iPhone 5s A7 chip made by Samsung while NXP nabs the M7

As the iPhone 5s hits the public, the innards begin to be torn down in turn by the likes of parts groups and repair shops the world over. Today the folks at Chipworks and ifixit have confirmed a set of hardware manufacturers that are, indeed, behind Apple’s next-generation processor architecture. What they’ve discovered thus far […]

CyanogenMod teases Oppo N1 team-up ahead of launch

There’s a big possibility we’ll be seeing the smartphone brand known as Oppo take center stage in the smartphone universe soon – at least in the developer an hacker circuit for Android. What we’ve seen today is an announcement by CyanogenMod’s own Steve Kondik saying that he’ll be excited to attend the Oppo N1 launch […]

iOS 7 lockscreen bypass followed by simple fix

This week iOS 7 is out for the public, readied for not only the newest wave of iPhone devices in the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, but for legacy iPhones, iPod touch, and both the iPad and the iPad mini. What’s being called a lockscreen bypass has been discovered just one day after the software’s […]

Phablet focus to save Windows RT hints Microsoft

Microsoft’s little-loved Windows RT OS could get a second wind by merging more closely with Windows Phone and targeting so-called “phablet” devices, according to hints from the company. The OS, which puts Windows 8 on ARM chips but which has been criticized for its confusing software support in comparison to the “full” x86 version of […]

iPhone 5s in gold first to sell out: reports of boosted production

Starting at 8AM local time here in the United States (that’s local whatever time zone you’re in), the iPhone 5s will be going on sale – and at midnight (this morning) the iPhone 5s in gold was the first to start flying off digital shelves. It’s become readily apparent not only online, where at Apple’s […]

iPhone 5 vs. iPhone 5C Teardown: Just How Different Are They?

We already know that the iPhone 5C is basically an iPhone 5 with a fancy plastic coat, but how do they compare side-by-side? There are a few more differences than you’d think.

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Apple warns support staff of iPhone activation server problems

This is a big week for Apple with the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C officially going on sale. That means hoards of new iPhone owners will be going online to activate their new smartphone over the weekend. With some analysts predicting Apple will sell as many as 6 million new iPhones this weekend, that means […]

Jolla Sailfish handset specs unveiled with dual-core Snapdragon

Back in May, the Jolla Sailfish smartphone became official, promising the ability to run Android apps on the MeeGo-derived mobile operating system alongside a gesture-controlled user interface and 4G support. While some details on the phone were given, a full rundown of the hardware has finally been announced, as well as the anticipated shipping date. […]

iPhone 5s unlocked hits UK Apple Store but won’t ship for 7-10 days

Apple‘s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c have gone on sale in the UK through Apple’s online store, though supplies of the flagship 5s are already showing signs of constraint. Each sold unlocked, rather than with a carrier agreement (and subsidy), the iPhone 5s will ship in 7-10 days, Apple suggests, whereas the iPhone 5c will […]

iPhone 5s, 5c, and iOS 7 review wrap-up

They’re the new smartphones we’ve been waiting all year for, and Apple’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c didn’t disappoint. Replacing the discontinued iPhone 5 and taking the mid-range and flagship spots in Apple’s line-up, each runs iOS 7, itself a considerable departure from versions of the smartphone software before it. With sales set to begin […]