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Even RIM Will Offer a Music Subscription Service, is Apple Next?

Before WWDC, all the buzz about iCloud was that it would bring a music subscription model to iTunes. As it turned out, iCloud is nothing of the sort, with syncing being the main feature of iCloud.

While hope springs eternal that Jobs and co. will see the good sense and offer a Spotify clone sooner rather than later, it seems one of the Cupertino outfit's smartphone competitors could be about offer a somewhat new take on the music sharing situation, and it's an interesting one...

Bell and Virgin Mobile Drop iPhone 4 to $99

As we've known for several months now, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5 this Fall. More recently, we've heard rumors of a late September pre-order opening, which places the announcement earlier in the month.

With a new iPhone set to be unveiled in a matter of weeks, expect its predecessor to receive some major discounting. Originally offered for $199, we've seen the 16GB iPhone 4 go for as low as $147.

Now we are hearing that multiple Canadian carriers are offering the device for just $99...

The Ultimate Charging Accessory for Your iPhone, iPad and Laptop

We've gone over some pretty nifty charging accessories on iDB before, but this one might take the cake. And if you happen to own multiple iDevices and a laptop, you might want to pay attention.

Gizmodo passes on the news of a new charging accessory from Energizer known as the iSurge. The travel charging station has a built-in 30-pin dock, a USB port, 3 surge-protected AC outlets, and a nightlight...

AT&T VP Confirms iPhone 5 Launching in Early October

Up until the last few weeks, the entire tech industry was having problems agreeing on an iPhone 5 launch date. With no official word from Apple, analysts and tech pundits have been forced to rely on rumors and speculation as sources of information.

We've heard everything from August to October as possible launch dates for Apple's next smartphone, but more recently the reports seem to be agreeing on a timeframe. It's looking more and more likely that the next iPhone will be available in early October...

Oops! BlackBerry Mistakes Android for Its Own Smartphone

Last week, we told you about how Nokia accidentally used an iPhone 4 in one of its advertisements. Today, it seems history has repeated itself, only this time with BlackBerry.

RIM made a fan video showcasing the new BlackBerry Torch and OS 7. For a short time in the video, you can easily spot something that isn't a BlackBerry. It's an Android device.

Rage and Rage HD Now Free in the App Store

If you're a fan of free games, we have some good news. RAGE and RAGE HD have gone free in the App Store. This is because id Software, the studio behind Rage, got 100,000 Facebook likes on its page. The game will only be this cheap for a week, so get it while it's free! 

iPhone 4 Beginning to Eat Android’s Lunch on Verizon

Apple's iPhone 4 has only been on sale on Verizon for around 6 months, but it's already stealing Android's lunch money, according to new stats from Chitika Insights this week.

The drop in Android sales since the iPhone 4 landed on Verizon's doorstep sees Google's mobile OS share dropping from 51.4% to 41.1% ...

What Are the U.S. President and V.P. Doing on This iPhone 4?

It's no secret that the government is working on upgrading its handheld communications gear. Back in May, we reported on a Washington Post article that claimed that government officials were ditching their aging BlackBerry devices for ones powered by iOS.

Above is evidence that the government's 2.0 movement is already in full swing, as the President and Vice President are spotted using an iPhone 4 in the Outer Oval Office of the White House...

Job Listing Confirms Apple is Testing LTE iPhones

Even though it's been an underdog in the growing list of expected iPhone 5 features, LTE has been a hot topic as of late. It started with BGR reporting that they had proof that carriers were testing LTE-capable iPhones a few days ago, and the speculation has yet to stop.

Today, Forbes is reporting that Apple is seeking field test engineers with an expertise in LTE technology. The job listing was discovered on the popular social network LinkedIn...

Griffin Starts Preorders for $49 iOS-Controlled Helicopter [Video]

During the first few years of the iPhone's existence, using the smartphone to control RC vehicles was limited to intelligent hobbyists. But thanks to the introduction of the App Store and innovation from 3rd party developers, that's no longer the case.

Nowadays there are plenty of iOS-powered toys on the market to choose from. The latest one to surface is Griffin's HELO TC. The accessory-makers just announced the iOS-controlled helicopter, which will provide users with loads of entertainment, without breaking the bank...

AT&T Drops Lowest Cost SMS Plan, Goes Unlimited or Nothing

An interesting move is on the cards from U.S. carrier, AT&T, according to Engadget and a subsequent AT&T press release.

The blog claims that 'multiple sources' point to AT&T dropping its 1,000 message $10 bundle, which would leave just two options for new customers – stump up $20 for the still loving unlimited SMS plan, or pay per message....