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iOS

App of the Week: Square Cash makes it easy to send money to friends

Thanks to the continued growth of credit cards, it’s easier than ever to get through the day without touching a… Read More

App of the Week: Find a vacation rental with Dwellable

It’s getting to be the time of year when going on vacation sounds like a really good idea. Daylight Savings… Read More

Here are 5 cool new features from today’s iOS update

Apple dropped iOS 7.1, its first major update to the operating system that powers iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches everywhere… Read More

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Apple releases iOS 7.1 with updates for Siri, CarPlay, iTunes Radio and a bunch of bug fixes

After months of speculation and rumor, Apple has finally launched iOS 7.1, the first major update to its mobile operating… Read More

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Apple’s iOS 7.1 update will reportedly arrive in time for SXSW

After months of testing, it looks like Apple’s latest version of its mobile operating system is going to be coming… Read More

Apple's CarPlay interface

Apple launches CarPlay to let users integrate iPhones with cars

Apple announced today that a number of 2014 model year cars will be launching with CarPlay, a way for users… Read More

A screenshot of Graph Search on Facebook's iPhone app

Here’s how to get certain parts of Facebook’s Graph Search on iOS

While desktop users have had access to Facebook’s somewhat creepy Graph Search feature for months now, it hasn’t made a… Read More

App of the Week: Thinking Time trains kids’ brains for success

Everyone wants to make sure their kids have the best education they can get. That’s why Kiko Labs created Thinking… Read More

Microsoft shakes up Bing’s iPhone app with new update

iPhone users looking for a popular news story have a new option to find what they’re looking for: shake their… Read More

Apple releases iOS 7.0.6 to plug a security hole

Apple released iOS 7.0.6 today, which fixes a security problem with how iDevices handled SSL connection verification. For users who can’t… Read More

App of the Week: Reporter offers detailed personal analytics

As we rush around through our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of what we’re doing, what habits we… Read More

App of the Week: 5by is everyone’s video concierge

There’s a treasure-trove of video out there on the internet, but sometimes, it can be hard to find exactly the… Read More

Study: Top mobile games have higher penetration rate on Android, not iOS

If you’re set to release a new mobile game and would like to see more traction, Android might be the… Read More

Amazon updates iPhone app to detect (and buy) products using camera

Getting more baking soda is now just a photograph away. A new update to Amazon’s iOS app includes “Flow” — a feature… Read More

Facebook unveils new ‘Paper’ app, not to be confused with FiftyThree’s ‘Paper’ app

Ah, the wonderful world of technology product naming. Facebook this morning unveiled an immersive news-reading app called “Paper” that is, in… Read More

Start your engines: New Google tools port Chrome apps to Android and iOS

A new set of tools announced by Google today will help developers port their apps from the Chrome desktop browser to Android and… Read More

App of the Week: Horizon cures Vertical Video Syndrome

We all have that friend who loves taking videos with an iPhone or iPad but insists on holding it vertically,… Read More

Apple will soon fix those annoying iPhone crash screens

While iOS 7 brought a whole new look to Apple’s mobile devices, it also brought an unwelcome new friend: the… Read More

Young upstarts from Startup Weekend Spokane merge to help keep your wardrobe organized

Two companies that were spun out of Startup Weekend in Spokane have decided to ally, creating a one-stop shop for… Read More

Starbucks

Starbucks updating iOS app to address ‘theoretical vulnerabilities’

Update, Jan. 17: Starbucks has now issued the promised update to the app. Starbucks says it will make further updates… Read More

Skype for iPhone and iPad gets HD video calling, catching up to Apple’s FaceTime

Skype just added the ability for users of its iOS app on the iPhone 5S, Retina iPad Mini and iPad… Read More

Starbucks

Your latte, at risk? Starbucks challenged over mobile password security

[Follow-up: Starbucks updating iOS app to address ‘theoretical vulnerabilities’] Look out, the hackers may be coming after your morning cup of… Read More

Apple to pay at least $32.5M over kids’ in-app purchases

Apple will enter into a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission to refund users for unauthorized charges incurred within apps… Read More

App of the Week: Lift helps you keep your New Year’s resolutions

It’s that time of year again: January is when people all around the world resolve to change their habits for… Read More

Apple’s App Store revenue hit record $10 billion in 2013

Apple announced today that sales from its iOS App store topped $10 billion last year, with consumers spending $1 billion… Read More

Nokia pulls ‘Here’ maps app from iOS App Store, citing problems with Apple’s iOS 7

Users who have Nokia’s Here maps app installed on their iPhones and iPads now have an antique on their hands.… Read More

App of the Week: ‘Feels’ helps take the uncertainty out of tough decisions

Everyone faces a tough decision at some point in life. Whether that’s deciding between a Jewish deli and Chinese takeout… Read More

Nike+ Running iPhone app gets new ‘coach’ feature

The Nike+ Running app got an update today that includes a new Coach feature that gives users encouragement and provides… Read More

SquareHub launches Family Sharing on Android, plus iOS 7 redesign

SquareHub, the family networking app, has launched its new Family Sharing feature on Android, which will allow users of its… Read More

Twitter rolls out big update for iPhone and iPad app

Twitter for iOS has received some big updates today. First and foremost, the app has been completely redesigned, and now… Read More

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