Nokia Lumia 1020 takes on competitors in a concert test

The Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nokia Lumia 930 go up against competing flagships like the Apple iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, LG G3 and the Sony Xperia Z2 to prove which one was the best at capturing audio and visual elements at a noisy concert.

LG G3 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

In what can only be described as the smartphone version of David and Goliath, the Apple iPhone 5s may look like it is biting more than it can chew going up against the monstrous LG G3. So how will Apple's most capable handset fair against the fully packed flagship from LG

T-Mobile UN-Carrier 5.0 lets you Test Drive the Apple iPhone 5s on its LTE network free for one week

Today's focus may have been on Amazon's Fire Phone, but T-Mobile also hosted a press event of their own, which they moved to Seattle to accommodate Amazon's announcement. T-Mobile took the opportunity to unveil its UN-Carrier 5.0 initiative which will allow consumers to test drive the T-Mobile network, free for one week. Those who sign up will receive an Apple iPhone 5s to use with the test.

LG G3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One M8 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Photo Comparison

Yesterday LG announced their brand new flagship with a sleek new design, the latest hardware and a brand new version of the company's Android user interface. However the camera on the LG G3 remained the same as the one from last year's LG G2.

HTC One M8 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

Purchasing a flagship smartphone can be expensive, but not all flagships come with the premium build that can match the HTC One M8 and the Apple iPhone 5s. Both handsets are beautifully crafted and offer excellent software experiences. However they clearly differ in size and platform experience.

Apple iPhone 5s costs $99 on contract or $0 with qualifying trade-in through RadioShack

While carriers find various ways to allow customers to pay for their smartphones, like T-Mobile JUMP!, AT&T Next or Verizon Edge, there are customers who still prefer the subsidized prices that come with signing a two year pact with their carriers. Since you have to pay your carrier for your service anyway, it sometimes makes sense to get them to pay (a part) for your smartphone.

The Apple iPhone 5s is one of those handsets which is a proven proven best seller even at regular carrier subsidized prices and RadioShack is giving a great deal on Apple's flagship.

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

With the Galaxy S5, Samsung decided to include as many features their competitors offer on their new flagship. The device brings water resistance, which was made famous by Sony's Xperia lineup and even includes a fingerprint scanner which hopes to compete with the Apple iPhone 5s. Lets find out how the Samsung Galaxy S5 compares against the iPhone 5s in a head to head comparison.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Finger Scanner vs. Apple iPhone 5s Touch ID

Fingerprint scanners are most commonly found on business-oriented laptops, but they have also been offered on Android devices like the Motorola ATRIX 4G in the past. Users generally need to train the scanner to identify the users fingerprints and then use a swipe motion to allow the scanner to detect and identify your finger. Apple may have reinvented the way we interact with our smartphones with the release of the Apple iPhone 5s, but how does it compare with the finger scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S5?

Apple iPhone 5s discounted again on Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile has once again discounted the price of its off-contract iPhones. The Apple iPhone 5s with 16GB will cost only $389.99 unsubsidized, compared to the previous low price of $460 set by Virgin Mobile. Meanwhile the 32GB iPhone 5s will cost $459.99 while the 64GB version will cost $524.99.

Nokia Lumia Icon vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

Its good to see that Nokia is focussing on customers who use both the GSM and CDMA networks in the U.S. Last year we saw the Lumia 928 which was a well rounded handset, and now we see Nokia continue that trend with the Lumia Icon. If you are a Verizon customer, you would wonder how the handset will fair against one of the top sellers on the carrier, the Apple iPhone 5s.

Sony Xperia Z1s vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

The Sony Xperia Z1s is a variant of the Xperia Z1, exclusively available in the U.S. through T-Mobile. It features the same waterproof body, 20MP camera and powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. Lets find out how this Sony flagship fairs against the best Apple has to offer - the iPhone 5s.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

In their attempt to top one another, Android manufacturers sometimes forget that bigger doesn't always mean better. While many would argue that Apple should offer a larger iPhone, several users are happy with the user friendly dimensions on the Apple iPhone 5s. So lets see how Apple's flagship compares against the OmniBalance design of the near equally sized Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Apple iOS 7.0.5 released for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

Apple has just released the iOS 7.0.5 software update for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c to correct network provisioning for models that are sold in China. The update is 35.4MB in size, and is being pushed out to users OTA (over-the-air) and via iTunes.

Apple iPhone 5s discounted on Virgin Mobile

Various U.S. wireless carriers and retailers have been providing different types of discounts and incentives to get people to purchase the new Apple iPhone 5s and the Apple iPhone 5c. Now Virgin Mobile is stepping it up a notch with the cheapest deal I've seen on an unsubsidized phone.

Unlocked iPhone 5s now available in the US

The unlocked version of the Apple iPhone 5s is now available through the Apple Store in the United States with prices starting from $649.99 for the basic 16GB model. The unlocked iPhone 5s comes with the freedom of no contract and no carrier ties, and can be used globally on GSM 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.

Google Nexus 5 vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

Google recently unveiled their new Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat. So how does Google's flagship compare with Apple's flagship the iPhone 5s. Both devices are quite powerful in terms of hardware, but your device choice will boil down to your prefered experience - iOS or Android.

Google Nexus 5 vs Apple iPhone 5s - Camera Comparison

At a more than reasonable $350 price, the latest flagship from Google is something many of us our probably waiting patiently for. One of the biggest selling points on the new Google Nexus 5 is its 8 megapixel camera, which features optical image stabilization. But how much does OIS contribute to better photography? Check out this camera comparison between the Nexus 5 and the Apple iPhone 5s to find out.

Apple iPhone 5s vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 - Video Comparison

The Apple iPhone 5s is easily one of the top smartphones is the market, but the Android market is saturated with several powerful high end models capable of challenging Apple's dominance. How will Apple's flagship smartphone fair against one of the top choices in the Android market - the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Apple iPhone 5s vs. Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 - Video Stabilization test

We have already seen the Nokia Lumia 1020 prove the importance of optical image stabilization in several video stabilization tests against its competitors. This time Nokia's camera flagship goes up against the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the brand new Apple iPhone 5s