Walmart taking iPhone 5 pre-orders Friday morning, cheaper than competitors

Walmart will be taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5 at its US stores from Friday morning – for a price that undercuts its competitors. Following the unveiling of the latest iPhone in San Francisco on Wednesday, it’s possible many owners of the 4S are already looking at their device like it belongs in a museum. It’s a safe bet many will be chomping at the bit...

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Best Nook Tablet Apps

The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet might be less popular than other Android tablets and the iPad, but nevertheless there are lots of apps available for this versatile tablet. The Nook had a humble beginning, acting mostly as its namesake would suggest: a place to store books. As it became clear that the device was more than capable of handling other tasks, the...

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Isis mobile payment system delayed in trial cities

We're a little further from Isis' "near" field communication Isis is more like "Is-not" in trial cities Salt Lake City, Utah and Austin, Texas. The NFC mobile payment system backed by Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile was supposed to roll out to these two locations by the end of the summer, but it is now delayed. Saying that there's no one reason for the delay,...

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Instagram updates mobile website: Are full profiles next?

Instagram has rolled out a new design to its mobile website to more closely match its full site's design, adding hope to the rumor that profile updates are next in line. With the Instagram and Facebook deal finally approved by the Federal Trade Commission, Instagram has unveiled its latest update to its platform. Instagram’s mobile website will now sport...

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Cricket gets first crack at prepaid iPhone 5 on Sept. 28

Coming to a prepaid and regional carrier near you While it didn't merit a mention at Wednesday's Apple media event, Leap Wireless subsidiary Cricket Communications announced that it too will get the new iPhone 5. In a very brief press release issued Thursday, Cricket rushed to be the first to announce availability of a prepaid iPhone 5 beginning Friday,...

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Sprint’s HD Voice won’t work with iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 will support HD Voice, but not on Sprint's network, we've learned. Apple’s faster, lighter, and thinner, new iPhone 5 was unveiled yesterday. We learned that it supports 4G LTE and it will be released on Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T in the US. We’re now hearing that there’s bad news for Sprint customers. Despite the fact that Sprint is the...

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Vodafone confirms iPhone 5 Facetime over 3G included in data allowance

Say cheese Vodafone has confirmed that its customers will be able enjoy Facetime over 3G (VoIP) on the new iPhone 5 as part of their data allowance. TechRadar was told that customers on a Vodafone Red plan, which start at £29 per month, would have Facetime over 3G included in their bundled data allowance. A Vodafone spokesperson said: "The iPhone 5 will...

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SWARM Web app helps physical retailers combat Amazon deals

SWARM, a new Web app, will help brick-and-mortar retailers combat online competition by offering users good deals in real time. Retailers are jumping on the mobile app bandwagon, but it’s impossible to download every single app that your favorite retailers offer. This is where SWARM comes into play. A next-generation shopping aid that doesn’t need to be...

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Apple iPhone 5 expected to sell 10M units this month alone

The Apple iPhone 5 is barely out the door and pre-orders haven't even started yet, but analysts have already come up with the first forecasts for its market performance. RBC Capital Markets is expecting the new iOS flagship smartphone to ship 8 to 10 million units this month alone. The iPhone 5 will only launch on September 21, but it will already be available in 31...

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Sony Xperia T release date pegged for September 27-29

Falls in line with what Sony is saying The Sony Xperia T is expected to make its way into shops between September 27 and 29, but if you fancy some SIM-free action you might have a bit of a wait. Speaking to a spokesperson from Expansys, TechRadar was told that Sony is planning to launch its latest flagship smartphone between the 27 and 29 of this month,...

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Sony Xperia T: When will you get it?

Must. Have. Bond. Phone. Now that you know James Bond will be rocking the Sony Xperia T, we're sure you're all dying to get your hands on it. Well, sure you want it for the 007 thing, but also for the 4.6-inch Bravia display, the 13MP camera and the dual-core Snapdragon processor and all that. So when and where and for how much can you get it? Update:...

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Sony Xperia T SIM-free price announced in UK

Are you tempted by the Sony Xperia T? The first hints at pricing for the flagship Sony Xperia T have appeared online, pricing the handset just above the £400 mark. Both Clove and Unlocked Mobiles have the Xperia T available for pre-order and both quote very similar, but not identical prices. Clove is currently asking for £414 is return for the black, 16GB...

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Loose lips sink ships: Why has Tim Cook’s Apple sprung a leak?

The success of this year's iPhone 5 rumor mill proves one thing: Tim Cook no longer has control of Apple's secrets. Why is that? Welp, the iPhone 5 is here. And, as feared, not a thing about the device was a surprise. Not the screen size. Not the processor. Not the design. Not the name. Not the release date. Not even the freakin’ headphones. We saw all...

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Motorola Atrix HD gets a major OTA software update

Owners of the Atrix HD, rejoice, as Motorla has launched a new software update bringing lots of improvements and bug fixes. The new enhancements list begins with improved Wi-Fi connectivity allowing for stronger connections. The power consumption has also been optimized, which Motorola says will definitely result in longer battery life. The camera is improved as...

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iPhone 5 'world's thinnest smartphone' claim in dispute

Should you measure the thinnest or thickest point? Apple's claim that the iPhone 5 is the world's thinnest smartphone may not be true as Huawei and Oppo already offer up super-slender opposition. During the iPhone 5 keynote yesterday Phil Schiller, Apple's senior VP of worldwide marketing, had this to say about the new handset: "It's the thinnest and lightest...

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