Monday Recap: Mid-September It Is, Gmail Adds Hangouts, Hiding the iPhone

Tomorrow is the last day of July, and what a month it's been! Seems as if iPhone users will have to suffer through the dog days of summer in August with today's news that the next handset is likely to have its moment in the spotlight come mid-September instead of last year's October debut of the iPhone 4S. Quick! To the upgrade eligibility calculator! And when you come back, be sure to read what else is happening for this July 30, 2012.

AllThingsD Confirms Mid-September Apple Event

Just this morning we reported that Apple may be targeting Wednesday, September 12 for the unveiling of the next iPhone, and sources inside the supply chain appear to have confirmed that target date with AllThings D. "And while we haven’t yet confirmed its focus, history suggests it will indeed be the new iPhone," the report reveals. "One thing’s for certain, though: Apple is ramping up for a big fall product cycle. And to see that, you need only look at the recent spike in the company’s prepayment for inventory components." Seems as if all that's left is for Apple to invite the media, but that's not likely to happen until seven to 10 days prior to the actual event, so sit back and enjoy your August, folks.

Gmail Ditches Video Chat for Hangouts

We have to confess, our own Gmail account is rarely used and we've certainly never entertained using it for video chats. But if you have, you'll be happy to hear the Official Gmail Blog's announcement today that Google

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