Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rumors give 2012 iPhone shiny new chip, 1GB of RAM, mystery iOS app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/rumors-give-2012-iphone-shiny-new-chip-1gb-of-ram-mystery-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/rumors-give-2012-iphone-shiny-new-chip-1gb-of-ram-mystery-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/rumors-give-2012-iphone-shiny-new-chip-1gb-of-ram-mystery-app/#comments Image

We've potentially seen a lot of the next iPhone's exterior; it may be the interior's time for a shakedown, as an unusually detailed rumor out of 9to5 Mac has claimed scads more about the processor and iOS 6. Going by the tips, the 2012 design would use an S5L8950X, a processor with unknown specs but likely a step ahead of what we've seen in the iPhone 4S (8940X) and new iPad (8945X). There would likewise be a new spin on the PowerVR SGX543 graphics from the iPad as well as 1GB of RAM -- which doesn't sound like much next to a 2GB Galaxy S III, but stands to produce a similar speed boost for a lightweight platform like iOS. As for iOS 6 itself, the software is supposedly using underlying code newer than recent OS X Mountain Lion builds and is dumping Google Maps, as some have claimed ever since iPhoto for iOS made that step in the spring. The new Maps app (possibly pictured here) is said to be rough, but the OS as a whole could be coming along so swimmingly that Apple might have no trouble shipping on time.

As always, we're skeptical when so much detail is in flux. The rumor still jives with much more tangible behavior from Apple, such as its experimentation with 32-nanometer processors and a tendency for Apple to refine the chip from the current year's iPad for the iPhone months later. We may know the accuracy soon enough: more leaks are promised in the next two weeks, including an "entirely new iOS app."

Rumors give 2012 iPhone shiny new chip, 1GB of RAM, mystery iOS app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it rains, it pours -- after a tiny drizzle of tall iPod touch leaks, we're suddenly faced with a deluge of photos of what might just be the next iPhone's back plating. If that's what we're looking at through photos supplied by a historically reliable uBreakiFix, talk of bigger iPhone screens might just pan out, as it looks decidedly taller than the iPhone 4S we use today. Apple may likewise be going all old-school iPhone on us, with a modern twist: we could be reverting to an aluminum back with more receptive materials (likely glass) at the ends, just in a much thinner form that keeps the steel antenna band. Perhaps the most intriguing bit is at the bottom, where rumors of a much smaller dock connector may have been validated along with a shift of place for the headphone jack. There's still a chance we're looking at an elaborate KIRF or an early engineering prototype that could change, but given that 9to5 Mac just got very similar images with black trim, there's a real possibility that we've just been given a sneak peek of what to expect from Apple later this year.

Update: A handful of extra photos have surfaced at 9to5 that show a bit of the front, as well as better views of the back. It's looking like the new model won't quite be as skinny as some photos suggest, and we're digging the different-hued, two-tone design a bit more now that it's not being subjected to Mr. Blurrycam. We've included the more choice shots in the gallery.

[Thanks to Brandon and Steven from uBreakiFix]

Gallery: iPhone 2012 back plate leak

Supposed new iPhone casings show up with tall body, tiny dock connector, tons of mystery (update: a bit of the front too) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long, long time since Apple undertook a significant redesign of the iPod touch, which hasn't been looked at since 2010 and received just a splash of white last year. A possible front panel part leak we've just seen could overturn all that -- and hint at the 2012 iPhone's direction in the process. If we go by the claims of MacRumors' supplier friends, the media player would be growing up, but not out, with a taller 4.1-inch screen. We're skeptical, as the white part (black on the inside) seems almost too good to be true -- we haven't seen anything similar elsewhere in the unofficial parts market. Still, having heard murmurs of larger iPhone screens and knowing Apple's own tendency to base the iPod touch on whatever iPhone flavor is new this year, we could be looking at iPhones and iPods growing for the first time since 2007. There's also some as yet unconfirmed next-gen iPhone parts included by the source, although we'd hesitate to call them smoking guns unless they're put together in Apple-like form later in the year.

Purported fifth-gen iPod touch panel slips out, shows a tall 4.1-inch screen that's possibly iPhone-bound originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Been itching for Facebook's iPhone-dedicated Messenger app to make its way over to the iPad? ? Maybe for the iPhone variant to finally reap the benefits of Skype video chat integration as well? Well, according to 9to5Mac, Camp Zuckerberg is testing both in-house, with the latter planned to hit iPhones this summer. According to the site, one of its trustworthy tipsters was able to grant it access to beta versions of the new apps, and it has the pictures to prove it. Unsurprisingly, the Messenger app for iPad is described as simply a sized-up port of the iPhone version, but surely the bump would be appreciated by many if it ever gets officially released. Perhaps more interesting, though, is having Skype video chat baked into the iPhone version -- tapping an arrow next to a contact initiates your video session, and 9to5Mac reports that it's "smooth most of the time." Of course, it's always worth taking such leaks with a grain of salt, but hit up the source link below if you'd like to find more information and screenshots of the apps in question.

Facebook's iPhone Messenger to get video chat, enlarged variant for iPad? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chatfacebookfacebook messengerFacebookMessengeriosipadiphoneleakmark zuckerbergMarkZuckerbergmessengermobilemobilepostcrossskypevideovideo chatVideoChatvoipWed, 02 May 2012 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Is this Apple's cheaper iPhone 4?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/is-this-apples-cheaper-iphone-4/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/is-this-apples-cheaper-iphone-4/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/is-this-apples-cheaper-iphone-4/#comments See that? That just might be the cheaper iPhone that Apple's rumored to formally unveil on Tuesday. Gizmodo Brazil managed to get a hold of a purported iPhone 4s from within a Brazilian Foxconn factory, and while the hardware itself looks just about identical to the iPhone 4 that exists today, there's a new SKU that's leading to understandable speculation. The N90A model number that popped up has certainly emerged before, but where things really get interesting is the "reprovado" ("disqualified") labeling. Is this batch an early set of prototypes that didn't quite pass QA? Will the eventual iPhone 4s even look anything like the iPhone 4 that's on shelves today? You can bet we'll be on hand in Cupertino to find out, and there's no time like the present to clear out your Tuesday morning / afternoon / evening schedule (depending on time zone, of course) to find out with us.

Is this Apple's cheaper iPhone 4? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anon]

Radio Shack inventory screen pegs iPhone 5 for Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: "iPhone 5" cases hands-on

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iPhone 5 cases and realistic unibody dummy show off incredible slimness originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecasecellphonedummyfeaturedfeatureshands-onhuaqiangbeiiphoneiphone 5Iphone5leakmobile phoneMobilePhonephoneshenzhensmartphoneteardropunibodyvideoThu, 29 Sep 2011 15:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Did a white iPhone 4S just pop up in AT&T's system?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/did-a-white-iphone-4s-just-pop-up-in-atandts-inventory-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/did-a-white-iphone-4s-just-pop-up-in-atandts-inventory-system/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/did-a-white-iphone-4s-just-pop-up-in-atandts-inventory-system/#comments Judging from the clandestine screenshot you see above, it most certainly seems like that's the case. A helpful tipster sent us this tasty morsel, from AT&T's internal system, listing the "iPhone 4s White" beneath a handful of already familiar Apple handsets. Could it be? Is Cupertino actually planning on bringing a white version of its next iPhone out at launch? We're afraid only time will tell.

Did a white iPhone 4S just pop up in AT&T's system? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleattatt inventoryAttInventoryexclusiveinventoryiphoneiphone 4siphone 5Iphone4sIphone5leakmobilepostcrossrumorwhite iphonewhite iphone 4swhite iphone 5WhiteIphoneWhiteIphone4sWhiteIphone5Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[WikiLeaks cables shed light on Apple's battle against counterfeit wares]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/wikileaks-cables-shed-light-on-apples-battle-against-counterfei/#comments Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but if you're Rolex, Gucci or Apple, you probably aren't very interested in being flattered. Due to Apple's intense popularity, an entire industry has arisen that thrives on knocking off the iconic wares Designed in Cupertino. We've seen plenty in our day, and while it may strike some as if Apple's doing absolutely nothing to curtail the aping, a new WikiLeaks release confirms otherwise. According to an electronic memo from the Beijing embassy dated September 2008, Apple began to put obvious and deliberate pressure on China to act against businesses who were copying its wares a few years back. As it turns out, knocking out the knockoffs isn't exactly high on China's list of governmental priorities, and progress on halting the KIRF extravaganza has been sluggish at best. The entire story is quite the exhausting read, but it's worth delving into if you're curious -- per usual, you can get educated in the links below.

WikiLeaks cables shed light on Apple's battle against counterfeit wares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleasiachinacounterfeitcounterfeitingfakeiosipadiphoneJohn TheriaultJohnTheriaultKIRFknock offKnockOffleakleakspiracyrip offRipOffwikileaksThu, 01 Sep 2011 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone N94 prototype's front assembly leaked, set to be an iPhone 4S?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/iphone-n94-prototypes-front-assembly-leaked-set-to-be-an-iphon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/iphone-n94-prototypes-front-assembly-leaked-set-to-be-an-iphon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/iphone-n94-prototypes-front-assembly-leaked-set-to-be-an-iphon/#comments As we approach the rumored September or October launch date for the next batch of iPhones, the web's been spiced up with photos of alleged parts for an "N94" iPhone prototype. We've been rather skeptical about them until the above photos landed in our inbox, courtesy of our friends from uBreakiFix. A little while back we'd already heard from our other sources that the N94 is set to be a cheaper version of the current iPhone 4 (probably the 8GB iPhone 4 mentioned by Reuters last week), which would explain why all these components and cables look super familiar. The only notable difference here is the funny dot right next to the sensor location above the earpiece -- the dotted pattern is very much like that used by the microphone and the webcam LED indicator on Mac computers, but obviously the latter is more likely the case here.

That said, do bear in mind that according to the mark along the bottom of this part, we're apparently looking at an "EVT1" (Engineering Verification Test) piece from March 3rd 2011 (making it about three months older than the white N94 back covers that made the rounds last week, assuming they're legit). Additionally, when our sources last checked around June and July, the N94 had yet to hit the DVT stage, so it's hard to determine whether these parts will remain the same in the final design, or whether the N94 will even make it to the production line at all.

On the other hand, our sources pointed out that an elusive N97 device -- previously reported by the Wall Street Journal as a tiny iPhone -- had already reached "DVT" (Design Verification Test) stage back in June, though there's little information about it other than that it's been tested with various cellular technologies (though plagued by some bugs related to switching between specific frequencies back then), plus it may sport a camera module supplied by Sony, which was semi-confirmed by Howard Stringer himself back in April. Whatever the N97 ends up being, hopefully we'll have something at least as slim as our little souvenir from Beijing.

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iPhone N94 prototype's front assembly leaked, set to be an iPhone 4S? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Alas, as many of you have pointed out in comments, there's not a lot of truth to this story. First, both devices you're seeing above appear to actually be PMPs, not phones -- the Galaxy S players we've seen before. Secondly, we're hearing the actual name of this supposed smartphone is GT-i9220, not 19220.

Samsung's GT-i9220 shows up in leaked photos, preps for battle with iPhone 5? (update: nope!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

iPhone price cuts hitting Radio Shack, Target tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CSI Virtual MasterCard app bringing mobile payments to iOS, Android and BlackBerry originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 5 may feature curved glass screen, continue iPod nano legacy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 02:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no reason to believe this wireless update feature will be limited to Verizon, mind you -- that's just where the informants are coming from in this instance -- though Apple will almost certainly have to alter the file sizes of its updates. We can't think of many carriers who'll be happy to push more than half a gigabyte of data per user per update. Additionally, since iTunes currently acts as the major backup hub, 9to5Mac speculates Cupertino must be working on a cloud backup service as well, which would seem a very sensible idea. Of course, that doesn't paint a very happy or busy future for iTunes, but so what?

iOS 5 updates expected to be carried over-the-air, at least for the Verizon iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 04:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer AppRadio brings apps, iPhone connectivity to your dash originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

White iPhone 4 coming to Best Buy on Wednesday? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the story goes, the salesperson rang it up as a black iPhone to help facilitate the transaction, and shortly after the sale went down, Voda sent out a notice to halt sale of these gems "until next week." Just so you know, the MC604B/A model number shown here is particularly interesting when compared to our own in-house UK iPhone 4; the latter, which is also a 16GB edition, sports a model number of MC603B/A. We suspect we aren't going too far out on a limb by suggesting that the "3" and "4" are there to represent hue variations, and if you'd like to stretch the theory one step further, MC605B/A represents the 32GB black iPhone 4. In other words, don't be shocked when the white 32 gigger rolls in as MC606B/A. So, is this the first legitimate sign that a white iPhone 4 is but days away from going on sale? We're hardly experts in meteorology, but it sure felt like spring in Londontown today.

P.S. - 9 to 5 Mac suggests that it'll be landing on April 27th, at least in the Netherlands.

[Thanks, Anonymii]

Gallery: Vodafone UK stocks official white iPhone 4

Exclusive: White iPhone 4 lands at Vodafone UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A second video has been uncovered, this one showing that we're looking at a prototype unit and taking us on a tour around its body. A visit to the Settings menu shows a 64GB storage capacity, while app folder creation is also handled a little differently from iOS 4. The presence of the Touch Fighter app on this phone, which Apple built to show off the capabilities of earlier versions of the handset, and other internal-looking software seems to point to this indeed being some form of iOS beta build. Of course, it might not be iOS 5 at all, but simply a never-released version of iOS 4. All we know for sure is that the video's after the break.

Update 2: All indications are that this is indeed an early, unreleased version of iOS 4. Interesting, but probably not something to get your hopes up about.

Continue reading White iPhone 4 used to demo new multitasking, Spotlight search in 'test version' of iOS? (video)

White iPhone 4 used to demo new multitasking, Spotlight search in 'test version' of iOS? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Three finally wised up to the fact nobody else was yet offering the pale phone for sale and has pulled the page. For now.

Update 2: Three's official statement on the matter:
"This page is not live at the moment, it was built at the same time as the iPhone black page so that we have it ready when and should the time come to launch white. For now, it's a hidden page that's inactive."

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White iPhone 4 appears to be ready to order at Three UK (update: gone!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecolorearlyiosiphoneiphone 4Iphone4leakon saleOnSaleorderorder pageOrderPageprematuresalethreethree ukThreeUkukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomwhiteMon, 18 Apr 2011 13:01:00 EST<![CDATA[64GB iPhone 4 prototype spotted in China? (Updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/64gb-iphone-4-prototype-spotted-in-china-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/64gb-iphone-4-prototype-spotted-in-china-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/64gb-iphone-4-prototype-spotted-in-china-video/#comments If 32GB just isn't enough to carry your entire collection of Police bootlegs and Greatest Hits compilations, prepare to look enviously upon this bastion of storage salvation. It's a 64GB iPhone 4, a supposed prototype leaked by a Foxconn employee. M.I.C. Gadget scored a quick video of the phone, even prying off the back cover revealing internals that certainly look official. The back is curiously designated "XXGB," which thankfully does not indicate a turn to Roman Numerals, while the model number and FCC ID are similarly X'd out. Other details, like a missing silver ring around the camera lens, indeed make this look like a prototype, but of course the question now is whether this plucky little handset will ever follow its dreams of becoming a production model before getting relegated to obsolescence.

Update: We went over to the Sin Tak shopping mall in Hong Kong to get up close and personal with this mysterious device. Shockingly, the folks wanted a hefty HK$13,500 (US$1,734) for their phone, but this alone doesn't really prove whether it's a legit Foxconn prototype. We also got some folks to run the numbers through Apple's system, and while the serial number is invalid, the model number indicates that this device was manufactured in early 2010, which probably means at one point Apple intended to release a 64GB version of the iPhone 4, but then changed its mind. Ah well, let's see what this summer will bring us.

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64GB iPhone 4 prototype spotted in China? (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 5 and iPad 2 will come with NFC built in, suggests well-connected analyst originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecontactlesscontactless paymentContactlessPaymentipadipad 2Ipad2iphoneiphone 5Iphone5leakmobile paymentsMobilePaymentsmoneynfcpaymentpaymentsrumorspeculationTue, 25 Jan 2011 02:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple hacker digs up Qualcomm baseband proof by decompiling iTunes?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/apple-hacker-digs-up-qualcomm-baseband-proof-by-decompiling-itun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/apple-hacker-digs-up-qualcomm-baseband-proof-by-decompiling-itun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/apple-hacker-digs-up-qualcomm-baseband-proof-by-decompiling-itun/#comments We're a little short-staffed on Qualcomm chipset engineers at the moment, so forgive us if we can't immediately confirm this tale, but we're hearing iPhone hacker Zibri has discovered proof of the Apple / Qualcomm collaboration in his very own build of iTunes. Zibri claims that by tearing apart the latest version, he found the chunk of code above, which contains files that are allegedly the exclusive "building blocks" of Qualcomm radio firmware. That doesn't tell us anything about a supposed iPhone 5 or iPad 2, unfortunately, as it's probably just referring to that CDMA chipset in the Verizon iPhone 4... but with the right building blocks, one can craft any number of wonders.

Apple hacker digs up Qualcomm baseband proof by decompiling iTunes? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ApplebasebandCDMAchipsetfirmwarehackhackedhacksiOSiPadiPhoneitunesleakleaksQualcommradioreverse engineeringReverseEngineeringZibriSat, 22 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Tweaked iPhone 4 parts discovered: an antenna fix, Verizon's iPhone, or the best KIRF ever?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tweaked-iphone-4-parts-discovered-an-antenna-fix-verizons-iph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tweaked-iphone-4-parts-discovered-an-antenna-fix-verizons-iph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tweaked-iphone-4-parts-discovered-an-antenna-fix-verizons-iph/#comments This is a pretty bizarre video, but we watched the whole thing and we're prepared to comment: this is a pretty bizarre video. The folks at GlobalDirectParts somehow got ahold of iPhone replacement parts (a common story in Apple device leaks), and they've posted an in-depth video that illustrates the differences between this new set and regular iPhone 4 parts. Interestingly, nothing has been majorly tweaked, but there's a huge quantity of minor tweaks, primary in the internal wiring. Most notable are antenna adjustments, that are either an antenna fix, or, more likely, adjustments to optimize the antennas to work with Verizon's CDMA network. Other tweaks are bigger head scratchers, including a SIM slot (which wouldn't be necessary on Verizon, but wouldn't hurt anything either), and the removal of the rear camera hole (perhaps an extra SKU for enterprise use?). GlobalDirectParts isn't the only one to receive the tweaked parts, SmartPhone Medic made a similar score, so at least we know this isn't a one-off prank. We'll keep scratching our heads while you check out the video, located after the break.

Update: So apparently Apple's yanked the video off YouTube, which may or may not be an indication for the part's authenticity. Anyhow, we've got you guys a backup video after the break.

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Tweaked iPhone 4 parts discovered: an antenna fix, Verizon's iPhone, or the best KIRF ever? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple telling reps to smooth over iPhone 4 reception complaints, not to offer free bumpers? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>antennaappleapplecareiphoneiphone 4Iphone4leakproblemreceptionTue, 29 Jun 2010 17:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Pages for iPhone gets a full walkthrough]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/pages-for-iphone-gets-a-full-walkthrough/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/pages-for-iphone-gets-a-full-walkthrough/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/pages-for-iphone-gets-a-full-walkthrough/#comments We've been seeing hints here and there that the iPad versions of Apple's iWork apps will eventually trickle down to the iPhone and iPod touch, and now it looks like we've got some definitive proof: 9to5 Mac has published a thorough screenshot walkthrough of Pages. As you'd expect, it looks a lot like a smaller version of Pages for the iPad, but there are some interesting tidbits here and there: all documents sync over the air with all your iOS devices, there's integration with the oft-forgotten iWork.com, and you can export in .doc and PDF in addition to Pages format. Interesting stuff, to say the least -- hit the read link for the complete set of shots.

Pages for iPhone gets a full walkthrough originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleiosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchiworkleakleakspagesrumorrumorsTue, 29 Jun 2010 17:07:00 EST<![CDATA[iWork for iPhone revealed by AppleCare product description?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/iwork-for-iphone-revealed-by-applecare-product-description/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/iwork-for-iphone-revealed-by-applecare-product-description/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/iwork-for-iphone-revealed-by-applecare-product-description/#comments AppleCare Protection Plan may cover certain types of damage, but it sure didn't stop up today's alleged leak -- if you pick an unlocked iPhone at the online Apple Store for Canada, Australia or the UK today and click the "Learn more" button on the AppleCare option, you'll be treated to this "iWork for iPhone" containing screen. Coupled with the "Open in Keynote" prompt we saw a few weeks back, we may picking up the crumbs of a real app here, even if productivity isn't the first thing that comes to mind when fondling that Retina Display.

iWork for iPhone revealed by AppleCare product description? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy's iPhone 4 inventory plans revealed by another purported leak originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple iphoneAppleIphoneavailabilitybbinsiderbest buyBestBuyinternal documentInternalDocumentinventoryiphoneiphone 4Iphone4launchleakleakedretailstockstoreMon, 21 Jun 2010 07:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy's iPhone 4 launch manual leaked?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/best-buys-iphone-4-launch-manual-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/best-buys-iphone-4-launch-manual-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/best-buys-iphone-4-launch-manual-leaked/#comments Like the iPad launch guide before it, Best Buy's iPhone 4 launch plan has just made its wily way into our collective lap, replete with loads of details on how your favorite blue-shirted electronics salespersons are going to be spending their Thursday morning. While we've yet to see any hot scoops inside its two dozen pages (aside from some confusing, contradictory gibberish about whether Best Buy will have iPhones at launch at all) we have learned that stores will open up previously suspended preorders on launch day, accepting reservation fees for devices that customers can pick up at a later date. What we're not seeing here is anything about specific number of units, but there are various lines that caution against expecting much in the way of non-reserved phones -- should there be any, the guide advises first come first serve once the store opens. In other words, it's business as usual: call ahead and show up early. See some choice quotes from the playbook after the break.

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Best Buy's iPhone 4 launch manual leaked? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleApple iPhoneApple iPhone 4AppleIphoneAppleIphone4bbyBest BuyBest Buy MobileBestBuyBestBuyMobileiPhoneiPhone 4Iphone4launchleakleakedleaksretailSun, 20 Jun 2010 19:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple screenshot confirms iWork coming to iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/apple-screenshot-confirms-iwork-coming-to-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/apple-screenshot-confirms-iwork-coming-to-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/apple-screenshot-confirms-iwork-coming-to-iphone/#comments Well well, what's this? Our pal Stuart Miles at Pocket-lint spotted an interesting detail on one of Apple's iPhone 4 screenshots: an "Open in 'Keynote'" button while viewing an attachment in Mail. It's since been replaced by a shot that reads "Open in 'iBooks'," but it certainly seems like the iWork suite will eventually make it across the iOS range from the iPad. While we're not going to pretend like that's nearly as big a deal as Microsoft integrating Office into Windows Phone 7, it's still a welcome move, as we know more than a few people who'd like to make some work-type edits on the go. Why we didn't get a peek at this today we don't know, but we've got a feeling we'll hear more about it as June 21 gets nearer.

Apple screenshot confirms iWork coming to iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleiphoneiphone 4Iphone4iworkkeynoteleakrumorrumorsMon, 07 Jun 2010 20:08:00 EST<![CDATA[White iPhone 4 casing shows up in yet more photos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/white-iphone-4-casing-shows-up-in-yet-more-photos/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/white-iphone-4-casing-shows-up-in-yet-more-photos/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/white-iphone-4-casing-shows-up-in-yet-more-photos/#comments Steve Jobs didn't seem too upset over the story of the lost / stolen iPhone 4 last night at D8, so we're sure he won't mind that yet more parts for his next-gen phone have leaked out -- this time PowerBookMedic.com has scored the white version of the casing. As usual, the Engadget staff is now in a fierce and somewhat disturbingly violent debate over the relative style merits of black and white iPhones, so don't look for us to get much done for the rest of the day. Many more pics at the source link.

White iPhone 4 casing shows up in yet more photos originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Mike]

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The iPhone 4's outer case makes it on camera... in Portugal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aluminumapplebodycaseiphoneiphone 4iphone 4giphone hdIphone4Iphone4gIphoneHdleakleaksrumorrumorsshellvideoTue, 01 Jun 2010 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4G display put under a microscope, 960 x 640 a lock?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/iphone-4g-put-under-a-microscope-960-x-640-looks-like-a-lock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/iphone-4g-put-under-a-microscope-960-x-640-looks-like-a-lock/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/iphone-4g-put-under-a-microscope-960-x-640-looks-like-a-lock/#comments You've seen it in San Jose, you've seen plenty of it in Vietnam, and now, apparently, you're seeing the iPhone 4G display waving at you from the center of Europe, namely the Czech Republic. We haven't been able to corroborate that these fellas do indeed have a legitimate next-gen iPhone part in their paws, but hey, that's what they claim. The guys from superiphone.cz have gone above and beyond the leaker's call of duty, by taking the supposed next-gen screen under a microscope and figuring out its pixel density and display technology. According to them, the new iPhone will sport an IPS panel, much like the other handheld device Apple introduced this year, with a cool 960 x 640 resolution. This quadruples the total number of pixels from the iPhone 3GS -- making rescaling of current apps a straightforward affair -- while also giving Apple the right to claim the highest pixel density yet seen on a phone. You'll find similarly zoomed-in pics of the Nexus One and iPod touch screens at the source, and the answers to all your iPhone-related questions at WWDC in a few days' time.

iPhone 4G display put under a microscope, 960 x 640 a lock? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 May 2010 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Francesco]

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White front plate looks all set and ready for next-gen iPhone, or not originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple iphoneAppleIphonechinaface plateFacePlatefront plateFrontPlateiphoneiphone 4iphone 4giphone hdiphone4Iphone4gIphoneHdleakpartswhite iphonewhite iphone 4gwhite iphone hdWhiteIphoneWhiteIphone4gWhiteIphoneHdWed, 19 May 2010 16:17:00 EST<![CDATA[New iPhone in Vietnam spotted running iPhone OS 4? (update: it's a fake)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/new-iphone-in-vietnam-spotted-running-iphone-os-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/new-iphone-in-vietnam-spotted-running-iphone-os-4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/new-iphone-in-vietnam-spotted-running-iphone-os-4/#comments This is a bit of a confusing one, but we just got tipped an additional shot of this 4th generation iPhone that leaked out in Vietnam, but this time with a big twist: it appears to be running iPhone OS 4. Or at least displaying a screenshot of the new OS, with that telltale wallpaper in the background. We have no idea how this crew might've circumvented Apple's lockdown of the device, and there's always the chance this is some sort of Photoshop or other trickery. Still, a source has confirmed to us that the markings "N90 PRO2" indicate an older prototype N90 (the Apple codename for the new iPhone), which refers to "Working Prototype 2" and might possibly be easier to enable than the newer, lock tight model Gizmodo obtained. Also, despite the photo's out-of-focus nature, the display (or at least its contents) doesn't appear nearly as sharp as those previous shots we saw of the "fireball" screen. We're digging for more info as we speak, but unfortunately the original source site, Taoviet, is down right now. We'll keep you posted if we hear anything else about this image's origins.

[Thanks, ITKINGDOM]

Update: The source link is loading for us sporadically. The translated text above the shot reads: "Iphone 4G VN is distributed by the network not it? Maybe not then, we'll be the first use:" It's all so clear now!

Update 2: Woah, do these things just grow on trees? French site Be Geek has just received photos of what looks to be a third iPhone 4th gen floating around in the wild. Chances are it's of a similar build generation as the Vietnam device, since it's lacking those screws at the bottom, but it does seem to a separate device, since it's rocking a different SIM.

Update 3: Turns out this new set of photos was pulled from the same Vietnamese forum, so it seems to be the same phone. Makes sense, but we're still puzzling over that different SIM.

Update 4: Sorry, it's a Photoshop kids. This phone can't boot past DFU.

Gallery: iPhone 4th gen in the wild... again

New iPhone in Vietnam spotted running iPhone OS 4? (update: it's a fake) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The kids at Taoviet have really outdone themselves. From the looks of these images, the Vietnamese site has nabbed an honest to goodness 4th generation iPhone -- a 16GB model to be exact. It's clearly pre-production judging by the XXX placeholders on the backside stamp and likely lacks a bootable OS, just a "Bonfire" test routine. Nevertheless, it looks authentic enough that we expect Apple's henchmen to be busting down the guy's door before he pries it open to reveal Apple's chipset of choice. A few more pics in the gallery.

Update: We've spotted a difference from this model and the unit that Gizmodo bought. Notably, the pair of screws at the bottom of the device are gone. The cleaner design could indicate a newer prototype (closer to the actual retail model) though both the iPhone 3G and 3GS went to market with a similar pair of screws. Comparison shot after the break.

Update 2: Oops, too late Apple, teardown pics added showing an Apple branded processor. Note the black "N90" text on the white sticker -- that's the rumored internal codename for Apple's next generation GSM iPhone. Yeah, that looks like the A4 processor to us.

Update 3: Video! Unfortunately, this sucker's never going to boot to the OS. And if the translation in our comments is correct then the unit was purchased for US$4,000.

Gallery: Next generation iPhone unscrewed from Vietnam (updated)

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Next generation iPhone unscrewed from Vietnam (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 03:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 The iPhone 4G? iPhone 4? iPhone HD? Simply "iPhone"? There's plenty we still don't know about Apple's upcoming handset, like the name for instance, but thanks to an unprecedented leak and a whole bunch of peripheral rumors, we've got just about the most info you could hope for going into a major Apple launch. Follow along after the break as we parse through what we know, what we've heard, and what we hope for in the next iPhone.

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Apple's next iPhone: what we know (and what we don't) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleiphoneiphone 4iphone 4giphone hdiphone os 4Iphone4Iphone4gIphoneHdIphoneOs4leaklost iphoneLostIphonenext iphoneNextIphonerumorvideoThu, 22 Apr 2010 16:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's 4th-generation iPhone revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/apples-4th-generation-iphone-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/apples-4th-generation-iphone-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/apples-4th-generation-iphone-revealed/#comments Well, we told you so. The fourth-generation iPhone prototype that leaked its way out into the world over the weekend has found its way to Gizmodo, and they've examined it exhaustively enough to prove that it's the real thing. Not only does it show up in iTunes, Xcode, and System Profiler, but it has different product identifiers than the 3G or 3GS, and it's packed with Apple-labeled components inside. Unfortunately, they couldn't get it to boot out of recovery mode, but a number of new features and changes are evident just by holding it. Obviously, it's thinner than the 3GS, with smaller internal components and a larger battery inside the metal frame. There's also a front-facing camera, a larger and better camera with a flash on the back, a higher-res display that's slightly smaller than the current models, a second mic for noise cancellation, and that new back, which Giz seems a bit confused about but we're fairly sure is glass or ceramic. It's also three grams heavier than a 3GS, with a 16 percent larger battery and the same new MicroSIM slot used in the iPad.

We're also told the phone was found running iPhone OS 4.0 but that it was remotely killed before Giz could actually see it, and that they can't get it to boot because it requires a bespoke build of the OS. We're assuming Apple's hot on the trail of this thing, so hit the source link while you can and check a couple more pics after the break.

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Apple's 4th-generation iPhone revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There may be a chance to get some more face-time with the handset, but we wanted to get these photos to you guys ASAP. Stay tuned, we're working on more details as we type -- for now, enjoy the gallery below!

Update: As a number of observant commenters and tipsters pointed out, this looks almost exactly like a Twitpic posted by TUDream on February 20th, which we're throwing after the break if for whatever reason the source link goes down. It's low-res, shows an indiscriminate bit of the inside, and some mysterious button / possible SIM slot in the middle of the other side. The mic holes on this pic seems to be larger, too.

Gallery: iPhone 4G hands-on

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iPhone 4G: is this it? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 There's very little to go on at this point, just a series of photos posted to a forum by a device repair company, but if their suspicions are correct, this could be the front panel of the presumably upcoming "iPhone 4G." iResQ claims to have obtained the sample part from a "reputable source" that has provided genuine parts to it in the past, parts which iResQ uses for repairing products -- even if those products don't exist yet. Interestingly, the LCD is factory glued to the digitizer on this 4G wannabe (like on the original iPhone), as opposed to them being separate elements on the 3G and 3GS, meaning higher replacement costs. But most notable about this face part is the fact that it's roughly 1/4-inch taller than previous generations. Your guess is as good as ours as to why it's taller, since the screens themselves seems very similarly sized. We're also incredibly curious as to whether this here face would line up with that supposed 4G midboard we saw a little while ago. So, elaborate scam by iResQ to get its name up in lights? Prank played by a fun-loving parts supplier? Earth shattering iPhone form factor change unearthed? And just what is that "reflective surface" supposed to be for? Beats us. The flip side of the screen can be seen after the break.

[Thanks, Todd F.]

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Is this the face of the iPhone 4G? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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