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iPhone

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

Apple CEO Tim Cook: Premium smartphone market not saturated

While many analysts on Wall Street seem to think that the premium smartphone market has become largely saturated, Apple’s CEO… 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

Apple patents approved: Multi-sensor imaging, sharing content while on hold

While the world waits for Apple’s third quarter earnings results, the company has just been awarded two new patents that… Read More

All eyes on the iPhone as Apple preps for earnings release

Today will see the release of Apple’s quarterly earnings, and Wall Street is waiting with bated breath to see what… 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 gaining ground on Android thanks to T-Mobile

The latest U.S. smartphone market share numbers from Kantar show Apple gaining ground on rival Android. While Google still led… Read More

Apple patent: Boost sound quality by making earbuds fit properly

While Apple’s seemingly-ubiquitous white earbuds have never been known for their sound quality, that may be about to change. According… Read More

Poppy raises 300% of Kickstarter goal, will turn your iPhone into a 3D camera

Here comes a white Poppy. Poppy, the oddly-shaped 3D photo and video viewing device that uses an iPhone to create… Read More

Boston University sues Apple for, you guessed it, patent infringement

In the continuing saga of patent litigation, Apple is being sued by Boston University for allegedly infringing upon a semiconductor… 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

New data: Samsung gaining ground on Apple in smartphone market share

As the smartphone wars rage on, the industry’s two major hardware players continue to gain market share in the U.S.,… Read More

Age of Empires on the iPad? Microsoft reportedly bringing its games to iPhone, Android

Japan-based news outlet Nikkei just reported that Microsoft will bring its first-party Xbox and PC games to the iPhone, as… 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

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

Meet TuTu: This super cute stuffed animal toy comes to life through an iPhone app

When I was growing up, the height of technological innovation in toys was the Furby. That fuzzy monster-thing had it… 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

iPhone sales stay hot as shipments of smartphones set to pass feature phones in 2013

Smartphones are taking over the world. Well, not really. But the latest estimates from the International Data Corporation indicate that… Read More

Android vs. iOS: Why do iPhone users spend 26 more minutes on their phones?

If the smartphone wars get decided by time spent using the phone, Apple is winning handily. According to a new… Read More

Study: Android still rules, but Windows Phone makes gains thanks to the kids

The latest numbers from Kantar show Windows continuing steady sales and, somewhat surprisingly, growing at a faster rate than those of… Read More

New Photowerks app for iPhone and iPad makes it easier to find your own pics

Like many people nowadays, Seattle-based indie software developer Stephen Orth uses his smartphone as his primary camera. He has more than… Read More

Location-sharing startup Glympse looks to expand its reach with first public SDK

Seattle startup Glympse has made its mark with time-based location sharing technology, letting people share their spot on the map… Read More

T-Mobile bumps iPhone initial payment to $150, up from $100

All good things must come to an end, apparently — even if we didn’t know they were only temporary. Bellevue-based T-Mobile… Read More

Nokia touts Lumia 928 camera against competition with roller coaster video

Nokia has yet to officially announce its newest flagship Lumia 928 smartphone, but that isn’t stopping the manufacturer from touting… Read More

Amazon Cloud Player enables iOS update, allows music streaming in Ford vehicles

Good news for Ford and iPhone owners wanting to blast their tunes with Amazon’s Cloud Player: Amazon’s streaming music service updated… Read More

New devices? Apple seeks patents on curved and irregular battery shapes

Newly surfaced patent applications from Apple hint at plans for new types of devices — or at least new shapes… Read More

Google strikes back with ‘Now’ for iPhone and iPad

Which online service will be the primary hub on your phone? Google this morning released its “Google Now” service for… Read More

IDC: Smartphones now more popular than feature phones

These days, it’s almost surprising to see someone using an old-school flip phone, and now some numbers from the IDC… Read More

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