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The practice echoes that of fellow American companies Starbucks, Amazon and Google.

Several websites including AppleInsider reported Nov.4 that search for factory unlocked iPhone 5 on Apple's official website revealed a list of unlocked units that are likely to hit stores later this year. But while a search for "iPhone 5 factory unlocked," reveals a host of devices on the right side navigation, nowhere is it mentioned in the listing that the device is unlocked.

There's some good news for Microsoft as the recently launched Surface tablet has drawn a "Wowser," from the celebrity talk show czarina - Oprah Winfrey.

With the release date for Microsoft and Nokia's Windows Phone 8 handset quickly approaching, we've scoured the Web for the best hands-on reviews so you don't have to.

Despite the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers went to the Apple Store to wait on line for the new iPad Mini.

Japan's Sharp Corp. (Tokyo: 6753), a major supplier to Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), warned of “material doubt” it can survive as a public company.

Tourists stuck in New York during the storm have begun visiting--en masse--sites damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Apple released its iPad Mini on Friday morning, but amidst the hype, lines at Apple Stores around the country were reported to be similarly small.

As Apple releases its newly announced iPad Mini today, Conan O’Brien envisioned the tech company combining the new device and its predecessor, the iPad, in a spoof mocking Apple’s designs.

After releasing iOS 6.0.1 Nov.1, Apple has also released a beta version of iOS 6.1 and Xcode 4.5 to developers on its website, with the latter enabling building of apps.

Is the iterative iPad '4' worth purchasing, especially for iPad '3' owners? We've rounded up the reviews.

Apple's 10-K filing late Wednesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that the company had allotted an additional billion dollar for Research and Development spending this year.

The iPad Mini goes on sale in two days, and critics say it is well worth the price over similar tablet rivals.

Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) app store has reached 700,000 downloadable applications, closing the gap with its chief rival Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) in the mobile operating system market.

Lovers of Apple's famed music player will have to wait another month for the design overhaul.

The best chance to own an iPad 4 or iPad Mini on Day 1 is to buy those tablets in retail stores this Friday.

Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq:ATVI) has announced plans to develop its own first-party social networks built around video games.

Apple announced a major executive shake-up that sees Senior VP iOS Software Scott Forstall exiting Apple by year-end and serving in an advisory role to CEO Tim Cook till his departure. On the exit mode is also John Browett, retail head with the organization.

Jessica Alba announced that she uses a Windows phone on Monday.

Steve Jobs' yacht was unveiled one year to the month of his death.

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) reported a breakthrough using carbon nanotubes that could overcome current roadblocks in the chip sector.

Anonymous has threatened to release confidential information about the social game developer Zynga (Nasdaq:ZNGA) on Nov. 5.

Although no release date or price have been set, Windows Phone 8 will officially be coming to Verizon.

Steve Jobs' yacht has made its first appearance in the Dutch city of Aalsmeer, a year after his death.

Five keys to technology earnings: the strongest thrive, cash is king, get customers to use products more, look behind scenes.

Leaked images of Samsung Nexus 10 tablet that surfaced on digital publications reveal that it runs on the latest Android 4.2 mobile operating system.

Asian markets fell in the week with investor sentiment turning negative following the disappointing corporate earnings in the U.S. indicating that the global economic growth momentum continues to falter.

Microsoft released its Windows 8 operating system alongside its first ever self-branded tablet on Friday. Apple CEO Tim Cook was quick to voice his opinion of the Windows-branded slate.