TechBytes: Anticipation Grows for iPhone 5

Apple expected to unveil latest version of popular smartphone Tuesday.

ByABC News
October 3, 2011, 12:06 PM

Oct. 3, 2011— -- In today's TechBytes: Anticipation builds for the iPhone 5, which Apple is expected to launch Tuesday.

Reports have pegged the price at $199.

We still don't know a lot about the new Apple smartphone, but the iPhone 5 is expected to be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4, and to include an 8-megapixel camera and access to the high-speed 4G network.

Kindle Fire's Actual Cost

Some surprising news about Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet.

There are reports that the device, which retails for $199, actually costs about $210 to manufacture.

There is speculation that Amazon took the loss to spark big initial sales.

Google Maps Helicopter View

Google Maps has introduced a new feature -- a 3-D preview -- to help you plan your next road trip.

Called Helicopter View, it can also be used from the comfort of your armchair, if that's what you prefer.