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Gmail revamps mobile web client with iOS app design cues

Monday March 11, 2013

Google on Monday announced the introduction of a refreshed version of its mobile web client, which takes some of the best UI features found in the iOS app and integrates them into a version available on most mobile operating systems.

Games, social networking take up most time in mobile apps; productivity near bottom

Monday March 11, 2013

Owners of devices like Apple's iPad and other mobile gadgets are largely using them for games and social networking, according to a new analysis.

Philips releases Hue LED light bulb SDK and official APIs to iOS developers

Monday March 11, 2013

Philips on Monday launched a software developer program for the Hue line of iOS-controlled "smart LED" light bulbs, allowing app makers to integrate the lighting solution into third-party products.

Apple updates iWork for iOS suite with minor stability improvements

Thursday March 07, 2013

Apple on Thursday issued three minor updates for the iWork for iOS app suite, which includes iPhone and iPad versions of Pages, Numbers and Keynote.

Staples to begin carrying Apple accessories in retail stores

Wednesday March 06, 2013

Staples will begin selling Apple accessories in its retail stores in the near future, the company's CEO revealed on Wednesday.

Apple seeds build 12D76 of OS X 10.8.3 beta, still no sign of Gold Master

Tuesday March 05, 2013

Apple on Tuesday seeded a new version of the OS X 10.8.3 beta to developers with no known issues, with the release coming just five days after the last build was pushed out.

Apple opens iBookstore in Japan with iBooks 3.1 update [u]

Tuesday March 05, 2013

Apple on Tuesday updated its iBooks application for iOS, adding access to its digital iBookstore to users from Japan.

Apple granted design patent for Thunderbolt Display

Tuesday March 05, 2013

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday awarded Apple with the design rights to the Thunderbolt Display, which the company first introduced in 2011 as one of the first accessory

League of Legends comes to the Mac in beta form

Friday March 01, 2013

Popular online multiplayer PC game League of Legends has made the leap to Apple's Mac OS X platform, in the form of an open beta released on Friday.

Apple releases beta build 12D74 of OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion with no known issues

Thursday February 28, 2013

Apple on Thursday seeded build 12D74 of its OS X 10.8.3 Mountain Lion update to developers, the latest in a string of betas since the first build was released in November of last year.

Real Racing 3 launches as freemium iOS app from EA

Thursday February 28, 2013

Developer Firemonkeys' highly anticipated new game "Real Racing 3" hit the iOS App Store on Thursday with a new freemium model that relies on microtransaction in-app purchases.

Pandora to limit free mobile listening due to rising royalty rates

Thursday February 28, 2013

In a post to the official Pandora blog on Wednesday, founder Tim Westergren announced that the music discovery and streaming service will be capping free mobile listening to 40 hours per month, a change prompted by steeply increasing royalty rates.

Amazon rolls out Cloud Player app update, brings iPad compatibility

Wednesday February 27, 2013

Amazon on Wednesday released an updated version of its Amazon Cloud Player app for iOS, with an updated look and new compatibility with Apple's iPad.

iTunes in the Cloud goes online in 11 European countries

Wednesday February 27, 2013

Eleven new countries in Europe gained access to Apple's iTunes in the Cloud service on Wednesday, allowing users to re-download content they have already purchased.

Latest Kindle for iOS update has 'known issue,' users advised to not update

Wednesday February 27, 2013

Amazon has updated the description for its latest Kindle for iOS update, warning users not to install the new software because of a "known issue."

Noted manga creator to pen, ink biography of Steve Jobs

Tuesday February 26, 2013

Late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs' life will soon be the subject of a biography by celebrated manga creator Mari Yamazaki, it was revealed on Tuesday.

Apple granted patents for iOS audio controls, Game Center and Camera app

Tuesday February 26, 2013

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple three design patents for iOS assets, including the audio controls seen as part of the iPhone and iPod touch's multitasking bars, the Game Center's "Me" page and the Camera app's camera selection button.

New release candidates for Adobe's Lightroom and Camera Raw bring bug fixes, added camera support

Monday February 25, 2013

Adobe on Monday announced the availability of the Lightroom 4.4 and Camera Raw 7.4 Release Candidates, with each update providing expanded support for new cameras as well as fixes for reported bugs.

Apple's 'Hollywood' iPad commercial makes Oscar debut, continues new ad style

Monday February 25, 2013

During the telecast of the 85th annual Oscar Academy Awards on Sunday, Apple aired a new iPad ad highlighting a few iOS apps tailored specifically for the company's tablet lineup.

Native Instruments revs Traktor DJ app for iPad

Friday February 22, 2013

Developer Native Instruments on Thursday introduced Traktor DJ, a new app designed specifically for the iPad that allows users to turn their tablets into portable mixing stations.