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Apple’s iOS topped Android in U.S. sales for the first time since 2012

Feb 04, 2015 09:55 AM EST

Apple's iPhone has outsold Android devices in the U.S. for the first time in three years, according to new data for the fourth quarter of 2014. Read More

Dropbox for iOS gets Touch ID support with latest update – Available now

Oct 20, 2014 07:33 AM EDT

Dropbox has just updated its iOS app on Monday, Oct. 20, adding Touch ID support and other neat new features. Read More

Check whether an iOS device was stolen with this new iCloud tool

Oct 02, 2014 06:31 AM EDT

Apple has launched a new iCloud security tool that allows anyone to easily check the Activation Lock status of an iOS device and see whether it's ready to set up and use. Read More

iPhones nearly impossible to hack with spyware unless they’re jailbroken

Aug 13, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

Security researchers from German firm Gamma Group have found it nearly impossible to break into iOS with a powerful spyware called FinSpy. Read More

Samsung phones recommended twice as much as iPhones, 10 times more than Nokias

Aug 12, 2014 07:52 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that vendors and wireless carriers recommend Samsung phones twice as much as they do iPhones, and 10 times more than Nokia phones. Read More

PayPal for iOS update brings loyalty card support, other features and enhancements

Jul 15, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

PayPal has rolled out a new update for its iOS application, bringing several neat enhancements and features, including support for storing loyalty cards within the app. Read More

Microsoft prepping Gear Fit-like fitness band with cross-platform functionality

Jul 06, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Microsoft has reportedly been working on a Samsung Gear Fit-like fitness band of its own, which will allegedly launch in 4Q with cross-platform functionality, compatible with Windows Phone, Android, and iOS. Read More

Mac, iOS devices remotely locked through Find My iPhone – How to protect yourself

May 27, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Some Mac and iOS users in Australia have been remotely locked out of their devices by hacker(s) 'Oleg Pliss,' using the Find My iPhone tool. Read More

Facebook adds audio tagging feature for easier sharing in Shazam-like fashion

May 22, 2014 08:13 AM EDT

Facebook has added a new Shazam-like audio tagging feature, allowing users to use their smartphone's microphone to detect tracks, TV shows or movies for easier sharing. Read More

Apple, Google pushing for exclusivity with game developers as video game industry heats up

Apr 21, 2014 07:36 AM EDT

Apple and Google are reportedly working on striking exclusivity deals with game developers to have popular titles launch on their respective platforms first. Read More

Microsoft launches Office for iPad, makes Office Mobile free on Android and iPhones

Mar 28, 2014 08:49 AM EDT

Microsoft has officially released the much-rumored Office for iPad, while also making Office Mobile free for Android and iPhones. Read More

Windows Phone outsells the iPhone in 27 countries

Jan 25, 2014 09:06 AM EST

Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has outsold the iPhone in 27 countries, mainly due to Nokia. Read More

Spotify mobile push: free streaming for smartphones and tablets now available

Dec 12, 2013 09:56 AM EST

Spotify has introduced free streaming in shuffle mode for smartphone users and on-demand, ad-supported listening for tablet users. Read More

Twitter iOS and Android updates bring new look, allow photo sharing via DM

Dec 11, 2013 09:33 AM EST

Twitter has updated its Android and iOS apps, bringing a new look, various new features and enhancements, and the ability to send, view, and receive photos via direct messages (DMs). Read More