The tech world has been speculating about the details of Apple's iWatch device for what feels like years, but today The Verge and Apple Insider published details about one of the company's latest patents, which details a new kind of wearable device.

Back in August Apple filed a patent with the US Patent & Trademark Office, which detailed a wearable video device that would be built around a flexible display to be worn around the wrist or another "appendage".

The device is set out to be bi-directional, meaning it's designed to sync up with another gadget, like a laptop or a phone.

Many are suggesting the patent details a simple accessory rather than the all singing, all dancing standalone wristwatch we've been waiting for, but still shows Apple's paying a very keen interest in the kinds of tech we can strap to our arms, so watch this space.

Personally I have not had a great experience of smart watches, they seem fiddly to set up and tricky to use (though admittedly I haven't seen this one yet). In short as a concept they are just begging for a company like Apple, or Samsung, to create something that not only looks beautiful but works in an intuitive way too.

There's plenty about smartwatches and how Apple might approach them here. What we do know though is that Apple is experimenting with some innovative bendy glass and that appears to have been the inspiration behind this gorgeous mock up from Yanko Designs.

In addition to the bendy glass, its design is clearly inspired by the iPhone 5 and note that apple trademark single button.

There's more here along with the words of the designer Esben Oxholm.

For more on the iWatch and its rivals go here.

Some interesting use of Bluetooth technology here from a Danish company called hippih. It has just hit the Apple Store with hipkey, a Bluetooth device designed to make sure that you are never parted from your iPhone, iPad or even your kids.

Basically it is a small accessory that you keep on a key ring. You then pair with a device like an iPhone or an iPad and if that device goes beyond a specified distance from the hipkey it sounds an alarm.

I guess the idea is that if you are constantly leaving your iPhone in coffee shops then this could be your saviour.

It also works with kids too. If you attach the hipkey to your child (or place it in their pocket) your iPhone/iPad will let you know if they have gone outside of the area.

You can set the distance triggered alarm system up to a range of 50 metres. There is also a 'Safe Zone' setting that switches the alarm off in areas where your valuables or loved ones are not vulnerable, such as home, a relative's house or the office.

Danny van der Poel, CEO of hippih says, "hipKey™ offers peace of mind to users, keeping track of their expensive items and loved ones when life gets in the way. Everyone has, at one time, left an iPhone or iPad in a bar or coffee shop and returned too late to find it gone. And who has not left the house in a hurry and forgotten their phone. Carrying a hipKey™ with you means this will never happen again."

It costs £69.95 and is available now from Apple Stores.

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At Apple's highly anticipated event in San Jose today, the tech giant unveiled what we've all been expecting for what feels like decades, the teeny tiny (OK so 7.9 inch) iPad we also all knew would be called the iPad Mini.

At the event, Phil Schiller was keen to point out that the tablet "isn't just a shrunken down iPad" (although it kinda is though, right?) but features an A5 chip, Lightning connector, 5MP camera on the back and FaceTime HD camera on the front of the device. There's also Wi-Fi that's touted to be 2 times faster than what we're used to and a whole 10 hours of battery life.

But we'll leave it to Gerald at Tech Digest to tell you more about the iPad mini here.

Although the iPad Mini is set to seriously rock (and flip over and destroy) the tablet boat, there are plenty of devices that measure around 7 inches already on the market, so if it's the slim design and smaller screen you're after then take a look at these before you get into that crazy, crazy Apple fanboy/girl queue for the next few weeks...

Each of the tablets on the list have a pretty comprehensive set of features and will suit most tablet lovers, but we've tried to pick out a few key traits that'll help you decide which is right for you.

Just before the Apple team lifted the lid on the highly anticipated iPad Mini we've all been waiting for, the 4th generation iPad was unveiled. Yep, a new full-sized iPad too.

The 4th generation device includes the new Lightning connector (no surprises there then), a HD version of its front facing camera and FaceTime and 10 hours of battery life. The device is packing an A6X chip, connectivity with LTE and much better Wi-Fi performance to boot.

Despite being an improved version of its predecessor the price of the tablet is actually staying the same at $499.

This post is being updated throughout the night.

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At Apple's highly anticipated "iPad Mini" (we're not certain yet...) launch event in San Jose the company has just announced two new updates to its Mac Mini, both packing Intel i5 and i7 processors that'll start at $599 in the US.

According to the Apple team the base model will feature a 2.5Ghz dualcore i5 processor, 500GB HDD and 4GB of RAM, which will set you back $599. The Mac Mini server is packing a 2.3 GHz quadcore i7 processor, complete with 4GB RAM and two 1TB hard drives too.

This post is being updated throughout the night.

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Apple's highly anticipated event at the California Theater in San Jose is set to unveil a new iPad and a new line of Macs, but first the team shared details of iBooks 3.0.

According to Tim Cook, there are more than 1.5 million books in the iBooks store and there have been 400 million downloaded to date. So that's a lot then...

iBooks 3.0 includes a range of new features that are set to give Amazon and its Kindle eReaders a run for their money, including iCloud support, sharing specific quotes with a tap and continuous scrolling. It was also revealed that it'll be available in over 40 languages, including Korean, Chinese and Japanese.

This post is being updated throughout the night.

[Image via gdgt.com]

At an exclusive event in San Jose, California today, Apple has announced a new addition to the family: the iPad Mini.

Only a month ago Apple proudly presented the iPhone 5 and, in what seems to be a rush to make sure they get included in all fanboys and fangirls' Christmas lists, the tech giant now unveiled yet another device.

The Apple iPad Mini

Having sold 100 million iPads in just two and a half years, the iPad Mini is 7.9 inches and is an entirely new display. You can hold it with one hand, it has the same curving back as the iPod touch and comes in both black and white.

It's 7.2mm thick - that's as thin as a pencil - and weighs in at .68 pounds, half as light as a fourth generation iPad and apparently the weight of a pad of paper.

It has the exact same resolution as the iPad 2 (1,024 x 768) and is great for 'reading your emails and browsing the web'.

The iPad Mini also has front and rear cameras - like the iPhone 4 and 5 - and is compatible with all iPad apps.

More details to follow

See gallery below for iPad Mini images - ALL IMAGES: PRESS ASSOCIATION

So you either updated to iOS 6 or you bought an iPhone 5 and then WHAT'S THIS!? A DIFFERENT MAP APP?! Let's all cry and get mad and throw our phones at the floor. Wahh :(:(:(:(.

We get it, you're all sick of Apple Maps, you think the navigation sucks and you want to moan and rant about it. STILL. But come on guys, let's accept the fact maps aren't served up to us in quite the same way as before and either get on with it or look for some alternatives.

Rumours about the iPad Mini have been circulating around the web since around the time of the Romans, but now it looks like the company has put a date on the highly anticipated launch.

Invites have been sent on with the tagline "We've got a little more to show you" to members of the press confirming the Cupertino company will be hosting a launch bash in San Jose at 10am Pacific time (6pm UK time) on the 23rd of October.

Many are suggesting that the "little more" will likely be a teeny tiny iPad, or the iPad Mini, which an SKU published on 9to5Mac suggests will come in 24 different models. Yep, TWENTY FOUR.

According to the latest rumours, the army of little iPads will likely be joined by one or two other products too, including new iMac and Mac Mini models for 2012, as well as a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display.

[Via Tech Digest]

The highly anticipated iPhone 5 was officially released in stores last week or sent out to those who had been busy pre-ordering online. But now you've got your shiny new handset, how should you dress it up to ensure you keep it looking smart and not getting smashed when you chuck it on the floor?

Well here's our pick of 15 iPhone 5 cases, from the sleek and professional to the loud and silly.

The Apple Store website here in the UK has opened up to iPhone 5 pre-orders and now we know the full pricing range for all of the new Apple smartphone models.

So... Drum roll please... the new iPhone 5, if you want it SIM-free unlocked and straight from Apple in either black of white, will set you back £529 for the 16GB version, £599 for the 32GB, £699 for 64GB.

US SIM-free prices have also been revealed and sit at $649, $749 and $849 respectively. However, you can only pre-order contracted handsets on AT&T, Verizon or Sprint for the time being.

As you'd expect, stock is predicted to shift really quickly, so if you've got a spare grand lying around get in early to avoid disappointment. Either that or be prepared to queue up outside an Apple store on September 21st, when the handset will be officially released.

Our sister site Tech Digest is waiting on UK network prices. They're beginning to trickle in, and we expect to hear from EE (formerly Everything Everywhere) O2, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange and Three before long. We'll keep you posted.

[Via Tech Digest]

Apple's new iPhone 5, iPod Touch, iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle models, which were all revealed last night, proved to be super-slim thanks to the use of a new Lightning connection for both charging and data transfer.

Much smaller than the standard 30-pin connection that's been a standard on Apple products for a decade, many of us feared that the new Lightning connection would make old stereo docks and accessories obsolete due to the big size difference. However, at the event in San Francisco yesterday, Apple promised that a £25 adapter would stop all kinds of old kit becoming completely useless.

But now a day on it seems as though that may not be the case. Even if you do buy the 30-pin-to-Lightning adapter, some docking stations and accessories may not actually be compatible.

According to our sister site Tech Digest, the problem lies with the way the Lightning connection handles signals. In short, Lightning isn't capable of outputting an analogue signal, meaning that any kit that takes an analogue signal won't work. Worryingly, that's quite a large number of them...

The Apple website itself states that "some 30-pin accessories are not supported", and outright admits that "video and iPod Out [are] not supported" by the adapter.

The only possible solution would be that tucked away inside that tiny adapter is an even tinier DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Convertor). But at just £25, we think that's pretty unlikely.

The Tech Digest team are reaching out to Apple about this now, and will update when we hear word back.

[Via Tech Digest]

Last night Apple announced its new iPhone 5 device complete with an improved camera, featuring an 8MP sensor and a dynamic low light mode. The company was then quick to start demo-ing its brand new panorama feature, which allows you to take a 360° shot that results in a big 28MP image.

However, if you like the look of big, sweeping panorama images but don't want to splash your cash on a new iPhone 5 to get them, then try these great alternatives for both iOS and Android devices.

This morning we conducted a survey the only way we know how, by reaching out to our Twitter followers (big THANK YOU guys). We asked whether anyone really has an iPod touch other than teens who aren't allowed (or don't have the cash) to get themselves a smartphone.

And you know what? It turns out a lot of people REALLY love them and they're not the rubbish, poor relation to the iPhone many seem to think. We heard from pre-teens who want to play around with apps, teens who use them for music, fitness fans who prefer taking them to the gym over a phone, teachers who want to play tunes and use apps in the classroom, Android users who want a bit of Apple in their lives, older people who use one to control their home cinema system, we could really go on and on and on with this...

So it seems the iPod touch is a firm favourite among little ones (as we all expected), but it takes on a range of different roles regardless of how old you are too. We're so sorry iPod touch, we had you all wrong.

Apple's string of announcements last night saw a number of updates to the iPod touch and if it's fairly popular already we can only imagine that the new changes will make it even more of a hit in the future.

So here are our ten reasons why the iPod touch might be cool again and not just among 13 year old chavs who use them to play N-Dubz at the back of the bus.

1. New 4-inch retina display makes everything bigger and better

It seems everything Apple-related has a retina display now and the iPod touch is no exception, the screen has stretched out to 4 inches and everything looks more "sharp, vivid and life-like" than ever before, making it ideal for gaming, watching video content or taking photos.

2. Apple introduces EarPods for better sounds and more comfort

They sound like some relation to the xenomorphs from Alien, but they're not (honest). They're Apple's new earbuds and they've been re-designed "based on the geometry of your ear", which is marketing speak for "they feel nice and make sounds better".

3. It's just got lighter and thinner

The next generation iPod touch is just 6.1mm thick, and weighs in at 88 grams, so don't worry about the fact the screen is a little bigger, the slim and lightweight design still means it's pocket-friendly.

4. The "loop" for clumsy hands

We're not entirely convinced that this new little wrist strap attached to the back of the iPod Touch will be useful or stay intact after you've thrown it around a bit, but it's a good addition for those who want to make the most of the device's new camera.

5. Its new iSight camera makes photos look better

The iPod touch's camera has had some upgrades, including a 5MP backside illuminated sensor, f.2.4, autofocus, image stabilisation, face detection and 5-element lens. The front-facing FaceTime HD camera also jumps to 720p resolution for improved FaceTime video calling.

6. Panorama feature lets you take sweeping shots

It's not just the iPhone 5 that comes with Apple's new panorama feature, but the iPod touch allows you to take sweeping 360° shots too by just tapping a button and moving your camera around a scene.

7. Its dual-core A5 chip means seven times faster graphics

The iPhone 4S's A5 processor is now inside the iPod Touch, offering dual-core gaming capabilities, making it 7x faster than the previous generation iPod Touch.

8. Improved battery life means you can run/listen/jump/dance for longer

Whatever you happen to use your iPod touch for, you can now do it for longer, as Apple claims the new device has 40 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video, which is a small improvement over previous models.

9. It's just so damn colourful

The newest version of the iPod Touch comes in a range of different colours, including black, silver, red, green and blue and according to Apple it's been bonded directly to the body of the device, not just painted on, making it super vibrant. The question is, which one will you choose?

10. Airplay allows you to stream content to other devices

Apple's Airplay feature means that you can stream content to other devices or mirror what's on your iPod touch to everyone in the room wirelessly.

Despite the whole raft of changes to the iPod touch we know it still might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially if you've already got an iPhone or plan on upgrading to the 5.

However, its improved, bigger screen, awesome camera and faster processor means it's well and truly stepped out of the iPhone's shadow and can become a handy and awesome gadget in its own right and not just synonymous with chavvy tweens.

You can pre-order the new iPod touch from the Apple website on the 14th September and prices start at £249.

Our sister site Tech Digest has just revealed that Apple's new iPhone 5, with the next-generation iOS, has been given a steep £529 price tag.

And that, presumably, is just for the entry level, unlocked 16GB model, with Apple expected to announce further pricing on the 14th of September, the day that pre-order sales open. In the US, the iPhone will cost (at what we believe to be carrier subsidised prices) $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for 32GB and $399 for 64GB. While UK contract prices are likewise expected to be significantly cheaper than £529, it again seems that UK iPhone buyers will be paying a premium over their American cousins.

A number of UK networks have also revealed that they will be carrying the handset.

EE (formally Everything Everywhere) told Tech Digest that they "will launch an exclusive 4G LTE version of the new iPhone when the EE customer brand launches in the coming weeks, giving customers five times faster network speeds than on 3G."

Orange and T-Mobile, now under the EE umbrella, will also carry the handset on standard 3G networks.

Vodafone, Three and O2 have all also announced that they will carry the new iPhone, meaning that every UK network will offer the new smartphone in some shape or form.

[Via Tech Digest]

Related: Apple's iPhone 5: Everything you need to know

At an exclusive event in San Francisco today, Apple introduced the highly anticipated iPhone 5 and here are some of the quick and dirty details about the specs, main features and release date of the lighter and slimmer handset.

Dimensions: It's thin and it's light

Phil Schiller, the Senior VP of Marketing at Apple, said "it's the world's thinnest smartphone" at 7.6mm and it weighs in at 112 grams, making it 18% thinner and 20% lighter than the iPhone 4S.

Display: 1136 X 640 pixels and Retina Display

The new iPhone has a 326PPI Retina Display and the 4" screen has dimensions of 1136 X 640 pixels at a 16 x 9 aspect ratio.

Schiller assures everyone that apps won't look stretched and developers don't need to make any changes despite the larger screen, before giving the audience a demo of some popular applications.

There's also 44% more colour saturation in the display, with touch integrated into the screen to reduce glare in sunlight, which Schiller says is "truly the world's most advanced display, and we couldn't be prouder of it." Awh.

Network: LTE 4G and EE in the UK

The iPhone 5 is LTE capable, supporting HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA and 5Ghz WiFi. There's been some information about the carriers and here in the UK it'll be available via EE (formerly Everything Everywhere), our first 4G network.

Processor: Faster with A6 chip

Everything now runs off the new A6 chip, which Apple claim is 2 times faster than the A5 for both CPU and GPU processing. 22% smaller and more energy efficient than the previous chip, apps can now load as much as 2x faster. Console-quality graphics will be possible, according to EA's Rob Murray, who demoed the Real Racing 3 app game on the new iPhone 5.

Camera: 8MP and panorama mode

The iPhone 5's camera is still packing an 8MP sensor with backside illumination, like the iPhone 4S, but with a dynamic low light mode to add to the 5-element lens and f/2.4 aperture.

There's an awesome new panorama feature, with a 360-degree shot resulting in a giant 28 megapixel image. Apple says, "it's even able to determine a non-linear path if you're not able to hold it exactly steady" and if something pops up into the screen temporarily, it'll apparently be able to remove it.

The A6 chip allows for faster photo capture too, as well as a smart filter for better colour matching and reduced noise. Share Photo Streams allow you to share photos with pals, and receive messages on your snaps too.

There'll be 1080p HD video capabilities, improved stabilisation, face detection and interestingly you can take photos while you're recording too.

Audio: Three microphones and noise cancelling earpiece

The iPhone 5 has three microphones, one on the front, one on the back and one at the bottom.

The speakers have five magnet transducers, up from the iPhone 4S' three and the earpiece has noise cancelling.

Design and Connectors: Lightning

It's been one of the most widespread rumours in recent months and Apple has now confirmed that the connector is about to see a big change. It's called Lightning and it's the 8 signal design we've all seen from the leaked images. It's 80% smaller, helping to keep the overall design smaller, as well as offering faster data transfers, and is "reversible", meaning it can be plugged in when either facing the front or back.

An adapter is being released to make sure all of the accessories you spent a fortune on won't now be completely redundant.

The iPhone 5 will be available in both black and white with a silver aluminium finish, though the rear panels will be different on each. The white version has a raw aluminium back plate, while the black version has an anodised black finish on its rear.

iOS 6: Maps, more Siri integration and FaceTime

As we expected from WWDC 2012, the iPhone 5 will be running iOS 6, at the event the team showed a demo of Apple's new maps feature, as well as deeper Siri integration and FaceTime without the need for Wi-Fi.

Battery Life: 8 hours

Even with LTE connectivity, 225 hours of battery life on standby are quoted, with 8 hours 3G or LTE talk time, and 10 hours Wi-Fi usage.

[Some quotes and images via GDGT]

It's only a matter of hours now before Apple announces its sixth iPhone device (unless we're all very VERY wrong and it's just a chat about operating systems) and after the slight disappointment at the iPhone 4S launch last year, we've not seen as many weird and wonderful rumours, but just a few that all seem (fairly) plausible.

So here's our quick round-up of the main rumours and what to expect from the Apple team in San Francisco this evening...

What are the big features everyone's talking about?

Dimensions: It might have a bigger screen

For a long time now we've heard rumours that the new device will be slightly thinner with a larger screen. Although we're not surprised by the decision to make the iPhone a bit bigger we're really hoping we don't see anything as big as Samsung Galaxy proportions. We have small hands, OK?

Check out some of the photos collected by Tech Digest, which are allegedly of the new phone:

New Apple iPhone 5 front panel leaks, confirms longer 4-inch display

Spy photo shows iPhone 5 snuggled up with 4S

"Fully assembled" iPhone 5 images leak

Sockets and Connectors: It might have a smaller dock connector

Many are reporting that the headphone socket currently located at the top of previous iPhone devices will be moved to the bottom.

Another widely spread rumour is that the doc connector at the bottom of the phone will be a different shape and size to accommodate the slimmer design of the phone, which doesn't sound like a big deal until you think about how many cases, accessories and other gizmos are currently built for the current shape of the iPhone's dock connector... Uh oh, bring on the adaptors.

Colour: It might have a two-tone makeover

Many of the leaked photos reveal a two-tone metal and black glass exterior or more of a grey design, although there have been plenty of rumours to suggest the phone will stay as a simple black or white option.

SIM: It might come with a smaller SIM

9to5Mac published photos that were allegedly of the new device's motherboard, which led many to believe that the phone's new SIM card would be much smaller.

Although we haven't heard much about this rumour for a while now, back in May many were suggesting that Apple could do away with the SIM card altogether to make the new handset as slim as possible.

Camera: It might be better than the 4S

As usual all kinds of rumours have been flying around about the next generation iPhone's camera, with some suggesting a flash on the front-facing camera or an 8MP offering on the back, but no one seems to be making any big assumptions on this front yet.

4G: It could tie-in with the EE launch here in the UK

In UK news, at the EE launch yesterday the company's CEO Olaf Swantee made a joke about a new device possibly being added to the line-up of phones that would be launching with 4G, so we're expecting it to be the iPhone 5.

NFC: It might have some kind of mobile payment tech built-in

NFC (of Near Field Communication) technology is the cool ability to pay, transfer content and do all kinds of other things with your mobile device. For the longest time now there's been a huge "will they? won't they?" when it comes to the iPhone 5 and NFC, but last time we checked everyone's still a little undecided about whether an NFC chip would be able to fit into the leaked photo we've already seen of the new device.

Processor: It might be faster

There have been hints at a possible S5L8950X chip in the new device, but we'd definitely expect to see a version of the A5X from the iPad that's been optimised for the iPhone or even an A6 chip.

When will the iPhone 5 go on sale?

According to The Telegraph, a number of "mobile industry insiders" have revealed that the new handset will be released in the US on the 21st September 2012, although there's been no word about international launch dates.

What else might be revealed at the event?

Many are expecting the Apple team to release the latest version of its operating system, iOS 6, which was announced back in June and features Apple's own version of Google Maps.

There's also a chance Apple will launch it's iPad Mini device, which some believe is on its way later today or could be announced at a separate event entirely.

Rumours collected by our sister site Tech Digest recently suggest that a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display might be launched, alongside long-awaited new iMac models.

[Image via Cult of Mac]

This morning Everything Everywhere made a number of big announcements at an exclusive event held at The Science Museum in London.

Shiny Shiny went along to hear the CEO of the company and (randomly) Boris Johnson introduce us to its re-brand to just EE (much catchier, no?), which will be the UK's first consumer 4G service.

But what does it all mean? How will it affect our current networks? And most importantly will the highly anticipated iPhone 5 get a look in?

So what actually is 4G?

The phrase 4G has been bandied around a lot this week, but for those who are a bit confused about the difference between 3G and 4G (FYI Boris didn't have a clue) then 4G is (as you'd expect), 3G's successor.

4G is a super fast internet connection that EE's CEO Olaf Swantee said is "five times faster" than typical 3G speeds, which will "enable Britain to become a more modern and digital country, better connected with itself, its neighbours and the world."

It's worth mentioning that it's not just about phones, EE is launching 4G mobile services AND fibre broadband, which will mean you can access superfast internet at home, at work and on the move.

What does that mean?

4G services will enable you to do all the things you wish you could do with your mobile now, but it's just so goddam slow, like loading web pages quickly while on-the-go and not waiting for them to load; downloading HD movies in a matter of minutes; watching live TV while you're out and about without waiting for anything to buffer; making high quality HD calls on the move and so much more...

So what's EE?

EE is the new name for Everything Everywhere, because let's face it that just sounded stupid, like a kid's TV show or a lame eco initiative. Not only is it going to be the new name for the company, but it's also what we're calling the new 4G network too.

When is it coming?

EE's new 4G service will launch to 16 cities across the UK by Christmas, which will cover 20 million people (that's around a third of the population). The company expects nationwide coverage throughout 2013, with ambitious plans to have 98% of the population covered by 2014.

According to Swantee, London, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham will have the 4G access turned on later today for EE's engineers to begin testing everything ahead of an official roll out.

What does this mean for Orange and T-Mobile?

Both Orange and T-Mobile are under the EE umbrella, but don't worry, your network won't be affected, gobbled up by EE or changed. All the new plans mean are that both Orange and T-Mobile customers will now get a much faster 3G service, with the company suggesting there'll be speeds of up to 21Mbps and more coverage than ever before too.

From today many Orange and T-Mobile customers will start to see their phone signal change to EE, whether they're on 3G or 2G, at no extra cost or with any changes to their existing price plans.

Orange and T-Mobile plans will still exist and be offered to both existing and new customers, but they'll also be able to access the new 4G services by moving to EE.

What devices will EE launch with 4G?

At the EE event this morning Swantee whizzed through some of the devices that EE would be launching with 4G and we've just received an email confirming some of them, like the Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820, The HTC One XL and Huawei Ascend P1 LTE among others.

What about the iPhone 5?

There's been no official word on whether the iPhone 5 will get a look in to EE's new 4G network, but Swantee made a pretty obvious joke that a new handset may be joining the line-up very soon. We all know what he was talking about, right?

You can pretty much guarantee that a new iPhone only has to have been released for a few weeks before fans, bloggers and tech journos start talking about what the next device will have to offer. We'll be bringing you a jam-packed rumour round-up later today, but in the meantime let's talk about what the next mobile phone from Apple will be called...

We've seen plenty of invites for Apple's September 12th event now, which feature a huge 12 with a huge 5 shadow, so it looks pretty likely we'll be greeting the iPhone 5 next week. However, let's not speak too soon, we were all pretty shocked by the iPhone 4S launch and don't even get us started on the "new iPad".

So let's take bets (not actual money bets, we're too poor), what do you think the new device will be called?