Media event livery goes up at Apple's Town Hall ahead of expected iPhone announcement

In preparation of Tuesday's special media event, Apple has dressed up its Town Hall at 4 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, Calif., with banners and regalia identical in design to invitations sent out last week.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 51

European Apple patent hints at NFC-enabled iPhone fingerprint sensor

A recently unveiled European patent filed by Apple describes a means of combining a fingerprint scanner with near-field communication technology, furthering rumors that Apple's next iPhone will integrate a novel form of security in order to set itself apart.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 65

China Mobile may postpone iPhone launch to complete TDD-LTE network

According to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, China Mobile will introduce Apple's iPhone to its 700 million subscribers by the end of the year, but the world's largest telecom first needs to finish rolling out its TDD-LTE network, a task that could delay the phone's launch until November.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 23

First customers already in line for new iPhones Apple has yet to announce

The first iPhone line waiters have already staked their claim outside New York's iconic Fifth Ave Apple Store, camping in front of the shop's jumbo glass gemstone a full four days before the company will formally acknowledge the new products exist.

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Contest: Win Apple's next iPhone & a new iSkin case of your choice

Case maker iSkin has partnered with AppleInsider to offer readers a chance to win Apple's next flagship iPhone after the highly anticipated smartphone has been released.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 18

Apple may differentiate 'iPhone 5S' fingerprint scanning home button with silver ring [u]

Apple's next flagship iPhone may distinguish its anticipated key feature — a built-in fingerprint scanner — from other iPhones with an aesthetic tweak, by placing a subtle silver ring around the home button [updated with new pics].

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 69

Vodafone Germany to reportedly stop 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5 sales, 16GB model to live on

Purportedly leaked photos of Vodafone Germany's ERP system reveals the telecom will discontinue sales of 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5 models, but will carry over the 16GB version as a possible intermediate device positioned between the rumored iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 31

China Telecom, Unicom rumored to offer Apple's new iPhones Sept. 20, China Mobile in Nov.

Apple's current carrier partners China Unicom and China Telecom may offer the company's next-generation iPhones as soon as Sept. 20, though a launch on China Mobile is expected to come slightly later, a new rumor claims.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 7

New high-res pics may again show Apple's 'iPhone 5S' fingerprint sensor

Another leaked part allegedly for Apple's next-generation "iPhone 5S" claims to show the fingerprint scanning component that is expected to be concealed under the handset's home button.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64

Apple's China media event fuels speculation of quick iPhone launch, China Mobile deal

The news that Apple will hold its first-ever iPhone media event in China has generated expectations that the company has something big up its sleeve, such as a sooner-than-expected launch of new models in that country, or perhaps a deal with China Mobile, the world's largest carrier.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 15

Fingerprint sensor in Apple's 'iPhone 5S' predicted to boost mobile commerce, enterprise adoption

Wells Fargo on Wednesday raised its projected price range for Apple stock, citing expectations that the company will become more flexible with its carrier partners, and that the anticipated inclusion of a fingerprint sensor in the "iPhone 5S" will drive up adoption rates among consumer and corporate markets.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 25

Apple to hold separate iPhone event in China on Sept. 11

Apple has announced that it will be holding a special media event for Chinese journalists on Sept. 11, just ten hours after the company is expected to announce a next-generation iPhone lineup at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 46

Apple promises to 'brighten everyone's day' at Sept. 10 iPhone announcement

Apple on Tuesday sent out invitations for a media event next Tuesday, Sept. 10, at which the company is expected to show off its next-generation iPhone models that will come in a new range of colors.

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Latest parts leak may show Apple's 'iPhone 5S' fingerprint scanner

Newly revealed parts claimed to be for Apple's next-generation premium iPhone may show a fingerprint sensor component that is expected to be embedded beneath the home button.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 26

Apple blocking support personnel vacations from Sept. 15-28 for launch of new iPhones & iOS 7

AppleCare employees have been restricted from taking time off for a two-week period, from Sept. 15 through 28 — a span during which Apple is expected to launch its new iPhone lineup, as well as the revamped iOS 7 mobile operating system.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 32

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