The Windows Phone Inner Circle Series Tour events have been awesome so far. Things really heat up in a big way this week with the following events:

If you live anywhere near one of these cities, don’t miss out on a chance to check out all the new Windows Phone hardware, chat with folks from Windows Phone and maybe even win a new phone!

Food and drinks are on the house, but you must RSVP to attend!

If you don’t see your city on this list, there are still nine events left after this week. Check out our original post for a full list and RSVP for one near you today!

We compiled a list of the most wanted gadgets for the month of October. It’s probably not surprising that the iPhone 4S was the most wanted gadget last month.

What else made the list? Check it out below and discuss what’s missing on gdgt.

What new gadget were you most excited about in October?

The after party following the gdgt live in LA event last week went so well that our friends at Windows Phone have asked us to team up to let gdgt users across the country know about their Windows Phone Inner Circle Series Tour that’s scheduled to hit 18 cities in the next three weeks.

They’re awesome events! You’ll get to play with all the newest Windows Phones and chat with folks from Windows Phones. There will also be plenty of chances to walk away with one. If that’s not enough, food and drinks are on the house.

Next up is San Francisco on November 1st at Temple, where attendees will get to check out the brand new HTC Radar 4G from T-Mobile.

Interested in going? We’ll post reminders throughout November as events in certain cities are coming up. To register for any of the Windows Phone events, click here. RSVP is required.

The full schedule is posted below

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Thanks to all our guests and sponsors who came out to gdgt live in Los Angeles this past Friday night. It was great to finally meet so many passionate users and fans of gdgt. We hope you enjoyed checking out all the awesome gadgets on display. For those that entered the contest, we’ll be picking winners soon. If you won, we’ll contact you via email later this week.

We’ll be back in San Francisco on December 1st. Stay tuned for more info!

gdgt live in Los Angeles is only two days away. Are you going? Let’s us know! Here’s what you need to know.

Show up to gdgt live in LA early and you’ll have your choice of a sweet gdgt t-shirt or smartphone case just for showing up. Doors open to the public at 7:30PM. There will also be chances to win some amazing gear like a Lenovo X120e laptop, a Sonos PLAY:3, the new E-PM1 from Olympus, a SHOWXX+ laser pico projector from MicroVision and lots more.

What else is happening at gdgt live in LA? Find out below.

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Last week, Google unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, while Motorola announced the Droid RAZR. We’ve collected some of the top questions and discussions about these new products.

• Some questions about the Motorola Droid RAZR
• Moto Droid Razr vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
• What phone should I get: iPhone 4s or an Android Phone?
• Is this GPU really the PowerVR SGX540?
• Does the Galaxy Nexus have Gorilla Glass?
• Apparently the Galaxy Nexus has a PenTile display. Is that a dealbreaker for you?
• Does the Galaxy Nexus have a SD card slot?
• Does anyone know if the ICS source code is out?

Do you have questions about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid RAZR, or Ice Cream Sandwich? Ask them on gdgt!

gdgt live in L.A. is just days away, but there’s still time to RSVP and come on out.

We’re super stoked to tell you that our friends at Windows Phone are throwing an epic After Party following our event at the Conga Room. The After Party starts at 9:30pm and runs until midnight. You can register by clicking here.

When: Friday, October 28th, 2011 from 9:30pm – 12am
Where: Conga Room, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
How: Register here.

You’ll get to play with all the new Windows Phone hardware, chat it up with some key Windows Phone folks, and also enjoy some great food and drinks on the house.

There will also be plenty of chances to win a new Windows Phone and other awesome prizes.

If you’re not in L.A., don’t worry because the folks at Windows Phone are taking these events to a whole bunch of cities across America in November and they really want to connect with gdgt users. They’re calling it the Windows Phone Inner Circle Tour. Check out the full schedule and register for one near you.

We’ll have more info on upcoming events after our gdgt live in L.A., so stay tuned!

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Last week, we asked Los Angeles startups to submit applications for a chance to win a sponsorship package for gdgt live in Los Angeles on October 28th. The response was awesome! It took us awhile to go through all the applications but we’ve finally picked a winner. Congratulations to Postcard on the Run.

Postcard on the Run Postcard on the Run is an easy to use mobile app that allows you to take a photograph from your iPhone or Android and instantly send it as a real printed postcard to anywhere in the world. We’re talking the real, ‘hold it in your hand’ type postcard, personalized with your own photo and message, and worthy of hanging on a refrigerator or fireplace mantle. Just snap, tap and send!

Come check them out at gdgt live in LA on October 28th. Make sure to download the app (available on both Android and iOS) because you’ll be able to take photos and send real postcards to your friends from the show for free!

Thanks to our partners!

A big thanks to the awesome organizations and Los Angeles area tech leaders that have jumped at the chance to support the show and let all the geeks in their networks know about it.

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We’ve seen tons of great questions and discussions around yesterday’s release (or at attempted release, as it was for many of you) of iOS 5 here on gdgt. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorites:

• Anyone experiencing upgrade issues with iOS 5?
• iOS 5 has been unleashed on the public. What do you think so far? What do you like? Dislike?
• Share your favorite iOS 5 tips and tricks for new users!
• So now that it is out for, how do you like it?
• Anyone else having trouble with iCloud?
• What kind of battery life are you getting with your iPhone after installing iOS 5?
• When updating to iOS 5, I get this error, “This device isn’t eligible for the requested build.” Help?
• Why do you think Apple has NOT added the ability to change your “theme” of iOS yet?
• Full list of Siri commands
• iOS 5 Notifications

Have your own questions about iOS 5? Ask them here!

Want to check out reviews of iOS 5 or write your own? Go here!

Great news, Los Angeles friends — gdgt live is coming to LA for the first time. Join us at Club Nokia on Friday, October 28th. As usual, this event is free, all-ages, and open to the public — so invite your friends!

We’ll have free gdgt t-shirts and cellphone cases for the first few hundred people who show up, not to mention a bunch of great giveaways (and tons of the latest and greatest gadgets to play with).

When: Friday, October 28th, 2011 from 7:30pm – 10pm
Where: Club Nokia, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Who: Over 20 of the hottest brands in tech. See who will be there!
How: This event is free, all-ages, and open to the public. Invite your friends! RSVP below.

Windows Phone After Party

Our friends at Windows Phone are throwing an After Party following our event at the Conga Room. The After Party starts at 9:30pm and runs until midnight. Interested? You can register here.

You’ll get to play with all the new Windows Phone hardware, chat it up with some key Windows Phone folks, and also enjoy some great food and drinks on the house. There will also be plenty of chances to win a new Windows Phone and other awesome prizes.

RSVP for gdgt live in LA!

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