TECH

Following reports that a cheaper iPhone will be launching alongside Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5, new rumours suggest that the budget handset will trim costs storing apps and files on the company's iCloud service.

Following reports showing Microsoft's Xbox 360 console going from strength-to-strength, news has broken that the company is being sued for charging customers without consent.

For the seventh consecutive month in a row Microsoft's Xbox 360 has beaten the competition, outselling both Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii.

While the world's media focus on a threatened attack on Facebook, Anonymous hackers have released fresh data exposing government corruption in Brazil.

Facing increasing pressure for its $328 million loss, investors have called for games industry veteran Nintendo to begin developing titles for other gaming platforms, including Apple's iPhone.

Following the mass number of stores looted in the UK riots, eBay has pledged to help police catch individuals attempting to trade stolen goods on its service.

A recent report from Finnish phone maker Nokia has confirmed that despite its positive critical reception, the MeeGo powered N9 smartphone will not be getting a UK release.

Following the civil unrest sweeping the UK, reports suggest that a number of companies, including big names like Apple, have begun emptying stores in an attempt to deter looters.

The hacker group Team Poison has hacked BlackBerry's blog after the company agreed to help London police track rioters using its messenger service.

In a bid to boost its ailing sales Nintendo has inked a new deal to secure an additional 5,000 free WiFi hotspots for 3DS console owners.

In a bid to help UK residents avoid the slew of riots spreading across UK cities, a new map has appeared on Google Maps marking current riot danger zones.

Undeterred by the lack of formal information, or the chaos surrounding him, a London resident is reportedly camping outside London's Covent Garden Apple Store waiting to buy the first iPhone 5.

While London rioters burned a 20,000 square meter Sony warehouse to the ground, reports suggest that UK Police granted special attention to the Oxford Circus Apple Store.

Both the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 have appeared on Vodafone's "coming soon" section, leading analysts to speculate whether the company's next slew of devices will reverse RIM's ailing fortunes.

Adding to its portfolio of own-brand budget smartphones network provider Orange has released a new video showing off its Monte Carlo handset.

Finnish phone maker Nokia's Swedish website revealed that its first, and likely last, MeeGo running handset the N9 will be hitting stores 23 September, roughly the same time that Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5 handset is expected.

Apple has released the newest version of its iOS 5 beta, the iOS 5 Beta 5, granting fresh insights into how the highly anticipated OS will improve functionality on Apple's iPhone and iPad devices.

New reports suggest that Apple's iPhone 5 smartphone is set to hit Russian stores this November.

While Apple's iPhone series of devices has stolen Nokia's crown, new research shows Samsung catching up, boasting the largest year-over-year growth of any phone maker.

An as yet unidentified source has released a series of unverified photos claiming to show Apple's highly anticipated, though as yet unconfirmed, iPhone 5.

A new "leaked" part reportedly used in Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5 grants fresh insights into the mysterious handset.

Sony have released a fresh trailer revealing new details about the highly anticipated Resistance 3.

Recent reports suggest that as well as the highly anticipated iPhone 5, Apple also plans to launch a budget version of its current iPhone 4 in China this September.

Google high-ups David Drummond and Kent Walker have both released predictions claiming that the current patent war raging through the smartphone market will kill company innovation thus hurting the end consumer.

New reports indicate that Santa won't be carrying Sony's PlayStation Vita console this Christmas, suggesting a 2012 rather than 2011 release.

Following McAfee's discovery of the high-profile Operation Shady RAT, tech-Goliath Microsoft has announced a new initiative offering cash prizes for companies or individuals that develop new technology to help counter the growing hacker threat.

Skype has launched its new Android App "Skype 2.1" adding video call support to 17 additional "popular" handsets.

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New rumours indicate that Apple is in the midst of developing a new movie streaming service that will allow iOS device owners to stream iTunes purchases directly to their machines.