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Windows Phone has launched a series of ongoing ads targeting the iPhone 5 (and Android), with spokesperson 'Ben' attempting to convince users why their existing iPhone is just not good enough. At the end of all the commercials, participants get a free Windows Phone. Below are a series of videos touting the Windows Phone 8X,...

You have heard about Fido's popular $57 unlimited plan (it now includes 2GB of data), which is only good for customers on monthly or 2 year terms. It meant the iPhone 5 was excluded since a three year term is required for the latest iPhone on a subsidized price. But that has now changed. Available today...

Rdio has launched version 2.0 of its iOS app and it comes with an all-new design. The company tells us the new design "faster, sleeker and easier to use". The new design sets to match its desktop and web interfaces with a clean and minimal design. There's also a new remote control feature to allow...

Team FireCore has just published a blog post explaining the current state of Apple TV 3 jailbreak. The posts notes that while they were pretty optimistic about jailbreaking the device when it came out back in March, things have "not progressed as quickly as anyone would have liked". Sadly, the team has also confessed that the security related expertise required to...

Bloomberg reports that the iPhone, iPod, iPad and MacBook all infringe on three Alcatel-Lucent patents, the Paris-based company claims in a jury trial that is scheduled to begin today in federal court in San Diego. (more…)

Dutch manufacturer Mujjo has just introduced the first ever Leather Touchscreen Gloves, enabled by revolutionary nanotechnology integrated into the leather to mimic the conductive properties of the human skin. These touchscreen compatible leather gloves are made of the finest Ethiopian lambskin and feature a contemporary, balanced and elegant design. Mujjo's touchscreen leather gloves are soft, warm and...

Bloomberg reports Apple has reportedly fired the manager in charge of its map app, after its debut resulted in a major snafu, which also resulted in the disposal of iOS chief Scott Forstall: Apple Inc. has fired the manager responsible for its troubled mapping software, seeking to win back the trust of users disappointed after...

Folks over at SquareTrade have pitted a bunch of Google smartphones and tablets against the iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini in their latest drop test video, to see which company makes more durable products. Each device was dropped on the corner from 4 feet using SquareTrade’s Drop Bot (via FSM). The following Google and Apple devices...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has today awarded the design rights for Siri's microphone icon to Apple after a year's examination, reports the Apple Insider. Apple designer Freddy Anzures and UI designer Alessandro Francesco Sabatelli have been credited as the icon's inventors. The report notes that the patent application was first filed on Oct. 4, 2011,...

Chevrolet has announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that Chevrolet Spark and Chevy Sonic LTZ and RS models will integrate Apple's voice-activated Siri software into its Chevy MyLink smartphone-based infotainment system in early 2013. Chevy owners will be able to connect their iPhone with the MyLink radio via Bluetooth, pair with the system and...

Nintendo has hit hard times as the proliferation of cheap and instant-on smartphone titles such as Angry Birds have taken away their piece of the gaming pie. The company will not release titles to iOS (we're still hoping for Mario one day), but a while back they launched their first paid iOS app, Pokedex, released by a developer studio...

iPad mini pre-orders took place on October 26th and a couple days later all pre-orders had sold out. While most iPad mini pre-orders have arrived (including white models), LTE orders were still slated for 'late November' as explained by Apple. This morning, LTE iPad mini pre-orders have finally shipped in Canada, as seen below in...