiday shopping season.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 47

Fox News affiliate says iPhone 5 features 'laser keyboard,' holograms

In a short piece relating to the upcoming launch of Apple's iPhone 5, Fox News incorrectly reported that the handset boasted a number of outlandish features, such as a "laser keyboard" and holographic projection.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

iPhone owners fuel 265% increase in eBay trade-in offers following iPhone 5 debut

Current owners of Apple's iPhone, including the last-generation iPhone 4S, accounted for 69 percent of a 256 percent increase in trade-in offers through eBay's Instant Sale service after the new iPhone 5 was announced last week, while Android devices amounted to only 16 percent of total offers.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 26

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