I thought I’d take a couple of minutes to talk about what mobile devices I’m presently using.

Name: Sammual - James McLoughlin

Location: Manchester UK, New York City, US

Current computer: 13" MacBook Pro Retina, MacBook Air, iPad Mini

Current mobile device: iPhone 5

What mobile devices are you using?

I have a iPad mini which is the main mobile device that I carry with me especially when I’m travelling. I also extensively use my iPhone 5 and it’s great for sending messages, quick email responses and web look ups as well as taking and making calls.

Besides iPhone and iPad, what gadget can’t you live without?

My handstylus, stylus for the iPad. I use it extensively, great for writing notes on my iPad. I also have a fantastic worldwide travel adapter which I originally purchased from flight001, it’s awesome and comes with me everywhere. I also have a great portable battery for my mobile devices from TeckNet and this is a essential for travelling.

What is your office desk like?

Minimal, I have my MacBook Pro and MacBook on my desk. I also have a dock for my iPad mini and iPhone. I have a moleskin notebook and 5 android robots that Google sent me. I also have flowers on my desk, I love having flowers in my office it makes it smell good and they also look pretty, I have fresh white lilies delivered every week.

Do you listen to music at work?

It depends whether I am doing any shoots. Otherwise I listen to music through speakers plugged into my MacBook.

What’s your favorite to-do list manager?

Google tasks is awesome and synchronises right across my various computers including iPad and iPhone. I can’t live without it.

What everyday thing are you better at than anyone else?

I am chilled out, travelling has taught me how to be like this. Especially my visits to Brazil. You remember that your problems are out of insignificant compared to the third world favelas in Brazil. I smile more and live every day as if it’s my last. I also love travelling and like to get out of the UK at least once a month.

[From Stephen Trew] Apple iOS revenue is still leading. “the latest report shows that for every $1 generated in the iTunes App Store, $0.89 is being spent in the Amazon Appstore. Looking more broadly, the numbers show that just $0.23 are generated in the Google Play halls for every $1 spent in the App Store, but that’s hardly a new phenomenon; the ease of sideloading (amongst other factors) has raised complaints from Android developers for years now. ”

 [From Hans] More iPhone 5 pictures emerge. “The parts don’t appear to be particularly revealing. We’ve seen similar componentsbefore with the exception of a close look at the new iPhone’s LCD screen.  The new screen is said to have increased to 4” in diagonal (up from 3.5") while preserving the same pixel density as the current iPhone design. This would provide apps with additional screen space to fill. UBreakiFix also provided a zoomed in photo of the top area with serial numbers and LCD connector. "

Google Nexus  ban lifted. “Google is expected to release an updated version of the Galaxy Nexus handset next week, which would likely render moot the temporary lifting of a ban on the sale of the smartphone. That’s because the Internet search leader and mobile operating system maker has announced Samsung will be releasing a version of the phone that will be running the latest version of Android (4.1 Jelly Bean). Technology that is subject of a patent infringement dispute with Apple won’t be on the new handset.”

The Phonedog 30-day Samsung Galaxy S III challenge is still on and we are up to day 24. “The 30-day Samsung Galaxy S III challenge is getting close to being over, and everything continues to be good.  I’ve really enjoyed the battery life on the phone (that big 2,100 mAh battery is a nice one), and the HD display is fantastic.  I’ve had a slight bit of lag here and there, but overall, the US Galaxy S III continues to be my favorite Android smartphone. ”

[From Alan Dunne] The best feature of iOS6 is how iMessages to your mobile number also come to your iPad too, it’s a great enhancement and one that should have been implemented a long time ago.

[From Edith Callahan] I have not had a pda until recently. I bought one at a thrift store which did not hold a charge well, so purchased another on on ebay. I am so happy to load it with books and free games. As a senior lady, it has been challenging, but very satisfying. Today my palm was finally ready to go to church. It is loaded with the KJV of the bible and performed beautifully. I read about David and God’s salvation of Israel with a rock(brings to mind what He will do with The Rock for us) from my palm while other used paper version of Bible. It sure provides great speed for finding scriptures!

[From Nicholas Whittaker] I just woke up in a great mood listening to Coldplay on my iPhone, playing a quick game of Angry Birds and responding to emails from my parents. Have a great day Sammie from Australia.

iPhone launch live blog sponsored by: Peninsula Business Services

I’ll update this live, if there is anything you wish to add then email me and I’ll add to the live feed.  Newer updates at the top. 

Just checked to see if they had updated the Apple website with news on the iPhone 5 - not yet but shouldn’t be long now. The site is now live - apple.com

So when does it ship and how much? Engadget quotes

Same price as the 4S. $199 for 16GB. $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB

Same price as the 4S. $199 for 16GB. $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB

Pre-orders start on Friday the 14th. Shipping on September 21st in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. With more countries next month. 

Available in Black or White

I have to say that Engadget are doing a great job at the live feed

The more I see Passbook the more I get excited. All my tickets and vouchers on my iPhone, no fumbling about in my wallet. 

The connector is 80% smaller, and old accessories will be assisted with the help of an adapter. 

Now this is cool, Panorama is official!

Here is an important element, battery life, 8 hours of 3G or LTE talk time or browsing. 10 hours on WiFi browsing

8 megapixel camera. 

A6 processor built right in.

44% better color saturation, full sRGB rendering

LTE built in

Love how the iPhone 5 just emerged from the floor of the stage.

iPhone 5 = 326ppi Retina display, 4-inches. 1136 x 640 resolution

iPhone 5 = 20% lighter and 18% thinner

Here come the first pictures of iPhone 5.

400 million iOS devices sold through June of this year. Again big numbers. 

Wow, big numbers 17 million iPads sold, April - June. 

They are talking about the new Apple Stores especially the Barcelona store, which I passed a few weeks ago and it was beautiful. I’m getting more iPhone launch feed from various sources including Engadget. 

Looks like Tim Cook is on stage. 

iMore are doing a good live video feed of iPhone 5 commentary. 

Take a look at the excellent Scriblist. “Snap a picture, sketch on it, and share. It’s that easy. A simple, useful, and fun way to share photos with friends & family using your iPhone. Share with Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, and Tumblr too - it’s super awesome and very useful. Great for capturing hand written notes, highlighting something in a photo, or simply drawing funny doodles on your photos.  Once you use it, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.” Write a shopping list, take a photograph and cross the items off your list. 

Available from the US & Worldwide App Store for $0.99c / Available from the UK & European App Store for 69p.