iPad 2 spurs deals on original iPad

If you're in the market for an iPad -- but don't necessarily need the latest and greatest hardware -- Friday's iPad 2 launch is spurring some retailers to offer deals on the original model.

Kids want iPads, parents shudder

The iPad is the most desired tech item this holiday shopping season among children aged 6 to 12. A new Nielsen survey shows that Apple's bestselling tablet tops...

Firms gear up to ride iPad coattails

With the Apple iPad launch just days away, third-party developers and peripheral makers are scurrying to get their iPad-friendly wares to market in time.

Analysis: Mobile operators versus the App Store

PC World's Jeff Bertolucci wonders if two dozen global carriers can work together to actually build an open marketplace for apps that challenges Apple's App Store.

Study tries to pin a number on App Store piracy

A new report on App Store piracy claims Apple and developers have lost more than $450 million to piracy since July 2008. But critics on the blogosphere are treating that number with skepticism.

Never mind the Nexus One, how about a cheaper cell plan?

Based on this week's flurry of media reports, it appears that Google will introduce its Nexus One smartphone right after the New Year. But reports suggest that this smartphone will be business as usual.

What backlash? iPhone 3GS users very satisfied, survey says

A new survey by RBC/IQ ChangeWave finds that 99 percent of iPhone 3GS owners are satisfied with their mobile device.

eBay’s iPhone app gets big update

eBay's iPhone app now sends push notifications to let you know when you've been outbid or when an auction is closing.

Want an iPhone 3G? Good luck finding one

Supplies of the iPhone 3G appear to be running low, fueling speculation that a new model will soon be unveiled.

Report: AT&T may offer cheaper iPhone data plan

BusinessWeek reports that AT&T may soon offer lower-priced iPhone plans.

Research firm: Android poised for massive growth

Research firm Strategy Analytics predicts that global shipments of Android-based smart phones will grow 900 percent this year.

Analysis: Why BlackBerry’s lead over the iPhone won’t last

The BlackBerry Curve moved past the iPhone to become the top-selling consumer smart phone in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2009. But PC World's Jeff Bertolucci doesn't expect that trend to last.

Can You Trust iTunes App Store Reviews?

Are developers themselves gaming the reviews for their own apps in the App Store, to make it seem like user feedback is more positive than it actually is?