Catch up with the very latest news atTNW Apple. Apple todayannouncedthat it will be holding its next iPhone event on Tuesday, October 4th. This is where we will see Apple’s next device announced, but when will we see it arrive for sale? We have been told by a reliable source that you should expect to be able to line up and purchase your next iPhone on Friday, October 14th. We have been hearing the October 14th date for a while now but have just received additional confirmation....

There has been a lot of talk today about a recently granted patent that seems to give Apple the ability to pursue infringement suits against any manufacturer producing a touchscreen phone. The discussion over the implications of the patent reached a fever pitch afterthis PCMag articlesaid that the patent’s application is so broad that Apple would be able to “bully other smart phone manufacturers out of the U.S. Market entirely.”...

At long, long last, Apple’s AirTag is here. Firstrumored two years ago, the device leverages Ultra Wideband(UWB) technology to allow you to locate items with far more precision than traditional Bluetooth trackers, allowing you to know the item’s direction and distance. The AirTag is IP67 water and dust resistant and features a built-in speaker to help you find it. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s operated via a removable battery rather than charging like many modern devices....

Emails sent to developers on Tuesday evening warning of scheduled maintenance on the iTunes Connect platform suggest rumours that Apple is to launch Mac OS X Lion imminently,9to5mac reports. The notification alerts developers that iTunes Connect, a platform that allows content providers to upload and manage music, film, apps and other media content, will undergo maintenance from 9am to 4pm Pacific Time. Apple has warned that App Stores in Mexico, UK, Australia, Switzerland, Norway or Japan may stop selling apps during this time, suggesting that the company intends to ensure all new Lion app submissions are approved with correct details for its launch....

Apple has released an official application for itsiTunes Festival 2011event. The festival features 31 evenings of live performance by major iTunes bands such as Paul Simon, Moby, the Foo Fighters and Coldplay. The application provides a schedule and information about each band in the line up, and allows you to watch live streams of performances. You’ll also be able to view performances for a limited time after the live stream has concluded....