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A "leaked" image allegedly taken from U.S. network AT&T's internal computer system suggests Apple's next entry into its iPhone franchise may be the iPhone 4S, rather than the next generation iPhone 5 handset.

According to a report from CENS/Taiwan Economic News, two manufacturers believed to be producing components for Apple's, currently unconfirmed, iPhone 5 smartphone have issued reports forecasting a strong financial performance for the quarter, attributing the increase to the unreleased smartphone.

The HTC Sensation XE has been given an October UK release date leading to speculation of a sales grudge match between it and Apple's iPhone 5.

The New York Times' Nick Bilton has added fuel to the iPhone rumour fire, alleging to have inside knowledge confirming Apple's big revelation is mere "weeks away."

Anonymous has issued a series of statements alleging it has entered the final planning stages for its involvement in Adbusters' Occupy Wall Street Protest.

Tech site the DigiTimes has issued a report suggesting Apple has cut a deal with manufacturers to produce its next generation series of CPUs.

HTC and Dr Dre-owned audio tech company Beats' recent collaboration, the HTC Sensation XE has been given a UK release date and price.

NASA's Kepler space probe has reportedly discovered the first ever planet orbiting two suns, lying a mere 200 light-years from Earth.

Unofficial Apple site 9to5Mac has issued a fresh report suggesting it has gained confirmation that the company is planning to release a budget version of its current iPhone 4 alongside its truly next-generation iPhone 5 smartphone.

Reports have emerged suggesting Stéphane Richard, CEO of network provider Orange's parent company France Telecom, has accidentally leaked the release date of Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5 smartphone.

HTC has unveiled three new high-end smartphone devices designed to break the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S2's stranglehold on the market

Ford's Evos is not just a driving vehicle. The vehicle has connectivity with the clouds.

New research by the European Space Agency has discovered a marked decrease in Arctic ice levels, posing a significant threat to several of the region's indigenous species.

HTC has updated its Sensation smartphone, teaming up with rap artist Dr Dre's Beats audio tech company to create the music-focused HTC Sensation XE.

Following a series of heated exchanges between iPhone maker Apple and Galaxy series maker Samsung, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in Apple's favour, confirming the iPhone 4 is the world's thinnest smartphone.

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Microsoft has released a number of test tablets powered by its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system in a bid to topple Apple's monopoly on the tablet market.

Sony has revealed the launch date and games line-up of its highly anticipated PlayStation Vita portable games console.

Having just won one of its battles with South Korea-based competitor Samsung, the country's fair trade regulator has won a major victory over Apple, with the iPhone and iPad maker agreeing to amend its customer-service policy following a series of complaints by Korean consumers.

In a bid to boost interest in its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft reportedly handed out 5,000 new Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference.

Despite Apple's silence, the company's unconfirmed iPhone 5 is already more popular than its existing iPhone 4, RBC Capital Markets reports.

Following the company's slew of legal battles with Apple, HTC boss Martin Fichter has spoken out against the iPhone maker claiming its legal policy shows Apple are just "not that cool anymore."

Research from comScore has emerged suggesting that sales of devices running Google's Android operating system have overtaken those of Apple's iOS-powered iPhone in the top-five European markets (EU5).

A number of more credible industry and media sources have added fuel to the rumour the fire, issuing a series of fresh reports suggesting that Apple's unconfirmed iPhone 5 smartphone will be hitting stores this October.

A product listing on UK mobile carrier Vodafone's Web site has implied not only the existence of Apple's unconfirmed iPhone 5, but also supposed details regarding its specs and design.

Seeking to boost the number of female gamers using its 3DS handheld, Nintendo has unveiled a new pink version of the gaming device.

Following the company's decision to slash its 3DS handheld games console's price by 40 per cent and the announcement of two new Mario games, Nintendo investors have remained pessimistic leading to a 5 per cent slide in share value.

A new report from Bloomberg has emerged suggesting Sprint will begin selling Apple's fabled iPhone 5 this October.

Undeterred by the lack of official news, or the British weather, Apple fanatic Robert Shoesmith has caught the world's attention, planning to camp outside the Covent Garden Apple store to ensure he's the first Brit to get his hands on the company's fabled iPhone 5 smartphone.Earlier this week the IBTimes caught up with Shoesmith to find out how and more importantly why, the Marketing and PR guru plans to achieve the feat in an exclusive interview.