As we await the official word on when the iPhone 5 is to be released, consider these rumored case designs for the next-generation iDevice, which first made the rounds at MobileFun.co.uk. The design, “sourced to Mobile Fun from a Chinese case manufacturer,” shows an iDevice with a larger display and a curved construction.

In 2010, Apple purchased Swedish-based Polar Rose, a company that specialized in face detection algorithms. Now, Apple plans on offering this technology as a public developer API for iOS applications, according to news first reported by 9 To 5 Mac.

Apple is almost certainly about to release the fifth-generation iPhone something in the next few weeks. Still, that doesn’t mean the popularity of the iPhone 4 is waning. In fact, last year’s model is still selling quite well.

In news that really isn’t that surprising, AT&T has told its retail staff to complete existing sales training in preparation for the next iPhone release. As such, employees are being asked to anticipate “the influx of foot traffic expected in September,” according to news exclusively reported by BGR.

Apple has released OS X 10.7.2 to developers. Along with a new iCloud for Lion Beta 5, developers can now test iCloud capabilities for Mac applications.

OS X Lion roared while iOS 5 got closer to become reality, as did the iPhone 5. Meanwhile, more Hulu rumors made news in some of the top stories from the past week.

Apple is beginning to increase staffing at its U.S. Retail Stores. This follows reports that the same is occurring in the U.K. as well. Is this to prepare for the long-awaited iPhone 5 launch?

Apple has just released iOS 5 beta 4 for developers and, for the first time, it includes over the air (OTA) updates. The updates are available now for download.

While most of the rumors in recent months have focused on the upcoming iPhone, today there is something to report on a rumored next-generation iPod touch. According to 9 To 5 Mac, the next iDevice could come in white.

Verizon Wireless announced Friday that it activated 2.3 million iPhone 4 units during its June quarter, which was down significantly quarter-to-quarter. Still, the company’s overall numbers looked good.

Just how big is the iPad? Revenues from the 15-month-old iPad have now surpassed those of Macs. In the most recent quarter, Apple sold 9.2 million iPads for $6 billion in revenue. This compares to 3.9 million Macs for $5.1 billion in revenue.

During today's conference call with investors, Apple stated that it would reveal a new product transition sometime in September. Could this finally be the long-awaited iPhone 5?

Apple hasn’t even revealed a new iPhone, let alone announced a release date, but that hasn’t stopped one would-be buyer from already standing in line for the new handset. Rob Shoesmith, 29, is doing just that, and getting a lot of free handouts too, according to UK Metro.

It looks like the iPhone has regained momentum against Android ahead of the launch of the iPhone 5. This is the conclusion of a new ChangeWave report published today and first reported by Electronista.

Apple is working with Samsung and LG to provide a significantly better display for the iPad 3. However, it looks like Apple is looking elsewhere for its future chip needs, according to news first reported by The Korea Times.

It’s Monday, and time for another iPhone rumor that may or may not turn out to be true. This morning, it has been reported that Apple will release a lower-priced iPhone later this year that will be available without a contract.

Amazon’s long awaited “iPad killer” is expected to launch later this year. When it does, it will likely come with less functionality than Apple’s tablet. However, that is by design so Amazon can price its product a lot lower than the iPad, which could make it a winner.

After a one-year absence, Apple is expected to announce a 2011 edition of its “iOS Tech Talk World Tour,” according to Japanese blog Macotakara. Assuming this rumor is correct, it would come just as the company releases iOS 5 and all of the features of iCloud.

AT&T might have accidentally announced the launch date of the iPhone 5. Here it is...

Getting excited about the iPhone 5? Maybe you shouldn't.

Apple has placed orders for key components for the iPhone 5, the next-generation handset that should arrive sometime in the third quarter, according to Lorraine Luk of The Wall Street Journal. Although the details of this report are nothing new, it is significant nonetheless and here is why.

Really, folks a next-generation iPhone is coming someday. In the meantime, the folks at Ispazio have dreamed up their brilliant iPhone 5 concept.

Where were you four years ago today? Standing in line for the original iPhone?

Leaked reports suggest AT&T will offer three data plans for its upcoming 4G LTE network, which the carrier claims will offer real world download speeds of upwards of 28 Mbps, according to iPhone Download Blog. However, those speeds will come at a cost, and we’re not just talking about overage charges.