Google says the Nexus 7, its hotly anticipated new tablet computer, is shipping to customers who preordered it this week, amid reports of heavy demand.
Thanks to the growth of smartphone adoption, about half of U.S. mobile phone owners use their devices while watching TV, a new study suggests.
Some young adults are so fond of their expensive smartphones that they take a cheaper backup phone with them to bars and leave their fancier phones at home where they are safe from spilled vodka tonics, pickpockets and uncoordinated drunk people.
Amazon may be coming out with its own smartphone, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company reportedly is working with Foxconn to develop the hardware, which will likely run Amazon's version of the Android operating system.
Apple says it has fixed a glitch that was causing apps downloaded from its online store to crash this week.
Note to all tablet makers not named Asus: This is how you make a 7-inch tablet.
A new round of Apple rumors and leaks are suggesting what some tech observers have been predicting for the past year: that a smaller, less expensive iPad is on the way.
Last week, a U.S. District judge dealt a serious blow to Google and Samsung by slapping an injunction on the Galaxy Nexus phone and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in a patent infringement lawsuit.
More than two years after releasing its game-changing tablet computer, Apple now actually owns the name "iPad."
In June, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new iPhone 4 equipped with a glass front and stainless steel edges.
On June 28, 2007, Nokia was the top selling mobile-phone company in the world, people stopped working when they left their computers, Android phones didn't exist, and high-powered executives were addicted to thumbing on their BlackBerrys.
Forget the applications like video and audio streaming, or the built-in speakers. The most noteworthy feature of Google's new Nexus Q device may be this: It's made in the United States.
It's shaping up to be a huge week for Microsoft. On Monday, the company announced its Surface tablet platform at a hush-hush event in Los Angeles, and now Microsoft has unveiled Windows Phone 8 Apollo at its Windows Phone Summit in San Francisco.
Microsoft has announced its Surface tablets, due out late this year, at a time when security is a growing concern for users of mobile devices.
If keeping track of friends was the first wave of social media, the next may be all about hooking up with strangers.
Samsung rightfully enjoys pointing out that it ships more Android smartphones than anyone else. And, with its new Galaxy S III, the South Korean electronics giant has accomplished something only Apple has been able to do so far: sell the same exact phone at the same price across major U.S. carriers without letting them slap their logos on the front of the device.
Instagram is hoping to extract more value from photos uploaded in the past, co-founder Kevin Systrom said Tuesday.
On mobile devices, social media may be hot, but news still captures people's attention. And the news business, troubled though it has been, is all about attention. But can mobile news apps help save news about your community?
Microsoft's tablet OS can run as a desktop, making it an all-in-one machine for use at home or on the go.
Would it help you manage your stress level to get a warning that the text message you're about to read is your boss or partner chewing you out? The creators of a new mobile app think so.
Almost exactly 2 years ago, Steve Jobs outlined his view of personal computing. We used to be an agrarian nation, he explained, and as a result our vehicles were largely trucks. As the country became more urban and suburban, we moved to an era where the highways were dominated by cars, not their lumbering counterparts.
It's looking like the digital divide may have less gray hair than it used to -- but it's still a big issue for U.S. seniors.
Microsoft is taking its last big step before releasing what promises to be a massive overhaul of its Windows operating system -- and, by extension, how almost all devices running it work.
Smartphone users are creating a lot of buzz about an app that claims to repel mosquitoes. KENS reports.
It's probably not the kind of thing voters will use to choose the leader of the free world.
Samsung's new flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S3, today becomes available in 28 countries, including several European markets such as Germany and the UK.
Could our connected mobile devices hurt our ability to form personal relationships? Professor Sherry Turkle says yes.
A week after Facebook's bungled IPO comes fresh news to tantalize, or torment, the company's investors. The social-networking behemoth may be making a phone.
Even as the head of the Young Republicans at Samford University, Weathers Veazey didn't have a lot of time for politics this primary season.
If you work for IBM, you can bring your iPhone to work, but forget about using the phone's voice-activated digital assistant. Siri isn't welcome on Big Blue's networks.
Apple is indeed planning to introduce an iPhone with a larger screen, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal.
According to a new survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, three-quarters of U.S. adults who own smartphones use those devices to get some kind of real-time location-based information -- from maps and directions all the way to cutting-edge features like Yelp's Monocle augmented-reality view.
AT&T is joining the expanding field of home security and automation, introducing a wireless service that will let homeowners use their mobile devices to remotely set alarms, turn on lights or even shut off water.
On Thursday morning, iLounge released mockups of what it says the next iPhone is going to look like, according to the site's own unnamed sources. The main differences in appearance between the next iPhone and the current iPhone 4S? A metal back, a smaller dock connector, a 20 percent decrease in thickness, and a longer 4-inch display.
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S III smartphone, which it hopes will help solidify the company as the leading challenger to Apple and its iPhone 4S.
Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.
If you like streaming lots of audio or video to your cell phone and you don't have an unlimited data plan, you might end up with a bad case of "bill shock" when your wireless carrier hits you with overage charges.
It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."
Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?
Savvy Android users tend to be wary of installing apps that request seemingly unnecessary permissions. When an app wants access to data or functions on your phone, such as your contacts list or the ability to send text messages, it can signal potential security or malware risks.
We're all familiar with Apple's love affair for thin devices. Although the third-generation iPad surprised many by gaining about half a millimeter of thickness, it looks like Apple could be back to trimming product dimensions by using a new kind of display technology in the next iPhone.
The $1 billion photo-sharing app Instagram -- once named "app of the year" by Apple -- has now "jumped the shark," according to Apple's marketing chief Phil Schiller.
After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.
When Zynga purchased Draw Something from creator OMGPOP a few weeks ago, the two companies promised that the acquisition would bring new features to the game, and today they delivered.
Most Internet users and tech experts think cash and credit cards will become things of the past in the next decade as people turn to their mobile phones to make payments, results from a newly released survey suggest.
Samsung emailed, tweeted and blogged Monday about a May 3 event in which reporters are being invited to "come and meet the next Galaxy." At this shindig in London, we expect Samsung to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S III -- though where this smartphone sits in Samsung's larger handset ecosystem isn't entirely clear.
Samsung has started sending out invites for the launch of the next Galaxy smartphone, which is slated for May 3 in London.
Facebook's billion-dollar purchase of Instagram this week may have been the first time that many Facebookers heard of the tech-world darling, which lets users turn their phone photos into sleek-looking, stylized images with a single touch.
Facebook's purchase on Monday of the photo-sharing app Instagram had the Internet asking one question:
There's a lot riding on the Nokia Lumia 900. While Windows Phones until now have generally been capable if not outstanding devices, the Lumia 900 brings Microsoft's mobile platform to a new level.
When it comes to tablet computers, size matters -- a lot. But these devices are definitely not one-size-fits-all. And like Alice in Wonderland, the "right size" for tablets keeps shifting.
After 18 months of waiting, users of Android phones and tablets can finally crash the Instagram party.
Don't want the police or your local government to know where you are? Then put your cell phone in airplane mode or turn it off.
Guess that overheating issue isn't such a big deal after all.
I've been a Mac user for about 11 years. And since I made the switch, I never thought the day would come when I'd say this:
Sad face of the day: Adulthood is just an endless string of irritating to-dos.
Finally, fans of the world's most famous boy wizard can follow his fight against the evil Lord Voldemort on their e-readers.
If you're at a coffee shop, anywhere in Philadelphia, or if it's late at night, hang on to your smartphone.
Do you suffer from FOMO (otherwise known as "fear of missing out")? Does the idea that some infinitely intriguing person/place/thing is currently flitting through your general sphere of being -- WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE -- cause your heart to constrict with terror?
Do you use a passcode to protect access to your smartphone? And if so, do you do that consistently? Every day, many smartphones get lost -- and found, not always by their owners. What happens with those missing devices?
Mobile devices often get accused of alienating people from the world around them. But for U.S. teens, cell phones (especially text messaging) are a key way to stay connected with friends and other people in their lives, according to new research from the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Unsolicited text messages from scammers, companies and political campaigns are illegal and annoying. But at least now they're easier to report.
Acclaimed Public Radio International program "This American Life" has retracted an entire episode about working conditions inside Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer that builds much of Apple's most popular hardware, after learning the reporter "partially fabricated" information about his visit to the factories.
Windows 8 won't be ready for consumers until fall, but that's not stopping hardware makers from fighting to be first in line to build hardware for Microsoft's new operating system.
The latest version of Apple's iPad, the genre-defining tablet computer that has outperformed virtually everyone's expectations since first released in 2010, went on sale Friday at 8 a.m. local time.
Voxer CEO Tom Katis hopes to build a freemium business off of his app that brings walkie-talkie functions to smartphones.
Instagram, the iPhone photo-sharing app that turns almost anyone into an artful photographer, is growing at an astonishing rate.
The tech world is descending upon Austin for the South by Southwest Interactive conference -- an annual gathering of tech influencers for a fast-paced week of panels, networking, and yes -- parties.
On first glance, the new, never-to-be-actually-named iPad is exactly the same as its predecessor: Same size, same price, same colors.
At the pep rally where Apple debuted its third-generation tablet computer, one question was on everyone's lips: So, what do we call this thing?
Apple rolled out a high-definition iPad on Wednesday with a faster processor, a better camera and a display screen that promises to be dramatically sharper than the current model, the iPad 2.
Fancy gadgets that can be used to jam cell phone signals are illegal and potentially dangerous, experts say.
When Apple holds a press event Wednesday, everyone who's paying attention expects to see the much-anticipated iPad 3.
As of February, more U.S. adults own smartphones than simpler feature phones, according to new research from the Pew Internet and American Life Project.
With so many flashy tablets and high-speed smartphones on display, it's easy to forget the important role low-cost phones play at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
When car companies begin exhibiting at mobile phone shows, it's a sign that the "connected" vehicle has truly arrived -- allowing us to take our digital lives with us as we hit the highway.
The latest phones released at the 2012 Mobile World Congress include high resolution cameras and built-in projectors.
When Microsoft revealed the "consumer preview" of Windows 8 on Wednesday, it didn't just give the world a glimpse at a new OS ? it also showed us that it can be a leader in touch-based user interface design. Yes, Microsoft's new tablet UI isn't merely utilitarian. It's actually innovative, and even cool.
It's just over a week until one of the biggest geek gatherings of the year, South By Southwest Interactive, kicks off in Austin, Texas.
Are you reading this article on your cell phone or tablet? These days, that makes you pretty normal, especially if you're American, according to a recent report from comScore.
Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 for public testing on Wednesday in the hope that it will help the brand win back some of the ground it has been losing to Apple and Google.
Day two of Barcelona's mobile extravaganza brings an app to control your car, a phone that becomes a laptop and better call quality for the older generation. Stuff Magazine brings us the lowdown.
They look glossy and new, their touch screens glow enticingly and they're filled with the latest mind-bendingly complicated chips and processors -- but are the newest mobile gadgets any good?
The devices announced at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) have better screens, are faster, and promise to do so much more than your current model -- so what will your next phone look like?
The ability to work inside a fish tank is not high on most people's wish lists when it comes to buying a new smartphone.
This is the fourth time I've covered Mobile World Congress and every year I arrive expecting to be unimpressed, thinking "surely, this year there's nothing new left to show" and every year I leave realizing the pace of change is just accelerating.
HTC has launched a new flagship Android smartphone, the HTC One X, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Not content with revolutionizing smart phones, mobile apps now appear to be in the driving seat of the auto industry as manufacturers increasingly surrender control of their vehicles to technology.
Mobile phone giant Nokia on Monday unveiled a phone with a powerful 41 Megapixel camera as it attempts to reposition itself back at the forefront of the mobile market.
Mobile devices may have placed an amazing array of technology in the palms of our hands, but they've also given us a bamboozling array of buzzwords and acronyms.
Ask an expert what the mobile phone industry of the future looks like and you'll get what seems to be a dystopian vision straight from the dark imagination of sci-fi.
During one's bustling life there are a collection of moments -- fragments out of time -- that afford one a sense of slow-down reflection. A kind of reprieve from the mania that is living.
Mobile World Congress is the world's largest mobile phone trade show, held every year in Barcelona. It is the venue for manufacturers like Nokia, HTC, LG, and Samsung to reveal the must-have mobile devices and services of the year.
As a journalist hailing from the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, the epicenter of a violent Maoist insurgency, Shubhranshu Choudhary was regularly confronted with the shortcomings of his profession.
Is that app you just downloaded surreptitiously gathering data to push targeted ads to your 6-year-old? Quite possibly.
Apple released Mountain Lion to developers last week, a new operating system that will make your desktop computer work more like your phone than ever before.
Nearly two years after tech blogs screamed "Antennagate!" over problems with the iPhone 4's reception, owners will be getting a little pocket change for their troubles.
El director de la Filarmónica de Nueva York detuvo la orquesta a mitad de concierto por el sonido de un celular.
Barnes and Noble's new Nook Tablet lacks the multimedia features of Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire.
Amazon's Kindle Fire is a solid tablet, and a relative bargain at $199. But, Apple's iPad is still ahead of the field.
Bump CEO David Lieb describes how his company's app is able to transfer information simply by bumping phones together.
Tech expert Marc Saltzman joins Fredericka Whitfield to discuss the latest news in technology.
With a surprise appearance by Steve Jobs, Apple debuts its iPad 2, the company's successful tablet computing gadget.
In June 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs faced an unexpected technical glitch during a demo of the new iPhone 4.
A former Microsoft employee creates an application that uses QR codes to track pets. KING reports.
According to CNET an Apple employee left a prototype of the new iPhone 5 at a bar in San Francisco.
Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong helps you decide if you should get a laptop or a tablet computer.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains a few major patent wars ongoing between tech companies.
A traffic app incorporates social networking to provide up to minute conditions. CNN's Dan Simon reports.
After already tackling the Internet, one CEO wants South Korea to be a "mobile wonderland." CNN's Paula Hancocks reports
Pew: 17% use cell phones for health info. Is that a good idea? CNN's Pete Dominick hits the street.
CNN's Dan Simon reports on an app that aims to find you a parking place.
Mobile makers hope to target Orthodox Jews with "kosher" phones. CNN's Kevin Flower reports
An iPhone user's reaction to news the device collects continuous information about a customer's whereabouts.
Wired.com's John Abell explains how iPhone software tracks users' movements and saves the data.
Sony Ericsson's CEO talks to CNN's Jim Boulden about the company's new PlayStation smartphone.
Filing your taxes last-minute? CNN's Karin Caifa tells us about some smartphone apps that can help.
A Verizon store in Minnesota welcomes customers interested in purchasing the new iPhone 4.
Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong talks about some phone apps that could help save your life.
A doctor in Idaho helped develop a smart phone app that blocks texts and calls while a car is moving. KIDK reports.
Is cell phone etiquette around the world getting better or worse?
CNN's Jim Boulden explores the latest trends and news at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress.
So will smartphones really lead to the death of the PC? PC Magazine's Lance Ulanoff explains.
The makers say the app isn't replacing the confessional, but it will help people with the sacrament. WCVB reports.
New technology allows your appliances to "talk" to repair centers and give you tips on saving energy.
Whether you're shopping or banking, here are tips to keep information safe when using your smartphone.
Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE) is testing a system to lets you "convoy" hands-free on the road.
Playboy goes to the iPad uncensored and Facebook wants the world to go mobile. CNN's John Lisk reports.
Canadian students may soon be getting online textbooks. Global News' Antony Robart reports.
A dual-core smartphone that also docks as a laptop is one of Motorola's biggest show stoppers at CES 2011.
A teen discovers her Coby Kyros pad had pornography installed on it. WSIL explains what happened.
CNN's Dan Simon reports on a lawsuit brought against Apple, accusing the company of selling personal data.
CNN's Michael Holmes demonstrates some of the main features of the new CNN iPad app.
Offbeat reporter Pete Dominick takes a look at the new CNN iPad application with CNN's John King.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout demonstrates some of the main features of the new CNN iPad app.
Students in Canada unplug themselves from cell phones, iPods and computers. Global News' Lama Nicolas reports.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains mobile app Foursquare and speaks to co-founder and CEO Dennis Crowley.
At the Web 2.0 conference, Google's CEO describes a new technology that could revolutionize the way you shop.
Two Spelman College students designed a phone app to educate others about historically black colleges and universities.
As the cell phone market is flooded with smartphones, CNN.com helps you narrow down which works best for you.
IPhones are helping stroke victims, as well as people with autism, speech disabilities and brain injuries communicate.
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