Iphone 5 Set For A Big Launch

A new report released today by Bloomberg is strengthening rumors that Apple is prepping an upgraded model of its iPhone 4 handset for launch in September. According to the report, the next-generation iPhone will be getting the dual-core A5 processor that currently powers the iPad 2, as well as a new 8 megapixel rear camera.

While the processor upgrade has been considered a given – Apple made the same move with the A4 chip, launching it in the iPad and then bringing it to the iPhone 4 – there has been quite a bit of speculation as to whether or not the rear camera would be seeing any change at all. Apple’s current 5 megapixel lens has stood up well over the past year, and continues to be one of the better phone cameras available. It appears with today’s report that Cupertino is leaning towards a higher resolution shooter for the next iPhone. More Story

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Japan Rush Hour

Japan certainly has a good bullet train. Now, to California to guarantee, too - so much so that it seems willing to take a significant part of the cape is a foot high.

Japan's ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, said his country's position on this railway conference in Los Angeles, California High Speed ​​Rail Blog reports.

Ambassador Fujisaki opening speech at the conference was a strong challenge for the Japanese our know-how and equipment for our high-speed trains. In particular, the ambassador said he believes Japan will pay up to half the cost of the HSR California. More Story

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