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iOS 7 phases out the iPhone 3GS and the original iPad; some features will be iPhone 5 only

by Yoni Heisler (Jun 10th, 2013)

Apple on Monday took the wraps off of iOS 7, its highly anticipated next-gen mobile OS for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Apple said that iOS 7 will be available as a free download this fall and will run on the following devices: iPhone 4 and above iPad 2 and above iPad mini iPod touch, ...

Just in time for Father's Day: Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet

by Steven Sande (Jun 8th, 2013)

Waterfield Designs makes some of the nicest computer, tablet, and smartphone accessories out there, and by nice I mean customizable, good-looking, and durable. I've had a Waterfield Designs iPad Travel Express bag for about three years now, dragged it all over the world, and it still looks like it ...

Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 5 hands-on, plus a giveaway

by Steven Sande (Jun 6th, 2013)

Finally we've received the third in the Mophie Juice Pack trilogy. First, it was the slender and lightweight Juice Pack Helium (US$79.95). Next, it was the classic Juice Pack Air ($99.95). Now Mophie has filled out the Juice Pack family with the ultra-big-capacity Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 5 ...

Booq announces the Fibre snapcase for iPhone 5

by Steven Sande (Jun 6th, 2013)

When I think of accessory manufacturer Booq, I normally think of high-quality computer bags and backpacks. Well, the company has just announced the new Fibre snapcase (US$29.95), a stylish line of iPhone 5 cases that bring the soft touch of cloth to your favorite phone. The back of each Fibre ...

Apple offering in-store iPhone 5 display replacements for $149

by Yoni Heisler (Jun 4th, 2013)

MacRumors is reporting that Apple this week began repairing iPhone 5 screens in its retail stores for US$149. The move is significant not only because Apple retail stores are prevalent and easy to find, but also because the price point isn't outrageous. In fact, you might even say that it's a ...

Belkin Grip Battery Case for iPhone 5: a colorful way to stay charged up

by Steven Sande (Jun 4th, 2013)

In the world of iPhone battery cases, Mophie seems to have the majority of the mindshare and market with their line of Juice Packs. That may change in the near future, as accessory manufacturer Belkin has just announced the Grip Battery Case for iPhone 5 (US$99.99). The Grip packs a lot of extra ...

AT&T rolls out expanded 4G LTE coverage to 16 US markets

by Steven Sande (May 29th, 2013)

AT&T customers scattered around the US have something to be happy about today -- 4G LTE coverage was just switched on several market areas. The company announced that the following markets can now access the 4G LTE network with their iPhone 5s, LTE-compatible iPads or iPad minis and other ...

Apple runs new iPhone ad, dubbed "Music Every Day"

by Yoni Heisler (May 24th, 2013)

Apple on Thursday evening began running a new iPhone 5 ad titled "Music Every Day." The ad shows iPhone users in a variety of environments using music on the iPhone for inspiration, fun, work and as a means to bond with friends. "Every day," the narration reads, "more people enjoy their music on ...

Element Case Sector 5 Black Ops Elite: The tactical case for your iPhone 5

by Steven Sande (May 23rd, 2013)

Element Case is one of the few iPhone case manufacturers we talk to on a regular basis that continues to innovate with impressive designs that are entirely different from the mainstream. Whether it's their wood, aluminum and leather Ronin or the original Sector 5 case, you can be certain that an ...

New Mophie Juice Pack Plus gives your iPhone 5 extra oomph

by Steven Sande (May 16th, 2013)

Today, iPhone 5 users have another way to keep their phone charged up for those times when the battery is getting sucked dry. Mophie, which previously brought us the Juice Pack Helium and Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5, today announced the Juice Pack Plus (US$119.95). The case comes in hues of ...

Study: iPhone retains value better than top Galaxy models

by Steven Sande (May 15th, 2013)

The next time your Samsung Galaxy-toting friends try to annoy you, here's a piece of information you can throw back at them. According to a study published yesterday by investment bank Piper Jaffray, iPhones depreciate at less than half the rate of similar Android devices from Samsung. Analyst ...

T-Mobile raises iPhone down payment amount

by Steven Sande (May 13th, 2013)

The launch of the iPhone 5 on the T-Mobile USA network last month was greeted with a lot of fanfare and a new pricing structure -- customers could pick up a 16 GB iPhone 5 with a US$99.99 down payment and then make 24 payments of $20 to purchase the phone outright. TmoNews reports that the down ...

Apple takes fifth spot in Chinese smartphone market

by Steven Sande (May 9th, 2013)

In the world's largest smartphone market -- China -- Apple's share rose in the first quarter of 2013 to make the company the fifth largest vendor. Numbers from research firm Canalys show that the release of the iPhone 5 and price cuts on older iPhone models drove growth of Apple's sales. Apple's ...

iPhone 5, HTC One cameras compared by iMore

by Steven Sande (May 7th, 2013)

Here at TUAW, we're strictly an Apple blog, but our friends over at iMore tend to take a more cross-platform look at things. Today, iMore's Allyson Kazmucha published a lengthy and detailed side-by-side comparison of the 8-megapixel camera built into the iPhone 5 and the highly touted 4 MP camera ...

iOS 6 obtains FIPS 140-2 certification, opening door to more government use

by Steven Sande (May 7th, 2013)

Close on the heels of last week's announcement that US Department of Defense approval of iOS 6 devices was imminent comes word from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that a cryptographic module in iOS 6 has achieved FIPS 140-2 certification (Level 1). This has, to quote our ...