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Following months of speculation, leaks and comparisons Apple has officially taken the wraps off of the next iPhone. The iPhone 5 (yes, we are sticking with numbers) will feature LTE support for some of the fastest wireless speeds in the world, a 4” retina display (326ppi, with a resolution of 1136×640) rivaling most competitors, and much more–including:

• 7.6mm (18% thinner than the 4S)
• 112grams (20% lighter than the 4S)
• Closer to 16:9 Aspect Ratio (for better video viewing)
• Touch integrated into the display for more accuracy
• GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA and LTE
• 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless
• Apple’s A6 Chip (2x faster CPU and 2x faster Graphics)

All native iOS apps have been updated to support the new resolution including iPhoto,iMovie, GarageBand, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, etc. Existing apps will run letter boxed, with the exception of apps created developers who have had early access (CNN, OpenTable and others).

More as this develops.

It seems like we’ve been waiting forever to hear some official news from the folks in Cupertino regarding a media event–and the wait is finally over. Confirming what has been rumored for quite some time, Apple has officially announced a media event for September 12th which will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. In case anyone was wondering what’s to be announced at the event, I think the giant number “5″ on the invitation all but confirms that we’ll be seeing the latest iPhone. As always, we’ll have full live coverage of the event, including all hardware and software announcements–so make sure you’re here at 10am Pacific on the 12th!

While rumors of late on the Apple front have been focused on a September iPhone launch (allegedly to be closely followed by an iPad Mini announcement) – lets not forget the scuttlebutt about an Apple-branded HD Television set. With some well-known sources having suggested that a launch is imminent, Apple’s own Vice President of Internet Services and Software, Eddy Cue, had reportedly told an analyst that such a device from Apple is “unlikely” in the near future–the main reason being that such a television would have to meet all of Apple’s standards regarding user experience and performance first. Rumors of an Apple television set started when Walter Isaacson released his biography on Apple’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, where he quoted Jobs as saying “I finally cracked it” in regards to how to redo the modern television properly.

It is around this time of year when we hear of news of an invitation from Apple regarding a media event in early September. Such has been the case for the last two years, at which time Apple typically unveils the latest and greatest iPhone. There’s no hiding from the massive amount of rumors and speculation that come with an iPhone launch – but we hate reporting on unconfirmed information. So instead, we bring you a rumor roundup with the most plausible features and specs that we expect see come the “not yet official” event in September. Join us after the jump, will you?

We’re getting closer.

Though we still don’t have a release date for the new iPhone or iOS 6 (though a rumored Apple press conference on September 12th should clear things up a bit), iOS 6 continues to forge ahead with beta number 4. What does it bring? Well of course you’ll get the requisite “bug fixes and improvements;” but the bigger news is what iOS 6 beta 4 doesn’t have: and that’s a Youtube app. An article on The Verge confirms the omission of the popular video sharing app from the latest iOS 6 build, along with the official statement from Apple regarding the situation:

We’ll have more info on the new beta build as we spend a bit more time with it, and those with access to the iPhone Dev Center can download it here.

For those who were left less than satisfied with Apple’s unspecific “Coming in July” release window for OS X Mountain Lion, your clarification is finally here–as Mountain Lion arrives tomorrow (Wednesday, July 25th). Bringing greater integration with not only its mobile operating system but iCloud as well, OS X Mountain Lion brings a host of improvements and new features to the Mac eco-system (click here for a full list of features on Apple’s website). The really good news? While we thought OS X Lion was a good deal at just under $30, Mountain Lion proves to be an even better one at $19.99. Of course, you’ll need OS X Lion in order to get the update (available on the Mac App Store), but like all apps you buy from Apple, one purchase allows you to load the software on to multiple machines. Already running Mountain Lion? Let us know what you think!

Among Apple’s many larger announcements today, including the new MacBooks, OSX Mountain Lion and iOS 6, was a smaller announcement that 2nd and 3rd gen iPad owners will appreciate: The release of the new iPad Smart Case. Building on the success of its Smart Cover, the new Smart Case now has complete protection for your precious iPad thanks to its polyurethane rear shell–and of course, attached front cover. You still get the “sleep magnet” you’ve always loved, but now without the worry of having to properly accessorize it. The new iPad Smart Case (available in 6 colors) retails for $49 and is available now.

Don’t feel bad; we can’t wait either.

With all of the rumors that have been swirling around Apple over the past few days, weeks and months, it’s nice to know that we’re about to get some answers; perhaps not all of the answers we’re looking for (we still think we’ll have to wait for iPhone 5 news), but at least enough to keep us going until the next Apple press conference. Make sure you keep checking back with us throughout the day as we bring you live coverage of Apple’s WWDC 2012 keynote, and all of the answers it holds.

Most will agree that the time frame for the next iPhone is likely be in the  September/October area–almost a year after the release of the iPhone 4S. Since the “New iPad” release, attention has shifted to all of the reported iPhone part leaks, name leaks, design concepts, and general rumor mill gossip that comes with every iProduct launch; it’s all good fun, just as long as you remember who ultimately holds the cards AND information: Apple. So as you fill your brain with what a “friend of a friend” apparently knows or tells you, or what rumor sites dish out, always remember that what is known is what Apple wants you to know. It’s a fun game actually; as long as you use words like “rumored,” “alleged” or “a report from Asia says,” you can claim whatever you want…like  a 22″ foldable display that supports up to 56 hours of charge thanks to a portable 56″ solar array–all nicely packaged into a 2mm thin liquid metal shell. C’mon, its possible…allegedly.

How about this: We promise to only deliver the facts (or at least the most realistic possibilities), and you promise to tune in for real information from the WWDC 2012 keynote scheduled for June 18th, 2012–where Apple themselves will tell us what’s coming next. Deal? Deal!

On Monday, Apple updated it’s mobile iOS platform. On Wednesday it was OS X that received an update. Now, Apple completes the update trifecta by moving its Apple TV software to version 5.0.1, bringing HD previews and a slew of other fixes to their streaming media device. Here’s what to expect from the new update:

Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1

iTunes previews - Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.
AirPlay - Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.
Home Sharing - Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.
Netflix - Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.
Stability and performance - Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.