Verizon and Sprint users won’t need to switch to more expensive plans for FaceTime [updated]
We weren’t aware that people used FaceTime so frequently, but the tech world erupted recently when AT&T (T) confirmed that it planned to force customers …
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Total shipments of Android phones to surpass 1 billion in 2013
Market research firm IHS iSuppli estimates that by 2013, cumulative shipments of Android smartphones will exceed 1 billion units. Handsets shipping with Google’s (GOOG) mobile …
iPhone 5 global LTE support gets broken up between three separate models
Apple (AAPL) just got done announcing its new iPhone 5, however the company left out one detail during its press conference in San Francisco. Unlike …
AT&T iPhone users can keep their unlimited data plans with the iPhone 5
AT&T’s (T) customers who have long enjoyed unlimited 3G data on their iPhones are in luck: They’ll be able to keep their unlimited data plans …
Sorry, Apple – the iPhone 5 isn’t the world’s thinnest smartphone
Phil Schiller, Apple’s (AAPL) senior vice president of worldwide marketing, described the iPhone 5 as the “world’s thinnest smartphone” during the company’s big press conference on Wednesday. But …
All the biggest surprises from today’s iPhone 5 event
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 event is finally behind us, and the company’s next-generation smartphone is probably just over a week away from becoming the fastest-selling …
Apple announces a thinner, lighter and taller iPod touch, available in October
Apple (AAPL) continues to throw out the punches at its press event in California. The Cupertino-based company on Wednesday unveiled the newest addition to its iPod family …
Apple introduces new iTunes with complete iCloud integration
Not to be overlooked in the hype surrounding the iPhone 5 was Apple’s (AAPL) revamping of its classic iTunes music software to feature full integration …
iOS 6 available for download on September 19th
Following its announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday announced the availability of iOS 6. The Cupertino-based company’s latest mobile operating system will …
iPhone 5 launches on September 21st starting at $199, preorders begin on the 14th
Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday announced during its press conference in San Francisco, California that the next-generation iPhone 5 will become available starting Friday, September 21st, …
Apple showcases new iOS 6 features during iPhone 5 unveiling
No surprise, here. Apple (AAPL) re-introduced features for iOS 6 at its iPhone 5 event in San Francisco. Notable features include full-screen mode for Safari to take …
Apple iPhone 5 announced, thinnest smartphone in the world
Just moments ago Apple (AAPL) finally announced the company’s new iPhone, the iPhone 5. It’s just as had been rumored. Apple VP of Marketing Phil …
iPhone 5 photos leak before Apple event
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 announcement is happening in just over 30 minutes, but it seems that french blog nowhereelse.fr has leaked what they are calling final …
Samsung expects Galaxy S III sales to top 30 million in 2012
In the second quarter this year, just two companies accounted for more than 100% of the smartphone industry’s profits according to estimates. Raymond James analyst …
Here comes the iPhone 5
Here it comes, ladies and gentlemen — Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation iPhone 5 is just a few hours away from becoming a reality. Apple is gearing …
Leaked iPhone 5 logic board photos show A6 chip, Qualcomm LTE modem
The Italian Apple.HDblog has posted some pictures of the iPhone 5’s logic board showing that the new device will indeed feature both the new A6 chip, …
Apple rumor roundup: ‘Earpod’ headphones, ‘Lightning’ dock connector, iTunes 11 and more
There is always time for more rumors… 9To5Mac recently published a report claiming that Apple’s (AAPL) 9-pin dock connector will be known as “Lightning,” and will be …
‘iPhone 5’ seemingly confirmed by Apple as new iPhone’s name, LTE confirmed as well
While we won’t know for sure what Apple (AAPL) will call its next-generation iPhone until it officially launches, it does seem that Apple is at …
Apple’s online store goes down ahead of iPhone 5 announcement
You know the drill… In case you weren’t convinced that Apple (AAPL) actually has new products to announce during today’s press conference, the company’s online …
Google says 500 million Android devices have been activated so far
On the same day IHS iSuppli estimated that cumulative Android activations would top 1 billion some time next year, Google’s (GOOG) Hugo Barra confirmed Tuesday evening that …
Sony Mobile is open to building Windows Phone 8 Xperia smartphones
Everyone’s heard the saying “never put all of your eggs in one basket,” and Sony Mobile (SNE) seems to agree. What with all of the lawsuits being …
Instagram reportedly headed to Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone 8 is finally starting to look like a mobile operating system that can compete with iOS and Android. Nokia’s colorful and feature-packed …
Google brings free Wi-Fi to laptops and Android with 4,000 new hotspots across the country
Earlier this year, Google (GOOG) partnered with Boingo Wireless (WIFI) to bring a number of free Wi-Fi hotspots to New York City. The program, which …
Instagram has grown more than 1,100% in six months
Facebook (FB) may be having trouble monetizing its one billion members, however its recent acquisition of Instagram is seen as a huge win for the company. …
Google: We didn’t really believe rounded corners were patentable
Google’s (GOOG) vice president of corporate development, David Lawee, sat down with Bloomberg to talk about the ongoing patent disputes within the mobile industry and …
New photos show size of iPhone 5 and iPad mini compared to iPhone 4S and iPad
Apple (AAPL) maintains tight control over its employees to ensure that secrets stay within the company, but it can only do so much once manufacturers …
iPhone 5 pre-orders will reportedly start on Friday, September 14th
Itching to pre-order the iPhone 5 on Wednesday? Well, it might take a couple of extra days, as unnamed sources have told MacRumors that Apple (AAPL) will …
New iPod touch will feature high-res 1136 x 640-pixel display, 32-nanometer A5 chip
Not to be lost in all the iPhone 5 hype is the fact that Apple (AAPL) is also planning to release a new iPod touch …
Apple verdict cost Samsung $1 billion, but study suggests it’s now ‘buzzing’ more than Apple
Apple (AAPL) might be on the verge of announcing the biggest consumer electronics device of the year but according to one study, the buzz surrounding …
Samsung Galaxy Note II first impressions
While I still think the Samsung Galaxy Note as a product is stupid, a lot of people seem to gravitate towards a bigger screen regardless …
