Apple announces iPhone 5C: $99 plastic iPhone available in five colors

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds,

Apple has announced the new iPhone 5C, which will be available in green, white, pink, yellow, and blue plastic variants. It's a unibody plastic design, with the back and sides made from a single part without seams, part lines, or joins. The device has a 4-inch Retina display, the A6 processor that was in the iPhone 5, as well as the same 8 megapixel camera with five-element lens. As for pricing, it starts at $99 for the 16GB model, with a 32GB version selling for $199, both with two-year contract. If you prefer to buy it without contract, that will cost you $549 for the 16GB model, and $649 for 32GB. So, not cheap. Pre-orders begin on Friday, September 13th, and the phones are released on September 20th, alongside the new iPhone 5S. Check out the intro video after the jump.

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iOS 7 will launch on September 18

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software,

Apple will release iOS 7 on September 18th, as announced at this mornings iPhone 5S event. iOS 7 brings an all-new design language to Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, along with a bunch of new features that include the new Control Center, revamped Notification Center, iTunes Radio, and more.

Check out all of our previous iOS 7 coverage, including our iOS 7 installation and setup video.

Apple also announced the new iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S this morning as well.

iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor to be called Touch ID?

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Rumors,

The folks at Nowhereelse.fr have got their hands on a purported iPhone 5S illustrated guide, which indicates that the new fingerprint sensor that is rumored to be embedded into the Home button will be referred to as the Touch ID sensor by Apple. Of course, until it's officially announced by Apple, we're chalking it up as a rumor, but as far as Apple naming conventions go, Touch ID sounds pretty Apple-esque. We'll know more in just over an hour, so keep it locked here--today is gonna be a big news day.

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Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Edition makes debut this week

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Transportation,

Maserati is set to introduce the Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Edition this week in Frankfurt, Germany, and we’re already drooling. This is a limited edition concept vehicle that gives cues to what we can expect from Maserati in the future. Decked out in fine Italian leather and textiles furnished by Ermenegildo Zegna on the interior, and painted aluminum-specked platinum with flat black primer on the outside, it's one gorgeous motor vehicle. No pricing or engine details just yet.

Nokia drops price of 41-megapixel Lumia 1020 Windows Phone to $199 on contract

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Microsoft,

Nokia has just slashed the price of the Lumia 1020 by $100, bringing the price of the Windows Phone with the crazy camera down to $199. We've been reviewing the Lumia 1020, and the camera app features are definitely impressive. If Windows Phone is your jam, you may want to consider it. For a limited time, the Microsoft Store will even throw in the $79 Lumia 1020 Camera Grip for free with purchase!

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Watch this: The first Xbox One commercial goes live [Video]

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Microsoft, Xbox One,

The very first Xbox One commercial is now live, with a major focus on NFL integration and fantasy football features! Check out the full video after the break, and if you haven't already pre-ordered your Xbox One console and you want to make sure you have one on November 22, you can pre-order on Amazon or The Microsoft Store now--just make sure you hurry!

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Get $20 in Xbox LIVE points with Grand Theft Auto V pre-order

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Hot Deals, Microsoft, Video Games,

If you're a gamer, chances are, you can't wait for the arrival of Grand Theft Auto V. The release is just under two weeks away, and there's a great deal being run by the Microsoft Store right now that will hook you up with $20 in Xbox Marketplace credit when you pre-order GTA V for Xbox 360. All you need to do it head on over the GTA V Microsoft Store page and buy the game. Oh, and, bonus! Free next day shipping if you use promo code freeshipesc2012-over during checkout.

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Toyota taking orders for Pink Crown in Japan during September

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Design, Transportation,

If you're a fan of ridiculous pink cars, listen up! Toyota is taking pre-orders for the Pink Crown throughout the month of September over in Japan. What is a Pink Crown? It's a special edition of the Toyota Crown, where the outside is pink, and the interior quality design based on the keyword "pink surprise." The result is white leather seats with pink accents in a car that Toyota says has been designed for women. There are two versions--a hybrid 2WD, and a 2.5-liter 4WD:

• Athlete G (Hybrid, 2WD) ¥6,000,000
• Athlete G i-Four (2.5 liters gas vehicle, 4WD) ¥5,700,000

Moto X comes to Sprint in black and white for $199.99

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Google, Handhelds,

Now that the Moto X has landed on Verizon and AT&T, Sprint is up next to launch the customizable smartphone from Motorola. Sprint will have the Moto X for $199.99 with the typical two-year contract, but for a limited time, customers switching over a number from a competing carrier will get $100 off the price instantly, making the phone just $99.99. Sprint will offer the Moto X in woven black and white, with support for the highly-customizable Moto Maker versions coming later.

Xbox One launches November 22 for $499, last chance for day-one pre-orders!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Microsoft, Video Games,

The final piece of the Xbox One launch puzzle was solved yesterday when Microsoft confirmed that the console will launch on November 22nd. For those who don't have amazing an amazing memory, this is the same day that the Xbox 360 launched eight years ago. As previously announced, the Xbox One will cost $499, and will include the console, a controller, wired mono headset, and the new Kinect sensor.

If you haven't yet locked in your Xbox One console and you want to make sure you have one on November 22, you can pre-order on Amazon or The Microsoft Store now--just make sure you hurry!