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In a few short weeks, the iPhone 5 should be upon us. One of the interesting metrics that has been talked about of the iPhone is how all new models effectively outsell the cumulative total of prior models. For example, the iPhone 4 sold more than the total of all original iPhone, 3G, and 3G models.

So far the iPhone 4S has not yet reached this goal, but it will by the time next quarter's results are reported. By my estimate, after 3 quarters of sales, Apple has sold about 83 million of the iPhone 4S compared to 88 million of the iPhone 4.

Here's a chart showing how many of each iPhone model Apple has sold to date. The totals add up to Apple's reported numbers, but the splits are based on an educated guess. My assumption is that when a new model is released, the vast majority of shipments are for the new model. Not really rocket science.

So the obvious question is, "Will the iPhone 5 ship more than all cumulative shipments of older models?" But the obvious question isn't always the right one.

First of all, it's a moving target since older models continue to sell. Second, each new model of the iPhone is facing a larger cumulative base of sales that it has to compete with to establish this record. Third, we need to remember that it's easy to beat prior shipment records when a product is newer, and very difficult once a product matures.

As an investor in Apple, I don't really place a lot of importance on how many new models ship versus old models. I just want to see rising sales and steady profit margins. I care about total iPhone sales growing each year. I realize that it's impossible for Apple to continuously release a new model that outsells all prior shipments of older models. Expecting this is akin to expecting a sprinter to continue to accelerate while racing up a slope that keeps getting steeper.

So let's take a look at iPhone shipments by quarter. Here's a chart that goes back to the initial introduction of the iPhone. I've thrown in iPad shipments as a second series on the chart just for the sake of interest and comparison.

You can see the huge spike in iPhone volume when the 4S was released. Part of this can be explained by the growing market of people who want an iPhone. But another contributing factor was the long (5 quarter) period of time that the iPhone 4 carried the torch. Anticipation for the next model was hot, and as a result, we saw a massive step change in volume when the 4S was finally released.

When the iPhone 5 comes out, we'll have only seen 3 quarters where the prior model (the 4S) was the top of the line Apple phone. It seems natural that this would result in a less dramatic uptick in sales in the December quarter, right? Maybe. But when we consider that the demand for iPhones is still growing rapidly and globally, maybe not.

Let's look at analyst estimates. I don't have any Wall Street analyst models showing a forecast breakdown of iPhones specifically, so I'll just consider revenue estimates. These are easily seen at Yahoo Finance.

For the December quarter, analysts expect Apple to generate $54.9 billion in revenue. This compares to the prior record (last year's iPhone 4S holiday quarter) of $46.3 billion. That's expected year-over-year growth of only 18%.

I wouldn't be surprised in the least if Apple shatters the December quarter estimate. Their products are still the best in the world, China is on fire, and it looks like iPad volumes are growing like crazy, which just makes the 18% growth expectation seem like less of a hurdle.

It sure looks like Apple customers and investors are in for a hugely interesting fall of 2012. iPhone 5 in September, iPad mini in October, and hopefully an update from Apple on the number of devices sold at launch, and then quarterly results.

Stay locked to iMore for full analysis.

Our Mobile Nations sibling sites, Android Central, and WPCentral are live at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany, and since Apple doesn't attend any shows but their own -- expected on September, 12, of course -- that leaves the stage wide open to companies like Sony and Samsung to show off new Xperia T, Galaxy Note 2, Ativ-S, and other devices. Here's what we've seen so far...

The Sony Xperia T, according to to Chris Parsons, will be the flagship for them, and will even find it's way into James Bond's hands in Skyfall

As we've seen in previous leaks, [the Xperia T] runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with an upgrade to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean shortly after launch. It also has a 720p display, 13MP camera and built-in NFC along with a 1.5GHz dual core processor

The Xperia V will be coming with LTE connectivity and NFC that allows for interaction with a wide array of upcoming Sony accessories. A 13MP camera will allow for HD video recording while the 1.5GHz dual core processor will keep Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich going until it gets upgraded to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and if that's not enough, it's also water and dust resistant.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2, meanwhile, continues to blur the line between Smartphone and Tablet, but is mostly a way to get Wacom's advanced, pen-based digitizing technology into a highly mobile product. Richard Devine got his hands on it:

The Note 2 has a 5.5 inch HD SuperAMOLED 16:9 display at 1280x720, a 1.6GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16, 32 or 64GB of storage. Powering the whole show is a pretty sizeable 3100mAh battery, and we also get NFC and Samsung's latest Touchwix Nature UX based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. At only 9.4mm thick and weighing in at 180g the Note 2 doesn't feel as large in the hand as its massive screen would possibly lead you to believe. The overall design of the Note 2 lends very much from the smaller Galaxy S 3, which in turn sets it apart from the 2011 Galaxy Note.

Samsung also announced the first Windows Phone 8 phone, the imaginatively named Windows Phone 8 Ativ-S. Ativ is Vita spelled backwards. Vita is Sony's handheld gaming console. So... maybe they should have gone with Efil? And hey, at least it's, um, bigger than an iPhone 3G, right?

And then there's the Samsung Galaxy Camera, which is an altogether new, if not unexpected beast. Richard Devine gave it the once over:

We shouldn't forget that this is a camera powered by Android, and not an out and out Android device. Samsung has put their latest version of the Touchwiz Nature UX on there, based on Android 4.1. Yes, that's right, this is a camera running Jelly Bean. The possibilities with a connected camera are pretty exciting, and we're seeing the start of a whole new category of devices.

Of course, image quality remains to be seen. However, with a 16-megapixel sensor and 20X optical zoom, Samsung looks to have created a compelling alternative to smartphone cameras for those looking to graduate from the world of smartphone photography.

Android Central and WPCentral will be live at IFA 2012 all week, so check back with them often for all the latest hot phone stuff that ain't Apple...

It's time to announce this week's photo contest -- HDR! A few days ago, I published an article about how HDR photography, so now it's time for your new learned skills to the test. You can stick with the built-in HDR feature of the iPhone's camera, or use one of the many HDR apps that can be found in the App Store.

Congrats to Tatum22 for winning last week's photo contest!

The prize: $30 iTunes gift certificate

In addition to a thumbs up from the iMore crew and all of us yelling about how great of a photo star you are, the winner of this week's photography contest will receive a $30 iTunes gift card allowing you to stock up on some of those photography apps you've been dying to buy!

The rules

The rules of entry are very simple. The photo must have been taken with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (we'll check the EXIF data of the original file to verify) and any edits must have been done with an iPhone or iPad app. No Photoshop CS6! If you have external lens accessories you are more than welcome to use them. You can submit as many photos as you'd like, but remember, this is a contest, so make sure you submit your best work!

Resources

Now, before you run off to take your photo, remember that it's not technical skill alone that will claim this prize. Even if you're not the best photographer (yet!), a great eye and a great subject can still get you the win.

However, a little help can never hurt, so make sure you check out these articles from our iPhone photography series for some tips.

• How to take awesome HDR photos with your iPhone
• How to make your iPhone photography more striking with the "rule of thirds"
• How to make your iPhone photographs more powerful with negative space
• How to take great looking portraits with your iPhone
• How to take spectacular photos of your car with your iPhone

How to submit

Submitting your photos is easy. just head over to the iMore Photography Forum and post your photos to the official contest thread. Don't forget to state which apps, if any, you used to edit your photo!

That's it! Now go out and shoot!

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Everything you need to know about composing, taking, and editing great photos, macros, panoramas, and HDR photos with your iPhone, and taking your iPhoneography to the next level

While the original iPhone camera was nothing to write home about, the current iPhone camera is something to never leave home without. If the best camera is the one you have with you, then whether you're shooting pictures of sunsets or sports cars, family or friends, pets or national parks, you still want to get the best iPhone photos possible.

That's where iMore's iPhoneography series comes in, and that's what we're collecting together here, in one convenient, highly-bookmarkable place. We'll continue to expand this guide to include even more awesome iPhone photography tutorials, but here's everything you need to know to get started.

• How to get started with iPhone photography
• How to make your iPhone photography more striking with the "rule of thirds"
• How to make your iPhone photographs more powerful with negative space
• How to take amazing macros with your iPhone
• How to take stunning panoramas with your iPhone
• How to take awesome HDR photos with your iPhone
• How to take great looking portraits with your iPhone camera
• How to take fantastic photos of your kids with your iPhone
• How to take dreamy iPhone photos of your newborn baby
• How to take irresistible photos of your pets with your iPhone
• How to take spectacular photos of your car with your iPhone
• How to use iPhoto to darken and add drama to your iPhone photography
• How to use iPhoto to polish and perfect your iPhone portraits
• All iPhone Camera app how-tos
• All iPhone Photos app how-tos
• iPhone photography forum

How to get started with iPhone photography

If you're new to the iPhone or new to taking pictures, here's everything you need to know to get started. This will get you up to speed on the iPhone camera, fast camera access, the Camera app, geo-tagging, picture taking, the digital zoom, macro focus, auto-focus and auto-exposure, focus and exposure lock, the LED flash, HDR, the grid, the Camera Roll and Photo Stream, and the built-in editing tools.

If any of that sounds unfamiliar, or if you're unsure where to start, start here!

• How to get started with iPhone photography

How to make your iPhone photography more striking with the "rule of thirds"

One of the most important, yet most difficult, elements in creating beautiful photographs is composition - where your subject is placed and how it's related to its surroundings. A great starting point for developing this skill is to understand the rule of thirds.

Composing your subjects in the dead center of your photo is boring. Using the rule of thirds, you can easily place your subject or the most interesting part of your subject -- the eyes or face, the sunrise or tree, the gadget or icon -- a third of the way towards the top or bottom and towards the left or right, and instantly improve your results.

• How to make your iPhone photography more striking with the "rule of thirds"

How to make your iPhone photographs more powerful with negative space

The placement of your subject or subjects is incredibly important when it comes to creating powerful iPhone photo compositions, but just as important is everything around and between them -- the negative space. Once you've experimented with the rule of thirds, it's time o explore that other two thirds, how it defines the forms, leads the eye, and helps create more balanced, more visually interesting work.

• How to make your iPhone photographs more powerful with negative space

How to take amazing macros with your iPhone

Once you're feeling comfortable with the rule of thirds and negative space, it's time to get up close and personal. Life is full of small, interesting things -- a flower, an insect, your newborn's tiny toes -- and these things make for great photography. Macro photography to be precise.

Macros aren't zoomed in -- you actually have to bring the lens really close to your subject and focus on what you want to capture. That's why the keys to good macro photography, even on an iPhone, are becoming familiar with the focus distance of your lens and nailing that focus, light, composition. That's what will really make your photos stand out.

• How to take amazing macros with your iPhone

How to take stunning panoramas with your iPhone

With your iPhone you have one of the best 4:3 compact cameras in the world, but what happens when the world you want to capture isn't 4:3? What happens when you come across a gorgeous scene -- the Golden Gate bridge at sunset, the Manhattan skyline at dawn, the crystal-clear island beach, the magnificent Old Port architecture, the rally that's filling the campus? You can still take a photo, or several photos, of part of it, but nothing can really compare to capturing the full breadth and majesty of such an image all in one shot.

When wide-angle isn't wide enough, enter the panorama.

• How to take stunning panoramas with your iPhone

How to take awesome HDR photos with your iPhone

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a scene that includes both bright and dark elements -- the sun, reflecting off water, with deep shadows in the tree lines, or a regularly lit person standing against the glare of an open window. HDR photography refers to taking photographs of such scenes. Unlike the human eye, however, camera sensors need a little extra help to get that done. Fortunately, the iPhone comes with a built-in HDR setting, and with it you can add a lot of highs, and a ton of range, to make your photos more dynamically awesome than ever.

• How to take awesome HDR photos with your iPhone

How to take great looking portraits with your iPhone

We love to take pictures of the people we love. It's one of the primary reasons we buy cameras, and it's one of the primary reasons we use our iPhone camera. Our friends, our families, our children -- whether it's for something special like a card or graduation, an event like a trip, a party or, or family get-together, or just a chance encounter, we always have our iPhone with us so we can always grab that perfect portrait of that important person.

But how do you take a great looking portrait with your iPhone? Lighting, camera level, pose, and composition all play a role.

• How to take great looking portraits with your iPhone

How to take fantastic photos of your kids with your iPhone

If you have children, you probably take more photos of them with your iPhone than anything else. Everything that you've already learned about taking great portraits applies to taking great portraits of children, like light, camera level, and catchlights. But when it comes to taking the absolute best possible iPhone photos of your little ones, there are some additional tricks and techniques pay attention to as well.

• How to take fantastic photos of your kids with your iPhone

How to take dreamy photos of your newborn baby with your iPhone

Babies equal photos. It's really just that simple. Nothing sells more cameras or generates more images than a newborn baby. Whether it's yours, your family's, or your friend's, the moment we a baby our fingers fly to the shutter. Babies are the celebrities of our lives and we all want the best possible photos of them we can get. Now you may have seen especially dreamy photos of babies in galleries or on the web and wished you could capture similar images of the baby in your life. Well, you can! All you need is your iPhone, the right tools, and the proper techniques!

• How to take dreamy photos of your newborn baby with your iPhone

How to take irresistible photos of your pets with your iPhone

If you don't have kids, your iPhone Camera Roll is probably filled with pictures of your pets. If you do have kids, your iPhone Camera Roll is probably filled with pictures of your kids with your pets. That means, unless you don't have pets at all, you'll want to take absolutely the best pictures you can of them. Not surprisingly, a lot of the iPhoneography techniques we've covered previously also applies to pets, but there are some specific things to keep in mind -- and in frame!

• How to take irresistible photos of your pets with your iPhone

How to take spectacular photos of your car with your iPhone

Is your car your pride and joy? Do you regularly dedicate hours of your time to washing and detailing your beautiful vehicle? Have you secretly dreamed of hiring a photographer to take professional photographs of your most prized possession? Then you'll want to get the most spectacular photos possible of your car. You just need to keep a few simple things, like presentation, placement, angles, and details in mind.

• How to take spectacular photos of your car with your iPhone

How darken and add drama to your iPhone photography with iPhoto

It's always worth capturing the best possible photo you can with your camera. Thanks to photo editing apps like iPhoto, however, when and if something goes wrong -- the framing is a little off, the white balance or exposure isn't perfect, the levels just don't look right -- there's a lot you can do to fix it.

• How darken and add drama to your iPhone photography with iPhoto

How to polish and perfect your iPhone portraits with iPhoto

Whether its family or friends, or even your own self-portrait destined for your social profile, everyone always wants to look as good as possible -- better than reality even. Cousin Judy may untag herself if she sees even one unsightly blemish on her skin. Best friend Tim may complain endlessly if he thinks he looks too pale. And if there's so much as a wrinkle around your own eyes... The good news is that in just a matter of minutes, you can turn those not-so-hot photos into portraits you can't wait to show off!

• How to polish and perfect your iPhone portraits with iPhoto

How to get more help with iPhone photography

• All iPhone Camera app how-tos
• All iPhone Photos app how-tos
• iPhone photography forum

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Apple has upgraded its online Apple Store shopping experience in the UK with the introduction of live online chat, guided tours and product training. The new service has been rolled out for potential iPhone and iPad buyers in the UK to help them make the correct buying decisions.

Now there's a whole new way to get help from the Apple Online Store. When shopping for a new iPad or iPhone, you can get answers to all your questions through a personalised, online guided tour. We can even help set up your new product after you get it.

Visit the iPad or iPhone pages on the Apple Online Store, then click the Ask Now button to see your options for contacting a trained Apple Specialist. You can start your session with a phone call or online chat, then switch to a guided tour. Or click "Have us show you" to go straight to the tour.

The new online service even extends beyond the initial purchase. Once you have bought your iPhone or iPad, you can schedule a free online training session. The training will run through how to setup your device and is done at a pace which allows you to follow along when you have your own device in your hand. The session will cover setting up your email, how to download apps and some handy tips and tricks too.

The new service provided by Apple is another thing that differentiates it from the competition. For those that are concerned that it may just be about upselling, Apple confirms that staff do not work on commission and the only thing Apple cares about is making sure you're completely satisfied with your purchase.

The service does not appear to have gone live in the United States yet but is live in the UK now. If you see it in your country, let know.

Source: Apple Store UK

Following the Facebook app's recent update to 5.0 with major speed improvements, the Facebook Camera for iPhone app has also received a significant amount of features to it's recent update. These features include notifications, better photo management, likes, and comments, and other UI improvements.

The types of notifications supported by Facebook Camera or those for tags, likes, and comments on photos. To view the notifications, simply tap on the News tab to see a list.

In addition to notifications, Facebook Camera now lets you create new albums or add photos to any pre-existing album. You can also add likes and comments on posts that feature more than one photo and "like" individual comments. If a photo features a long caption, you can now scroll through it when viewing the photo in fullscreen. Lastly, names and profile pictures for everyone who liked a photo can be viewed.

None of these new features are groundbreaking, but they certainly address many of the complaints users had about the Facebook Camera app. It's great to see Facebook investing resources in improving the user experience of their iPhone and iPad apps.

What do you think of the update? Now that you can view notifications, add photos to specific albums, and like comments, do you think you'll use Facebook Camera more often?

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I jumped on MacBreak Weekly today, as the show was already in progress, to talk about the Apple versus Samsung verdict, iPhone 5 and iPad mini rumors galore, the latest Java security hole, and Retina Macs with hosts Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko, and fellow guest Rich Siegel of Bare Bones software, makers of BBEdit, which I use all day, every day, and my main Mac text editor.

Check out the video above, or for more streaming and download options, audio and video, hit the link below.

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To be perfectly honest, when I first saw the Cooler Master Elegance Collection cases for iPad, I wasn't sure I liked the look. They're made of 100% synthetic wool felt reminded me of the art I used to make as a child, or something like a faux-finish. However, the more I used them, the more they grew on me.

That material, the synthetic felt, is not only biodegradable, but also water repellant to keep your precious iPad safe from incidental contact with water. You can't submerge it, of course, but a little rain or a tiny splash won't bother it in the least. It also provides cushioning effect against drops and other minor forms of impact. But there's more.

With the Elegance Collection, Cooler Master has put a lot of thought into the details. The Cormo Sleeve messenger, for example, has a strong, snap closure but also a wonderfully old-world cord wrap as well. It's carefully constructed so as not to block or dampen the speakers, so if you're listening to music, a podcast, or an audiobook, you can still keep your iPad safe and secure in the Cormo Sleeve case. And it's even got a pocket for your iPhone, or for some papers, pens, sunglasses, or other small items.

The Afrino Folio offers a convenient carry handle and offers full headphone jack access. Once you've secured your iPad inside the rigid plastic frame, you can even roll up the soft, felt cover and use it to like a stand to prop up your iPhone. It only works in landscape mode, unfortunately, and not in portrait, but it does make the Afrino Folio more of a multitasker. There's even a place to store your pen or stylus, though it doesn't feel especially secure to me...

The good

• Water repellent material
• Easy access to ports
• Excellent attention to details

The bad

• Felt look can take some getting used to
• Bulky by nature of materials and style

The bottom line

The Cooler Master Elegance Collection cases for iPad, namely the Cormo Sleeve and the Afrino Folio absolutely aren't for everyone. While water and impact resistant, the synthetic wool felt finish alone will probably make many think long and hard before bringing either one of them home. If you do like the folio or messenger look, and enjoy the hipster vibe, the Cooler Master Elegance Collection for iPad is definitely something to consider.

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Notification Center alerts you to everything that's happening on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad using a combination of banners, popups, badges, and sounds/vibrations. That's great if it's something really important like an alarm, appointment, or message. But when every app and game on your iPhone starts blinking, beeping, and buzzing at you, and lighting up your Lock screen, notification quickly turns into interruption. When everything is urgent, nothing is. Luckily, Notification Center also lets you turn off those banners, popups, badges, and sounds on an app-by-app basis, so you get to decide what's important enough to get your attention. That's right, serenity -- and sanity! -- can be yours again in just a few simple steps.

Note: iOS 6, coming this September, will feature a new Do Not Disturb mode, allowing you to turn off all notifications for specified periods, like overnight. Until then, however, it's an all-or-nothing switch.

How to disable Lock screen alerts Notification Center

If your iPhone or iPad is sitting the table and an alert comes in, having the Lock screen light up and show it to you can be a great way to make sure you don't miss that important appointment or message. Having your Lock screen light up for every app or game you've installed, however, can be more than annoying. Even if you're not paranoid about battery life, having to look over and visually sort important alerts from unimportant one can be a constant source of interruption. Here's how to turn off the Lock screen alerts you don't need or want.

1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
2. Tap iNotifications.

3. Scroll down to the app you want to disable and tap on it.

4. Scroll down to View in Lock Screen and switch the toggle to Off.

That's it. Even if the app gets an alert, it will no longer light up your Lock screen to tell you. Repeat this process with any other apps you want to disable Lock screen alerts for.

How to disable banners and pop-up alerts in Notification Center

Banners roll down from the top of your Home screen to alert you to an incoming notification, and then roll back up again. They're mostly non-interuptive (and would be totally non-interuptive if Apple would stop them covering buttons at the top of the screen!), and fairly unobtrusive. They're great for email, social network messages, game challenges, etc. because if you choose to, you can ignore them and keep on doing what you're doing. Popups are in your face. They're great for alarms and appointments, when you want something to burst onto the screen and stop you from doing anything else until you choose to either act on them, or dismiss them. But what about when you don't want to be bothered by notifications of either type, at all?

1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
2. Tap on Notifications.

3. Scroll down and tap on the app you want to change or disable.

4. Scroll down to Alert Style and tap on None.

That's it. You'll no longer see banners or class pop-up alerts for that app. Repeat this process with any other apps you want to disable banners or popups for.

How to disable app icon badges in Notification Center

App icon badges are the little red circles that show up next to any app icon that has notifications waiting for you to view. They're handy for message apps so you can keep track of how many emails, tweets, IMs, etc. you have waiting for you, or todo apps so you can see how many tasks you have left to accomplish. But for apps you don't check regularly, they can add up, and then just sit there, staring at you. And since you can't "mark all as read", if you're the least bit obsessive about keeping your Home screen clean, they can be maddening. In those cases, it's best to just turn badges off completely.

1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
2. Tap iNotifications.

3. Scroll down to the app you want to disable and tap on it.

4. Scroll down to Badge App Icon and switch the toggle to Off.

How to disable sounds and vibrations in Notification Center

Nothing is more embarrassing than trying to have a conversation while your iPhone or iPad is beeping, buzzing, or otherwise attracting all the wrong kinds of attention. (Looking at you, Game Center!) Likewise, trying to sleep while your device constantly going off within each shot is not conducive to a good night's rest. For most of us, noise is an incredibly good way to get our attention, but that means we want to be really selective about which apps are allowed to make that noise and get our attention. Regardless the reason, or the app, you do have the option to disable them completely.

1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
2. Tap iNotifications.

3. Scroll down to the app you want to disable and tap on it.

4. Scroll down to Sounds and switch the toggle to Off.

That specific app will no longer play notification sounds but you'll still receive any alerts or banners as well as badge app icons as long as you have those options enabled.

Note: Some built-in apps like Mail and Messages, and built-in services like Twitter won't have a disable sounds option in Notification Center, but rather put them under Sounds. (It would be nice if Apple put them all in one place, or even duplicated them in Notification Center for consistency.)