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No OLED Devices From Apple For Another “Three to Four Years”

Rumors of an Apple branded television just won't go away, with the latest claims being that Apple has partnered with LG in order to bring a 55" TV to market. This rumor has now been debunked, with LG's own CEO saying that Apple is not keen on jumping into the TV market, with OLED screens proving a stumbling block.

The Korea Times, amongst others, has also poured scorn on any suggestion that Apple may turn to OLED for its screens, claiming that the chances of such a switch are 'very low'...

Why Apple Could Release a 4G iPhone This Fall

One of the most popular debates regarding the iPhone 5 is whether or not it will be 4G compatible. The next generation of 4G network standards are catching on quickly here in the states, as the new technology is substantially faster than its 3G predecessor.

While several Android devices with the new technology have already been introduced, it's widely believed that Apple's next handset won't have 4G capability. Multiple obstacles have folks believing that we won't see a 4G product from Apple until next year. Is it still possible that Apple will unveil a 4G iPhone this Fall?

iPhone 5 Battery, Camera Lens, Audio Flex Cable Allegedly Leaked

As we get closer to the iPhone 5's release in September/October, expect part leaks to start flying off supply chains overseas. This report is no exception, with an overseas iPhone parts supplier called TVC Mall leaking several alleged components of the iPhone 5.

A total of 5 parts have been leaked, including the iPhone 5's battery, rear camera lens and headphone/earphone audio flex cable...

Shining Some Light on Apple’s Copycat Claims With Samsung

Most of you are aware of the litigation between Apple and Samsung. The ongoing court battle between the two handset makers started with Apple accusing Samsung of copying its products.

The 4-month long debate of whether or not Samsung copied Apple in the production of its devices has spilled into the streets. And, for the folks who haven't picked a side yet, the following graphic may help you see who's really to blame...

Apple Adds Earthquake Early Warning System to iOS 5 For Japanese Users

With Japan still recovering from the devastating earthquakes and subsequent tsunami of earlier this year, early warning systems are very much of use to those living in the country. Japan is one of the countries most at risk when it comes to earthquakes, and anything that can help save lives is obviously priceless.

According to 9to5 Mac, Apple is now doing its part to help the warn its users of impending earthquakes, by adding a new setting to the upcoming iOS 5, which is due to be released to the public some time next month...

Apple Looking to Score 15 Million Tablet Deal With Turkish Schools

Word on the street is that the Turkish government is looking to place an order for 15 million tablets over the next three years. The educational project, known as FATIH, aims to put slates in over 40,000 Turkish schools.

So, who is the lucky company that gets to fullfil the estimated $1.7 billion dollar order? The Next Web is reporting that both Microsoft and Apple have been approached regarding the deal...

Even RIM Will Offer a Music Subscription Service, is Apple Next?

Before WWDC, all the buzz about iCloud was that it would bring a music subscription model to iTunes. As it turned out, iCloud is nothing of the sort, with syncing being the main feature of iCloud.

While hope springs eternal that Jobs and co. will see the good sense and offer a Spotify clone sooner rather than later, it seems one of the Cupertino outfit's smartphone competitors could be about offer a somewhat new take on the music sharing situation, and it's an interesting one...

Apple Ditching the UDID for iDevices in iOS 5

A subtle change has been noticed in the iOS 5 beta. Apparently, Apple is changing the way that developers can access an iDevice's unique identifier number. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a 'UDID' allows developers to identify app users on a specific, device by device basis.

In iOS 5, Apple is no longer allowing developers access to an iDevice's UDID, but instead allowing developers to create app-specific UDIDs. This basically means that mobile ad and game networks won't have access to your device's specific number for tracking and inventory, which is the means that these systems have always worked off of in the past.

Who’s Suing Who in the Mobile Industry [Infographic]

Here at iDB we've covered a lot of lawsuits involving Apple and their hit line of iDevices. Most, if not all, of the litigation has involved patents. You know, those little pieces of paper that tie an invention to its inventors.

In fact, these patents have practically turned into weapons in the warzone that is now the mobile industry. It seems like everyone is suing everyone — it's hard to keep up. Luckily, the folks over at Reuters have made a chart to help us out...

If You Liked the Fake Apple Stores, You’ll Love this Fake Steve Jobs Biography

It appears fake Apple Stores aren't the only aspects of the Cupertino outfit to fall foul to some dodgy dealings, with M.I.C. Gadget telling of an interesting new book being sold in Taiwan – a book that seems to be a fake Steve Jobs biography.

The impostor's title loosely translates to Steve Jobs Gives 11 Advices to Teenager, according to the site, with the title appearing in the top five business books sold by Taiwanese book store KingStone...

Apple Going After New York City Counterfeit Stores

With Apple's unprecedented success in the retail space, it's no wonder that other businesses have tried to emulate. By now you've likely heard of the string of fake Apple Stores that have been springing up over the last few months.

While the previous counterfeits we've seen were located in China, apparently that's not the only place harboring fakes. Reuters reports that there's a couple of knock off stores located here in the States, and Apple is going after these faux retail outlets...

What’s New in iOS 5 Beta 6

As most of you know already, Apple released iOS 5 Beta 6 to developers earlier today. While we've been able to confirm that the new software is jailbreak-safe, we haven't been able to uncover any major, new features.

Much like its predecessor, Beta 6 seems to be full of minimal enhancements and last minute bug fixes as Apple prepares for an imminent public release. Regardless, the new firmware still has a huge change log. And you can read through it yourself after the break...