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May 24, 2013
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Galaxy S4 Camera Test

Galaxy S4 camera found to outperform iPhone 5, Lumia 920

By on May 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM.

Galaxy S4 camera found to outperform iPhone 5, Lumia 920

A French firm that specializes in camera optics and image sensor analysis has found the camera on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone outperforms the iPhone 5 and Nokia’s Lumia 920. DxO Labs ranked the Galaxy S4′s camera as the second highest rating among smartphones it tested. The firm praised the 13-megapixel camera for its fast and accurate autofocus, good auto-exposure, rich colors in different lighting conditions and impressive detail preservation in bright light. The Galaxy S4 scored a total of 79 points out of a possible 100, ahead of both the iPhone 5 and Lumia 920, which scored 74 points and 64 points, respectively. More →

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May 23, 2013
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Apple Next Generation iPad Release Date

Next-gen iPad will likely launch after iPhone 5S, feature iPhone 5-style rear mic

By on May 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM.

Next-gen iPad will likely launch after iPhone 5S, feature iPhone 5-style rear mic

In addition to scoring rumors about the low-cost iPhone on Thursday, Japanese blog Macotakara also published the latest news on the fifth-generation iPad, which it says will likely launch after Apple releases the iPhone 5S in September and will feature a rear microphone located directly next to the camera, similar to the design of the iPhone 5. AppleInsider notes that early prototypes of the iPad mini also had a rear microphone but that this design was apparently ditched for the final version of the product. Earlier rumors have indicated that the fifth-generation iPad will take more design cues from the iPad mini, such as having thinner side bezels.

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May 23, 2013
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iPhone 5 Repair Cost

Why does the iPhone 5 cost so much to repair?

By on May 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM.

Why does the iPhone 5 cost so much to repair?

Take your iPhone 5 to Apple with a broken display and the company will charge as much as $229 to swap it out. As MarketWatch notes, that’s a pretty steep price to fix a phone that starts at $199 on contract. This is pretty bad news for iPhone owners; according to third-party gadget insurer SquareTrade, almost one out of every three iPhone owners damaged their phones last year. Why is it so expensive to fix iPhones? The simplest explanation is often the correct one: iPhone 5 parts are much more expensive than typical smartphone parts. Apple’s restrictions on components are making parts so expensive, in fact, that some popular repair companies are refusing to service the iPhone 5. In the end, AppleCare is unfortunately still the best way to save money on iPhone 5 repairs.

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May 16, 2013
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iPhone 5S Photos Parts

Not just another pretty face: Apple’s iPhone 5S to see big internal overhaul

By on May 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM.

Not just another pretty face: Apple’s iPhone 5S to see big internal overhaul

Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is widely expected to feature the same external design as its predecessor, just as previous “S” upgrades have in the past. But looks can be deceiving. While Apple’s flagship iPhone for 2013 may appear to be the same as the iPhone 5 on the outside, the phone will feature a significant internal redesign when it launches this fall. BGR has exclusively obtained high-resolution photos of a number of components that will be included in Apple’s iPhone 5S, and they help paint a picture of things to come later this year. More →

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May 15, 2013
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iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner

iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor seemingly confirmed

By on May 15, 2013 at 8:35 AM.

iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor seemingly confirmed

Apple is getting closer to launching the next version of the iPhone later this year. If the Cupertino, Calif.-based company wants to keep up with Samsung, Google and others, it needs to innovate. And fast. That’s where the tip of your finger comes in to play. More →

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May 14, 2013
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iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner

iPhone 5S could be the first ‘S’ to feature a major hardware revision

By on May 14, 2013 at 10:50 AM.

iPhone 5S could be the first ‘S’ to feature a major hardware revision

Over the past four years, an obvious pattern has emerged with Apple’s iPhone lineup. First, a redesigned iPhone launches and then the following year, and iterative upgrade makes use of the same external hardware but includes several internal upgrades. But according to a string of reports, including one from an industry watcher with a solid track record, that familiar pattern may change with the iPhone 5S. More →

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May 13, 2013
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T-Mobile iPhone 5 price

T-Mobile increases iPhone 5 upfront cost by $50

By on May 13, 2013 at 7:20 PM.

T-Mobile increases iPhone 5 upfront cost by $50

When T-Mobile finally began offering Apple’s iPhone 5 last month it did so in dramatic fashion, undercutting AT&T by $70. The iPhone 5 could be had for a down payment of $99 with monthly payments of $20 for 24 months, totaling a competitive $579.99. The launch price was only part of a one-month promotional offer, however. According to a leaked document obtained by TmoNews, a 16GB iPhone 5 will now require a down payment of $149, totaling $629 after 24 months. T-Mobile would later confirm the report. Both the 32GB and 64GB models are also set to see down payment increases to $249 and $349, respectively, and monthly payments for all three models will remain unchanged at $20 per month.

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May 13, 2013
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T-Mobile iPhone 5 data speeds

Hacked iPhone 5 update enables faster speeds on T-Mobile

By on May 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM.

Hacked iPhone 5 update enables faster speeds on T-Mobile

Apple issued a software update last month to help bring unlocked iPhones to T-Mobile’s network. The update allowed unlocked GSM iPhone 5 handsets to access the carrier’s service, however some users reported experiencing slower than normal speeds on T-Mobile’s 1900MHz band. TmoNews reports that developers Joseph Brown and Sky Zangas were able to hack the carrier update and increase HSPA+ speeds to their normal levels. The update can be done to both unlocked AT&T iPhone 5 units and T-Mobile’s own iPhone 5, and it doesn’t require the device to be jailbroken. TmoNews put together step-by-step instructions that can be viewed at the link below.

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May 9, 2013
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Galaxy Note III Release Date

Vendors brace for iPhone 5S, ready new flagships of their own as battle draws near

By on May 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM.

Vendors brace for iPhone 5S, ready new flagships of their own as battle draws near

Apple’s iPhone 5 became the best-selling smartphone in the world shortly after its launch last fall, and hype surrounding the upcoming iPhone 5S is starting to build. Rivals are preparing new flagship smartphones of their own to combat the new iPhone, however, which is expected to launch late in the third quarter. According to unnamed industry sources speaking with Digitimes, we can expect new flagship Android phones to launch around the same time as the iPhone 5S from several of Apple’s top competitors, including Samsung, LG and HTC. More →

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May 9, 2013
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iPhone 5S Photos

New iPhone 5S parts pictured in fresh leak point to upgraded camera

By on May 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM.

New iPhone 5S parts pictured in fresh leak point to upgraded camera

Images of what is claimed to be part of the motherboard from Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S handset leaked on Thursday. The photos were originally published by Japan-based cell phone parts and accessories vendor Moumantai, and they show redesigned internal components that suggest earlier rumors claiming the iPhone 5S will include an upgraded rear camera may be accurate. Apple’s next iPhone is expected to launch this fall with an upgraded processor and a new camera, which may feature 12-megapixel resolution and improved low-light image capture capabilities. The photos of the purported iPhone 5S part, which features a new shape and redesigned connectors, follow below alongside comparison shots of the iPhone 5 motherboard. More →

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May 9, 2013
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Teardown

‘Cheap’ isn’t always cheap – Galaxy S4 costs more to build than iPhone 5

By on May 9, 2013 at 9:35 AM.

‘Cheap’ isn’t always cheap – Galaxy S4 costs more to build than iPhone 5

Samsung is constantly knocked for launching smartphones and tablets that feel cheap and flimsy compared to rival devices, but just because something feels cheap doesn’t mean it is cheap. A teardown analysis of Samsung’s Galaxy S4 performed by market research firm IHS iSuppli found that the 32GB version of the new flagship phone has a bill of materials (BOM) of approximately $237 per unit, AllThingsD reported. That figure comes in almost 10% above the $217 BOM that IHS iSuppli previously reported for Apple’s 32GB iPhone 5. Of course, much of the Galaxy S4′s component cost is funneled back to other Samsung companies, giving the company a nice advantage over rivals. “Samsung’s strength is this ability to in-source to itself,” IHS analyst Vincent Leung said. “They just keep adding to the list of components that they can supply to themselves.”

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May 8, 2013
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iPhone 5S Release Date

Here comes the iPhone 5S: Next-gen iPhone display production to begin next month

By on May 8, 2013 at 9:25 AM.

Here comes the iPhone 5S: Next-gen iPhone display production to begin next month

Apple’s iPhone 5S is still eagerly awaited despite the expectation that it will be an iterative update similar to the bump from iPhone 4 to iPhone 4S, and now we’re one step closer to seeing the handset launch. According to a report from Japan’s Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Apple supplier Sharp will begin mass production of the iPhone 5S’s display next month. LG Display and Japan Display will supply Apple with next-generation iPhone displays as well, according to the report. More →

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May 8, 2013
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Lumia 928 vs iPhone 5

Lumia 928′s PureView camera beats iPhone 5, Galaxy S III in shootout

By on May 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM.

Lumia 928′s PureView camera beats iPhone 5, Galaxy S III in shootout

Nokia continues to tease the upcoming Lumia 928 smartphone ahead of its official debut. The company on Wednesday posted marketing images of the device and confirmed that it will be equipped with an 8.7-megapixel PureView camera and Carl Zeiss optics. Nokia also released a video showcasing the Lumia 928′s low-light camera performance as compared to the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III. More →

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