Apple iPhone 5 and FreedomPop

FreedomPop is an MNVO in the U.S. which offers cellular service on Sprint's network. They first made a name for themselves with their Freedom Sleeve, which brought 4G connectivity to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The carrier recently started offering the Apple iPhone 5 on its network coupled with a free plan, which meant you wouldn't have to pay for monthly calls, texts and data after paying the initial cost for your phone.

Guide to purchasing an unlocked iPhone

Purchasing a new phone can be a challenging task. First you will have to choose a platform, then a brand you like and hope your carrier offers the device you want on their network. In this guide I wanted to talk about the issues I faced when I was looking to purchase an unlocked Apple iPhone.

How to get free calls, texts and data plan in the U.S.

Most of us in the U.S. are tethered to some kind of contract with a mobile carrier, and our monthly bills can get very expensive if we want to get a decent phone while we are on contract. FreedomPop has long since sought to shake the market up by offering basic smartphones for a one-off fee, and continued monthly minutes, texts and data for free. Most recently, the company even has devices like the Apple iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 on its lineup.

Five alternatives to the HTC One M8

The new HTC One M8 is now official, and it’s already available for purchase on most major US carriers. But before you spend your hard-earned dollar on HTC’s latest and greatest, you may want to take one of the alternatives to HTC's flagship available on the market.

T-Mobile suggests BlackBerry users switch to Apple iPhone 5

T-Mobile is sending out a promotional mail to BlackBerry users on its network, suggesting that they switch to the Apple iPhone 5s on its network. T-Mobile stopped offering new BlackBerry handsets in its stores late last year, so its understandable that BlackBerry fans claim that they don't get enough support from the fourth largest carrier in the U.S. In any case T-Mobile doesn't seem to want to loose these users to other carriers.

Apple iOS 7.0.4 released for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Apple has just released the iOS 7.0.4 software update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. The newest version of Apple's mobile operating system has faced its share of issues with users, and Apple has been working hard at fixing these issues which includes tethering issues and some security holes.

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Camera Comparison (Image Stabilization Test)

Check out this side by side camera image stabilization test video, which compares the Nokia Lumia 1020 Windows Phone 8 flagship against the Android running Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One alongside the Apple iPhone 5.

All iPhones go head to head in a speed comparison video

Device comparisons are a common thing. We generally look forward to how one device stacks up against another, in an attempt to help select the best device for us. If you are an iPhone user you choice is generally simple, as Apple releases only one iPhone a year. This year was different as Apple chose to release two devices into the market.

LG G2 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Review

We have already the LG G2 and the Apple iPhone 5 go head to head to head in a first look comparison. This time both devices go at it again to prove superiority. The much newer G2 by LG has a lot to offer and it would have been a better contender for the Apple iPhone 5s instead of the year old iPhone. Still the iPhone 5 wins points for its aluminum frame, while the G2 dominates with this specs which include a large 5.2 inch full HD display, a generous 3000mAh battery and optical image stabilization with its camera.

Motorola Moto X vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Comparison

Many say the Motorola Moto X is the Android equivalent of the Apple iPhone. So how does Motorola's latest flagship compare against the Apple iPhone 5? Both offer similar hardware specifications and even cost the same on-contract for their base models. See how the Motorola Moto X and the Apple iPhone 5 fare aghainst each other in the following video comparison

LG G2 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - First Look Video

Check out this early comparison between the LG G2 and the Apple iPhone 5. The LG G2 has a much larger display that Apple's newest iPhone and claim they have the optimal size for a smartphone, while Apple claims the iPhone 5 is the perfect size. The G2 has a larger camera sensor with optical image stabilization compared to the 8MP camera on the iPhone 5. The most unique feature on the G2 is the location of its physical button in its rear.

Motorola Moto X vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Comparison

A quick side by side comparison between the Motorola Moto X and the Apple iPhone 5 shows how the newly announced Motorola smartphone fairs against a reputed veteran. Despite its larger size, the Moto X has utilized near edge to edge display making it easy to hold and pocket.

Nokia Lumia 925 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 925 is an improved version of the Nokia Lumia 920, which is built using a combination of metal and policarbonate. While the Lumia 920 came with an amazing PureView camera it was critized for its weight and bulk. Check out the following video comparison to find out how one of Nokia's newest flagship smartphones stack up against the Apple iPhone 5 in terms of design

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Video Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 1020 is an amazing device, greatly because of its 41 megapixel camera. However its somewhat pricey $300 on-contract price has been the cause of concern for some potential customers. Coincidentally that's the same price as the Apple iPhone 5 which also comes with 32GB of internal storage and a dual-core processor.

Apple iOS 7 demonstrated on iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 7 which will make it way to our iOS devices later this fall. The software update will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all devices will receive all the new features of iOS 7 with the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 receiving the least while the iPhone 5 and the newest iPad will receive the full set of features.

Check out the following videos which demonstrate iOS 7 (beta) running on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 for an indicator of the new features you will receive on your device along with how the new OS will perform.

Nokia Lumia 928 vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Apple iPhone 5 - Photography

Choosing a new smartphone is not always easy. With several manufacturers releasing newer models every few months it's always hard to choose the perfect device. These devices compete with each other in processor speeds, display size and features always trying to up their competitors. However Nokia has taken a different approach by offering a better camera in an attempt to give their users the best photo experience. The Nokia Lumia 928 is one of the company's flagships and it takes in the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Apple iPhone 5 in order to claim supremacy.

Which iOS 7.0 features will my device receive

Yesterday Apple announced iOS 7.0 at the WWDC 2013 keynote, with a new user interface and several new features and improvements. The first beta of iOS 7.0 is already out to developers but the final version is not expected to be released to the public until later this fall.

Apple iOS 7.0 will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all of the new features will be available across these handsets.

If you want to know which features your iOS device will receive with iOS 7.0 check out list of which features will be released to older iOS devices.

Nokia Lumia 928 vs. Apple iPhone 5

With the recent introduction of the Nokia Lumia 928, customers have an additional device they can choose besides the Apple iPhone 5. The Lumia 928 has some features which are most appealing, which include its $99.99 on contract price and features like wireless charging, NFC and the super sensitive display which the iPhone lacks.

Check out the following video comparison and see how the Nokia Lumia 928 stacks up against the Apple iPhone 5

Lumia 925 takes on top competitors in low light photography challenge

We recently saw the Nokia Lumia 925 go head to head against the HTC One in an attempt to seal its dominance in low light photography. The Lumia 925 has a 8.7 megapixel PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization and support for ISO speeds up to 3200.

Now the device takes on more challengers in the form of the the Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S IV, Apple iPhone 5 alongside the HTC One in a series of low light photos. The flash is not used on any of the cameras during the tests.

U.S. Cellular decides to sell the Apple iPhone

U.S. Cellular is the sixth largest carrier in the nation, so it is a little surprising that the one of the most popular smartphone in the US is not offered to its customers.About a year and a half ago the carrier had the opportunity to carry the iPhone, but decided not to as it was too expensive. Since then, the carrier has lost 268,000 or 5% of its post-paid contract customers.

The Apple iPhone is expensive for carriers because of the subsidy that each postpaid carrier pays to keep 16GB version of the Apple iPhone 5 priced at $199.99 in the U.S. The carrier's CEO Mary Dillon is hoping that by offering the most popular smartphone in the U.S., the mobile operator can reverse the decline in contract subscribers.