Verizon CFO praises the iPhone 5, reveals shared data has been a success
Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Thursday, Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo highlighted the success of the company’s Share Everything plans, the latest …
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iPhone 5 shipments touch down across the U.S.
It seems UPS and FedEx can’t hold these back, because we’re getting emails that people and stores are starting to get (AAPL) iPhone 5 shipments. Here’s …
iPhone 5 teardown reveals finished internals for the first time
The iPhone 5 doesn’t officially launch until Friday, September 21st and photos have already surfaced revealing most of the device’s internal parts and battery. Beating iFixit to the …
Cool iOS 6 features you might not know about
IOS 6 has been a mixed bag for Apple (AAPL) so far. Overall, the new software offers some great refinements compared to earlier releases, but …
Samsung starts mass producing 128GB flash chips for smartphones and tablets
Storing media in the cloud isn’t for everyone. For those who like keeping their files within reach on their smartphones and tablets, the need for …
iPhone 5 cases show up at AT&T stores
We have checked with a number of AT&T (T) sources, and so far, the only thing that looks to be showing up is iPhone 5 …
The BGR Show – iPhone 5 preview
There’s only one day left until Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 touches down, but in case you just can’t wait any longer, we take a deep …
Early iOS 6 jailbreak released, but only works on three old Apple devices
That was quick! iOS 6.0 has barely been out for 24 hours and there is already a tethered jailbreak for it. The iPhone Dev-Team’s “redsn0w …
ZTE will launch smartphones with Mozilla’s Firefox OS early next year
Add ZTE (0763) to the list of manufacturers trying to decrease their dependence on Android by diversifying their mobile portfolios. The company’s executive vice president He …
Wi-Fi issues plaguing iPhone and iPad users following iOS 6 update
BGR has received a number of emails from iOS device users who report that after updating to iOS 6, they can no longer connect to …
Passbook-enabled apps begin arriving in Apple’s App Store
Following the release of iOS 6 on Wednesday, Passbook-enabled apps have started trickling into the App Store, MacRumors reports. A small selection of apps from …
BlackBerry London teardown shows dual-core processor and full touch display
RIM’s (RIMM) new smartphone, code-named the BlackBerry London, is still months away from being released but it’s already receiving the teardown treatment. Crackberry reports that Vietnamese …
Heavy iPhone 5 demand continues as delivery estimates for new orders slide
Apple (AAPL) took more than 2 million iPhone 5 preorders during the first 24 hours of availability, and demand has remained impressive ever since. The …
Android UI boss: Android only ‘a third of the way’ to where it should be
Google’s (GOOG) Android platform has made great strides since it launched four years ago. It has grown to become the most widely used smartphone OS …
Samsung targets iPhone fans once again in new Apple attack ad [video]
“The next big thing is already here,” according to Samsung (005930). Following up its botched attempt to promote the Galaxy S III on Facebook and …
iOS 6 now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Apple (AAPL) announced during its iPhone 5 unveiling that the latest version of its mobile operating system would become available to the public on September …
iOS 6 review: Refining the world’s most refined mobile OS
Like OS X Mountain Lion is to Lion, iOS 6 is a refinement of a mobile operating system that Apple (AAPL) had in place in …
HTC’s Windows Phone 8X and 8S take the Windows Phone lead (hands-on)
HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S are the company’s first real Windows Phone handsets. Sure, the Taiwan-based company has introduced some devices …
Live from HTC’s Windows Phone press conference
We’re live at HTC’s (2498) press conference , which is set to get started in just a few minutes. What will HTC announce? Will it …
iPhone 5 gets early unboxing from Vodafone Germany [video]
BGR on Tuesday gave the world its first look at what’s inside Apple’s (AAPL) retail packaging for the iPhone 5, but now that early reviews …
LG Optimus G hands-on
The LG Optimus G announced on Tuesday is a beast of a smartphone. LG (06657011) held a press event on Wednesday in New York City …
Samsung confirms Galaxy Note II to launch on all major carriers by mid-November
Samsung (005930) on Wednesday announced that its follow-up to the popular Galaxy Note “phablet” will launch on at least five major carriers in the United …
Netflix iPhone app updated to make discovering new content even easier [video]
Netflix (NFLX) announced on Tuesday that its iPhone and iPod touch app received a major update that brings over its UI and experience from the company’s …
Apple partner says new Maps app in iOS 6 is terrible [updated]
In the latest version of Apple’s (AAPL) mobile operating system, the company has replaced Google Maps with its own service. Initial previews of the feature …
Google Play adds 600 Fox movies and TV shows
Google’s (GOOG) entertainment ecosystem for Android is about to get a big boost thanks to a new deal to bring additional movies and TV shows to …
Experts: iPhone now matches BlackBerry in enterprise security
This is probably not what RIM (RIMM) executives wanted to read with their coffee this morning, but TechRepublic reports that both analysts and CIOs say that Apple’s …
We’ll be reporting live from HTC’s press conference tomorrow
September has been one of the busiest months we can recall for consumer electronics companies, and it’s not over yet. Where smartphone vendors are concerned, …
World’s first iPhone 5 unboxing
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 launches on Friday but we have been sent photos of the world’s first iPhone 5 unboxing. Apple has changed its packaging …
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean usage grew 1,500% in just two months
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean appears to be off to a good start. According to research from ad network Chikita Insights, traffic from Jelly Bean devices …
Sprint’s iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday
Following its announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) revealed that the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will continue to be available at discounted prices. …
