The iPhone 5 will enter mass production in September, but only carry “slight modifications” over the iPhone 4, claims Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Checks with supply chain sources are said to indicate that the phone will use a version of the A5 processor in the iPad 2, and upgrade its rear camera from 5 megapixels to 8. It will also allegedly make a switch to Qualcomm cellular …
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iPhone 5 prod. expected in Sept. with A5, Qualcomm chips
LA Weekly reports (via The Next Web) that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the iPhone 4 and its claimed propensity for breakage. The lawsuit feeds off the “Glassgate” publicity that has seen the iPhone 4 judged to be more accident-prone than other smartphones due to Apple’s use of glass on both the front and back of the device.
Apparently fed up and pissed off, California resident Donald LeBuhn filed a class action lawsuit earlier this week in L.A. County against Apple, claiming the company knows about the design flaw and refuses to warn consumers that “normal” use leads essentially to a broken phone.
According to his lawsuit, first reported by Courthouse News Service, LeBuhn threw down $252 in September for a new iPhone 4, but three weeks later the glass broke when his daughter accidentally dropped it approximately three feet to the ground while sending a text message.
He previously owned a 3GS version of the iPhone and claims the glass did not break when accidentally dropped from similar heights.
In his filing, LeBuhn cites Apple marketing materials for the iPhone 4, which claim that the “ultradurable” glass used in the iPhone 4 is “20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic”. According to LeBuhn, these claims are misleading at best, and his suit seeks full refunds for customers covered by the class action suit and reimbursement for any repairs made.
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Apple iPhone executive Mark Papermaster’s departure was initially due to controversy over the iPhone 4′s antenna rim, according to reports. But a Wall Street Journal article suggests Papermaster may have proven incompatible with Apple’s corporate culture, and Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
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Apple iPhone Exec Incompatible With Steve Jobs: Report
Mark Papermaster, Apple’s senior vice president for iPhone engineering, is leaving the company, signaling a change in leadership after criticism erupted over the iPhone 4′s unique antenna. Papermaster’s duties will be shouldered by Bob Mansfield, the company’s senior vice president of computer engineering, Apple spokesman Steve…
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Apple iPhone engineering head exits after antenna flap: DJ Newswires
Not sold on those iPhone Antenna-aid bandages ? Fret not, as we’ve got a whole ‘nother round of laughs coming your way. What started as a concept has landed on Etsy as a buyable product: the ‘End Call’ vinyl sticker. As you’d expect, you simply place this guy over the iPhone 4′s ” weak spot ” and then press it whenever you’d like to conveniently drop whatever call you’re on. The only problem …
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iPhone ‘End Call’ sticker is an ironic solution to your reception problem
The brouhaha over the iPhone 4′s antenna and reception problems may be making current iPhone owners more reluctant to purchase the new device.
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iPhone 4 Woes Spook iPhone Owners More Than Would-Be Buyers
The brouhaha over the iPhone 4′s antenna and reception problems may be making current iPhone owners more reluctant to purchase the new device.
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iPhone 4 Woes Spook iPhone Owners More Than Would-Be Buyers
Two new iPhone 4 cases have launched on Friday from SwitchEasy and Quirky. SwitchEasy’s Colors case uses a shock-resistant silicone material with a smooth finish. It provides access points for the iPhone buttons and protects the headphone jack and data port. The design also includes SwitchEasy’s ‘jellybean’ home button, a glossy cover in a contrasting color over the iPhone’s home button. The …
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iPhone 4 cases: SwitchEasy’s Colors, Quirky’s Tilt launch