Regardless of what side of the fence you happen to sit on when it comes down to the old and rather tiresome Android vs. iOS debate, the fact remains that each of the mobile operating systems has definite benefits over the other. The flip side is also true that each of the firmware comes with a definitive set of issues that can, on occasions, deter users from purchasing a device that runs them. One of the oldest myths that still seems to get airtime is that iOS is security tight, but we have seen that disproven on multiple occasions. However, even though Apple still has a little work to do with iOS, the latest reports suggest that Android users are definitely at risk.
As you may have heard, the new iPhone 5 is just about to begin retailing, and while the official carrier partners are grappling for the attention of Apple fans worldwide, T-Mobile USA - a company which doesn't even carry the iPhone yet - is working doubly hard for a slice of Apple pie.
The iPhone 5 will begin selling to consumers from the early morning hours of September 21st, and with the Cupertino's latest and greatest smartphone retailing at hundreds of dollars ($199 minimum, and that's on contract), it's always intriguing to see just how much the individual parts cost each.
The iPhone 5, which was finally unveiled to the world by Apple on Wednesday, has already spent its pre-order quota for the September 21st launch date. Many consumers around the world set alarms and made allowances just to be able to log in and secure their pre-order, but for those who missed out, it looks like you're going to have to join the legions of others in queuing outside the store.
S Voice for Galaxy S III may look and work a lot like Siri for iPhone 4S, but it has been shown in multiple tests that both voice-based services are, in most ways, inferior to Google Now that comes built-in with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
With the announcement having already been and gone with respect to the iPhone 5, it's now time for prospective buyers to brace themselves for the usual frenzy. The Cupertino company's most prized of assets is available to pre-order right now in 9 launch countries including United States, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore. It will be available in more countries starting September 28th. By December this year, iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries around the world.
Earlier, we brought you the ultimate battle of the two most popular smartphone vendors and their flagship devices. Having assessed the iPhone 5 of Apple and Samsung's Galaxy S III, we found both to be technically advanced, and the differences between the two - such as screen and device size - are only important if one prefers a large display, or a smaller one.
Another day, another patent victory for Apple as a German court has found them in favor against Motorola Mobility. It's been an extremely active few months for Apple in the legal department and although a San Jose-based courtroom was in favor of Apple against Samsung, that particular case is far from over as Apple seek to have a number of Samsung smartphones and tablets banned from sale in the United States.
Microsoft is about to release a groundbreaking version of its popular Windows operating system, although with the usual frenzy surrounding the iPhone 5, you certainly wouldn't know it. As well as releasing for desktop as per usual, Windows 8 will be available for tablets such as the Surface, and as well as Windows Phone 8 for - you've guessed it - smartphones, a special, tablet-friendly iteration will be released for Windows 8 RT.
The Call of Duty franchise is the most successful in the gaming world, and although the majority of gamers get their fix on the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 consoles, the next release of the record-breaking Activision series - Black Ops II - will also be coming to Nintendo's Wii U.
