Griffin has announced a new line of third-party Lightning Cables for the new iPhone 5. The cables in the Griffin line range in cost from $17 up to about $30.

Apple has announced that it’s rolling out variable-cost iTunes gift cards in retail stores. The cards can be loaded with any dollar amount between $15 and $500.

Apple has announced the iPhone 5 will be coming to China on December 14. A week before that day the iPad mini will also be available in China.