Apple has gained control of the iPhone5.com domain.

Apple was able to gain control of the iPhone5.com domain. Apple's interest in this domain has been known sinceat the beginning of May.

The company needs this domain name for the upcoming announcement of a new version of its smartphone, or more precisely, for the website – the official representation of the domain.

Apple received the iPhone5.com domain after a complaint to WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).

It is noteworthy that the iPhone5.com domain was purchased by its current owner back in 2008, and it hosted a forum dedicated to Apple products.