The iPhone 5s is launching on September 20th in Japan and other places worldwide. A man in Tokyo wants that iPhone so badly that he is willing to wait in line for 10 days, according to a report in Kotaku. Posting his adventure as @Xxxpriuson Twitter, the man is camped out in front of the Ginza…
Verizon Wireless completes $1.9 billion spectrum sale to AT&T
Spectrum is a a valuable resource for carriers so it’s not surprising that it continues to change hands as carrier’s build out and improve their 4G network. The latest spectrum news involves AT&T and Verizon, which just closed a deal worth $1.9 billion. The deal was signed on the dotted line back in January 2013 and…
One year of Google Now summarized in 10-minute video
You may not have realized it, but Google has been steadily improving its Google Now service over the past year. If you haven’t used it, Google Now is the company’s intelligent assistant that mixes search with voice command. You tell Google Now what you want and the service will find it for you. It’s available…
Apple quietly pulls its Cards app for iOS
In the midst of all the hubbub about the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, Apple made at least one other significant change that was not announced. Much to the chagrin of card-sending iOS owners, Apple has decided to pull its Cards app from the iOS App Store and end its associated service. Cards was launched…
iPhone 5S and 5C go on sale September 20th, 5C pre-orders start the 13th
Apple took to the stage today and announced both the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. The two new handsets will join the iPhone 4S to even out Apple’s handset lineup. Customers looking to snag an iPhone 5C should be ready to pony up their cash this week as pre-orders for the iPhone 5C…
WSJ: Apple’s upcoming iPhone will feature a fingerprint sensor
Long known for its timely and accurate leaks, the Wall Street Journal is back at it again with a last-minute leak that all but confirms the next generation iPhone will feature a fingerprint sensor. According to the WSJ, fingerprint technology has steadily improved over the years and now allows you to scan your finger several…
New Motorola X ads hints your hipster phone is lazy
Now that Motorola is part of Google, the company has some big advertising guns behind it and is using that firepower to push its new Motorola X phone. The latest ads from the handset maker suggest its early attempts at viral marketing are right on target. The trio of ads showcase the ease of using…
Skype brings video messaging to Windows Phone 8 app
Skype is steadily making improvements to its Windows Phone app, bringing video messaging to the platform. This feature allows users to record a short video message and share it with a Skype contact. iOS and Android have both offered video messaging, but this is the first time it has made its appearance on Windows Phone…
LG Nexus 5 with LTE makes probable appearance in FCC with 5-inch display, Snapdragon 800
Google dropped the price on its Nexus 4 amid rumors it was prepping its next generation Nexus handset, the Nexus 5. Details have been sparse on the Nexus 5, with the latest leak coming from an official Google video that showed a Google employee possibly using the phone on the company’s front lawn. Now, the…
Apple still testing iPhones as big as six inches, says report
Apple may unveil two iPhones at its event next week, but don’t expect anything radical at this point in time. Rumors suggests these phones will likely resemble the current iPhone 5 with some upgraded internal hardware. The radical jump may come next year with a phone with a larger form factor. This prediction is based on a report…