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Apple’s iPhone 5S to debut on September 10th

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iPhone 5S Release Date Apple’s next-generation  iPhone 5S  will be unveiled during a press conference on September 10th, a new report claims. The news comes from  AllThingsD , which has accurately reported the timing of several Apple  announcements in the past before invitations were sent to the media. The iPhone 5S is expected to feature an external design nearly identical to the current iPhone 5, but an exclusive BGR report revealed that  the handset is in store for a major internal overhaul . Rumored specs include a faster processor, an upgraded camera and  possibly a fingerprint scanner . It is unclear if Apple’s low-cost “ iPhone 5C ” or the next-generation iPad will also debut at the September 10th event.

AOL boss Tim Armstrong sacks employee in front of 1000 staff

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Autoplay  ON OFF Video feedback Video settings Being fired is unpleasant when done compassionately. But imagine getting the sack in front of an audience of about 1000 colleagues. That's what happened to an employee at AOL, when the company's chief executive, Tim Armstrong, lost his cool during a major conference call. Mr Armstrong was reportedly not pleased about the employee taking his photo. So, in a snap decision, he fired him. Wielding the axe: Tim Armstrong.  Photo: Getty Images "Abel, put that camera down right now," Mr Armstrong can be heard saying in the audio leaked to the internet. "Abel! You're fired. Out!" The now-former employee was Abel Lenz, the creative director of the AOL-owned local news platform Patch, according to Jim Romenesko, who published the recording  on his media blog . After pausing for about five seconds, the executive continued the briefing as if nothing happened. Fired: Abe