Alcatel One Touch Idol Smartphone: Nothing to Be Idolized

Newcomer Alcatel One Touch will launch its first smartphone in the U.S. this month, but it doesn’t impress.
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Apple Releases iOS 6.0.1, Fixes iPhone 5 Software Update Issues, Other Bugs

Apple’s first update to iOS 6 fixes a bug with over-the-air software updates and keyboard issues, among other things.
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Five Protective Cases for the iPhone 5

ScuffGate or not, a protective case for your iPhone 5 isn’t a bad idea.
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Apple’s New Lightning Connector: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Apple changed the 30-pin connector on its iPhone and iPod, but what does that mean for you?
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Apple Drops Price of iPhone 4, 4S

With today’s introduction of the iPhone 5, Apple announced that it will drop the prices of its previous models, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4 is now free with a two-year service agreement, and the 16 gigabyte iPhone 4S will cost $99 on contract. The handsets will be upgradeable to iOS 6, which will be available as a free download on Sept. 19. Meanwhile, iPhone 5 goes on sale on Sept. 21, with preorders starting Friday. Pricing starts at $199 for the 16GB model.