Charlie’s shocked mother immediately asked the store to unplug and remove the phone. Staff explained to her, after listening to the phone, that someone had tampered with the setup and entered the profane phrase as the user’s name. Siri uses this name when replying to questions.

Tesco is investigating the incident and has sent the handset back to Apple for diagnostic tests.

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Skeptics speculate Apple might have staged the loss to stir up interest in its release. Last year an iPhone prototype fell into the hands of a technology blogger who published an analysis of it, stirring interest in the new phone for weeks.

Media reports say the existence of a working iPhone 5 suggests an imminent release. However, experts familiar with the market suggest that Apple may release an updated iPhone 4 in October, holding back the much-anticipated iPhone 5 until 2012.

Reports say Apple traced the phone to an area home, but its current status remains unclear.

'Lost' iPhone 5 Could Be Apple Marketing Ploy

The computer technology world is awash with rumors of the Steve Jobs-Apple iPhone 5 mega-launch slated for early September — September 7th to be exact.

All other tech moves are being placed on hold to manage the expected earthquaking, market-bursting jolts Jobs and his crew are sure to release.

The news comes from Kodawarsian, the Japanese tech site. If the iPhone 5 launch holds true, there could be immediate ramifications on the smartphone market. Apple has recently topped Samsung and Nokia in global smartphone vendor shipments. Any major pronouncement could swiftly push Apple toward that 35 percent of the 300 million smartphone users in the United States who express Apple desires. Currently, Apple is estimated to have some 50 million iPhone users.

Whether iPhone new features prove trend-shaking or not — most commentators view various Android features as already abundant and ahead — the Apple name will certainly place a powerful shine on the iPhone 5′s new iCloud connectivity features via the revamped iOS system. Increased sales of the iPod are expected to follow as the huge crop of Verizon subscribers who skipped the iPhone 4 will finally get, along with millions more, the new baby arrival, the iPhone 5.

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The new Facebook application for the iPhone and Android has been launched.

It seems they’ve worked out the bugs with their original testing, as they’re ready to start developing the application. However, even despite their best efforts, you can’t use Facebook’s chat on the phones.

Also, a few traditional Facebook buttons are missing. Facebook hopes to have these issues worked out soon.

If you have ever wanted to use Facebook while mobile, that possibility is now a reality.

It’s an interesting concept that looks to be extremely promising, once the bugs are worked out. In the meantime, users will simply have to enjoy the fact they can now get Facebook on their phone.

The application can be downloaded at no cost from both the Apple App store and Android Marketplace.

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Rumors say that the new iPhone will feature a larger screen and easier touch features. Plus it will be lighter and thinner then earlier models and provide better reception. It has been stated that iPhone employees were given iPhone 5′s to test out.

It will be interesting to see what September brings and if all these rumors are true.

Iphone 5 Rumors Suggest Approaching Release Date

Bloomberg has confirmed that the iPhone 5 will be released in Canada in September. The new phone will debut a few days earlier in the United States. There have been many rumors of a release date circulating which makes some people skeptical of this newly announced release date.

Some insiders believe the iPhone 5 may not be released in Canada until late October or late November.

The iPhone 5 is believed to have many exciting new features such as an enhanced camera, longer lasting battery life for longer use and better voice control and improved video chat. The new phone will also be equipped with cloud-computing and 4 G networking.

It will also feature facial recognition. This smart iPhone will be able to recognize the owner and will function after the owner is recognized. The iPhone 5 antenna will be more advanced than the iPhone 4.

The IPhone 5 will also feature a megapixel camera which has the ability to record full video in HD. The camera will also be equipped with Omnivision.

In addition, the new iPhone 5 will have the ability to transfer data between two devices at incredibility fast speeds because it is equipped with NFC technology.

The iPhone 5 is certain to be very popular.

iPhone 5 Release Date Canada

According to reliable sources, it is more likely that the iPhone 5 will be released in September of this year. Also according to rumors, the iPhone 5 will be very similar to the popular iPhone 4 in looks and functionality, but it will have several improvements.

The screen is rumored to be wider and will stretch across the entire width of the phone. Also, it is being said that the new phone will be sleeker in design and will have more memory and space for users to do more things with the phone.

The camera will also have its own flash and there are rumors that Apple will incorporate 4G into the name of the phone.

In short, the rumored release date, possible name change and new features of the iPhone 5 could change at any time because Apple is known for making last minutes changes to their designs.

Rumored Release Date And Name Change For iPhone 5

Rumors continue to indicate that Apple will release the newest version of its popular iPhone in the fall, probably in September, according to most sources. This new iPhone 5 is expected to have a few key new features, including a wider screen that stretches from edge to edge of the device.

This new appearance will not only look sleeker but will add more functionality to the device, giving users more space to work with when using their phone.

Other rumored changes might affect the camera. New reports show pictures of a revised camera system, which would include its own flash. While it is still not certain what real advantages this tweak may have on the updated iPhone, many are speculating that it will help retain picture quality.

The last major rumor has to do with the name. The iPhone may be looking to incorporate other popular buzzwords into its name in hopes of attracting a wider consumer base. For this reason, some reports suggest that the new iPhone may use the term 4G in its name.

More iPhone 5 Release Date Rumors

You can download an app for your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad that is called GasBook. This app does cost $.99, but it is a very helpful tool. It allows the user to search by zipcode or the GPS location. It will then list the nearest gas stations and the current prices per gallon.

This is a great way for motorists to find the best gas prices in their area as prices are soaring toward the $4 mark. Other great apps available are Gas Buddy, Gas Cubby and AAA Trip Tik. These three apps are all free and can help you save a few dollars at the pump.

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While the iPhone has typically been released by Apple in either June or July of each summer, the iPhone 5 will likely not arrive to stores in Canada until at least September.

While it is not clear why the iPhone 5 will arrive late, it is rumored to be because vendors of software chips and other parts of the iPhone had not received their orders on time.

Other rumors abound that the delay in delivery is because Apple fears that the demand for the phone will be lower as the most Canadian iPhone owners are completely satisfied with their iPhone 4.

The iPhone 5 does have various enhancements which will make it a better phone compared to the iPhone 4. Primarily, all of the phones are rumored to be capable of running on a 4G network. This will drastically improve internet and download speeds for users.

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