Apple went back to its mobile roots at the launch of the new iPhone 5, unveiling two new iPod MP3 players: the iPod touch and iPod nano, the touch coming complete with multiple colours and Siri. The iPod nano (below) shares the new nine-pin Lightning connector with the new iPhone 5. At just 5.4mm thick, …
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News flash: The iPhone 5 is not the end-all and be-all of the smartphone universe, a fact that should thrill Nokia and Samsung alike. Here’s what it is: a strong improvement to the iPhone 4S that offers up a larger screen, 4G LTE speeds, and a terrific camera. The iPhone 5 carries on the goodness that Apple excels at, like …
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Now playing: Watch this: Apple iPhone 5 launch 2:37 Struggling to keep track of all the latest Apple news? I don’t blame you, as the company has just unleashed a barrage of new technology, including the much-anticipated iPhone 5. Hit play on the video above to hear all the latest on Apple’s sixth blower, as well as the brand-new iPod …
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In the wake of this morning’s announcement that the iPhone 5 will be a 4G device, Optus and Telstra have come forward to confirm that the new iPhone will be compatible with both of their respective 4G networks. The iPhone 5 will be available from next Friday. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) In fact, Apple will be producing three models of the …
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Aussie electronics retailer Kogan is hoping to share some of Apple’s limelight today, announcing that it will sell all three iPhone 5 SKUs at AU$100 cheaper than Apple’s RRP. Interested parties can pre-order the new smartphone from today, with the 16GB version priced at AU$699, the 32GB model at AU$799 and the 64GB handset at AU$899. Apple announced the iPhone …
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CNET’s review for the iPhone 5 is here! Make sure to check back and see our review of iOS 6 as soon as it becomes publicly available. Editors’ note:This First Take was originally posted on June 11, 2012, at the time of the WWDC Keynote. We are updating this post with changes to the iOS announced today at the Apple …
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Recently, we asked the question, “if the iPhone has a smaller port, does Apple owe you an adapter?” The answer, according to Apple, is no; instead, the adapter will set you back AU$35. Apple’s new AU$35 Lightning port adapter. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) For some people, this will be of little concern. After all, if you’ve spent AU$80,000 on a luxury …
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Hi, Five. James Martin/CNET Well, it’s official. The new iPhone is the iPhone 5, and many of the rumors proved to be true: bigger screen, 4G LTE, and a faster processor — all good stuff, to be sure. But revolutionary? Not hardly. At first blush, the new model is simply playing catch-up with a number of other smartphones already on …
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Google has today released a standalone YouTube app for the iPhone in anticipation of the launch of iOS 6, which will see the existing YouTube app discontinued. The new app features an updated design and improved channel browsing. The less tech-savvy among you might be scratching your noodles thinking: “But I already have the YouTube app on my iPhone, what’s …
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Acer has inked a deal with China’s largest e-commerce company, Alibaba, to use its mobile operating system in an upcoming smartphone. Dubbed the CloudMobile A800, Acer’s new smartphone will run Alibaba’s Aliyun operating system. The cloud mention fits with Aliyun’s deep Web integration, offering everything from Internet-based e-mail, Web search, weather updates, and GPS navigation tools. In addition, Aliyun synchronizes …
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Apple has announced the new iPhone 5, with a new 4-inch, 16:9 screen — and it’ll connect to the Internet at double-quick speed here in the UK. Apple confirms it’s joined forced with Orange and T-Mobile for an LTE iPhone 5 on the 4GEE network, which launches before the end of the year. At a launch event in San Francisco, …
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Viber, the free-to-download communication app, today reached 100 million users across iOS, Android and Windows Phone platforms — and it plans to celebrate by moving to S40, Symbian and Bada too. The app essentially provides free phone calls, messages and photo messages over 3G and Wi-Fi, giving users an alternative to the more expensive native calling and messaging on their …
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There’s been a lot of news lately on how Android mobile devices are malware’s new favorite victims. While Google has been working to beef up security for its mobile OS, wireless carriers are also pitching in. Verizon announced the launch of its McAfee “Mobile Security” app for Android today, which aims to help subscribers protect stored data on their smartphones. …
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Research In Motion has several things to worry about. But who knew shelf space was one of them? Pacific Crest analyst James Faucette told All Things Digital in an interview published today that his retail checks indicate “BlackBerry sales were largely unchanged in August versus July; however, we detected meaningfully lower inventory levels versus a month ago.” Translation? Carriers are …
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Owners of virtually all Nokia Lumia phones will be able to discover local businesses via the company’s new City Lens augmented reality. Shown off by Nokia last week, City Lens overlays nearby businesses on the screen when you point your phone in their direction. Tapping a specific business reveals full details, including contact information, reviews, walking distance, and directions. Though …
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