New report backs up September iPhone 5 release date (Yahoo! News)

The Wall Street Journal confirms reports of a fall release date for the next iPhone

Today, The Wall Street Journal independently confirmed reports that the next generation iPhone will be on the way in the third quarter of this year. According to sources close to the supply line, Apple's next iPhone is expected to trim down the famously svelte iPhone 4, making it both lighter and thinner than the current model. While plenty of other technology outlets had published similar details previously, the credible new report solidifies what we can expect from Apple's next generation smartphone.

While we still don't know if the device will be named the iPhone 5 or the iPhone 4S, such significant improvements point to the former, which would make it an entirely new model, unlike the upgrade from iPhone 3G to the iPhone 3GS.

The report also suggests that the next iPhone will have a camera upgraded to 8 megapixels, a resolution boost up from the iPhone 4's 5-megapixel sensor and a confirmation of an earlier rumor from Bloomberg. Bloomberg's sources also suggested that the smartphone will sport the same powerful A5 processor as the iPad, which would yield a significant a speed boost for the device.

Yesterday serial Apple secret-leaker DigiTimes suggested that Pegatron, a Taiwanese component manufacturer, will ready 15 million of Apple's elusive next-generation phones for a September launch. According to The Wall Street Journal's new information, Apple intends to move 25 million units of its new iPhone by the year's end.

Since Apple remained mum on the next iPhone during its big June event, evidence continues to pile up indicating that the company's next hot gadget will be hitting stores this fall.

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US Backs Up Indonesia in Graft Eradication

US Backs Up Indonesia in Graft Eradication

"The Embassy cannot comment on the private affairs of an American citizen"

Gayus Tambunan (ANTARA/Yudhi Mahatma)

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VIVAnews - The United States is fully in support of the measures the Indonesian government will take in pursuit of corruption eradication in state institutions. The US government demands that US-based companies running operations overseas avoid corruption under any form possible.

"The US stands with the Indonesian Government’s efforts to eradicate official corruption.  Such corruption undercuts public confidence in government institutions and deters development of a genuine democracy," said spokesperson of US Embassy in Jakarta, Paul Belmont, today, Jan 20.

The statement is made amidst growing concern toward tax mafia issue in Indonesia which had caused a mid-ranking taxman Gayus Tambunan to receive 7 years of imprisonment on charges of corruption.
    
In addition, Indonesian Finance Minister has handed over a list of 151 taxpayers that have allegedly made ties with, or be reviewed by, Gayus. A number of US firms are also on the list.

As regards alleged involvement of US corporations in tax embezzlement case, Belmont said the matter is surrendered to the Indonesian authorities. "The U.S. Government prohibits American companies operating abroad from engaging in corruption of any kind," said Belmont.

Meanwhile, the US Embassy refused to comment on a claim expressed by the taxman that an American named John Jerome Grice, who once assisted Gayus in preparing a passport, is a CIA agent.

"The Embassy cannot comment on the private affairs of an American citizen or provide personal information about them without their consent. We refer you to the Indonesian National Police for details on this case," he said.