It turns out Apple is keeping a very tight hold on who it allows to sell the iPhone 5 as an LTE device, making sure their networks are up to snuff before allowing the devices to work at high speeds. … [Read more...]
Apple Starts Selling Unlocked iPhone 5
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Starting last night, Apple began offering the unlocked iPhone 5 online, with rumor of an in-store rollout in the near future. For now, if you head to buy an iPhone 5 online, you're given the option of picking up one "unlocked and contract free." As with previous years, this will set you back from … [Read more...]
Apple Confirms iPhone 5 For China on Dec 14, iPad mini Dec 7
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Building on the news of clearing regulatory hurdles from yesterday, Apple has officially announced the availability of the iPhone 5, iPad mini, and 4th gen iPad in China. No more will people have to get dodgy grey market imports from Hong Kong! … [Read more...]
iPhone 5 Clears Last Hurdles To Go on Sale in China
November 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
Months after much of the rest of the world, the iPhone 5 has finally received what should be the final approval for it to be sold in China. After having to pass significant regulatory hurdles, the device will finally be sold openly in the country it's constructed. … [Read more...]
Report: iPhone Sales Overtake Android Again
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Is the iPhone back on the upswing? Despite being by far the most popular individual handset on the market, Android has generally had a larger market share — thanks in part to the huge number of different models available. One analytics company believes that the current iPhone 5 is doing so well, … [Read more...]
Is Apple Finally On Top Of the iPhone 5 Supply Problems?
November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It's been extremely difficult to get hold of an iPhone 5 ever since launch. Supply line constraints have made Apple's current flagship iPhone remarkably rare, with long shipping times and limited in-store supplies. However, with the holiday season (and it's associated bacchanalia of buying) just … [Read more...]
Two New iPhone 5 Ads From Apple
November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple started running two new TV ads tonight, both of which are for the iPhone 5. The first commercial 'Turkey' focuses on the picture taking capabilities of the iPhone 5 and the sharing features of Photo Stream. The 'Orchestra' ad touts the noise canceling capabilities of the iPhone 5. Still … [Read more...]
Found Footage: Apple Releases iPhone 5 Launch Day Video
October 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has updated its iPhone 5 site with a new, 2-minute video of the day the iPhone 5 launched. An unauthorized version made its way to YouTube (linked above), but click through to see the video in high quality. … [Read more...]
Here’s a $99 iPhone 5 Replacement Back
October 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Those endeavoring cats at iPhone5Mod have released another interesting product — an entire iPhone 5 rear case replacement for just $99. This is for when the back of your iPhone gets to utterly abused and scraped up that it looks like your kitten decided it was secretly filled with catnip. … [Read more...]
Surveys: iPhone 5 Already Overtaken Galaxy S III, Maps Not A Problem
October 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
There's been a lot of talk about how the iPhone 5 isn't as ludicrously successful as previous iterations of the iPhone, but a cluster of surveys seem to suggest that it's still the best thing in town, even with Maps. … [Read more...]
