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Report: Apple working on less expensive iPhone

Wall Street Journal: Apple is said to be working on a lower-end iPhone, according to people briefed on the matter. While Apple has explored the possibility of such a device for years, the plan has been progressing, the sources say.

One of them says the less expensive version of the device could launch as soon as later this year.

Apple CEO apologizes for Maps Apple CEO Tim Cook has apologized for their new Maps product, saying “we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.” Read Cook’s apology letter: http://bit.ly/OZzFjlPhoto: The Brooklyn Bridge, as seen in 3-D view on the new Apple Maps app. (Apple) View high resolution

Apple CEO apologizes for Maps

Apple CEO Tim Cook has apologized for their new Maps product, saying “we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.” Read Cook’s apology letter: http://bit.ly/OZzFjl

Photo: The Brooklyn Bridge, as seen in 3-D view on the new Apple Maps app. (Apple)

iPhone 5 preorders top 2 million in first 24 hours CNET: Apple says the iPhone 5 got more than 2 million preorders in its first 24 hours, doubling last year’s 4S launch. Apple says demand exceeded the initial supply. While a majority of orders will be fulfilled on Sept. 21, the company says many are scheduled to be delivered in October. Photo: The iPhone 5 is seen next to an iPhone 4S. (James Martin / CNET) View high resolution

iPhone 5 preorders top 2 million in first 24 hours

CNET: Apple says the iPhone 5 got more than 2 million preorders in its first 24 hours, doubling last year’s 4S launch. Apple says demand exceeded the initial supply. While a majority of orders will be fulfilled on Sept. 21, the company says many are scheduled to be delivered in October.

Photo: The iPhone 5 is seen next to an iPhone 4S. (James Martin / CNET)

Apple announces iPhone 5 UPDATE (3:15 p.m. EDT): Apple unveiled its iPhone 5 in San Francisco today, saying the new smartphone is 18% thinner, 20% lighter than iPhone 4S; new screen has 4-inch display. The company also provided information on iOS6, changes to the iPod nano and iPod touch, and introduced the newly designed ‘EarPods.’  Details on BreakingNews.com.ORIGINAL POST: Apple is hosting an event for the media today, where they’re expected to announce a new version of their iPhone. Follow updates on BreakingNews.com.Photo: Members of the media are seen surrounding Apple’s iPhone 5 launch at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. (Wilson Rothman / NBC News) View high resolution

Apple announces iPhone 5

UPDATE (3:15 p.m. EDT): Apple unveiled its iPhone 5 in San Francisco today, saying the new smartphone is 18% thinner, 20% lighter than iPhone 4S; new screen has 4-inch display. The company also provided information on iOS6, changes to the iPod nano and iPod touch, and introduced the newly designed ‘EarPods.’  Details on BreakingNews.com.

ORIGINAL POST: Apple is hosting an event for the media today, where they’re expected to announce a new version of their iPhone. Follow updates on BreakingNews.com.

Photo: Members of the media are seen surrounding Apple’s iPhone 5 launch at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. (Wilson Rothman / NBC News)

Hackers say they stole 12 million Apple user IDs Hackers associated with Anonymous claim to have stolen more than 12 million Apple device identification numbers and related personal data from an FBI computer. Read more on ZDNet.com. Update (4:53 p.m. EDT): The FBI has issued a statement on the hackers’ claim. All Things Digital has the full text: “The FBI is aware of published reports alleging that an FBI laptop was compromised and private data regarding Apple UDIDs was exposed. At this time there is no evidence indicating that an FBI laptop was compromised or that the FBI either sought or obtained this data.” View high resolution

Hackers say they stole 12 million Apple user IDs

Hackers associated with Anonymous claim to have stolen more than 12 million Apple device identification numbers and related personal data from an FBI computer. Read more on ZDNet.com.

Update (4:53 p.m. EDT): The FBI has issued a statement on the hackers’ claim. All Things Digital has the full text:

“The FBI is aware of published reports alleging that an FBI laptop was compromised and private data regarding Apple UDIDs was exposed. At this time there is no evidence indicating that an FBI laptop was compromised or that the FBI either sought or obtained this data.”

Apple announces new MacBooks, iOS 6 Apple announced an overhaul of its line of MacBook laptops and a new version of its mobile operation system for iPhones and iPads today at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The New York Times reports: The new mapping system [in iOS 6] will provide drivers with turn-by-turn directions, a feature that has long been available in other smartphones. Apple created the 3-D view in its maps service, called Flyover, by shooting aerial photographs. Photo: Philip W. Schiller, Apple’s marketing chief, at today’s event. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press) View high resolution

Apple announces new MacBooks, iOS 6

Apple announced an overhaul of its line of MacBook laptops and a new version of its mobile operation system for iPhones and iPads today at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

The New York Times reports:

The new mapping system [in iOS 6] will provide drivers with turn-by-turn directions, a feature that has long been available in other smartphones. Apple created the 3-D view in its maps service, called Flyover, by shooting aerial photographs.

Photo: Philip W. Schiller, Apple’s marketing chief, at today’s event. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press)