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iPhone 5s rules Google’s 2013 phone searches

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Google's Zeitgeist has become something of an annual tradition as the Internet giant wraps up each year by giving us a glimpse into what the world's been searching for using its search engine. Surprisingly (or not?), Apple's iPhone 5s took the top three slots in global search trends (#5 in the U.S.), behind Nelson Mandela and Paul Walker.

Google’s review of 2013 searches also shows the iPhone 5s leading 2013 search trends in the Phones category, although it's been edged out in the Gadgets category by Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Sony's PlayStation 4...

Apple airs new holiday-themed iPhone 5s TV ad

Cody Lee ∙ December 16, 2013

Apple has tonight begun airing its first new commercial in nearly a month. As you'd imagine in mid-December, the spot carries a holiday theme and focuses on the new iPhone 5s handset and its AirPlay feature.

The ad shows a teenage boy capturing his family participating in various holiday activities like decorating the Christmas tree and playing in the snow on his iPhone 5s, and then playing it for them on their TV set...

iPhone 5s price dropped to $119 at Sam’s Club through January

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 16, 2013

Sam's Club, Walmart-owned chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs in the United States, is offering up Apple's entry-level iPhone 5s with sixteen gigabytes of storage for just $119 with a two-year contract, down from Apple's normal asking price of $199 and Sam's usual $147 price point.

The deal is good through January 2014 and requires a two-year contract with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile or US Cellular, though you have to be a member of Sam's Club to take advantage of the discount...

China Mobile aggressively promoting iPhones and iPads for big launch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that China Mobile and Apple finally inked a deal for the carrier to begin offering iPhones to its some 700 million+ subscribers. Yesterday, China Mobile confirmed the news, taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5s and 5c.

And it looks like the world's largest carrier is enthusiastic about its new partnership with Apple, as it has gone all out on marketing materials for the launch. Many China Mobile retail stores have dedicated much of their ad and display space to iOS devices...

Review: Armorz tempered glass skin for iPhone

Jim Gresham ∙ December 12, 2013

Screen protectors are either hit or miss. As a naked iPhone user, I use neither a case, nor a skin. There is too much room for disappointment with many iOS device skins. Consequently, I am a true iPhone nudist. I am however not opposed to giving screen protections a try for review.

Inside, I take a quick look at the Armorz Stealth Extreme Lite Tempered Glass for iPhone 5/c/s. After receiving one from Armorz, I installed it on my wife's 5c and was more impressed than originally anticipated. My wife is still currently enjoying it, even though she prefers a nude iPhone as well. There are all types of screen protection on the market, but the Armorz is my first experience with a tempered glass variety...

Walmart to start selling iPhone 5c for $27, 5s for $127 this Friday

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

The Los Angeles Times is reporting this evening that, as part of a holiday sale, Walmart plans to begin offering the iPhone 5c for $27 and iPhone 5s for $127 with a two-year contract from AT&T or Verizon this Friday.

Now, we've seen several deals on these two handsets over the past couple of weeks, but many of those were Black Friday specials that have since expired. So if you're in the market right now, this may be your best bet...

T-Mobile brings back $0 down deal for select iPhone models

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 16, 2018

Good news for folks looking to grab an iPhone on the cheap before Christmas. T-Mobile is reviving its Black Friday special for a limited time, taking away the down payments for select iPhone models making them completely free up front.

The promotion starts December 11—that's today—and includes 16GB models of the iPhone 5s and 5c, along with other devices. This means that, if you qualify, you wouldn't have to pay for either phone until you got your first monthly bill...

iPhone 5s now available within 24 hours from online Apple Store

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 10, 2013

Following reports last week indicating that Apple's iPhone 5s has finally achieved 100 percent availability across Apple's retail stores in the United States, the online Apple Store on Tuesday has updated its shipping times as well.

Web orders for the device are now shipping in 24 hours, another sign that Apple and its suppliers have fully caught up with demand, which is always good news with the Christmas shopping frenzy upon us.

All iPhone 5s models are now being advertised as available to ship within 24 hours, regardless of capacity, color or carrier...

New slide-on case gives your iPhone a BlackBerry-style keyboard

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Apple gave physical keyboards the finger (literally) when it introduced the all-touchscreen iPhone back in 2007. Skeptics were quick to dismiss the device, saying a touchscreen could never replace a physical keyboard, but it has since become the norm.

But for the folks who still long for a physical keyboard, there are several options to choose from that allow you to keep your iPhone. And today we're adding a new one to the stack for all of you BlackBerry fans: the Typo Keyboard case for the iPhone 5/5s...

Watch LeAnn Rimes’s latest music vid, shot entirely on iPhone

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2013

Here's something awesome. The Grammy award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes has tasked her crew with filming the entire video for Gasoline and Matches, a single from her latest album, Spitfire, on Apple's iPhone, the artist has confirmed.

They opted for the Apple smartphone for footage and stop-motion animation because that particular pocket camera is "easy, affordable and portable" versus your average filmmaker's heavy gear. The result is nothing short of astonishing, as Rimes' music video included after the break attests for itself...

iPhone 5s/5c hitting Straight Talk and NET10 Wireless this Friday

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Contract-free United States Mobile Virtual Network (MVNO) wireless brands Straight Talk and NET10 Wireless this morning announced they will start selling Apple's latest iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c this coming Friday, December 15.

According to a media release, customers will be able to pick up their handset full-price or subsidized. The no-contract plans for individuals and families start at $45 per month for unlimited voice calls, text messages and 2.5GB of high-speed data.

The full breakdown is after the break...

iPhone 5s hits 100% availability in U.S. Apple Stores

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2013

Following its September debut and severely constrained supply, Apple's iPhone 5s has finally achieved full availability across the company's retail outlets in the United States. According to a survey by one analyst, the flagship Apple smartphone is now in stock for all colors and capacities and across all major U.S. carriers in company-owned U.S. retail Apple Stores.

Although the U.S. Online Apple Store still shows ship times of five to seven business days, you should now have no issues waltzing inside your nearest Apple Store and picking up an iPhone 5s. At any rate, this is a good sign which indicates Apple and its suppliers have finally caught up with demand ahead of the all-important Christmas shopping frenzy...