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Paper suggests Apple's iPhone nano will ring this spring
Rumors that Apple plans to release a more compact version of the iPhone refuse to fade, with new claims out of the Far East suggesting the device is slated to appear sometime this spring.
Steve Jobs Takes 'Medical Leave' from Apple
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iPhone Nano rumored to drop this Spring
SlashGear — ... Well, here’s an interesting rumor - a potential release date for a device that hasn’t even been confirmed yet.  The iPhone Nano stories will not die, and the latest one claims that Apple will release the iPhone’s little brother sometime this Spring. ...

iPhone nano now rumored for June, Unicorn delayed again until September
Engadget — ... the Summer. Given that China has yet to see a deal for the iPhone proper, and a lower-cost entry may be perfectly tuned for vast Asian markets, the nano could gather in a whole new fold of users (and the smaller screen would be less of an issue given the need for character recognition). That theory falls in line with statements from analysts, though as always, putting too much stock in any of this speculation could be hazardous to your health. Just ask Steve Jobs. [Via AppleInsider] Filed under: Cellphones iPhone nano now rumored for June, ...

iPhone nano now rumored for June, Unicorn delayed again until September
Engadget Mobile — ... the Summer. Given that China has yet to see a deal for the iPhone proper, and a lower-cost entry may be perfectly tuned for vast Asian markets, the nano could gather in a whole new fold of users (and the smaller screen would be less of an issue given the need for character recognition). That theory falls in line with statements from analysts, though as always, putting too much stock in any of this speculation could be hazardous to your health. Just ask Steve Jobs. [Via AppleInsider] iPhone nano now rumored for June, Unicorn delayed again until September ...

Is Apple making an iPhone nano for China, for the world, or for no one?
VentureBeat — ... . Specifically, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are the two companies that may help Apple build the device, says the paper. While obviously such a report has to be taken with a grain of salt, AppleInsider notes that Economic Daily News has been “fairly reliable” in the past and probably does have sources in Apple’s Taiwanese supply and manufacturing chains. ...

Latest iPhone Nano Scuttlebutt Indicates A June Arrival
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... into the Apple supply chain. First, we see several new Apple products coming in 1H09. Our contacts see a lower-cost version of the iPhone, possibly in mid 2Q. Apparently, Qualcomm is replacing Infineon as the baseband supplier in this device. Some call this device the 'iPhone Nano'; whatever one calls it, we believe this device is on its way." So there you have it. Perhaps the first real shred of evidence that Apple may be bringing an alternate form of the iPhone to market. [Via AppleInsider ] ...

iPhone Nano Coming This Spring According to Even More Rumors [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... Knowing that Apple is not showing external plastics designs around, has anyone thought that these new tiny chips will just be for a smaller version of the iPhone, no nanoness involved? Or maybe it's a phone so small that only ants can use it? Have you thought about that? Huh? Huh? No? Anyone? Well, do it now and post your thoughts about the theoretical nano in the comments. [AppleInsider] ...

Oops. Maybe There IS Some Truth To Those "iPhone Nano" Rumors...
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone — ... long fanned hints that a US$99.00 iPhone is a logical next step.  AT&T insiders insist that such a device has not yet hit their testing labs; however, this could also mean that the NanoPhone might be intended for Pacific Rim release only. And not to be outdone by Xskn's continuous trumpeting of an "iPhone Nano" cover, well-known case designer Vaja has also added iNano references to their web catalog. Again: we'll believe it when we see it... [Via AppleInsider] ...

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