Patent Filing: Apple develops e-ink hybrid display

Future versions of Apple's iPad and other iOS devices may be sporting a hybrid LCD/electronic paper (e-ink) display, according to an Apple patent application.

Federal grand jury investigates smartphone privacy

Smartphone apps and concerns over privacy are a continuing theme in news reports, PCWorld's Ian Paul writes.

NCAA tournament games available for free on iPad, iPhone

The NCAA will offer free online video streaming for its men’s basketball national championship tournament later this month on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch via Wi-Fi and 3G

Verizon iPhone 4: Preorder survival guide

The Verizon iPhone is now available for preorder if you're a Verizon customer. PCWorld's Ian Paul has the skinny on what you need to know about preordering.

What to expect from Android 3.0 Honeycomb’s debut

Honeycomb will finally arrive this week, and Google promises an in-depth look at the revamped Android operating system and some hands-on demonstrations of Honeycomb devices.

Starbucks expands mobile payment system to all stores

You can now pay for your coffee at Starbucks outlets across the United States using a smartphone app for iPhone, iPod touch and select BlackBerry devices.

Opinion: Verizon’s real plan for iPhone

PCWorld's Ian Paul looks at ComScore's latest survey and concludes that Verizon stuck an iPhone deal with Apple because people who use Apple's smartphone are affluent and loyal.

10 strange iPhone crimes of 2010

The iPhone in 2010 wasn't just topping headlines for color defects and faulty phone connections: it also found itself pulled into a world of crimes and misdemeanors.

iPhone 4 launched into space with weather balloon

A father and son duo recently launched a weather balloon about 19 miles above the planet's surface and used an iPhone 4 for its GPS tracking capabilities.

Microsoft’s Angry Birds claim has developer chirping

Microsoft used the familiar fuming birds of the Angry Birds mobile game to promote its Windows Phone 7 launch. But the game's developer says it hasn't yet committed to doing a Windows Phone 7 version.

Opinion: Android the most popular mobile OS? Not quite

While Nielsen's latest survey shows more smartphone buyers favoring Android over the iPhone and BlackBerry devices, a closer look at the numbers indicates that Android's popularity isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Report: Samsung Galaxy Tab headed to AT&T

Samsung is reportedly launching the Galaxy Tab 7-inch tablet in the U.S. on Thursday, and a new report says the device is headed to AT&T.


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Nokia unveils three new smartphones

Nokia launched three new smartphones Tuesday at a time when the beleaguered company is fighting to remain the top smartphone maker worldwide.


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Apple’s new developer terms: What’s in, what’s out

PCWorld's Ian Paul considers what kind of apps might win approval and which ones are still out in the cold under Apple's revised guidelines for iPhone app makers.


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SEC filings hint at Verizon iPhone

Some vaguely worded language in an AT&T filing with the SEC has once again stoked rumors that Verizon could offer the iPhone soon.

Analysis: Will Google’s DIY apps boost the lagging Android market?

By offering simple do-it-yourself tools, PCWorld's Ian Paul thinks Google may spark an explosion in Android application development that could help the Android Market grow even larger than Apple's App Store.

iPhone sales forecast to hit 100 million by 2011

Apple's total iPhone user base may reach as high as 100 million users by the end of 2011, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty.

New Droid phone coming the day before iPhone 4

Verizon, Motorola, and Adobe will introduce the next generation of Droid mobile devices on Wednesday, June 23. That's one day before the iPhone 4 hits retail shelves.

Motorola announces Android-based Flipout phone

Motorola proved the rumor mill right on Wednesday when it introduced the square-shaped, Android-based Flipout phone featuring Motorola's enhanced Motoblur overlay.

Five burning questions about the Verizon-Google tablet

Verizon says it's working on an iPad rival with Google. But with so little information available, a number of questions about this rumored device remain.