iPhone 5 Prototype

We actually haven’t seen too many “leaked photos” of Apple’s next smartphone over the last few weeks. We’ve seen some really cool concepts of what the device might look like, but nothing claiming to be the actual device.

Today, 9to5Mac passes along this photo, of what appears to be the next iPhone, that has been circling the gadget blogs this morning. Though the photo doesn’t offer much information regarding the design of the device, the mysterious gadget does seem to be running a version of iOS…

Prototype iPhone 5

Apple has to wonder if it's really hiring the cream of the crop when another of its employees manages to leave a another prototype iPhone in a bar.

Yes, in a story we've all heard before, some hipster from Apple went out on the town with the prototype, presumably under the guise of some sort of testing, and then accidentally left it behind, CNET reported.

iPhone 5? iOS 5?

At 1pm EST today, Apple will hold a press event that, if Apple’s soaring, unalloyed performance is anything to go by, and in the words of the master himself, will change everything. The problem is, no one really knows what will be announced today; we know it’s iPhone-related, we know that it will be Tim Cook’s first keynote delivery since Steve Jobs’ departure… and that’s it.

Android, iPhone top BlackBerry

Question: I'm a longtime BlackBerry user, but I'm not thrilled with how the service is going. I want to replace my BlackBerry. Can you tell me what other smartphones are close to it?
Answer: Most other smartphones are well ahead of their BlackBerry counterparts. Really, your options come down to two alternatives. You can get an iPhone, which is easy to use and runs more apps than a BlackBerry. The only potential drawback is the lack of a physical keyboard. I know that's a must-have for many BlackBerry users. In that case, you'll need to go with an Android phone. Android phones come in all hardware shapes and sizes. Some, like the Droid 3, have physical keyboards. Visit www.komando.com/news for more on purchasing the right smartphone for you.

5 iPhone and iPad Apps

5 iPhone and iPad Apps That Make Great Gifts

Did you wait until the last minute again this year? If you need to find a present fast, just gift an iPhone or iPad app. There's an app for everyone on the Apple App Store. Of course, you don't want to give someone a cheap $.99 app.

So here are some ideas for quality-and pricey-apps: