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 …
Read More »TimeLine Layout
September, 2012
-
12 September
Apple’s Lightning port adapter is AU$35
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 …
Read More » -
12 September
Will you buy the iPhone 5? (poll)
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 …
Read More » -
12 September
Google launches official YouTube app for iPhone
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 …
Read More » -
12 September
Acer taps Alibaba’s Aliyun OS for new smartphone
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 …
Read More » -
12 September
iPhone 5 has 4
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, …
Read More » -
12 September
Viber VoIP app hits 100 million users, new platforms coming
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 …
Read More » -
11 September
Verizon debuts security app to battle malware on Android
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. …
Read More » -
11 September
BlackBerry sinks to zero sales in ‘a meaningful number’ of stores
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 …
Read More » -
11 September
Nokia City Lens app for Windows Phone 7 zooms in on local shops
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 …
Read More »