We hate to continue to perpetuate the iPhone 5 rumors, but since it’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ it will arrive, we feel as though this posting is justified.

Macrumors, by way of 9 to 5 Mac, is reporting that the next iPhone, the iPhone 5, will arrive this September according to 3 sources familiar with the device’s production schedule.  Word is that the iPhone 5 test schedule is drawing to a close and that production will get under way this July.  Keep in mind that September will see the release of the next iOS, so the timing plays well to complement a new hardware release.

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A rumor emerged today that the Macbook Airs will receive a processor update in the coming weeks, at least according to Wall Street analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.  The current Macbook Airs utilize the now old and some what antiquated Core 2 Duo processors.

According to TUAW the new low voltage Core i3 and i5 chips, which are set to replace the aforementioned processors, will include between 3 and 4 MB of Smart Cache and will support up to 8GB of RAM, twice the current Macbook Air’s capability.  It’s also rumored that the svelte laptops will support Intel’s Thunderbolt tech for ultra fast transfer speeds.

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Pictures of 7th generation iPad Nano reemerged yesterday.  As discussed in a previous leak, the next gen iPad Nano will include a 1.3 megapixel camera.  A source that is supposedly close to the project stated that the new Nano won’t have a built-in clip, unlike the current gen version, to make room for the camera.  However, we believe – assuming the rumors are true – that Apple will just bore a hole into the clip to allow for both features to exist in harmony.

Keep in mind that the 5th generation iPod Nano included a camera.  So readding such a feature to a smaller form factor could very well add some sales to the product.  But, the Nano is so small that it would be difficult, or at least a tad trying to hold the device and shoot a photo without blocking the lens.  Perhaps Apple will add a running feature that snap photos as you jog a set distance.

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AppleInsider sources say that Apple will officially announce and sell the new iMacs as of May 3rd, this Tuesday.

The new iMacs will in all likelihood see a processor refresh, replacing the first generation Core-i processors with the new Sandy Bridge processors.  They should also receive Intel’s Thunderbolt, which boasts ultra fast transfer speeds and can even support displays.  Both of these updates appeared in Apple’s latest line of Macbook Pros.

A touchscreen iMac is probably a long ways off and as a result you should probably expect the form factor, and size options, along with price, to largely remain the same.

We’ve been hearing about an iMac refresh since March 22nd, with the latest one pointing to an early May release.  Apple hasn’t updated their iMacs since July 27, 2010, when they added i-Core processors, so it’s an overhaul that is long overdue.

However, Apple’s online store is still displaying a 24 hour ship time for all iMac models.  Historically, Apple will delay the expected shipping time of a product when a new iteration is due within a matter of days.  Nonetheless, it stands to reason that they’re no longer displaying this information to the public and instead notifying individual customers by email after an order has been placed.

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Don’t hold your breath on this rumor.  This is supposedly yet another shot of the iPhone 5.  Yup, the screen is larger and as you can see it runs to the edge of the device, unlike the iPhone 4, which has a thicker border.  As usual there is no way to verify these shots and this isn’t the first, or second time we’ve heard/seen a larger screen on the iPhone.

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It’s not a question of if but when Apple will refresh their line of iMacs.  Now a report by way of 9to5Mac indicates that Apple will probably begin shipping an updated version of the all-in-one computer, which is said to include Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt connectivity, in the next few weeks.  Unfortunately, rumors don’t point to a touchscreen version, but it seems inevitable given the popularity of their iPad.

As of this posting, Apple’s online store is not associating any shipping delays with the iMacs, which, generally speaking a strong indicator of a product refresh.  However, a source close to 9to5Mac says that we can expect the delays to transpire later this week and that one Apple customer has indicated that their education order of the iMac has been delayed to May 2nd.

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It’s been a few weeks, probably more than a month, since we’ve heard anything about the next generation Wii, the Wii 2.  It’s supposedly code named Project Café and includes a new fangled controller that sports a 6.2-inch touchscreen, two analog sticks, camera and 8 buttons.  However, this might not be the primary controller and may serve as some sort of secondary operator.  The rumor also states that the current gen Wii controllers may continue to work with the system, but no one really knows.

So yes, much of it is conjecture and rumor at this point.  The screened controller sounds reminiscent of the Dreamcast, a failed Sega console.  The memory cards featured a small screen and buttons embedded into them and gamers could call plays for football as well as play smaller, low rez monochrome games.

While there is no official word on the Nintendo Wii 2, it seems inevitable that Nintendo will announce it at this year’s E3, provided of course it actually exists.

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Bad news iPhone fans, especially for those of you that are waiting for the iPhone 5.  A report emerged today, issued by Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with Concord Securities, that the iPhone 5 will not feature a new design, and will utilize the A5 processor already found in the iPad 2 along with an 8-megapixel camera.  This means that the long rumored 4-inch screen that we’ve been hearing about, might just be that, a rumor.  The report also states that Apple will switch to a a Qualcomm baseband for both GSM and CDMA models, along with an improved antenna design.  

So, should we believe?  The iPhone 3Gs saw a minor update over the 3G, especially when it came to form factor, so it stands to reason that the above report could be true.  However, the Android market is chalk full of 4-inch+ sized screens.  Apple needs a response, and some how we don’t think it will come in the form of just an iOS update, which is expected to be announced at this year’s WWDC along with a new OS for Mac computers.

What do you think?  Minor update or larger screen? We’re gonna put our money on a 4-inch iPhone 5.

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A rumor surfaced over the weekend that the next generation iPod Nano will include a camera on its back.  Given the iPod Nano’s form factor, which is no larger than a flip book of matches, the camera would be difficult to use without covering it up with your fingers, which makes us question the validity of these pictures.  

However, historically Apple has been known to add camera’s to their iDevices as a way of refreshing the product cycle, though at this point the addition of a camera probably wouldn’t be enough to bolster the Nano’s sales to warrant such a move.  So we’re going to assume that Apple would be making other changes and advancements to the portable media player, such as increased storage capacity and battery life.

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It’s now early April and there is no official news on the iPhone 5.  Word is that Apple won’t announce the handset at this year’s upcoming WWDC, despite that being the case that last 3 years.  But that hasn’t stopped French site NowhereElse from creating and publishing an Apple inspried infographic detailing all of the rumors surrounding the next iPhone.

Our top picks?  A larger, 4-inch screen; new metal back; full HD video recording and 64GB of storage.

Full infographic after the ‘leap’

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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 6th.  Historically, this is when Apple has unveiled the next iPhone.  So should we expect the iPhone 5?  Sorry, but we still don’t know.

However, Phil Schiller has said that “At this year’s conference we are going to unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS”.  So it’s probably a safe bet that Apple will want to have their latest piece of hardware on hand to show off the latest iOS.  But this doesn’t mean that the iPhone 5 will launch shortly after.  In fact, iOS 5 is likely to arrive later in the year, around fall time, which means that the iPhone 5 could follow suit.  This would also give Verizon more time to sell their version of the iPhone and position the iPhone 5 in time for holiday shopping.  

What do you think?  iPhone 5 launching this summer or fall?  In terms of updates, we’re hearing that the iPhone 5 will sports a metal back (iPhone 1 like), larger 4-inch screen and a faster processor.

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According to Cnet’s Brian Tong, who claims to have a reliable Apple source, we can expect an iMac refresh in the next few weeks or early May.

While there is no firm evidence (screenshots, etc) to back up this rumor, logically it makes sense since Apple recently refreshed their Macbook Pros by adding second gen Intel chips (Sandy Bridge) and Thunderbolt connectivity.  It’s likely that the new iMacs will receive both of these features, but remain cosmetically the same.

However, iMac rumors are the least of interest when it comes to Apple, as everyone wants to know more about the next iPhone, the iPhone 5, and if it will arrive this June.  It’s expected that this new device will features a larger 4-inch screen, a metal back and an updated antenna scheme.

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Will Nintendo announce a Wii 2 at this year’s E3?  Unfortunately, that’s anyone’s guess.  However, it would seem that Nintendo is working on a second iteration of their Wii console, that is assuming you’re willing to believe inferences made by EA Games label head Frank Gibeau during an interview with Industry Gamers.

When you look at Nintendo, for a while there, it was all about the Wii being the biggest entertainment platform ever and capturing the mass market, and it faded away. Now, they’re coming back with a second act. I think they know that. They’re very self-aware as an organization and a very powerful brand.

Toss into the mix that Gibeau lumped the Wii into the same category as the PS2, which is regarded as a legacy console, and it’s probably a safe bet, or at least an assumption that Nintendo will be striking back with a Wii 2.

While the video game maker is about to launch the 3DS here in the US, they’ve experienced declining sales in the last year large in part to the PS3 and Xbox 360, which provide HD graphics and recently introduced their own version of Wii like gaming, the Sony Move and Microsoft Kinect.

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It’s inevitable that Apple will release an iPhone 5.  But what they’ll change in the next iteration of the massively popular smartphone is really anyone’s guess at this point.  Unless of course you believe these images that suggest that the iPhone 5 will sport a larger, 4-inch screen that runs to the edge of the device.

However, this isn’t the first time we’ve written about this rumor thanks to what was supposedly a leaked iPhone part – unfortunately we weren’t able to verify the image.  

According to iDealsChina’s these images are intended to be used by case makers as a template for designing, what else, new cases for the next iPhone.

So at this point it’s all conjecture.  Other rumors on the Net have pointed to a 64GB version of the iPhone, a white iPhone and perhaps a Nano iPhone, a rumor that has been floating around for years and will likely never materialize.

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Will the iPhone 5 have a larger screen?  Seems logical, right?

According to a Chinese site that resells iPhone parts this is the iPhone 5′s digitizer panel.  It took us a sec, but look closely and you’ll notice that the edges, or borders, have been reduced; less black.  While official measurements aren’t available, it’s purported that it might measure 4-inches diagonally, a .5-inch increase over the current iPhone, which sports a 3.5-inch screen.  

To add some additional perspective on the matter, the iPhone has faced increased competition from the vast array of Android phones on the market that sport up to a 4.3-inch screen, such as the EVO 4G and a few other handsets.  So yes, it’s seems like a logical move on Apple’s part to increase the iPhone’s screen size.  But on the other hands Apple has made battery life a paramount concern and increasing the display’s size would inevitably decrease battery performance, unless of course they can offset that caveat with a slightly larger battery.

We can help but emphasis that this is pure conjecture, so feel free to weigh-in on the comments and let us know your thoughts.

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A rumor just hit the net by way of AllthingsD, that Apple will hold a press event on March 2nd.  To be totally clear, this is a rumor and the press invites have yet to go out.  

According to a source with the inside scoop, if this event is real, Apple will unveil an all new iPad, the iPad 2.  Word is that it will be slimmer, sport an improved display, camera and be powered by “one of Qualcomm’s multimode chips and will run on both GSM and CDMA-based networks around the world.”

It’s unknown where the event will take place, but the sources say the March 2nd date is firm.

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Rumors of Apple turning MobileMe into a cloud service aren’t exactly new.  In fact, we’ve been hearing about them ever since Apple acquired Lala sometime last year.  Now, the WSJ is reporting that Apple is ready to turn on their cloud service and with it introduce a stripped down iPhone that contains less memory and a smaller form factor.

While we have a hard time believing that Apple would reduce the footprint of the iPhone, a slimmer version is most certainly within reason seeing as the iPod Touch already reflects that sought after sveltness.  The person who saw the new iPhone says that it’s “significantly lighter than the iPhone 4 and had an edge-to-edge screen that could be manipulated by touch, as well as a virtual keyboard and voice-based navigation.”  Touch! Voice navigation!  No way! Kidding, that already exists.  

Now, in terms of reducing the memory capacity of the iPhone.  Sure, it would result in a cheaper device, but we hardly think it would cut the wholesale cost of the device in half as WSJ has theorized.  Memory tends to have the largest margins when it comes to this kind of hardware, so it stands to reason that Apple would lose more money on the iPhone if they did this, though it would allow carriers to offer the device next to nothing and thus catapulting the iPhone into millions of more users hands.  So perhaps a number of other components would have to be scaled back, such as the processor’s power and screen quality to reasonably achieve this.

But, if Apple does reduce the memory capacity of the iPhone, then it’s logical that they’d have to launch a cloud service, otherwise users won’t have enough space to store their music, photos and videos.  Nonetheless, though, there would have to be enough space for gaming and other apps, so a decent memory capacity can’t be negated all together.

Also, it’s unlikely that Apple would offer their cloud service for free, seeing as their profits would be cut from selling a cheaper iPhone with less margin friendly memory, right?  So they could institute a monthly service charge, which seems like a good way of making up lost margins, and guarantees another source of revenue for the already cash flush company.  But this all begs the question of an all you can eat subscription model to the iTunes store.  Perhaps different tiers depending on your level of access.  $10 a month for music, $15 a month for music and tv shows and so forth.  But, we digress.

The “source” says that the new iPhone and cloud service will hit as soon as June of this year.  However, we’re not buying any of it.  Apple will continue to sell the iPhone 4, release the iPhone 5 this summer and probably offer an advanced MobileMe service for the same price of $10 a month.

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Update: Checkout the full details on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2, now called Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Well, lookie, lookie.  We just got done with our Samsung Galaxy Tablet review and now it looks like the company will release, or announce, a successor to the device as early as this Sunday at MWC.

According to Pocketlint it will be a 10.1-inch device running Android 3.0, or Honeycomb.  Makes sense seeing as Motorola is set to release a comparable device, the Xoom, in the very near future and would help Sammy stay competitive in the space.

In terms of specs, the rumor says that it will sport a dual-core processor and an 8 megapixel camera.  Unfortunately, that’s all that has emerged and without a leaked pic or spec sheet in sight it’s all conjecture at this point.

We’ve known for a couple months now that Google TV was set to arrive this fall, but that time may be sooner rather than later. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Intel CEO Paul Otellini, whose company is partnering with Google on the project, said their set-top boxes should be shipping by the end of September. Of course, Google hasn’t announced such a date, and their official response was to reiterate that Google TV would be arriving “sometime this fall.” With the new Apple TV set to release around the same time, its going to be an interesting market.

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Ah, the iTV. It feels like we’ve talked the device to death, but a lot of it has been rumor and hearsay. Well,  a new iTunes customer survey scooped via Engadget might have the best concrete evidence of Apple’s new media offerings, since it lists “Titles are available to watch instantly” as a reason for loving the iPad. Wait, video streaming in iTunes doesn’t exist! …yet. So, it’s either a mistake on Apple’s part, a weird reference to the Netflix app, or a hint of things to come. We’ll find out hopefully soon.

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