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Google, briefly, let slip the release date of its iOS 5, iPhone 4S killing Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, leading to fresh speculation of an Apple vs Google showdown this October.

Welcome to this weeks IBTimes Top Ten Tech Articles and Rumours. Congratulations to the technology team who have worked around the clock to cover all the events this week, although we did quite enjoy staying late to cover the Lets talk iPhone conference! Our thoughts go out to Steve Jobs, who made our jobs as technology journalists that much more fun, he will be sorely missed.

Steve Jobs, despite knowing the fact that he had been dying, had worked for more than a year on the products that, according to him, would safeguard Apple's future.

Samsung Pave Way for Galaxy Nexus Moving to Block Apple iPhone 4S Sales release date preorder order

Following a recent spat of "leaked" reports regarding Google's fabled Nexus Prime smartphone, a new batch of "evidence" has appeared indicating the device will be released 27 October, placing its release just weeks after Apple's iPhone 4S.

Wanting to pre-order a shiny new iPhone 4S, but confused by the almost limitless number of offers, tariffs and carriers? Never fear, here at the IB Times we've done the hard work for you and compiled a guide to the best iPhone 4S deals available in the UK.You're welcome.

Fresh reports have emerged suggesting Google's Nexus Prime smartphone will be revealed on 11 October, placing it in the same release date window as Apple's recently unveiled iPhone 4S.

Apple has made its newest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, available for pre-order pegging the device with a concrete 14 October release date.

The late Steve Jobs has left Apple with a legacy that promises to shape technology for years to come, after he told colleagues that there are at least four years' of products in the pipeline.

Sprint has confirmed it will be making Apple's newest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, available for pre-order from 7 October.

Steve Jobs Dead: Key Events in His Life (PHOTOS)

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his longstanding health problems, the question of whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder comes to the fore.

With many still struggling to come to terms with the death of Steve Jobs, Facebook scammers have wasted no time in cashing in on the pioneer's death, by offering to give away 50 free iPads.

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his ongoing health problems, speculation has once again arisen questioning whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder.

With news just breaking that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away, Microsoft's Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer have issued statements praising their fallen adversary.

Steve Jobs death at the age of 56 brings to an end one of the most pioneering lives in technological history.

Aside from the must-have products and one of the biggest corporate turnarounds in history, Jobs was also known for his speeches. Whether he was announcing a new product, giving a TV interview, or addressing a gathering of university students, Jobs always had a truly remarkable way with words. Below are ten of his most memorable quotes.

We take a look at the rollercoaster ride that was Steve Jobs. The ups and downs are numerous, from Jobs getting sacked, to becoming CEO of Apple Inc.

The deluge of tweets following Steve Jobs' death Wednesday overwhelmed Twitter, leading to the dreaded "Fail Whale."

Following the death of Apple's iconic former leader Steve Jobs, President Barack Obama has joined fans across the world tweeting his own eulogy to Apple's fallen icon.

Apple’s chairman and ex-CEO has been found dead just a few hours ago days after the iPhone 4S launch.

Samsung Wants iPhone4S Banned in Europe .Samsung wants Apple’s iPhone4S banned in Europe due to a patent infringement the company has announced Wednesday.

Apple yesterday announced the voice-activated personal assistant app Siri, which can perform a wide range of tasks following vocal commands from the user.

Before Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 4S has even hit stores, reports have emerged suggesting Samsung is in the process of mounting a series of fresh patent infringement claims against the device.

Despite not yet being released, Apple's recently unveiled iPhone 4S has already met with scepticism by consumers, leading to fresh speculation regarding which future devices customers may choose in its place.

At its media event yesterday Apple announced updates to the iPod nano touch and iPhone, but failed to mention the iPod classic, adding to speculation that the device will soon be discontinued.

Following widespread dissent amongst Apple fans regarding the company's decision to release the iPhone 4S, not the iPhone 5, analysts have begun to question whether Apple's loss could turn into Google's gain.

Following the disappointing lack of the fabled iPhone 5 during Apple's iPhone 4S unveiling, hope has appeared for die-hard high-end smartphone fans, as yet another leaked image of the Android powered Google Nexus Prime has appeared on the cyber highways.

Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 4S, and while it remains visually almost identical to the iPhone 4, it does pack some powerful new software in the form of 'personal assistant' Siri.

The evening started a 6pm, with Tim Cook opening with a statement about his first Apple launch with him as the CEO and how it was a privilege of a lifetime to have worked there for 14 years.