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iPhone

App of the Week: Distiller distills the wide world of whiskey

The vast ocean of available whiskeys is great for those of us who want variety in our booze. But wading… Read More

Apple lands patent for bayonet-mounted iPhone lenses, similar to Seattle startup’s approach

Want to attach a 100mm lens to an iPhone? A new Apple patent suggests that official detachable lenses may be… Read More

App of the Week: Steller makes creating digital art books a breeze

One of the great things about having an iPhone in my pocket is that it means I have a fairly… Read More

Cloak launches new iOS apps to keep you secure on public Wi-Fi networks

One of the best ways to secure an Apple device while browsing the web just got easier to use. Cloak,… Read More

iTunes bug delays new tipping app from Starbucks

Coffee drinkers will have at least a few more hours before they can start tipping their Starbucks barista from their… Read More

Apple changes up iPad, iPhone offerings to appeal to budget-conscious consumers

It looks like Apple’s getting a little bit more budget-friendly. The company announced today that the fourth-generation iPad, which was… Read More

Amazon launches mobile app for sellers

While Amazon has let people shop for goods on their mobile phones and tablets for some time, its tools for… Read More

Three white iPhone 5S handsets displaying iOS 7

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

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

Ask Andru: How to improve Touch ID and secure your iPhone

We’re back for another installment of Ask Andru, where I take your burning tech questions and give you practical answers!… Read More

Later, dudes: Apple’s unit sales leave PCs in the rear-view mirror, for now

As Steve Jobs liked to say, “Boom.” Total unit sales of Apple products surpassed unit sales of computers running Windows… Read More

Fair trade? Microsoft offers free Windows Phones for old iPhones

Microsoft has a new offer for people considering an move from their old iPhone. The company is offering to buy… 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

iPhone gains ground on Android; Windows Phone slips in U.S. market

Google’s Android remained the top smartphone platform in the U.S., as measured by subscribers, but Apple’s iPhone closed a noticeable… Read More

App of the Week: Level makes it easy to stay on-budget

We all have those moments when considering an impulsive purchase. Whether it’s a shiny new copy of the album of… 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

Samsung pulls further ahead of Apple as smartphone shipments top 1 billion worldwide

Smartphone makers sold 1 billion handsets worldwide last year, according to a report by IDC this morning. And nobody has more… Read More

Apple CEO cites carrier changes, iPhone 5S inventory as reasons for U.S. smartphone share decline

Apple CEO Tim Cook is not worried about Apple’s market share. “As I’ve said before, our objective has always been… Read More

The architect of Windows 95 wants to make your iPhone videos shine with new app

The architect of Windows 95 and Windows 98 wants to make your smartphone videos more stylish. Meet Video Shader, an… 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

Zipwhip makes iPhone cloud text breakthrough with AT&T

LAS VEGAS — Cloud text messaging company Zipwhip has reached an arrangement with AT&T to capture user text messages coming… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: Favorite apps, a crossword challenge, and why John’s mom is switching to the Mac

This week on the GeekWire radio show, we talk about some of our favorite apps and catch up with two… 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

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

Apple offers gift cards instead of discounts on Black Friday

While some retailers are rushing to offer bargain-basement prices today, Apple is avoiding discounts. Instead of offering lower prices, Apple,… Read More

T-Mobile offering iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S4 and other devices for $0 down on Black Friday

T-Mobile announced today that it’s offering its most popular phones for $0 down on Black Friday weekend this year. New… Read More

Was it smart to ditch unlimited data? Revisiting my decision, one year later

On a recent family road trip, I paused for just a moment when my daughter started watching a show on… Read More

Amazon gives its iOS app a facelift just in time for holiday shopping season

As Amazon heads into its busiest season of the year, the company released an update to its iOS shopping app… Read More

Microsoft’s SkyDrive app for Apple’s iOS gets automatic photo uploads, and a new look

Microsoft’s SkyDrive app for iOS got a snazzy redesign this morning, complete with a new look that now brings the app… Read More

Google Play music lands on the iPhone, at long last

After a long wait, Google Play Music has made its way over to the iPhone. Google’s music service allows users… Read More

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