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There are also reports that staff of Apple is ‘banned’ from holidays in the first two weeks of October in America. ‘Having seen first-hand how Apple packs its staff inside its stores for iPhone launches does suggest that whatever new product they announce is imminent,’ says Luke Peters, editor of T3.

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Aatma CEO Pramod Modi Shantharam thinks it would be cool to see such features in a smart phone someday, adding: “We at Aatma are massive fans of the iPhone and are eagerly awaiting the release of iPhone 5. Meanwhile, going to the buzz the iPhone is generating, we felt it’s a good time to launch a concept such as this, and showcase our vision of key features of iPhone 5 or subsequent models could have in the future.”

Startling video of upcoming iPhone 5, shown below is quite likely to blow your mind featuring an ultra-thin design, a laser keyboard, and holographic display. The keyboard is placed flat on a desk, a touch gesture is made, and from the side of the device, there is a small glow followed by the manifestation of a quite beautiful, fully-functional laser keyboard.

Nowadays, most smart phones do the majority of the tasks that a desktop isn’t capable of but with the addition of such stunning notions it and makes one wonder how extreme technology will get in the next few years.

Koller told Game spot, “You’re going to see PS Vita expand what a lot of people believe to be true about handheld gaming, and you’re going to see a lot of those current mobile phone and tablet gamers come over to Vita. We’re very convinced of that.”

‘Next Generation Portable’, the Vita is Sony’s successor, the PlayStation Portable, and like the Nintendo 3DS, it will go up against the iPod touch when it launches at the end of this year. Sony has slapped a price-tag on the Vita that will give it the best possible chance against Apple’s thriving iPod.

It’s also worth noting that the PlayStation Vita won’t be competing with Apple’s current-generation iPod touch. Apple has already launched its fifth-generation iPod touch at its September iPod event. This gives the Cupertino Company plenty of time to look at the Vito and ensure its iPod continues to attract consumers.

Hence, with a full set of unique new features, that both complement and enhance the gaming experience, you are now free to take the world you play in, anywhere you go but Apple undoubtedly is still superior over Sony.

The memo read. “If you’re asked by a customer or just talking to friends or family members, you need to avoid making any comment about the iPhone and simple [sic] state “no comment.”

Hence, if you are asked a direct question by a customer about Sprint getting the iPhone, you can simply say, “Yes, I saw a few of those reports. I don’t have any information to share.” Or if customers want to know more, refer them to sprint.com Newsroom for the latest public information.

While the memo falls short of providing verification that Sprint will indeed be getting Apple’s popular Smartphone, some have taken the company’s “no comment” stance as a positive indication of its rumored plans to sell the iPhone. Thus Sprint is not yet ready to take an official position regarding the iPhone, which means the handset may be launched with the carrier as previously rumored.

Rumors suggest that Jobs stepping down in favor of Tim Cook was carefully planned out. It is also believed that the timing of the announcement was done so as not to concur with the launch of the next iPhone. Steve Jobs obviously did not want this news hanging over people’s heads any closer to launch than it already is.

Nevertheless, the only thing about the iPhone 5 that might change is who announces it on stage at Apple’s fall event. Tim Cook was present for the Verizon iPhone 4 announcement and it is expected that he would announce the next iPhone and bring one amazing time to an end and lead in the start of another.

To conclude, while some say that the impact of Steve Jobs resign on iPhone 5 release date won’t affect the launch some say the delay proves that it has been affected already. The question is what does Steve Jobs stepping down mean for Apple, smart phones and the tech industry. Is it a serene issue?

WSJ’s report continues to specify a “mid-October” release date for the iPhone 5 on all carriers, which is contradictive to the Reuters exclusive from earlier today which said late September.

However, Like Verizon, Sprint would require a CDMA version of iPhone 5, although a number of reports have provided verification that Apple’s next-generation Smartphone will come with “World Phone” capabilities.

A dual-mode GSM/CDMA iPhone 5 running iOS 5 has already been noticed in app usage logs by developers, for instance. Sprint is also said to begin carrying a CDMA iPhone 4 starting with the same date.

Hence, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint will all sell the iPhone 5, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal which is quite confirmed.

Sprint will be another sales channel for Apple’s popular Mobile. According to the sources from the company, Sprint Carrier will be selling the Apple iPhone 5 in October 2011. Sprint had more than 52 million subscribers at the closing stages of the second quarter, compared with 106 million for Verizon and nearly 99 million for AT&T.

According to Richard Doherty, director of the research firm Envisioneering Group, iPhone 5 would help Sprint retain many of its customers itching to upgrade, the Journal reported. “Sprint needs it… There are a lot of families that will embrace the iPhone.”

Landing the iPhone is an immense triumph for Sprint, whose fall outs have undergone without being able to sell the trend-setting device. Verizon and AT&T have pooled on the high-end Smartphone sector to heighten sales Sprint has so far been left out of the chase. Check us back later for more updates on iPhone 5.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you…”

Steve has served Apple for thirteen years and as we all can see it was because of his effort along with the other team members that Apple stands on the highest levels of success now, out numbering the World’s best companies. It was Steve who introduced Macintosh to the world.

Even after resigning as the Chief executive Steve Jobs will still be part of the Apple’s board as he would be the Chairman of the company from now on. Check US back later for more updates on Apple and iPhone 5.