Sprint is looking to bring in new subscribers by offering a $100 trade-in credit for those who bring in their iPhones from another carrier and purchase a new iPhone 4S with a new two-year contract, and to make the move more enticing, Sprint still offers unlimited data plans.

Sprint said the limited time offer ends July 1st, but it will be accepting any iPhone models during the duration of the offer.

Both AT&T and Verizon ended unlimited data plans on their contracts, but some mobile customers were grandfathered in. However, Verizon announced earlier this week that it would push to end all unlimited data usage for its users this summer when it rolls out new shared data plans.

The top wireless company on Thursday issued a statement clarifying that only subscribers upgrading to a subsidized handset would lose their unlimited data plans.

AT&T in March made the decision to throttle heavy data users that pass a 3GB per month threshold.

Now that Verizon and AT&T are making the move to shared data plans and tiered pricing, their customers may be more enticed by Sprint’s user-friendly plans. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has committed to continuing its unlimited data plans when the next iPhone rolls out, even if its 4G LTE.

This strategy has somewhat worked in getting Sprint new customers in recent quarters, but profitability has lagged due to the high cost of subsidizing iPhone prices. Hesse said earlier this week that Sprint wouldn’t make a profit from the iPhone until 2015, but has no regrets in signing a $15.5 billion over-four-year deal with handset maker Apple.

“We believe in the long term,” said Hesse. “And over time we will make more money on iPhone customers than we will on other customers.”

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No doubt the most awaited smartphone of the time is the iPhone5 because of the unbeatable success of its preceding models. the releasing date of this upcoming model is always an on –going rumor for months now, right after the few days of the release of iPhone 4S. as we know Apple believes in quality rather than quantity, so they release only one model in a year thus focusing well on the new innovative features with almost no bugs. Despite of the fact that the Apple launches only one model of iPhone annually, still the demand exceeds the supply which is quite amazing. This shows that why people are so much curious about the release of the new model.

According to the latest rumor on the internet, Apple will announce iPhone 5 this June- more specifically June 15th 2012. But as they have already released iPhone 4S recently so its release can be postponed to the late dates of this year unlike the usual unveiling of latest  Apple devices in June.

SPECS

The iPhone 5 specs is another hot topic, but till now nothing is confirmed and no concrete information is present. But one thing is for sure that Apple won’t use iOS5 as it is already released in iPhone 4S and there were some bugs in it. we can now hope for the newer iOS in iPhone. the recent release of iPad 3 confirms the 4G/LTE support in iPad 3, so according to analysts Apple will make it sure that they will give 4G/LTE support in iPhone 5 as well. Smartphone market is flourishing more than expected rate because of the immense competition. we have seen other smartphones running on a quad core processors, so anything less than that will not be accepted by users – also we don’t expect more than that as wel at this stage .

According to resources Sony and Hitachi recently shipped 4-inch LCD prototype to Apple. If this is true than we can expect that there are more possibilities of iPhone5 release in June. Constant rumors are in market, with some saying that Apple is considering to release different sized screened  models of iPhone 5. But as I said earlier nothing is confirmed and concrete information. at this stage we can only hope for the most advanced features than any other phone. Moreover the camera is rumored to be 8MP with 1080 HD video recording.

What we can do now is “WAIT” only and hope for another masterpiece by Apple.

Latest rumored release date of iPhone 5: June 15th 2012

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These 6 stars all become famous as they hit their teens, but many of them started off young, either as models or with small roles. Here is a look what these 6 stars looked like as young kids – adorable! Robert Pattinson used to have bright blond hair and was a child model, while Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato both started off on Barney and Friends when they were still so young and Miley Cyrus looks almost exactly the same as she does today! ? Demi Lovato Taylor Swift Justin Bieber Selena Gomez Robert Pattinson Miley Cyrus

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Sprint has a reasonable selection of contract phones with the Android devices making up the majority of the choices. there are eleven Sprint Androids for you to choose from currently. the newest addition to the Sprint Android division is the Nexus S 4G. this is also Sprint’s first pure Google phone. there is a lot of hype around getting a pure Google phone for three reasons:

One, it does not have a manufacture overlay to the operating system i.e. a custom built user interface for that brand as a result pure Google phones can get upgraded to the latest Android operating systems a lot sooner since the manufacture does not have to reprogram the overlay to work with the new Android version. In some cases it takes several months before the overlay is coded to run with a new Android version. For some models the manufactures do not update the overlay ever.

Two, the pure Google phones are easier for hackers to custom ROM which allows them to update their handsets with non official upgrades and apps, and gives greater flexibility to customize the phone.

Thirdly, purely from a cosmetic point of a view, a lot of people prefer the simplistic pure Google look.

The Nexus is running on the latest Android operating system 2.3 (Gingerbread), has a 1 GHz chip, 16 GB of onboard memory, a Super AMOLED 4 inch display, sports a front facing 1.3 mega pixel video calling camera, a rear 5 mega pixel shooter with LED flash, and of course runs on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network giving you rapid download speeds.

Another interesting Android phone from Sprint is the HTC EVO 4G, possibly Sprint’s most advanced phone. this phone has all the top of the line features, however, is running on Android 2.1 and as a result might be a turn off for some users. there are updates to Gingerbread available online (unofficial) if you have custom ROM’ed your phone. Note, if you custom ROM your phone you lose the warranty. Possibly the highlight of this phone is the 8 mega pixel rear camera that takes impressive pictures and has HD video capabilities as well.

The Samsung Epic 4G often rivals the EVO for top spot with the Sprint Androids, although I think it is probably sitting in third position now with the introduction of the Nexus. if you are a fan of text messaging and emailing with a physical keyboard, then this is a very interesting option and probably the best full QWERTY keyboard among the Sprint Androids. the keys are well placed making it easy to type, it’s situated under the display and slides out. currently if you are trying to decide between the EVO, Nexus or the Epic then you should think about whether you are looking for a phone with a full QWERTY physical keyboard; a sharp shooting 8 mega pixel camera; or want to have a pure Google phone running on Android’s latest operating system, Gingerbread.

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The iPhone 5 hasn’t yet been discharged, but is wanted in the next half of 2012. Within the last couple of months, there were a number of evaluations in prospect of the iPhone 5 kick off. It continues to be anticipated that this design will certainly take the populace by storm with the various other components it guarantees to furnish. This smart phone is anticipated to outnumber the income of their predecessors. for anybody who is a manager of one of the Apple iPhone models, then it is definitely recommended you keep a checkup on the kick off, as you will certainly develop about the diverse elements.

Days past have gone when individuals utilized phones merely to build as well as receive calls. in the present day, they have emerged as much more than simply a phone, owing to the various options included in the Apple iPhone. Having the usage of an Apple iPhone, you can potentially do everything as well as get all the required information upon a couple of clicks. the iPhone 5 news are the fact that model will have much boosted graphics for greater end user experience.

Apple has utilized several of the most beneficial camera systems in the Apple iPhone and the suppliers are sustaining the exact prominence when it pertains to camera system in iPhone 5. the iPhone 5 news expresses that this video camera might be an element of the current Operating-system, that is iOS 5 by Apple and is very likely to have made it possible for by the locked screen or by the volume control button at the side of this smartphone. These mobile phones have actually received a number of praise from the customers regarding layouts. iPhone 5 isn’t here to let down and is rumored to offer the greatest 3D layouts when compared to its rivals.

Essentially the most extraordinary function is believed to be Face Talk, which is an software for video chat. iPhone 5 news states that it would enable the consumers to appreciate chatting face to face not simply in the WiFi reduced places, however that they can chat anywhere as well as whenever. This spanking new function was just a dream job of Apple, now, set to become certainty.

The iPhone rivals are in for a heavy-duty battle this September, which is rumored to be the introduction time of iPhone 5 and guess what? the iPhone 6! you can actually browse the Web to locate lots of sites that bring the attention of this noticeably expected unit. you may experience long serpentine lines when the iPhone is started in the coming months. if you expect to be among the list of customers, be careful that you keep a tab on the apple iPhone 5 headlines. the majority of the component write ups will definitely provide you with the important information beforehand. you can be given the assurance that you will definitely not be let down.

Seth Peterson is one of the writers of the popular and most informative technology site TechLabs, he writes about the recent iPhone 5 news and the rumored arrival of iPhone 6 .. Also published at All about iPhone 5 News.

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Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL news items for today.

iPhone 5 due Out in Fall 2012: It looks like the iPhone 4S may have broken for good the trend of releasing new iPhones in the spring. Where previous models of the iPhone were typically released during the second quarter, the iPhone 4S hit the market in October 2011. According to Monday reports at Macotakara, Mac Rumors, and iMore, the iPhone 5 will likely follow suit. Multiple sources inside Apple’s supply chain suggest that the next iteration of Apple’s device will hit the market in either September or October of 2012. Previous rumors hinted that the iPhone 5 would release in June. the iPhone 5 is said to be radically different from previous models of iPhone in terms of shape, and might even sport a curved form to better fit the shape of the user’s head.

Apple Plans App Store, iTunes Overhauls for 2012: Apple will redesign iTunes, its digital music, movie, television, and app store, for the first time in three years, according to a report at 9 to 5 Mac. the new design is said to emphasize new easy-to-understand interactive features. the Cupertino, Calif., company is already talking with music labels and other entertainment companies about the new service, which is described as a “more engaging experience.” the redesigned music store will likely be done over to compete with newer streaming services like Spotify. As for the App Store wing of iTunes, the redesign is said to be geared toward improving accessibility. It’s currently difficult for users to sift through the hundreds of thousands of apps in the store, and a new design could make it both easier to find what you’re looking for and easier to discover new apps you haven’t heard of.

Amazon Preparing New 10-inch Kindle fire: a Monday report by Digitimes said that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is ready to enter the second phase of its war with Apple’s iPad. the report said that manufacturing partner Foxconn (PINK:FXCNY), which recently announced that it was raising wages for its workers, has been awarded the contract to begin producing a 10-inch model of the Kindle Fire tablet sometime during the second quarter of this year. Amazon is said to have already sold around 4 million of the 7-inch Kindle fire since it was released last November.

As of this writing, Anthony John Agnello did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned stocks. Follow him on Twitter at @ajohnagnello and become a fan of InvestorPlace on Facebook. for more from the company, check out our previous Apple Rumors stories.

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Apple’siPad is giving Samsung’stablets a run for their money even in Samsung’s home base of Korea.

Sales of the iPad are estimated to have topped 1 million in Korea since the tablet debuted in the country in November 2010, according to the Korea Herald. last year’s sales alone hit around 700,000.

And since many Koreans bought the iPad before it was available locally, the total could be much higher than 1 million, noted the Herald.

Samsung is shy about releasing actual sales figures. But the iPad’s share of the Korean market is somewhere between 70 and 80 percent, far outstripping that of the various Galaxy Tab models as well as otherAndroid devices.

Around two-thirds of the iPads sold in Korea are Wi-Fi only, suggesting to the Herald that consumers don’t want to be tied down to the data plans of their local carriers.

The news is likely to put smiles on the faces of the higher-ups at Apple, which has been competing with Samsung on a variety of fronts.

The two have been battling for the top spot in the smartphone market, with Apple outscoring Samsung last quarter, but Samsung pulling ahead for the year as a whole.

Both combatants have also been duking it out in the patent courts, with suits and countersuits flying around the world. Apple has launched suits in the U.S., Germany, and Australia, claiming that Samsung’s smartphones and tablets are guilty of patent violation. Samsung in turn has accused Apple of violating key patents related to wireless communications and other technologies.

Apple also kept its lawyers busy last year arguing that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 infringes upon the design of the iPad. both sides have pulled out a variety of tricks trying to make their cases, but lately the judges have sided with Samsung.

A Dutch court ruled in favor of the Korean company last month, finding that the Tab is not guilty of patent infringement. And last late week a German court found that Samsung’s revised version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, known as the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, could hit store shelves following a call by Apple to ban the tablet.

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Given the amount of drivel being written around what we already know about the iPhone 5, it seemed fit to get an article out about what we still don’t know. actually, we still do not know whether it will be called the iPhone 5.

All journalists got burnt last year when the iPhone 5 name was widely used as the codename for the next generation iPhone only for Apple to prove everyone wrong by adhering to the same naming convention from two generations ago, adding an S to the iPhone 4.

Amongst other things, we still don’t know the size of the screen, its processor (and speed), the amount of onboard system memory, the release date, the screen resolution, the battery life, the release date, the pricing and the number of models that will go on sale.

We also do not know whether it will come with NFC, whether it will make tea in the morning, will have a bigger girth or whether Siri will become more intelligent.

There have been a huge number of rumours but the overwhelming majority of them are likely to be nothing more than speculation, hearsay, hoaxes or daydreams in which Apple may even have played a major role.

In a nutshell, the followup to the iPhone 4S will come out with whatever features Apple thinks is reasonable enough to lure tens of millions of users into its online and offline stores while making sure that it keeps enough flaws and aspirations for the subsequent versions.

After all, that’s the exact strategy Apple used for the iPod range which has lasted for more than 10 years now and seen 22 different versions of what is, in essence, a portable audio player.

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