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Apple is reducing build plans for the iPhone, according a research note from Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu. His sources in Apple's supply chain also indicated the company is working on a lower-cost iPhone model and an iPhone 5S for the second half of 2013. More interestingly, he said that Apple is showing signs of…

There are a couple of awesomely useful things you can do with the recent calls list on your iPhone. What? They're my recent calls, guys. I know, I know, the blurring's taking up most of the shot, but whaddya expect? Anyhow, if you touch on the blue arrow (indicated in my screenshot above) next to…

Although a few battery power cases have been released for the iPhone 5, most have done so without Apple approved lightning connectors, and it has been a frequent problem. It is easy to identify those cases because the base of the connectors are white, rather than the approved black. (Here's some explanation.) The Juice Pack…

Apple has filed an appeal in Brazil over a ruling that awarded the iPhone name to electronics maker Gradiente. The Brazilian company filed a trademark on the name about 10 years ago, and in December 2012 began selling its own iPhone-named smartphone running Google's Android OS. Apple appeals iPhone trademark ruling in Brazil Gradiente now…

Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu told clients on Tuesday that Apple needs to think different[ly] about making a larger iPhone, arguing that the company has ceded perceived control of the high end of the smartphone market. From the research note, “The big question we get from investors is whether the greatest turnaround and growth story…

Brute-Force Mockup of an iPhablet Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes told his clients on Monday to expect Apple to release a 5-inch iPhone—or iPhablet—in either the last quarter of 2013 or the first quarter of 2014. He said that the form factor is popular enough that Apple will not be able to ignore it. In the…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Daylight Viewfinder is a combination of hardware and software to help you take photos on your iOS device, and Paul Anderson, Sig Innovations Engineer/Owner, gave The Mac Observer a demonstration at the Macworld/iWorld Innovation Showcase. The showcase gives exhibitors a chance to display their products to the media before the chaos of the show…

Mobile phone ringtones are an odd category. Even before the launch of the iPhone, millions of users with basic “feature phones” were spending up to $3 each for low quality, 30-second samples of their favorite songs. Apple eventually joined the ringtone game, too, by offering ringtones for up to $1.29 each on the company’s iTunes…

When Apple announces its first fiscal quarter earnings for 2013 on January 23, Wells Fargo's Maynard Um expects the company to report selling 48 million iPhones and 20.2 million iPads. iPhone sales would've been even higher, according to his estimates, had cell service providers offered more flexible upgrade options for existing subscribers. Maynard Um predicts…

Following news that Apple apparently cut its iPhone 5 parts orders by 50 percent from 65 million units for the March quarter, Wells Fargo analyst Maynard Um is advising investors to take a deep breath. He thinks the 65 million unit figure wasn't ever realistic and that Apple's parts orders are now more in line…

Japan’s largest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, is open to a deal to carry Apple’s iPhone, the company’s president said in a Japanese newspaper report, translated and disseminated by BrightWire Friday. President Katoru Katō reportedly said that his company was eager to add the iPhone to its lineup, but that concerns over alleged sales quotas imposed…

They say it’s harder than ever to get away from it all, but as any cellphone owner will tell you, there are still plenty of places in the world where it’s all but impossible to get a signal. While that may be an inconvenience for those who want to find out if they should pick…

T-Mobile CEO John Legere After announcing a deal in December to finally bring Apple’s iPhone to its network in 2013, U.S. mobile carrier T-Mobile’s CEO revealed Tuesday that his company already serves nearly 2 million iPhones. John Legere, the carrier’s CEO, made the remarks during a management keynote for its parent company Deutsche Telekom, as…

Strong numbers for iPhone 5 sales this weekend in China should quell investor concerns about shares of Apple Inc., according to Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu. In a research note to clients on Monday, Mr. Wu said that he expects Apple to sell 47.5 million iPhones in the December quarter, a number that's above consensus…

Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Walkley lowered his 2013 and 2014 iPhone and iPad sales expectations on Monday citing expected lower demand for Apple's mobile devices and reductions in parts orders. He also thinks Apple may be ramping up for a new iPhone launch sometime around June 2013. “While our November channel checks indicated very strong…

With iPhone 5 availability improving, Stern Agee analyst Shaw Wu expects Apple will report quarterly sales figures than come in above current estimates. Full-size iPad sales, however, may take a small hit thanks to iPad mini cannibalization. Improved iPhone 5 availability means even more sales “We continue to pick up improving yields and availability of…

Apple has added driving directions to Find My iPhone with version 2.0.1 of the iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Users now have the ability to get driving directions courtesy of Apple Maps directly within the app. New Get Directions Feature ( Note the skeuomorphism in the app that will soon be a thing of…

Jeffries analyst Peter Misek thinks Apple will ship its next iPhone model in June 2013 instead of in the fall. That new iPhone model will be called the iPhone 5S, will inclue NFC support, and will be available in several colors much like the iPod touch. Mr. Misek is claiming the new iPhone model will…

In the new version of iTunes, we now can view a history of the media we've clicked to preview. This could be handy if you find something you like but don't buy it at the time, especially if your memory is as poor as mine is. I don't remember what I had for breakfast, much…

Image Credit: AP/Thibault Camus Supply constraints for the iPhone 5 finally appear to be lessening, over two months after the device first launched. A survey of U.S. Apple Retail Stores conducted by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, and reported by AppleInsider, revealed that the phone was generally in stock and available for walk-in purchase. Further, the…

Fantastical from Flexibits is already a popular app for the Mac because it makes easy work of adding events to several popular calendar applications through its built-in natural language engine. Now it's available for the iPhone and iPod touch, but does Fantastical for the iPhone live up to the expectations the Mac version sets? Read…

iGear has a new iPhone 5 case on the market called The Racer. This case is constructed of solid bamboo and gets its name from the two stripes that appear on each case. The Racer iPhone 5 Case   Appearance This case is very striking and one that others will notice immediately. It doesn’t just have…

TMO has reviewed several iPhone 5 cases in the past few weeks. Here’s a summary of those reviews, the ratings and prices, all in one spot for handy references. We’ll update this summary as new case reviews are published. The manufacturer’s photo is below the description. 1. WaterField's iPhone 5 Wallet/Case Covers All The Bases,…