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WSJ Confirms iPhone Fingerprint Scanner

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the next generation iPhone, which is to be unveiled tomorrow, is confirmed to indeed feature a fingerprint scanner.scanning fingerprint

Rumors of a fingerprint scanner being added to the new smartphone have been circling for months but no one was sure if Apple would actually implement it. One of the first hints that Apple would be tinkering with fingerprints came about when Macrumors mentioned that Apple had purchased AuthenTec in July of 2012.

This will no doubt be one of the most secure ways to lock down your smartphone but how will people respond? With the recent growing concerns over consumer privacy, it could prove to be a rather controversial addition to the iPhone. Although finger-scanning technology has been around for many years and has been incorporated into many electronic devices, it has not been introduced into the world with such a mainstream product.

Coverage of Apples Cupertino press event will begin tomorrow at 10:00 AM Pacific.

-Thanks, Macrumors–

Apple Sends Out Media Invitations, Colored iPhones Expected

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Apple has sent out invitations to the media for a September 10th event where Apple is likely to unveil its latest version of the iPhone at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California at 10:00 AM Pacific time. We heard earlier this year that this could be the potential release date.

We are expecting to see two iPhone models launch at this event. The first model will likely be an upgrade to the current iPhone 5, perhaps an iPhone 5S with a rumored fingerprint scanner, wider aperture camera and dual LED flash.

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iPhone 5c phones on Production Line

The second iPhone is rumored to be a more “affordable” iPhone which is currently being dubbed the iPhone 5C. The name seems to be all but confirmed in these recently leaked photos (above) of a finished iPhone 5C package. The iPhone 5C will likely be made of plastic and come in a variety of colors to choose from, this seems to be somewhat confirmed in Apples choice of color in their invitations.

Apple is also likely to showcase a completed version of iOS 7 which will launch alongside the new iPhone.

Featured App: Word Search Puzzles

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Word Search Puzzles is a free word search app that has tons of themes.

Each puzzle theme will change the words every time you play, so that you can go back to the same theme more then once. You will also be timed and rated so you can beat your scores by playing more. The app is free to play, but you have the option to buy more themes in game.

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This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Find it here at the App Store

Possible Images and Video of Low Cost iPhone

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There has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not Apple will be announcing a lower cost iPhone made from mostly plastic. Many “leaks” have been showing up recently and now it seems we are getting a real good look at what might be coming this fall as Techdy claims to have the real outer shell of the highly rumored and much anticipated phone.

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Techdy believes that the outer parts of the phone are indeed a polycarbonate material and that it has a 4″ screen just like the current iPhone. Techdy has even put together a little video showing of the shell.

Whether or not this is real, it definitely looks like something Apple would put together but it could also be just a cheap replica of the current iPhone that’s meant to run some obscure OS.  I’m not really sure what Apple has in store for a lower cost iPhone but I do hope they create one. It will be interesting to see how they price the phone and how it will compete against other more economical phone solutions.

Featured App: Snapguide

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Do you know how to do something and you want to share it with the world? Perhaps, you just want to learn something new. This is where an awesome app called Snapguide comes into play.

It’s never been easier to put together or find a guide for doing something so quickly and so easily. Snapguide is a polished, mobile-focused app that helps you put together your own how-to’s in a flash, on your iPad or iPhone. Putting together instructions, photos, and videos to create a clean and easy-to-use how-to has really never been easier.

This app is so intuitive and fun to use that it actually encourages you to create more content, which is inspiring and ultimately, it makes the app an altogether richer experience.

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Snapguide is built for mobile and it’s elegantly simple and well thought out. This app is such a powerful tool, especially since you can bring it with you anywhere, create the guides you want and share on-the-go. This also creates a very unique how-to experience that adds a bit of your personality to what you create, a bit like Youtube but faster, more concise and a lot more mobile.

Not into making how-to’s? Not a problem, there is a ton of content available that you could spend hours browsing through. Snapguide is full of great how-to guides that teach you how to do everything from baking cookies to creating art or even learning how to spot knock off brand shoes. It really is a wealth of useful information and what’s even better is that it’s totally free.

You can download Snapguide for iPad and iPhone here.