Now this is a bit of a head-scratcher. A mystery new Nokia device has leaked online, but there’s no word of what it is, or when we’ll see it. It comes from the usually reliable @evleaks Twitter account. All @evleaks says on the matter is, “remember that Nokia Asha design language preview?” This is a …

Optus has announced a new range of mobile plan options for customers who already have a network-unlocked phone. (Credit: Optus) Optus is now offering a variety of SIM-only plans for customers who are happy with their existing phone or who have inherited a recycled phone. The plans are available in two options: month-to-month post-paid in two pricing tiers, or a …

The next two iPhones hark back to an era before Tim Cook was the boss of Apple, a fresh report claims. In an interview with the San Francisco Examiner, US District Attorney George Gascón is quoted as saying two of Apple’s upcoming blowers “preceded Tim Cook.” That would suggest the company’s next phones were crafted under the supervision of then-CEO …

Nokia Lumia 810 owners hoping for an update to 4G LTE are out of luck. The Lumia 810’s hardware can support both HSPA+ and LTE; however, T-Mobile has confirmed that an update to LTE isn’t going to happen — at least not at this point, according to a statement sent to CNET today: While the Nokia Lumia 810 features a …

Verizon and AT&T could be teaming up to make a huge bid for the world’s second-largest mobile carrier, Vodafone. The deal, if it’s signed, would see Verizon and AT&T offer 260 pence ($3.93) per share for Vodafone, representing about a 40 percent premium on the company’s share price, Financial Times is reporting today, citing “usually reliable people” who claim to …

This isn’t the first advert to mock Apple, but what makes it different is the fact it’s not made by a rival tech company. It’s made by Somersby Cider, which is owned by Carlsberg. Somersby’s produce is made from apples, so it decided to take a few potshots at the Cupertino company’s ads, complete with plinky-plonky music. It’s more hit …

It seems the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been rooted, and it’s not even out yet. Android tinkerers claim to have worked out how to open up the new smart phone’s software to add new features — but not the quad-core version we’re getting in the UK. Rootin’ tootin’ Android experts at XDA have published the necessary files for rooting the S4, and …

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Apple’s next iPhone has a possible release date. If Japanese site MacFan is to be believed, we’ll see the iPhone 5S unveiled on 20 June, and it’ll hit shop shelves in July, our sister site reports. The much-rumoured cut-price iPhone could also make its debut in August, the report says, though it’ll be targeted at developing markets like China and …

Contradicting a report from earlier today, Verizon said it has no plans to acquire Vodafone, either on its own or with a bidding partner. Citing “usually reliable people,” the Financial Times had reported that Verizon was teaming with AT&T to buy Vodafone, in a deal worth $245 billion. Under the deal, the FT reported, Verizon would acquire the 45 percent …

Windows Phone may not be challenging the likes of Android or iOS in most places, but devices running Microsoft’s mobile OS are actually outselling the iPhone in some countries. That’s according to IDC, a market research company. Frank Shaw, corporate vice president of corporate communications at Microsoft, quoted the research in a blog post, and now the New York Times has …

AT&T and Sprint Nextel said that the HTC One will hit stores on April 19 starting at $199.99 and a two-year contract. Eager fans can pre-order the phone at AT&T on April 4, and on Sprint a day later. Related stories: Unboxing the hotly anticipated HTC One HTC One delay due to diss by suppliers HTC One faces shipment delays, …

Smaller Windows 8 tablets could be on the way, if Microsoft’s new guidelines are anything to go by. This month, the Redmond-based company relaxed its certification specs for manufacturers, The Register reports. The minimum screen resolution has been dropped from 1,366×768 pixels to 1,024×768 pixels, meaning future Windows 8-running slates could have smaller screens than the current crop. Does Microsoft have …

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 5 lands on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network 1:07 Unlocked iPhone 5 owners on T-Mobile’s network might be able to update their devices to LTE a bit earlier than expected. According to TmoNews, the carrier is said to be sending out an update on April 5 that will enable LTE, Visual Voicemail, and more. “The T-Mobile …

The Facebook phone rumours have popped into our news feed again, but this time with a little more meat to them. According to the New York Times, the social network is about to unveil a custom-made version of Google’s Android mobile operating system. The friend-friendly software will make its debut on a handset made by HTC, according to whispers from …