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Old iPhone trade-ins rise 800% in August ahead of iPhone 5 launch

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sellcell.com , a website that lets you compare phone values, reports that in August 2012, iPhone trade-ins rose over 800 percent from the same time in 2011. It also saw a record $8 million worth of trade-ins so far this September. This can directly be attributed to the unprecedented demand for the now confirmed iPhone 5. . . . → Read More: Old iPhone trade-ins rise 800% in August ahead of iPhone 5 launch

Visualized: The iPhone five years after launch

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In case you somehow missed it, today is an important milestone in technology nostalgia: it’s the fifth anniversary of the original iPhone’s launch. We’ll let you explore the memories of that insane day on your own terms, but ComScore has produced a visual breakdown of just how ownership has grown and shifted over the years . . . → Read More: Visualized: The iPhone five years after launch

Apple calls for an early ban on Samsung Galaxy S III, isn’t amused by S Voice

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Samsung might have been right when it said lawyers didn’t design the Galaxy S III , because it’s in legal hot water again. . . . → Read More: Apple calls for an early ban on Samsung Galaxy S III, isn’t amused by S Voice

Engadget’s summer gear guide 2012: smartphones

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In the interest of keeping cool this summer, we’ve put together a list of the hottest products out right now. From smartphones to e-readers and everything in between, there’s no time like the present to re-up that post-spring-cleaning stash. . . . → Read More: Engadget’s summer gear guide 2012: smartphones

Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. . . . → Read More: Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900

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Oh yes, it’s a good time to go shopping for a smartphone, particularly if you’ve acquired a taste for an abundance of pixels and silicon cores. But which phones ought to be considered flagships worthy of comparison with the shiny new GS III? Yes, we’re including the Lumia 900 in this context, for the sake of platform neutrality and also in recognition of the fact that raw specs don’t count for everything — but we can’t overlook that this handset is sorely lacking in terms of ppi and some other areas. . . . → Read More: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900

Best Buy sells almost as many iPhones as Apple

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Judging by the insane lines outside of Apple retail stores after a new iPhone or iPad product launch, you’d think there would be no question as to which outlet sells the most devices. As it turns out, Best Buy actually sells nearly as many iPhones as Apple does — and Apple isn’t even the leader. . . . → Read More: Best Buy sells almost as many iPhones as Apple

Capcom releases the Blue Bomber onto the iOS scene with Mega Man X

If you’ve been keeping tabs on Capcom’s mobile offerings, you’ll know they haven’t released many Mega Man titles. The only Mega Man game that has made it to the App Store was Mega Man II , and it was a ho-hum offering at best. Now, Capcom has released another Mega Man title onto the iOS platform, and this time, it’s arguably one of the greatest Mega Man titles for the 16-bit era, Mega Man X . . . → Read More: Capcom releases the Blue Bomber onto the iOS scene with Mega Man X

Capcom releases the Blue Bomber onto the iOS scene with Mega Man X

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If you’ve been keeping tabs on Capcom’s mobile offerings, you’ll know they haven’t released many Mega Man titles. The only Mega Man game that has made it to the App Store was Mega Man II , and it was a ho-hum offering at best. Now, Capcom has released another Mega Man title onto the iOS platform, and this time, it’s arguably one of the greatest Mega Man titles for the 16-bit era, Mega Man X . . . . → Read More: Capcom releases the Blue Bomber onto the iOS scene with Mega Man X

Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers, offers to undo it for good boys and girls

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We all knew this day would come. It’s hardly a tragedy, but some globe-trotting types out there might be a little annoyed. Starting today Sprint is pushing a SIM lock to all iPhone 4Ss on its network. . . . → Read More: Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers, offers to undo it for good boys and girls

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