By now you’re probably aware of all the rumors zipping around about what Apple’s next iPhone (probably not really the “iPhone 5″) will look like. Several recent reports have apparently confirmed that the new iPhone will be getting a taller display. other reports have suggested that a smaller dock connector is also in the works, along with 4G LTE connectivity and a better camera.

Of course, if you want to see all those new features in action (assuming they’re actually coming to the new iPhone), you’ll probably have to wait until October. on the other hand, if you want to see a concept video that shows what some of those new features might look like, then today’s your lucky day. The video shows the new iPhone’s 3.95-inch screen, plus a couple other goodies. Check it out below:

Now, the speaker all the way around the outside of the iPhone is probably not going to happen. and replacing the standard dock with a Thunderbolt connector is certainly out – after all, only the most recent models of Mac have Thunderbolt ports, and Apple isn’t likely to limit the iPhone by replacing the dock connector with one. on the other hand, the illuminated home button is pretty neat, and an improved camera is pretty likely. all in all, it’s a pretty cool mock-up. unfortunately, we’ve got several months yet before we know how close to reality it is (or isn’t).

Concept Video Shows The iPhone 5 In Action

iLounge, which has provided remarkably accurate iPhone rumors in the past, is back with some more goodies this Thursday morning.

Forget about the teardrop mockups and prototypes we saw last Summer, Jason Horwitz writes that the next-gen iPhone will, as previously rumored, sport a larger 4-inch screen that will be accomplished by implementing a longer screen while essentially maintaining the current width of the iPhone 4S. The result will be a new aspect ratio for the iPhone.

What we’ve learned: the new iPhone will indeed be longer and thinner than the iPhone 4 and 4S. Approximate measurements are 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm—a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width. according to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone. this panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic. Our artist’s rendition provides a rough idea of what this change will look like; it echoes the current-generation iMac design, to be sure.

Interesting rendition, but why wouldn’t Apple make the entirety of the back metal?

And speaking to the thinness of the device, Horwitz notes that the next-gen iPhone make use of Gorilla Glass 2, a material which provides as much strength as the Gorilla Glass with a thinner form factor.

The report also notes that Apple’s next iPhone will introduce a new and smaller dock connector.

Apple will also introduce its new Dock Connector on the new iPhone. The new port will be a little larger than the bottom speaker or microphone hole on the iPhone 4/4S. It’s believed to have fewer pins than the prior 30-pin Dock Connector, perhaps only 16, and the shape of the hole is apparently closer to a pill shape than the prior rounded rectangle. It will be used on all upcoming devices, including an update to the iPod touch that’s expected this year, and will almost certainly feature a similarly updated screen and CPU.

It’s also believed the iPhone 5 will support 4G LTE, and with that battery hungry feature on board, a bigger battery is necessary. As such, a smaller dock connector would free up some space for a device where every millimeter counters.

iPhone 5 to feature 4-inch screen with new aspect ratio and metallic back 

The company, as it has in the past, has taken down its online store to prepare for the launch of Apple’s nexttablet.

The Apple Store is down.

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Apple’s online store is down, which can only mean one thing: new products are launching soon.

In just a couple of short hours, Apple will be holding itsiPad event in San Francisco. as it has in the past with other product launches, the company has taken its online store down to update it with the goodies it plans to unveil today.

And what might those goodies be? Apple has already made it clear it’ll be showing off a new iPad, though there is some question whether it will be called the “iPad 3″ or the “iPad HD.” just yesterday, The Verge reported, citing sources, that Apple will also show off a new Apple TV at the event.

Apple’s online store won’t be back up until the iPad 3 event is over. But if you want to find out what the company unveils before then, be sure to come back for CNET’s live blog, which starts at 9:30 a.m. PT.

Apple online store taken down as iPad announcement looms