Another budget iPhone photo leaks, this time with FCC labels

So far we’ve been pretty skeptical of the budget iPhone leaks as they bear a very strong resemblance to a certain China-built Android phone. This, however, could be the money shot - the plastic budget iPhone with FCC labels on the back.

None of the other leaks we’ve seen (and there have been plenty) had such labels. The labels could, of course, be faked quite easily (especially in a blurry shot like this). Still, we’re on the lookout for official FCC docs - a non-blurry shot with the FCC ID clearly visible would be a great start.

Anyway, the rumor mill also says that this budget iPhone will be unveiled on September 6. There are other rumors that contradict this date so we'll see. For what it’s worth, the iPhone 5 was announcedSeptember 12.

MediaTek announces first true octa-core processor

MediaTek has officially announced the world's first true octa-core processor. The latest SoCs allows all the eight cores to run simultaneously, unlike the Samsung implementation, which can activate up to half of its CPU cores at once. The true octa-core processors offer you enhanced performance, power efficiency and improved user experience.

The MediaTek true octa-core processor allocates processing power to different cores on per-application and per-task basis that gives the ultimate multi-tasking experience. The newest addition to the MediaTek SoCs comes with advanced web browsing feature that has the unique ability to allocate individual browser tabs to CPU cores.

The processor also has the ability to delegate user input to individual cores and renders 3D effects more smoothly and enhances the user interface. The multi-threaded programming in the processor enables improved video framerate processing, which gives superior gaming experiences.

Lastly, the octa processor has an efficient video playback feature that reduces that battery used for decoding HEVC FHD video by up to 18% when compared to the current quad-core processors. The octa-core solution also provides 20% more frames while on display mode.

Unfortunately, there is no word on the specifications and the launch date of the true octa-core processors.

Samsung testing the Galaxy Note III in three screen sizes?

According to a listing of Indian logistics website Zaumba, the Samsung has began testing the Galaxy Note III in three different screen sizes. If Zaumba is to be believed, Samsung hasn't yet decided wether the Galaxy Note III should pack a 5.5", 5.7" or 6" display. Mind you, couple of reports clearly suggestedthat Samsung has chosen to build the Galaxy Note III around a 5.7" display, so maybe the testing is already complete.

Furthermore there are rumors floating around suggesting the Koreans' R&D team is testing flexible OLED display technology alongside standard OLED and LCD display variants. The original Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note II both packed Super AMOLED screens.

There's strong evidence that points to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset as the heart of the Samsung Galaxy Note III. But even in the performance department Samsung is said to be preparing an alternative version of its third-gen phablet and ship it with the latest Exynos 5 Octa chipset in some regions.

Other specifications include 3GB of RAM, a 13MP camera with purported optical image stabilization and the freshly announced Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Naturally, there'll be the an updated version of the S Pen accompanying the Note III, but nothing about it has leaked just yet.

Rumour: Has Apple made a case for the 'iPhone 5C'

While not quite attracting the same level of interest as new Royal Baby's kingly monicker, tech fans remain pretty keen to learn the title Apple will bestow upon its somewhat less regal 'budget iPhone handset.'

Following umpteen leaks of cases, colours, specs and more, there's surprisingly been very little talk about what the device itself will actually be called. Until now.

A post on the WeiPhone forums, responsible for showcasing many of the leaks so far, shows a photo of purported packaging for the handset, baring the branding iPhone 5C.

As you can see yourselves from the picture above, there's nothing particularly official-looking about the snap, but the plastic casing does resemble those harbouring recent iPod touches.

iPhone 5 Colour?

It wouldn't be too far-fetched to believe Apple may adopt such a naming convention. After all, the company is expected to launch the iPhone 5Slater this year.

While this 'leak' can be placed firmly in the 'rumour and speculation' category, it's interesting to ponder what the 'C' in iPhone 5C could actually represent.

Could it be colour, cheap, cool, charming, Charlie, cost-less? Probably none of those, huh? Let us know your own thoughts in the comments below.