iOS 7 first impressions: Stylish and functional refresh for iPhone and iPad Have you ever seen a friend or acquaintance after a makeover? They look great, there’s no doubt about that, but… Read More
Watch Apple’s iOS 7 get adopted in real time Whenever a company releases a major software update, there’s always one lingering question: shiny and new is nice, but how… Read More
Amazon updates Kindle app for iOS 7, adds new features Like many popular apps, Amazon’s Kindle app for iOS got a new coat of paint today just in time for… Read More
Apple’s iOS 7 is live, and here’s how to get it Right on schedule, Apple opened the floodgates this morning at around 10 a.m. to people looking to update their devices… Read More
Zillow’s shiny new iOS apps include ‘magazine-style’ listings Just in time for Apple’s iOS 7 launch today, Zillow is re-launching its iOS apps with new features and a… Read More
Here comes iOS 7: How to prepare yourself for Apple’s big mobile overhaul A little more than a week after it announced new iPhones, Apple is launching the latest version of iOS tomorrow,… Read More
Microsoft giving away $200 gift cards in exchange for used iPads If you have an iPad, Microsoft wants it and is willing to give you some dough in exchange. Microsoft’s newest… Read More
Before you update to iOS 7, be sure to update your Kindle app If you read e-books through the Kindle app on your iOS device, such a an iPad or iPhone, be sure… Read More
Chart: Bargain shoppers, new moms and hip urban singles are big iPhone users Who is using the iPhone and iPad? And where and when? A new study out from Flurry Analytics attempts to… Read More
Report: Apple’s new iPad to use iPad mini display tech With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, the Apple rumor mill is kicking into high gear, with a new report… Read More
Report shows 95% of iOS developers working on updates for iOS 7 As we near fall, the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system is just around the corner. But one question… Read More
Apple starts giving away free apps in new promotion If you’re hunting for a new game this weekend, Apple can hook you up for free through its Apple Store… Read More
Exo Labs reels in $1.25M to build iPad-enabled microscope cameras Exo Labs, the Seattle startup that developed a microscope camera that can link to your iPad, just raised another $1.25 million… Read More
LA schools plan to give free iPads to 640,000 students by 2014 After announcing a $30 million deal with Apple last month, the Los Angeles Unified School District said that the pilot… Read More
Apple sells 31.2 million iPhones and 14.6 million iPads in Q3, but profit growth slows Apple announced third quarter earnings today of $35.3 billion, with a net profit of $6.9 billion. That ends up working… Read More
Podcast Q&A: FiftyThree’s Jon Harris on the power of the iPad as a creation device The New York and Seattle startup FiftyThree is made up of Microsoft vets. But they’ve certainly mastered Apple’s iPad with… Read More
Google revamps Maps for iOS, updates Chrome It’s the week for new features for Google’s iOS apps. The Mountain View-based search titan released key updates to Google… Read More
App of the Week: BestParking is a key tool for urban parkers Many of us know from first-hand experience that urban parking can be an expensive ordeal, especially during the busy summer… Read More
Apple announces back-to-school specials Summer has barely started. But, like clockwork, Apple has announced its Back-to-School program for this year. People who qualify for… Read More
Step by step: Watch an iPad app transform for Windows 8 SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most interesting sessions this morning at Microsoft’s Build conference was on “Design Differences Between iOS… Read More
Android vs. Apple vs. Windows: Forecast shows shift for PCs, tablets, devices In the event you needed more evidence that the PC business isn’t a growth sector, Gartner has just released new… Read More
Podcast GeekWire Radio: FiftyThree’s Jon Harris on Paper, Courier and the future of tablets Tablets are great for watching movies, playing games or checking email — a.k.a. consumption devices. But can they be an… Read More
Apple lands $30M iPad contract with L.A. schools despite pushback As Microsoft continues to try and get Surface tablets in the hands of educators and students, Apple has just landed… Read More
Microsoft cites Windows 8 progress as new apps debut — but will it ever get first dibs? Music video service VEVO already has apps for the iPad and Android, but the company is pointing to its launch… Read More
App of the Week: ‘Caspar Babypants Music Time’ is a must-have for young kids (and their parents) Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Our new App of the Week might just make the day… Read More
Microsoft Office debuts on iOS — for iPhone, not iPad After months and even years of speculation, Microsoft this morning finally released a version of its core Office productivity programs… Read More
What to expect from Apple’s WWDC keynote The banners are hung, and people are eagerly anticipating what Apple CEO Tim Cook has to say when he takes… Read More
Exo Labs crowdfunding iPad-enabled microscope cameras for schools Exo Labs, the Seattle startup that developed a microscope camera that can link to your iPad, now wants to put… Read More
IDC: Tablets will conquer notebooks this year, surpass total PC market in 2015 Worldwide tablet shipments will grow by more than 58 percent this year, surpassing shipments of portable PCs for the first… Read More
Microsoft stacks up Surface vs. iPad with mixed results Let’s see, the Surface RT is slightly heavier than the iPad, the same thickness and gets two hours less battery… Read More
