iPhone 5 buyers report phones arriving scuffed and scratched out of the box
Each time Apple (AAPL) launches a new iPhone, two things are expected: sales records and scandals. In the former category, Apple announced last week that it …
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Apple: iPhone 5 sales top 5 million in debut weekend, 100 million iOS 6 upgrades
Shocking no one, Apple (AAPL) announced on Monday that its brand new iPhone 5 smartphone set a new record for opening-weekend sales. The company confirmed …
Dozens injured, 20 arrested when massive riot erupts at Foxconn plant [video]
Approximately 40 people were injured and 20 were arrested when a massive riot broke out Sunday at Foxconn’s (2038) Taiyuan plant in Northern China. Details are …
iFixit’s extensive iPhone 5 teardown shows off Apple’s attention to detail [video]
At this point, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 has been dissected to death. BGR already got one and has been playing around with it since Thursday, and we’ve even …
German court deals Apple a setback in patent battle
It appears that there is a limit to the amount of damage Apple (AAPL) can inflict on Android OEMs after all. The Associated Press reports that …
MetroPCS looks to be among the first to launch nationwide VoLTE
MetroPCS (PCS) is en route to becoming the first U.S. carrier to utilize Voice Over LTE (VoLTE). CEO Roger Linquist on Thursday revealed at the …
Lexar announces 256GB SD memory card available in October for $900
While it’s fairly common to find 64GB SD cards these days, Lexar clearly lives by the mantra of “there’s no such thing as too much …
Google has a whopping 7,100 people working on Maps alone
Yes, it should be easy for Apple (AAPL) to one day match Google’s (GOOG) prowess for creating a top-notch maps application: All it has to …
Half-Life 3 rumored to be an open world game set for 2013 launch
Fans awaiting the sequel to Valve’s critically-acclaimed Half-Life 2 might not have to wait much longer. According to Journal Du Gamer, Half-Life 3 is reportedly “well …
iPhone 5’s A6 processor found to have dual-core CPU, triple-core GPU
Never one to tout pure technical specs, Apple (AAPL) left a lot of geeks and nerds scratching their heads as to how the iPhone 5 …
Verizon’s iPhone 5 is factory unlocked, confirmed to work with AT&T 3G
It has been independently confirmed by both iDownloadBlog and The Verge that Verizon’s (VZ) iPhone 5 is SIM unlocked, meaning that with a proper nano-SIM …
Celebrate iPhone Day the French way: By going on strike
Quelle surprise! While Apple (AAPL) fans from around the globe are lining up to get their hands on the new iPhone 5, the citizens of …
Sick of the iPhone? Here are all the best alternatives to Apple’s new iPhone 5
Apple’s (AAPL) latest and greatest smartphone is now available nationwide. Anticipation for the iPhone 5 had reached an all-time high, with launch-day preorder stock selling out in …
The irony of the Apple-Google battle: They’re rivals despite having entirely different goals
By now you’ve probably heard about the mini-backlash that’s ensued over Apple’s (AAPL) botched Maps implementation on iOS 6 after it decided to ditch Google Maps …
First iPhone 5 drop and durability test reveals somewhat strong unibody design [video]
Folks unhappy with iPhone 5’s scratch-friendly aluminum case should look away. 9to5Mac and iFixYouri partnered up to bring this video of the first drop and durability …
Thieves steal more than $100,000 worth of iPhone 5 handsets
A group of Japanese thieves were some of the first people in the world to get their hands on the iPhone 5. In the early …
Best Buy iPhone 5 preorders may not be fulfilled for another month
Those who thought they would be safe preordering an iPhone 5 from Best Buy (BBY) might be in for some bad news. 9to5Mac got its hands on …
Apple goes on hiring spree in rush to make iOS 6 Maps app less awful
The above image, captured Thursday evening on an iPhone 4S running iOS 6, shows the world-famous George Washington Bridge mere moments after it collapsed into the …
Black iPhone 5 reportedly susceptible to scratching
Just how scratch-resistant is the anodized aluminum on the black and slate iPhone 5? Apparently, not very. As with previous generation iPod nano and iPod …
iPhone 5 predicted to be ‘Apple’s last blowout U.S. bestseller’
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 is well on its way to becoming the fastest-selling smartphone of all time. Apple announced earlier this week that it sold …
iPhone 5 lines from around the world [video]
It’s iPhone day, and iPhone day is always good for at least one thing: lines. Apple’s (AAPL) sixth iPhone is now officially available for purchase …
BlackBerry service outage hits Europe and surrounding region [updated]
Research In Motion’s (RIMM) BlackBerry services are currently suffering a major outage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, The Wall Street Journal reports. The …
Apple’s iPhone 5 is now available for sale – here’s where you can buy one right now
It has been a long time coming, but the iPhone 5 is finally here. Apple (AAPL) announced last week that its highly anticipated iPhone 5 …
Maps and Passbook estimated to help Apple increase App Store revenue by 70% in 2012
New numbers from research firm IHS iSuppli on Wednesday revealed that Apple’s (AAPL) App Store revenue in 2012 is estimated to increase nearly 70%. The …
Low memory, thermal shutdown top list of MacBook Air gripes
Apple (AAPL) owners may love their MacBook Airs but that doesn’t mean they think they’re flawless. FixYa, an online troubleshooting guide for gadgets and computers, …
Groupon introduces mobile payment service to rival Square and PayPal
Following the likes of PayPal and Square, Groupon (GRPN) has revealed that it’s releasing its own credit card payment service called Groupon Payments. Groupon Payments will …
Facebook begins testing automatic photo sync feature on Android
Facebook (FB) has begun testing a new photo sync feature in its Android application that will automatically upload photos taken to the Web. The company’s …
Sony says no to PlayStation 3 price cut, shoppers already have plenty of retail deals
Gamers were left scratching their heads when Sony (SNE) announced its new slimmer PlayStation 3 would actually cost more than the model it was replacing. With …
HTC One X will reportedly get Jelly Bean update in October
After waiting the summer out, it appears HTC (2498) will release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the One X next month for non-carrier branded models, according to …
Facebook goes after Groupon with new pay-for-offers scheme
Facebook (FB) knows it can’t keep growing without generating new revenue streams, and Reuters reports that the social networking giant may have found some potentially significant …
