iPhone 5 outperforms Samsung's Galaxy S III in display test

A comprehensive side-by-side examination of the Apple and Samsung flagship smartphones was performed by display testing firm DisplayMate Technologies, which found the iPhone 5's 4-inch Retina display to be more refined than the OLED unit found in the Galaxy S III.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 111

Consumer Reports praises Apple's iPhone 5, but dings disappointing Maps

Consumer Reports has called the iPhone 5 a "notable improvement" over its predecessor, but criticized Apple's new Maps application in iOS 6 as not up to par.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 29

Apple to begin taking iPhone 5 Personal Pickup retail reservations in US tonight

While customers in international countries can already place a one-day reservation to get their hands on the iPhone 5 at an Apple retail store, the capability is set to come to the U.S. beginning tonight.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

Motorola ad slams Apple's iOS 6 Maps as 'iLost'

Google-owned Motorola Mobility is attempting to capitalize on dissatisfaction with Apple's new iOS 6 Maps with an advertisement pushing the phrase "iLost" on Twitter.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 153

Apple announces iPhone 5 sales top 5 million in first weekend

In its first three days of availability, the iPhone 5 has achieved record breaking sales of 5 million, while more than 100 million devices have been upgraded to iOS 6, Apple announced on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 102

Apple on pace to sell 200 million iPhones in 2013

The strength of the iPhone 5 could help Apple buck seasonal trends in the first quarter of calendar 2013, setting the company up to sell more than 200 million iPhones next year.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 6

Briefly: Apple rolls out four new iPhone 5 ads

Apple on Friday posted four new ad spots for its iPhone 5, three touting the handset's features and one focusing on the gratis set of EarPods included with every purchase.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 142

Apple's iPhone 5 is "fastest smartphone in the land"

After performing a series of web and raw computing benchmarks, Apple's iPhone 5 was declared the world's fastest smartphone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 186

Some users find scuffs, nicks on newly-purchased iPhone 5s [u]

An increasing number of iPhone 5 owners are reporting scuffs and other signs of damage to their newly-purchased smartphones right out of the box, with some miffed customers taking to the web in what is being dubbed "scuffgate."

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 267

Verizon iPhone 5 reportedly ships unlocked for GSM networks

Hours after the iPhone 5 hit store shelves across the U.S. on Friday, it has reportedly been discovered that the CDMA Verizon version of the device can be used on AT&T and T-Mobile's networks with a simple GSM micro SIM card modification.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 27

iPhone 5 thefts plague stores in London, Japan, Tennessee

In addition to paying customers anxious to get their hands on Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 5 launch has also attracted thieves who have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of inventory around the world.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 39

Reminder: iPhone 5 buyers have 30 days to purchase AppleCare+ at an Apple retail store

As a reminder to customers, those who buy Apple's new iPhone 5 have a 30-day window in which they can add AppleCare+ coverage by visiting an Apple Store.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 19

Authentication chips discovered in teardown of Apple's new Lightning connector

A user has torn apart Apple's new Lightning bolt cable and shared details on the iPhone 5 connector with AppleInsider, including a warning as to why customers should not buy third-party Lightning connectors for the time being.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 73

First look: iPhone 5 unboxing and comparison pictures

With the iPhone 5 unleashed on Friday, AppleInsider offers a closer look at both the black and white models now available.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 32

NYPD registering devices at Apple stores on iPhone 5 launch day

The New York Police Department is on-hand at Apple's retail locations in the Big Apple on Friday to help customers register their electronics in order to potentially recover them in the event of a theft.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 24

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