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According to a report posted by Digitimes today iPhone 5′s production is hitting full capacity with Taiwanese company Foxconn manufacturing over 150,000 units per day.

Suppliers in the iPhone 5 supply chain in Taiwan have geared up production recently with volume shipments of the new Apple smartphones to begin soon. Production of iPhone 5s at OEM maker Foxconn Electronics has reportedly reached 150,000 units per day, according to industry sources. Lens maker Largan Precision, touch panel maker TPK Holding, reinforced glass supplier G-Tech Optoelectronics and battery vendors Simplo and Dynapack are all operating at full swing currently, the sources indicated.

 

iPhone 5 supplies are expected to go up to 5-6 million in September and over 22 million for this quarter.

It was also mentioned in the report that manufacturing partner Pegatron who are responsible for 15% supplies may not begin their deliveries until next year.

Source: DigiTimes

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As you must know the iPhone is currently available through only AT&T and Verizon but according to recent reports it seems like Apple is gonna branch out and allow Sprint and T-Mobile to join the team and jointly provide the iPhone 5 to US customers.. This will enable the world’s most popular phone to be available on all four of the major US carriers.

According to the employee memo pictured by BGR above pre-orders for the clearly mentioned iPhone 5 are set to start this month and will launch 1st of October. The documents also note that Apple might change the release date of the iPhone 5 at anytime.

That’s not all folks, Best Buy has also scheduled a “Apple fixture installation” which will be taking place on the 21st of October along with a meeting for Best Buy Mobile Sections’ Managers to “discuss upcoming BIG release dates” on October 10th. We’ll keep you posted as we find out more.

The iPhone 5 rumor mill has been at works for quite a few months now and according to the popular ones the iPhone 5 is set to feature a bigger display, the dual core A5 processor, 8 Megapixel camera with possible 1080p video recording, a thinner design and world phone capabilities. The iPhone 5 will also launch with iOS 5 on-board which hit it’s 7th BETA a few days ago.

Source: BGR, This Is My Next

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It’s time to bid farewell, season finale of Entourage is a week away. The last episode to the 8-year-long series is going to air on September 11th, 2011. The episode is titled “The End” and is going to set everything straight. Rumors of an Entourage movie are also in the works and the movie is very likely to be made. Second last episode showed us how quickly the game can be changed in everybody’s favor, Johnny got his movie AND his animated series, Turtle became a millionaire, Vince finally got Sophia to accept his date and E is trying to get back together with Sloan. Things are still bad for Ari though, Melissa didn’t make an appearance in the episode. But things are going to finally be set straight in this last episode and series finale of Entourage.

Here is the synopsis of “The End”:

In the series finale, Vince takes a surprising step after a first date with Sophia; a therapy session yields mixed results for Ari and his wife; and Vince, Drama and Turtle urge Sloan to work things out with Eric.

It tells us all, the season finale of Entourage is going to be explosive, it has eight years of awesomeness on its shoulders so it needs to go out with a bang! The show has been a part of our lives, without us knowing it. We’d been watching it long enough to miss it when it goes away. Just like the Sopranos, HBO does away with another amazing series. At least we still have the Boardwalk Empire season 2 to look forward to now. I sure do hope the movie gets made, nothing could be more satisfying than 3 hours of non-stop Entourage! Season Finale of Entourage airs September 11th, 2011. Check your local listings and be sure to check back here for a full review!

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Sly Cooper 4 Thieves In Time is going to have some awesome new features, exclusive to the new release. Apart from the obvious fact that the graphics are going to be off the hook, Sly gets to look hotter and more grown up in this one. Sly Cooper 4 features costumes for the very first time throughout the entire game, Sly gets to use certain outfits obtained throughout the game which are necessary to get through certain parts of the game. As seen in the E3 2011′s video of Sly Cooper 4, Sly uses a samurai costume which is fire proof to protect himself from El Jefe‘s fire!

Sly Cooper 4 Samurai Costume Screenshot

Sly Cooper 4 also features an Ali-Baba type costume, which Sly can use to slow-down time! This sort of new stuff adds a whole new approach to the world of clever thieving! The game is going to be extremely detailed in terms of visuals and sound. Sanzaru has upped their game since their E3 video which made fans extremely disappointed, this new Sly has it all! He looks older, wiser and a better thief overall. This game should also feature his old ancestors, they should be playable in little flashbacks, but that’s just my idea. The previous parts of the series used his ancestors as huge parts of the game, Sly needed to learn their techniques one by one to become the master thief he is now! Sly Cooper 4 Thieves In Time is going to be no different when it comes to the humorous way of the story and the witty characters!

Sly Cooper 4 – Not SuckerPunch?

I’m a long time Sly fan, since it first came out on the PS2 years ago. Although I own an Xbox360 now, I am more than willing to get a PS3 for this game! It better be worth the wait and hype Sanzaru, I still wish SuckerPunch would get off their Infamous boat and start working on their Sly series again. I don’t think any other studio can do what the original ones can. The magic and essence of Sly has to be ported to this one or it will turn into a waste of a title. It’s coming out in 2012!

I will keep updating more Sly Cooper 4 news here. Cheers.

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El Jefe has been confirmed as one of the bosses in Sly Cooper 4 Thieves In Time. As shown in the video premiere during E3 2011, Sly was fighting El Jefe in a presumed boss fight. El Jefe uses twin machetes which have lightning and fire powers as shown in the video. The boss fight seemed quite easy but it wasn’t shown in its entirety. Sly Cooper 4 has been kept under wraps over all when it comes to story, the only thing we know is that the pages of the book are disappearing again and Bentley gets the gang back to save the book. Sly Cooper 4 is going to be released in 2012 for the PS3 exclusively.

Sly Cooper 4 is the first game for the PS3. El Jefe is voiced by Nolan North. Sly needs to fire-proof samurai suit to defeat him, as shown in the video and seen in the Cooper Vault. He’s a mercenary commander with a lot of special powers! He’s probably the first boss in the game. Sanzaru has not released any official word about the boss yet or if he will be the first boss but chances do point to it. Sly Cooper 4 is still in its early stages of production so it’s still not safe to say what the publishers are planning for it. Some screenshots of the updated game were released in GDC 2011 which showed the game in a little better form, the graphics were improved greatly and the skin on Sly looked way better! But the textures were still pretty bad for a PS3 game, I mean this is THE Sly title for Sanzaru, they can not afford to mess this up!

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Sly Cooper 4, Where’s Carmalita Fox?

Up till now, Carmalita hasn’t made an appearance in Sly Cooper 4 in the videos released by Sanzaru in GDC 2011. I sure do hope they bring her back, there isn’t a Sly game without Carmalita Fox chasing him. Although the story of the game seems kind of familiar to the first game’s story, I still am intrigued to see how this game turns out. Sly Cooper 4 has fans anxious to get their hands on the game, let’s hope it’s worth our expectations.

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We’ve been covering parts of the N94 next generation iPhone prototype and according the recent iOS 5 BETA 7 the phone has hit the FCC and has passed the inclusion process. After being Jailbreaked hackers discovered a file called “RegulatoryInfo-N94AP@2x~iphone.png“ from the BETA.

Regulatory data can be found in an iOS device at Settings > General > About > Regulatory.

The N94′s FCC ID of BCG-E2430A is similar to the BCG-E2380A ID of the GSM iPhone 4 and BCG-E2422A of the Verizon iPhone 4. After checking the current FCC records the N94′s ID is nowhere to be seen but this is common practice since the entries are suppose to go public along with the announcement of the phones. Looks like we’ll the more affordable iPhone soon enough.

Source: MacRumors

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It’s been a while since we heard from Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar’s premiere western GTA. Rockstar has announced the release of an upcoming DLC for the game titled Myths & Mavericks which is going to be free to download. It is releasing on September 13th, 2011.

“This completely free Bonus Pack DLC will include new fan-favorite multiplayer characters from the single-player story, as well as new multiplayer locations including Cochinay, Nekoti Rock and Beecher’s Hope, plus new Stronghold games in Armadillo, Tumbleweed, and Chuparosa.”

Here are the new multiplayer characters you can play as:

• Landon Ricketts
• Vicente DeSanta
• Drew MacFarlane
• Deputy Eli
• Deputy Jonah
• Javier Esquella
• Nastas
• Uncle

Source [Rockstar]

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Samsung finally made all three of the US Samsung Galaxy S II variants official along with their prices and release dates. The variants will be similar to the original Galaxy S II which is already available in other regions of the world but some features like screen sizes and mobile radio types will be different. Check out the lowdown after the break.

Following are the phones along with their official specs, release dates and prices.

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch

• Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 4.52″ Super AMOLED Plus display
• 800×480 WVGA resolution – yikes, we were hoping for a bit more on such a large screen
• Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
• 16GB of on-board memory, as well as a microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card.
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G network
• Voice Talk by Vlingo™ allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search
• Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have active and any items that may have been downloaded and to check on memory usage via the Task Manager widget
• Screen grab feature allows users to easily take a screen capture of the phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
• Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
• Visual Voicemail
• Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go
• microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
• Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
• Sprint applications, including Sprint Zone, Sprint TV & Movies^®, Sprint Navigation and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile – these better be removable
• Samsung Media Hub features thousands of new releases and top-grossing titles from major Hollywood studios and leading TV networks, including NBC Universal, Paramount, MTV, Warner Bros., CBS and FOX.
• Samsung Social Hub allows users to transfer email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, into “Feeds” and “Messages” folders that can be either put into separate tabs or combined into comprehensive lists.
• Dimensions: 2.7 inches x 5.1 inches x 0.38 inches (LxWxT)
• Battery: 1800 mAh Lithium-ion battery
• Weight: 4.55 ounces

The Sprint Epic 4G Touch is set to be available September 18th for $199.

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II

• 4G – HSPA+
• Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
• GSM  Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
• UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
• 16GB of on-board memory, as well as a microSD card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card.
• Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
• Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
• Camera:  8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
• Video Record: 1080p Full HD
• HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
• Connectivity:   Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
• Battery: 1650mAh
• Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)

The rumored launch date for the phone is September 18th, price is expected to be the standard $199 price point.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II

Following is from the press release, more information is expected soon.

• Galaxy S II is a 4G smartphone powered by the latest version of Android Gingerbread
• With a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II has one of the largest screens available on a Galaxy S II device
• Galaxy S II will have pre-loaded entertainment features, including Samsung Media Hub, T-Mobile TV and Netflix
• Improved Samsung TouchWiz user interface and six-axis motion sensing accelerometer and gyroscope
• Samsung Social Hub service
• 16GB of installed memory and a microSD card slot that supports an additional 32GB memory card
• Convergence features (view Samsung press release for specifics)
• Enterprise solutions (view Samsung press release for specifics)
• 8-megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and flash and 1080p HD video recording/2-megapixel front facing camera
• Voice Talk, Task Manager, Samsung Kies Air, and Screen Grab Feature (view Samsung press release for specifics)

So which one are you getting?

Source: AT&T PR, T-Mobile PR, Sprint PR

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The following is guide on how to downgrade your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad on iOS 5.0 Beta 7  back to iOS4.3.3 or iOS 4.3.5.

The complete guide after the break

Tools you’ll need:

The latest iTunes.

iPhone 3GS iOS4.3.3 Firmware File. Click here.

iPhone 4 iOS4.3.3 Firmware File. Click here.

iPad iOS4.3.3 Firmware File. Click here

iPod Touch 3G iOS4.3.3 Firmware File. Click here.

iPod Touch 4G iOS4.3.3 Firmware File. Click here.

TinyUmbrella. Click here.

Recboot(Mac). Click here

Recboot(Windows) – Requires Dotnet 4.0. Click here

 

Step One

Download the respective firmware file for your iDevice and place it on the desktop.

Run TinyUmbrella and click on the “Start TSS Server” Button.

NOTE – If you are downgrading to 4.3.5, skip the above step.

Connect you iDevice to your PC and place it into DFU mode. To place your device into DFU mode:

1.  Turn your device off.

2. Hold the power button for Three seconds

3. Without letting go of the power button,  press the home button. Keep them pressed for 10 seconds.

4. Let go of the power button and hold the home button until your PC detects the phone. It takes upto 30 seconds.

It may take several tries to get your phone into DFU mode.

Step Two

Open up iTunes. If you get the following message, then it means that you’ve successfully placed your device into DFU mode.

On the iPhone menu in iTunes, hold shift and press the restore button.

iTunes will now ask you to locate the IPSW file. Point it towards the firmware file which you downloaded and placed on the desktop.

iTunes will then restore your iPhone with the  firmware. This process will take about ten minutes and iTunes will notify you once the process is complete. The phone will then restart.

Step Three

After the restore,  if you encounter an error like 1011, 1013, 1015 ; just ignore them (the firmware has actually been successfully installed). You just have to kick your phone out of recovery mode. To do this open up recboot-which you downloaded above. Once it loads up, press the exit recovery button and it will kick your phone out of recovery mode. The phone will then reboot and you will be boot into iOS 4.3.3.

Update: If you are getting this error

Follow THIS guide.

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People who have registered for Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program can now finally claim their prize in the shape of 10 free NES games(10 GBA games will be available later). For people in Japan, they can claim and download them today while the rest of the world has to wait until tomorrow i.e 1st September. Read on to find out how?

We have previously explained how to get into this amazing offer here. If you were one of the lucky ones who managed to register before the deadline then you can claim these 10 free NES games now while the rest of the 10 GBA games will be available sometimes later at the end of this year.

It turns out that it wasn’t such an easy step to claim these games as we originally thought. That’s why Nintendo has officially put a guide detailing all the steps required to get your hands on these free games. You can read this guide here or you can follow the steps listed below.

In Japan, Nintendo is offering the following NES games which are Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber, The Legend of Zelda, Wrecking Crew, Mario Open Golf, Yoshi’s Egg, Metroid, and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. We don’t know what North America will get yet, once we know it officially, we will update you guys.

Now time for the guide. Follow the steps listed below. If you need visual help then you can go here.

1. In Home Menu of Nintendo 3DS, select 3DS eShop
2. Scroll left to select “Settings/Other”
3. Scroll down to select “Account Activity”
4. You can get all NES games from here once they become available in your respective region.

5. Once a game is available, double tap on “Software Info” and then “Redownload” to download these games to your 3DS.

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