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Here's the ad Samsung is running against the iPhone 5 launch nationwide

Here's the ad Samsung is running against the iPhone 5 launch nationwide

The ad shows the Apple iPhone 5, turned off, and with the main features listed underneath, and then the Samsung Galaxy S III in all its glory against it, with a list of its own features listed below. As you can...

posted: 15 Sep 2012, 16:40

Cupertino blown away by demand for Apple iPhone 5

Cupertino blown away by demand for Apple iPhone 5

The first day of pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 5 found strong demand for the device across all carriers and models; after the fairly tepid response to the Apple iPhone 4S, pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 5 led Apple spokesman to say that...

posted: 15 Sep 2012, 01:49

Apple did not infringe on Samsung patents says ITC judge

Apple did not infringe on Samsung patents says ITC judge

In a preliminary ruling made on Friday,an ITC judge ruled that Apple did not infringe on Samsung patents while producing products like the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPad; Samsung had filed a claim in the middle of last year saying...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 16:03

Conan O'Brien almost gives iPhone 5 a hands-on

Conan O'Brien almost gives iPhone 5 a hands-on

And the latest guy to publicly make fun of the new iPhone 5 is Conan O'Brien, who attempts to check out first hand Apple's new smartphone. Focus is on "attempts" as something goes terribly wrong along the way, although you'll have to watch the...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 09:27

Flipboard update for iOS coming on September 21, in time for iPhone 5 launch

Flipboard update for iOS coming on September 21, in time for iPhone 5 launch

iPhone and iPad owners are probably well familiar with Flipboard – the popular app that delivers news in a neatly-organized, magazine-style format. Android users also got a taste of the experience soon after...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 09:04

iPhone 5 sold out, shipping date pushed back

iPhone 5 sold out, shipping date pushed back

At 12AM EST today, Apple initiated its preorders for the iPhone 5. Originally scheduled to ship on September 21, it turns out some user might have to wait a bit longer in order to receive their new handset...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 08:48

Apple's Lightning connector might be able to host USB devices

Apple's Lightning connector might be able to host USB devices

The USB host function of the Lightning port will allow for external peripherals to be hooked up to your iPhone 5, such as keyboards, cameras and so on, in case that need arises...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 08:41

Apple iPhone 5 has three microphones and HD voice support, what's in it for you

Apple iPhone 5 has three microphones and HD voice support, what's in it for you

When each microphone picks up the sound coming from its respective direction, a specialized processor than analyzes the sound data, loaded with the location and type algorithm of the mics, and then relays...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 06:08

iPhone 5 Nano SIM cards headed to T-Mobile

iPhone 5 Nano SIM cards headed to T-Mobile

That T-Mobile is not getting the iPhone 5 should not come as much of a surprise. After all, Apple finally added LTE support to its pride and joy, yet the nation's fourth largest carrier still relies on HSPA+ for 4G connectivity. In fact, T-Mobile...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 06:00

Sprint and Verizon iPhone 5 won't allow simultaneous voice calls and LTE data

Sprint and Verizon iPhone 5 won't allow simultaneous voice calls and LTE data

Due to a lack of a dedicated antenna for LTE data, the iPhone 5 will not be able to connect to the internet during phone calls, unless a Wi-Fi network is accessible. This limitation is present when the iPhone...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 04:26

Preliminary bill of materials for the iPhone 5 pegged at $168 before teardown

Preliminary bill of materials for the iPhone 5 pegged at $168 before teardown

Apple is notorious for keeping costs down, while slipping just enough innovation with the newest iPhone to make the upgrade worth your while. Techinsights have come up with a preliminary bill of materials...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 03:27

iPhone 5: what our writers think

iPhone 5: what our writers think

The iPhone launch is always a major event in the mobile industry. This year has not been different, as pretty much all of the attention this week was focused on the iPhone 5. We've given you plenty of coverage about the new handset, discussing every single detail...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 03:24

iPhone 5 pre-orders are now live

iPhone 5 pre-orders are now live

We have to give Apple credit for making sure its newly-announced gadgets reach the market in the shortest time possible. And their latest smartphone is no exception to that – just as promised, the iPhone 5 is now available for pre-order from the Apple Store...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 03:10

Apple reveals the prices for unlocked versions of the Apple iPhone 5 in the U.S. and Canada

Apple reveals the prices for unlocked versions of the Apple iPhone 5 in the U.S. and Canada

While not expected to be available on the September 21st launch date for the Apple iPhone 5 in the U.S., the Cupertino based firm has announced pricing for unlocked versions of thev phone...

posted: 14 Sep 2012, 02:09

Humor: The magical disappointment of the iPhone

Humor: The magical disappointment of the iPhone

The Apple news is done, and now it's time to have a good laugh at the craziness surrounding the new iPhone. We've already seen the Apple announcement of Nothing, and people who couldn't tell that the iPhone 4S wasn't the iPhone 5. Now, let's...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 19:15

Apple iPhone 5 coming September 21st to Radio Shack

Apple iPhone 5 coming September 21st to Radio Shack

Besides being available at three of ther major U.S. carriers on September 21st, the Apple iPhone 5 will also be launched on that date at Radio Shack locations coast to coast; with the retailers Trade and Save program, trading in a working...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 18:28

On which carriers can the iPhone 5 be used with LTE speeds, and why Europe was hung out to dry

On which carriers can the iPhone 5 be used with LTE speeds, and why Europe was hung out to dry

Putting all LTE frequencies in one device is counterproductive, to the extent that sometimes even motherboard changes have to be made to accommodate all the different radios and interference...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 08:47

iPhone 5 Lightning to 30-pin adaptor won’t work with some existing accessories (false alarm)

iPhone 5 Lightning to 30-pin adaptor won’t work with some existing accessories (false alarm)

The Apple iPhone 5 is coming with a brand new 8-pin Lightning connector that is not compatible with the current 30-pin connector used on the iPhone and iPad all until now…

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 08:00

iPhone 5 headed to Cricket, to launch on September 28

iPhone 5 headed to Cricket, to launch on September 28

AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint won't be the only U.S. carriers that you'll be able to get an iPhone 5 from. Cricket just announced that it is hopping on the bandwagon too and will be offering the iPhone 5 starting September 28, which is a...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 07:57

10 cool iPhone 5 cases

10 cool iPhone 5 cases

The newly-announced iPhone 5 may not be available for purchase yet, but that doesn't stop accessory makers from offering iPhone 5 protective cases already. In fact, some of the new designs are now up for pre-order for all those impatient future iPhone 5 owners. Care to...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 06:14

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