A security loophole present in Apple’s iOS operating system has come to light, and could see iPhone owners tricked into sending texts to an incorrect number. iOS security researcher pod2g claims to have noticed the flaw, which they categorise as ‘severe’, noting that other security researchers are probably already aware of the glitch. Pod2g explains …

T-Mobile’s next Android smartphone was allegedly supposed to have joined the carrier’s lineup earlier this week. However, as we’re learning today, the phone will not only get a new arrival date, but a new name as well. Goodbye wordy Samsung Galaxy S Blaze Q! Say hello to the even wordier Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G. The first sign of the …

Mobile phone shops are misleading us about the possibility of our phone deals shooting up in price while the contract is still running. That’s according to a report by Which? It found more than 80 per cent of shop staff failed to mention or even denied potential price hikes. Quizzically punctuated consumer champions Which? sent mystery shoppers into phone shops …

If I can unlock my Verizon iPhone so I can use it on a local carrier’s network while I’m on vacation in Europe, why can’t I pop in a SIM card to that same unlocked phone, and use it on AT&T or T-Mobile when I get home? In this edition of Ask Maggie, I explain why the term “unlocked” doesn’t …

Don Cayelli says one of his main motivations for developing his SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station was that he couldn’t find a solar charger that worked well for charging his iPad on his boat. He sails a lot and uses his iPad as a chart plotter and preferred to use the sun as a power source rather than rechargeable battery …

Motorola just dropped a bomb of an invite that hints at the promise of sweet new smartphones. Scheduled for September 5, the press event will be held in New York and vaguely states, “Motorola. On Display,” which is down right tantalizing. Could Motorola’s afternoon festivities herald the coming of a much-rumored Droid Razr HD or even Droid Raxr Maxx HD? …

CNET Yesterday, I posted a review of Mad Skills BMX, an excellent sequel to the popular Mad Skills Motocross game that uses a completely new control system. If you haven’t checked it out, I highly recommend Turborilla’s latest game. There are a ton of side-scrolling racing games in the App Store that I’ve played and reviewed over the years, but …

It’s never too late to discover that those boring, all-white headphones Apple threw in with your iPhone can do a lot more than adjust the volume. In fact, any headphones that include a remote (or have a remote adapter attached) can be used to control your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch in up to 10 ways. Thanks to this post …

A video showing what looks like a Samsung Galaxy S3 running the upcoming Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update has popped up online, offering a tempting glimpse at what S3 owners have to look forward to. The Spanish-language video appears to come via Mexican Android blog androidmx.net. While my Spanish leaves a huge amount to be desired, the video appears to …

Google+ on iOS and Android has been updated. The search giant yesterday offered up an update to Android-based devices, adding, most notably, support for joining Hangouts on Air from handsets. Unveiled last September, Hangouts on Air allows users to stream video chats with people around the world. It’s differentiated from Google+’s standard Hangouts feature, which lets users hold video chats …

Suppose you’re taking a long trip and want to stock your smartphone or tablet with a bunch of movies. Just one problem: there’s no room at the inn. A Kindle Fire, for example, famously has only 8GB of storage, with no option for expansion. Same goes for any iDevice you own: once it’s full, it’s full. Maxell’s AirStash offers storage …

BlackBerry-maker RIM has revealed its new year’s resolution — which specifically involves the pixel-count of BlackBerry 10 smart phones that will be emerging at the start of next year. In a blog post, the ailing firm has divulged the screen resolution of its first touch-only smart phone, as well as standardised screen resolutions for all BlackBerry 10 gadgets beyond that …

As it runs out of stock of its Lumia headphones in the lead-up to Windows Phone 8, Nokia is offering a free pair of Purity HD headphones with Lumia purchases in Australia, valued at AU$249 RRP. Pretty in pink: the Purity HD headphones. (Credit: Nokia/CBSi) The offer applies to all customers who buy either the Lumia 800 or 900 headset …

Nokia’s holding a bash with Microsoft on 5 September, where new Windows Phone blowers are expected to be unveiled. The swanky shindig, which will take place in New York, should provide our first glimpse at Nokia’s next batch of smart phones, which will be powered by Windows Phone 8. Windows Phone 8 is the newest edition of Microsoft’s tile-centric operating …

Lenovo is on fire. The PC maker today reported sales of $8 billion during its fiscal quarter that ended June 30, up 35 percent from the $5.9 billion it generated during the same period last year. Lenovo’s profit hit $141 million, up from the $108 million it posted in the fiscal first quarter of 2011. Lenovo’s strong performance comes on …