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Apple will begin selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 tonight through its online store in the U.S., according to a new report.

Citing retail sources, 9to5Mac says Apple will quietly kick off sales of the unlocked device on its online store this evening, later doing the same at its retail stores.

The news comes as supply of the iPhone 5 is easing, with new orders from Apple's online site shipping in one week, down from the nearly month-long delay shortly after the product's launch in September.

By selling it unlocked, it means that users can … Read more

Apple's online store is down at this hour, which is typically indicative of a new product release on the horizon.

However, what that might portend is a bit of mystery. With the iPhone 5's launch and new iPods already in Apple's rear-view mirror and the unannounced but much-rumored iPad Mini still apparently further down the road, it leaves one to wonder what Apple is adding to the store.

Might Apple have some last-minute changes in store for the Mac line before the holiday shopping season kicks in to full gear next month? It's anyone's guess … Read more

Everyone's talking to the iPhone 4S' personal assistant Siri and posting their favorite exchanges. From witty banter to borderline insults, Siri has us fascinated.

Musician Jonathan Mann, for example, managed to sing a hilarious duet with Siri, which is posted below. Mann uses some of the most popular questions people have been asking Siri, like "will you marry me?" and "what is the meaning of life?"

You'll have to watch the video to see Siri's snarky answers. … Read more

Microsoft should consider selling Bing, says a Reuters opinion piece that's gained attention in the last day or so, after being published last Friday.

Though the search engine has grown in market share and popularity since its debut in 2009, it's still a money-losing proposition and a distraction for its parent, claims Reuters columnist Robert Cyran. Despite the flush of cash that Microsoft has poured into Bing, the search's engine's online services division lost $2.6 billion in the company's latest fiscal year, he says.

Microsoft believes Bing provides a boost to some of its … Read more

Apple has reportedly joined a growing list of companies said to be considering a bid for Hulu.

The iPad maker and iTunes purveyor is in early talks that may lead to an acquisition of the online video service, two unidentified sources told Bloomberg.

Apple could not immediately be reached for comment, and Hulu representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Apple, which currently holds $76.2 billion in cash and securities, has hinted that more content is coming to Apple's iTunes catalog, and Hulu's subscription service would instantly bolster its offerings and let it mount … Read more

If you're in the market to buy an iPad 2 online tomorrow, you're going to have to wake up a bit early.

Apple this morning announced that online sales of the iPad 2 will begin at 1 a.m. PT/4 a.m. ET, many hours ahead of when the new tablet goes on sale at the company's retail stores.

The company had previously told customers that online sales would begin the same day as the iPad 2's retail release, but had not provided the start time.

Retail availability of the iPad 2 remains unchanged, with … Read more

Following a bumpy relationship during the recession, online consumers seem much happier with e-tailers, according to a new study from ForeSee Results.

Satisfaction levels with the top 100 Web-based retailers rose five points this year from 2009, scoring 78 overall out of 100, according to ForeSee's annual survey. The 78-point mark achieved this year was the highest in the index's six-year history.

Among the 100 e-tailers, Netflix came in first with a score of 87--two points higher than last year. Amazon took home second place for the sixth year in a row, with 86 points. Avon.com and … Read more