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Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone will be called iPhone 4S, with a product of that name being mentioned in the latest iTunes beta.

Apple has removed the iPod click wheel games from iTunes, suggesting that the iPod classic will be discontinued next week, following earlier speculation that the October 4 iPhone event will see the end of the iPod class and shuffle ranges.

With news of Apple's iPhone-focused media event adding fresh fuel to the iOS 5 release date fire, Nokia has issued an official statement confirming it has washed its hands of Symbian, pinning its future smartphones' success to Microsoft's Windows Phone.

Hot on the heels of a German website making an iPhone 5 mockup, the iTableous has reared its somewhat over-sized head.

Want an iPhone 5 but just can't wait until next Tuesday? You're not alone, as a German technology site has built their own iPhone 5 prototype, based on recent rumours.

Despite a number of "leaks" appearing suggesting Apple will unveil a modified version of its iPhone 4, new reports have emerged indicating AT&T has hedged its bets on the iPhone 5, creating sleeves and cases for the fabled smartphone.

Following up on his previous "leak," suggesting Apple would unveil a tweaked version of its iPhone 4 at its 4 October media event, 9to5Mac's Mr. X has released another slew of leaked data, suggesting there will be three different versions of the fabled iPhone 4S.

Reports have emerged suggesting Microsoft has accidentally let slip details regarding Nokia and Samsung's future "iPhone-killing" Windows Phone smartphones.

Just four days before Apple's iPhone-focused media event, Sony Ericsson's updated Xperia Arc has hit UK shelves, leading to speculation whether the smartphone will be able succeed despite the looming threat of Apple's next iPhone.

Photos believed to show an iPad 3 prototype have appeared online that show a strange bulge on the case, possibly housing a new connector port.

Hot on the heels of the new Kindle range, Amazon-owned film and TV rental service Lovefilm has announced an iPad app.

Japanese blog Macotakara has reported that an executive from China Unicom apparently confired that the iPhone 5 - due to be announced by Apple next Tuesday - will support HSPA+, better known as 4G technology.

With it still being unclear whether Apple will unveil its next generation iPhone 5, or slightly tweaked iPhone 4S on 4 October, Huawei has covered its bases, unveiling its new Blaze and Honor devices.

Following widespread speculation that Apple will release a new budget version of its current iPhone 4, HTC, ZTE and Huawei have all announced new budget handsets designed to take on the iPhone 4S.

With Apple's iPhone-focused media event just around the corner, police in Shanghai have confirmed the arrest of five individuals selling fake versions of the popular devices.

News Corp.'s iPad-exclusive newspaper, The Daily, is struggling to generate an audience with less than 120,000 readers a week, insiders say.

An app costing £60 ($95) that can reduce your eye-age by ten years and increase your reading speed is to be released in the next few months.

Since news of Apple's iPhone-focused media event next Tuesday broke, evidence has emerged suggesting the company will be unveiling an updated version of its current iPhone 4, not the highly anticipated, next-generation iPhone 5.

Amazon has announced the Kindle Fire, a touchscreen tablet intended to rival the iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook, with a 7 inch screen, Android operating system and $199 price tag.

With Apple's 4 October iPhone media event just having been confirmed, new reports have emerged suggesting further details about Google's future Nexus Prime smartphone.

Just one day after Apple announced its 4 October iPhone-focused media event, smartphone competitor HTC has announced its own unveiling on 6 October.

Amazon is set to introduce its iPad-rivalling tablet, tipped to be called Kindle Fire at a media event in New York today. The Kindle Fire is expected to undercut Apple's $499 (£399) iPad and come in at the $250-$350 price point where tablets have so far failed to succeed.

Apple may be set to discontinue the iPod classic and shuffle at next weeks' iPhone 5 media event, while a white iPod touch will be announced some technology sites believe.

A treat for all smart phone customers, as the mobile operator Three has announced that it is going to extend its popular unlimited data plan to all smart phone users, reported The Telegraph.

With Apple's media event confirmed for next Tuesday, analysts and consumers alike have once again questioned whether the company will unveil a truly next-generation iPhone 5 or a slightly updated iPhone 4S.

A sunspot over 60,000 miles in diameter is shooting out huge solar flares that could potentially blow the circuits of every electrical product on earth.

Apple has confirmed that it will be holding a media event on October 4, where the company is expected to announce the iPhone 5, iOS 5 and iCloud; the event carries the tagline "Let's talk iPhone"

Apple and other manufacturers are looking into curved glass touchscreens for their future products, according to a report by the DigiTimes.

Reports today suggest that the iPhone 5 will be released on October 14 in the UK, United States, France, Germany and Japan, although the question of whether there will be an iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S is still unanswered.

Joining the Samsung and HTC-led anti-Apple iPhone armada, Chinese phone-maker ZTE has unveiled its new Spirit Windows Phone Mango powered smartphone.