Unlocked iPhone 5 goes on sale in the US

The US market was one of the first to get the iPhone 5 on launch day. However, the only devices available until now were locked to carriers and available on contract. Well, if you stay in the US, you don't have to look at other countries to get your unlocked iPhone 5 anymore. These devices have just hit both the online as well as the Apple brick and...

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Verizon is voted king of the carriers, but AT&T has the best LTE network

A survey from Consumer Reports indicates that Verizon Wireless is the top carrier in the U.S. and though AT&T ranked last again, its 4G LTE network was rated highest. The results are in and Verizon Wireless has been crowned as the highest-rated major carrier in the United States. The Consumer Reports National Research Center conducted a survey...

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It’s about time! Apple’s iPhone rumored to debut on T-Mobile’s network soon

An analyst with Merrill Lynch has hinted that T-Mobile could announce that the iPhone will come to its network in the near future. T-Mobile is the only major carrier in the U.S. that does not offer Apple’s iPhone. In addition to Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T, nearly one dozen regional carriers also carry the iPhone. However, five years into the iPhone’s life,...

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This tablet stand may kill you in your sleep

The $70 Life-Phorm looks like an alien robot invader, but is actually a versatile stand for cameras, phone, tablets, and more. This could be you! The first time we saw the spider-like Life-Phorm all-in-one positioning device it reminded us of those Facehugger things from Alien. It’s the kind of gadget that looks like it might spring to life while you’re...

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iOS vs. Android: will screen size determine top phone system?

Does size matter? The battle between Apple's iOS and Google's Android for phone operating system dominance has raged for some time, and neither side shows any signs of permanently pulling into the lead. But a researcher at Kantar Worldpanel told TechRadar that soon, the battleground could become hyper-focused on one deciding factor: screen size. The research...

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iOS vs. Android: will screen size determine the winner?

Does size matter? The battle between Apple's iOS and Google's Android has been raging for some time, and neither side shows any signs of permanently pulling into the lead. But a researcher at Kantar Worldpanel told TechRadar that soon, the battleground could become hyper-focused on one deciding factor: screen size. The research firm announced on Tuesday...

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Commit to non-commitment: Apple may start selling the unlocked iPhone 5 tonight

Apple may begin selling unlocked units of its iPhone 5 tonight through its online store, according to new rumors. For those looking to buy an iPhone 5 but don’t know which carrier to commit to, today could be your lucky day. Apple may start selling unlocked versions of its iPhone 5 tonight at 9 p.m. PST, 9to5Mac reports. If Apple does start selling...

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Microsoft Surface Pro tablet will start at $900 when it comes out in January

Microsoft has finally announced pricing for its new Surface tablets featuring Windows 8 Pro. It’s been a little over a month since Microsoft graced us with their Windows RT tablet, Microsoft Surface, and Microsoft is now announcing pricing for its bigger brother, the beefier, Windows-8-fueled Surface tablet. Microsoft has stated that pricing for the Surface...

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Best Samsung Galaxy S3 cases

We highlight our favorite Samsung Galaxy S3 cases on the market. If you’ve taken the plunge and splashed out on a new Galaxy S3 phone then you’re going to want to invest in a decent case. Galaxy S3 cases come in all shapes and sizes. You can get top notch protection to guard against knocks and drops or you can go for a stylish eye-catching design. You can find...

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Join us at the Gadget Show Live and prove you're a Snake master

Come get your Snake on Want to know what the next generation of smartphone is going to look like? Or are you stuck in the past, still enamoured by your Nokia 3310? We're going to be presenting two shows a day in the Hub Theatre at the Gadget Show Live Christmas at London's ExCel Centre, so come on down to reminisce with us, watch some futuristic role play...

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Samsung Galaxy S Advance to get Jelly Bean in January

Samsung Germany used its Facebook page, to share some valuable info, regarding the Galaxy S Advance Jelly Bean update. The device will receive Android 4.1.2 in January. The update will be supplied both through the Kies software and over the air. Previously the update was rumored for November. Samsung announced that the Galaxy S Advance will skip ICS altogether and...

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Travelers listen up: Say goodbye to international roaming charges and hello to Globalgig

Voiamo has just unveiled a new product that will allow travelers to use wireless data abroad without getting hit with steep international roaming charges. Avid travelers may have a new device to put on their holiday wish lists. International mobile data provider Voiamo has just unveiled a new product that could offer travelers a cheaper way to use Internet...

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Thanks to an update, the News360 iPhone app is now as sleek as it is smart

One of the smarter news reader apps out there, News360, updates its iPhone app so thats its looks match whats under the hood. News aggregator apps are nearly a dime a dozen. They’ve all got social integrations and algorithms to spare, but only a handful of them really surface the stories you want and need to read. One of them is News360, which boasts layers...

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AT&T announces the Samsung Rugby III, to come December 14

Today AT&T announced a new addition to the Rugby line-up, called Samsung Rugby III. The latest member of the Rugby family is built to military-grade specifications and as a result is waterproof, dustproof and shock resistant. The phone isn't running Android, but a custom featurephone platform. The Rugby III features a 2.4-inch QVGA display at the front and a 3MP...

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500px, a social photographer’s app, releases revamped 2.0 iOS app

500px updated its iOS app to 2.0, with a completely new designed interface that should be a crowd pleaser among its avid users. You won’t find any filters or camera buttons on 500px, a mobile photography app. 500px is a social portfolio app for amateur and professional photographers, and has been hailed as a Flickr killer since it launched in 2011. The startup...

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Apple iPad Mini and iMac to face shortages this quarter, report says

Shipments of Apple's iPad Mini and upcoming iMac computer could be limited until the first quarter of 2013, new rumors suggest. If you’re planning on grabbing an iPad Mini or a brand new iMac this holiday season, get one while you can. According to a report from DigiTimes, Apple may ship less iPad Mini and iMac units than initially expected this quarter....

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Rejoice, big-handed folk, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available on Verizon

After a long wait, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now available on Verizon Wireless. It costs $300 with a two-year contract. The wait is finally over for Verizon subscribers. Beginning today, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 is available on Verizon’s network. It costs $300 with a two-year contract. Those who prefer to go off-contract have to pay $700. The...

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Sales have quadrupled since Windows Phone 8 was introduced, says Microsoft’s Ballmer

Steve Ballmer has said Windows Phone sales have quadrupled over last year since the introduction of Windows Phone 8. Although he didn't provide any further information, research from 2011 can give us an idea of what that figure may be. Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer has been talking up Windows Phone 8’s initial sales performance, saying that now the new OS has been...

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Google Drive mobile app updated with spreadsheet editing and more

If you've been using Google Drive on your mobile device, there may have been times when you wanted to make an edit to a spreadsheet but weren't able to do so. Well, you can now. Today Google rolled out an update to its Drive app for Android and iOS that enables you to edit your spreadsheets to your heart's content. While many Google fans speak highly of the...

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Samsung Galaxy S3 64GB existence in question

64GB, no thanks, I'll take microSD The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been a blockbuster hit since it was launched in May this year, but it's not all good news for the record-breaking handset. The availability of the 64GB model is still in question here in the UK, with retailer Clove recently announcing that it won't be stocking the largest capacity Galaxy S3 because...

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