[Technology] Smartphone giants and wannabes square off

Smartphone giants and wannabes square off
http://blogs.computerworld.com/consumerization-it/21413/microsoft-surface-pro-release-date-confirmed
Did you catch the story this week about the 20th anniversary of the smartphone? (If not, don't miss the included video of the primitive IBM Simon Phone with a funny dig at Android at the end.

Nintendo's Iwata 'very sorry' for Wii U's launch omissions
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2240899/Nintendo-Wii-U-release-date-Hundreds-queue-UK-new-home-console.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Console buyers should be able to use all hardware features right away, says the president of Nintendo. They couldn't with the Wii U. Don Reisinger.

Rumor: Microsoft launching new Xbox in late 2013?
http://asia.cnet.com/rumor-microsoft-launching-new-xbox-in-late-2013-62219637.htm
With the new Nintendo Wii U finally launched, all eyes are now on the next-generation game consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Citing insiders familiar with the Redmond-based software giant's plans, Boomberg has recently reported that the new Xbox will be ...

Microsoft to IE haters: You're sad
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/watch-microsoft-paints-internet-explorer-haters-as-trolls/308233-11.html
In a brave twist, Microsoft releases an ad for Internet Explorer 10 that mocks those who hate, well, Internet Explorer. Chris Matyszczyk.

Contract-free iPhone 5 units now available in the US
http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/gadgets-electronics/stories/7-changes-apple-must-make-to-get-its-clout-back
Cupertino, CA, United States (4E) - Apple is now officially selling unlocked iPhone 5 units in the United States. Aside from the usual call and data plans offered by Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon, the three carriers are offering customers a “unlocked and contract ...