22 per cent of UK iPhone owners regret the purchase, according to a survey. The poll, conducted by GoodMobilePhones.co.uk, asked 1,694 Brits aged 18 and over whether they were satisfied with their phone. And it would seem that a decent chunk of those who opted for Apple’s shiny high-end smart phone wish they hadn’t bothered. …

Contrary to earlier reports, Asus isn’t ditching its Android line of tablets, a spokesperson confirmed to CNET last night. Digitimes had previously claimed the Taiwanese company was pulling out of Android tabs, along with Acer and Dell. So what of the other two? “As usual, the rumors and reports from Digitimes are incorrect,” Asus’ Gary Key told CNET. “Asus is …

AppleCare+ was introduced in conjunction with the iPhone 4S, offering buyers of Apple’s latest mobile phone technology the ability to protect their purchase for two years, even if the incident is accidental (a feature not available with previous versions of AppleCare). The original plan for AppleCare+ was to offer the ability to purchase it at the same time as your …

Asus reiterated its commitment to the Android tablet business, refuting a report that said it, along with Acer and Dell, are looking to retreat after a rocky start. Asus says it’s sticking with its Android tablet business. Josh Miller/CNET The company was responding to Taiwanese news site Digitimes, which cited suppliers in its report that the three PC manufacturers were …

We reported previously that Amazon’s Kindle Fire was selling at a loss — according to estimates. Well now the same company has brought down its estimate, saying each Kindle Fire costs $201.70 to make, reports the Mail. And considering the device sells for $199, that’s a loss of about $3 (£2) per unit. Previously iHS iSuppli said the Fire cost …

We haven’t even got the Kindle Fire yet in the UK and we’re already looking forward to this: Amazon is prepping a Kindle Fire smart phone, according to a report, and it’ll massively undercut the iPhone. All Things Digital obtained an investor note from Citigroup analyst Kevin Chang, saying Amazon is working with Foxconn, the company that makes the iPhone. The handset …

Clearwire is considering whether or not to make a major loan payment as the cash-strapped wireless provider looks for financing options. The company is supposed to make a $237 million payment on December 1. With $698 million in cash and short-term investments as of September 30, it can certainly meet the obligation, but at the cost of a significant chunk …

With all these high-priced, superpremium smartphones exploding onto the holiday shopping scene, it’s nice to see that Sprint hasn’t forgotten about the budget-conscious. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the candy bar Sprint Express has a portrait QWERTY keyboard and costs $19.99. It has a 2.6-inch touch screen, 3.2-megapixel camera with flash, hot-spot capability for up to five devices, and Sprint ID, …

One of the big draws of jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad is access to SBSettings, a free app that provides quick access to settings like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, screen brightness, and so on. If you’ve ever wished for that kind of convenience without the hassles of jailbreaking, this is your lucky day. A hack called IconSettings lets you add up to 40 …

The first Google Android phone sporting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has hit store shelves in the U.K. And now every other Android owner is wondering when they’ll get to taste this yummy new OS. Google released the source code for Ice Cream Sandwich earlier this week, which is good news for these Android enthusiasts. This means that device makers …

Panasonic? Smart phones? You may not think the two go together, but Panny’s phones are big in Japan (along with Sharp’s). And it used to sell handsets outside its homeland, though it hasn’t since 2005. But that’s all about to change. The manufacturer is on the hunt for a PR company to help get its phones out there, according to …

A new study comparing the 3 U.S. iPhone carriers shows that AT&T is tops for data and browsing, more than doubling the download speeds offered by Verizon and Sprint. While the data speed news does not come as too much of a shock for many who follow the mobile phone industry, it is interesting to note that the iPhone also …

As announcedearlier in the week, Google has begun rolling out its new Google Music service to various Android-powered devices, and among the early products to receive the update is Google TV. More specifically, devices running the new 2.0 Google TV software. Much like the smartphone and tablet experience, the new Google Music experience allows for streaming of music purchased through …

After September’s Kindle Fire announcement from Amazon.com, it was only a matter of time before rival bookseller Barnes & Noble retaliated with a new e-book-friendly tablet. Update, November 18 at 1:12 p.m. PT: CNET’s rated reviews of the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet are now available. The following text has been updated to reflect the observations …

We liked the physical gamepad on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, we just didn’t like the fact that it was permanently attached to the phone itself, making for a ludicrously bulky mobile. Fructel’s new Gametel Gaming Controller could be exactly what we’re after, then. This Bluetooth gamepad connects to any Android phone running Android version 2.1 or later (we’re told …