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Apple and Samsung prepare for another patent lawsuit

iOS 7 now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Google Fiber app for iPad lands in App Store, no iPhone version yet

Good Deal: third-generation iPads starting at $314.99 from Best Buy

Good deal: third-generation iPad with Retina display for $399, iPhone 5 for $127 from Walmart retail stores (update)

iOS 6.0.1 rolls out to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users, patching numerous bugs

Brian Eno's new iPad app 'Scape' lets you build intelligent, reactive ambient music

Wrong turn: Apple's buggy iOS 6 maps lead to widespread complaints

The major new feature of the company's new iOS 6 mobile operating system is a new mapping module developed by Apple itself — a replacement for the Google-supplied maps that have been standard on the iPhone since it debuted in 2007. It is a change borne not of user demand, but of corporate politics: Google's Android platform is the biggest competitive threat to the iPhone, so Apple is cutting ties with Google. iPhone owners might have loved Google Maps, but Apple has no love for Google.

iOS 6 update rolling out now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Apple has just begun rolling out updates to iOS 6 for current-generation devices.

Twitter for iPad 5.0 takes one step forward, three steps back (hands-on video)

Twitter for iPad was finally updated to version 5.0 — but unfortunately, the update removes much of what made the app a unique and interesting experience, replacing it with what feels like a blown-up phone interface.

Kindle Fire HD 8.9: how the new Kindle tablet compares with the competition

Amazon stepped up its presence in the tablet market today with the introduction of Kindle Fire HD, an 8.9-inch tablet squarely aimed at high-end competition from Apple, Samsung, and other manufacturers. We've compared the device with a number of other tablets.

Skype for iPhone and iPad updated with Photo Sharing, improved battery performance

Skype for iOS has been updated with improved battery performance and Photo Sharing.

Back to School: the best tablet for every student

Before the school year starts, make sure the tablet in your bag is the right one for you.

BBC iPlayer app updated to support new iPad's Retina display

BBC's popular iPlayer streaming app has been updated to deliver Retina display-quality video and graphics for the thid-generation iPad.

Google Search app for iPad and iPhone adds voice-based answers, available in the 'next couple of days'

Google has updated its search app for iOS to include voice-based questions and answers. You can "ask for the weather in a natural way" and it will provide results. It mirrors the functionality already introduced for Android 4.1 and, in many ways, the functionality of Siri.Developing...

Refurbished Retina iPads now available through Apple Store with $50 discount

Refurbished versions of the third-generation iPad are now available through the Apple Store, providing a $50 discount on the regular unit price.

Apple dominates the growing tablet market with 68 percent share, according to IDC

Unsurprisingly, Apple's iPad continues to dominate the new but quickly expanding tablet market, according to the latest data from IDC.

Fanhattan video-aggregating app adds HBO and NBC content, universal 'WatchList' queue

Video aggregating app Fanhattan attempts make it easier for iOS users to find TV shows and movies they want to watch, regardless of what service they're available on, and the company just released a major update that adds more content and organization options.

Google Earth 7.0 for iPhone and iPad brings all-new 3D imagery for select cities

Google Earth 7.0 is available now on the iTunes App Store, bringing with it all-new 3D imagery for Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Geneva, and Rome.

Apple Podcasts app for iOS updated with numerous bug fixes

Apple's Podcasts app for iOS hasn't been one of its best-received pieces of software — questionable interface aside, the app also came with plenty of bugs, making users questions why they should use it over alternate solutions. Fortunately, Apple has been heeding those complaints and just pushed out a new version to the iTunes App Store.

Apple's new iPad debuts in China, avoiding delays and launch-line chaos

The new iPad has launched in China, apparently without the problems that plagued earlier product releases.

My Xbox Live app now lets you control your console from your iPad

Microsoft's free My Xbox Live app has added Xbox Companion remote control functionality for the iPad.

UK Judge says Galaxy Tab does not infringe on the iPad, design 'not as cool'

A UK judge in the High Court of Justice's Chancery Division today ruled that Samsung's Galaxy Tab does not infringe upon the design of Apple's iPad because Samsung's tablet isn't well-designed enough to be confused with Apple's product.

Apple pays Proview $60 million in iPad trademark case settlement

Apple has reportedly paid Proview $60 million for the rights to use the iPad name.

Bill Gates: tablets in the classroom have a 'terrible track record'

Bill Gates has said in an interview that tablets in the classroom have a 'terrible track record.'

iPad Smart Case hands-on

The Verge does a hands-on with Apple's new Smart Case, a new form of protection for your new iPad or iPad 2 that offers the same magnetic on/off capabilities as the Smart Cover but also protects the entire device from scratches.

Algoriddim's vjay lets your iPad mix videos in real time for $9.99

Algoriddim has released vjay, an iPad app that gives you a video mixing deck you can use to mash up any video and music in your iPad's local storage.

Siri for iPad and Mountain Lion's 'Do Not Disturb' switch rumored on iOS 6

Sources have told 9to5 Mac that iOS 6 will include Siri for iPad and Mountain Lion features like iCloud tab syncing, VIP Mail, and the "Do Not Disturb" switch.

Apple sending MobileMe users a 30-day warning to transfer their data to iCloud

For those who haven't let go of MobileMe yet, Apple's start issuing firm reminders that its days are numbered, in the form of emails to users as well as iPhone alerts reminding users to start transitioning their data over to iCloud or prepare to see it vanish.

Tweetbot 2.4 for iPhone and iPad adds keyword filters, offline favorites, and read later

Tweetbot released an update for iPhone and iPad this week that adds an option to mute tweets by keyword, location-based search, and offline support to favorite posts or read them later.

Military camera adapters and iOS apps add geotagging and night vision to iPhone or iPad

The Special Operations Apps / System for Optical Attachments or [SOA]2, designed by a private contractor, is a set of adapters and apps that allows soldiers to connect infrared, night vision, or long-range cameras to the iPhone 4S or new iPad.

Yahoo Axis impresses on iPad, stumbles on desktop and iPhone (hands-on)

We take a closer look at Yahoo's new browser plugin and iOS app, Axis.

'Bejeweled HD' on iPad out today for $3.99

PopCap has announced Bejeweled HD, bringing the classic match-three puzzle game to the iPad for the first time.

Apple upgrading iCloud with new photo-sharing features, says the Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that iCloud will gain some new features, most notably a way to share galleries of photos with other iCloud users.