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Apple and Samsung prepare for another patent lawsuit

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.

Samsung accuses Apple of ripping off patented email, photo, and music features

Samsung began its countersuit against Apple by calling Dr. Woodward Yang, who testified that Apple infringed several Samsung patents related to email, photo browsing, and music playback.

Verizon's Viewdini video search app now available for iOS devices on any carrier

Previously available exclusively for Verizon's 4G LTE Android devices, the Viewdini video search app can now be downloaded on the iPhone and iPad.

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.

FreedomPop announces $99 iPod 4G Sleeve: 500MB of free WiMAX for your iPod touch

FreedomPop has announced the iPod 4G Sleeve, offering users 500MB of free WiMAX service per month.

Emergency response app that uses full-3D campus renders to guide officers tested by UNC Charlotte

The UNCC police put their new Effective Emergency Response Communication System to the test with the help a handful of iPod touches.

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.

Google Places for iOS renamed as Google+ Local, now includes Zagat scores and voice search

Google revamped its Google Places services back in May, adding data from its purchase of Zagat and renaming it Google+ Local. Now, the company has gone ahead and similarly revamped its iOS app.

'World's smallest' iPhone charger lets you plug straight into the wall

The JuiceBuddy plugs straight into the wall, offering a standard Apple dock connector and a USB 2.0 port

Apple must face class-action lawsuit for location tracking, but judge dismisses Google and other defendants

We heard last month that Apple would have to go ahead and face a class-action lawsuit because of last year's location-tracking scandal, but US District Judge Lucy Koh just narrowed the scope of the case a bit.

Amazon releases Cloud Player app for iPhone and iPod

Amazon has just released its Cloud Player app for iOS devices, allowing iPhone and iPod users to play music stored in their Amazon Cloud Drive.

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.

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.

Apple reportedly dropping Google Maps, launching new 3D mapping service in iOS 6 (update)

According to a report by 9to5Mac, Apple will finally replace Google Maps in iOS 6 with its own in-house solution.

'Python Bytes' app brings the best of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' series one to iOS

Monty Python has released Python Bytes, giving iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users access to 22 of the best sketches from series one of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'.

Google Play Books for iPhone / iPad update adds annotation and bookmarking

Google has updated its Play Books iOS app, adding annotation, selection, and a number of other features, as well as tweaks to the way the app looks and behaves.

'Soul Calibur' for iOS update adds local multiplayer over Bluetooth

Soul Calibur for iOS has been updated to support multiplayer over Bluetooth on the iPhone and iPad, but not the iPod Touch.

New iPod touch hardware and A5X-equipped iPhone in the works, according to rumors

9 to 5 Mac has found references to an "iPod5,1" in an internal iOS 5.1 build, suggesting that the current touch (known as iPod4,1) will see some changes. Sources also report that Apple is internally testing an iPhone with a modified version of the new iPad's A5X processor and 1GB of RAM.

VooMote's Zapper universal remote for iOS syncs profiles using iCloud

A software update for VooMote's Zapper has brought iCloud support, allowing users to sync their IR profiles across all of their devices.

Figure by Propellerhead is a simple, fast, and beautiful music creation app

There are some undeniably great music apps for the iPhone and iPad, but most of them are fairly involved and not meant for super-fast music creation on-the-go. Propellerhead, a Swedish music software company and the creators of Reason, saw this gap in the market and are trying to fill it with Figure.

Shazam reaches version five for iOS, adds one-second tagging

The latest version of the Shazam app for iPhone and iPod Touch allows you to tag music in as little as one second, along with a number of other added features.

Is Apple preparing a physical game controller for the iPad and iPhone?

Buried deep within AnandTech's comprehensive review of the new iPad is a remark that Anand know[s] of an internal Apple project to bring a physical controller to market, but whether or not it will ever see the light of day remains to be seen."

Instapaper 4.1.1 includes a host of bug fixes, reinstates list viewing mode to iPad

Instapaper version 4.1.1 has been released with a number of bug fixes, refinements, and the reinstatement of Instapaper's list view for articles.

Gmail app for iPad and iPhone now allows for sending from alternate email addresses

If you're a Gmail users who has multiple email addresses set up under your account, the beleaguered iOS app now offers users the option to select which you want to use when sending.

iPhoto for iOS has over one million users in less than 10 days

Apple told The Loop that iPhoto for iOS hit one million users in less than 10 days.

The Verge is now available on Flipboard

The Verge and Flipboard... together at last

iTunes 10.6 adds 192kpbs and 256kbps transcoding options for iPod and iOS devices

The latest release of iTunes now supports transcoding and syncing high bitrate files to iPods and iOS devices in a variety of bitrates: 192kbps and 256kbps are now an option, in addition to the existing 128kbps setting.

NCAA March Madness Live app brings live streaming to iPhone, iPad, and select Android devices for $3.99

NCAA has released its March Madness Live app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and select Android devices. The app comes with free radio streams of all games as well as social features, brackets, and notifications for upcoming games and possible upsets. Live streaming carries a $3.99 premium, but for that price you'll get to watch games live on your computer as well.

iOS 5.1 tethered jailbreak available for original iPad, iPhone 4, 3GS, and iPod touch

The iPhone dev team has announced that the original iPad, iPhone 4 and older devices can be updated to iOS 5.1

'Zombies, Run!' mashes gaming and fitness together for iOS users

Some of might need a little extra incentive to get out of the house and take a jog -- that's where Zombies, Run!, a new iOS app, comes in.

Google+ iOS app updated with instant photo uploads; Circles interface redesigned in web client

Google's rolled out several updates to its social network today, both on the iOS platform and on the web.

Hasbro's new Lazer Tag guns use iOS devices for HUD and augmented reality

Hasbro just announced that its 2012 Nerf Lazer Tag blasters can be combined with an iPhone or iPod touch to provide a heads-up display, an increased firing distance of 250 feet, and augmented reality for a "single player" experience

Apple reports massive Q1 2012 results with $13.06b profit, iPhone sales up 128 percent

Apple just announced its Q1 2012 results, and the company booked $46.33b in revenue, marking the biggest quarter in company history — well over 50 percent larger than its previous record.

Time Warner Cable TV iOS app updated, now streaming live TV to iPhone

Time Warner Cable updated its TWC TV app today to support the iPhone 3GS, 4, and 4S. Unlike its Android counterpart, the app offers live streaming television so long as you're on your home's Wi-Fi network.

Soul Calibur for iOS launching on January 19th?

If you've already blown through Infinity Blade 2 and are still craving a small screen fighting game, you'll be able to download Soul Calibur for iOS this Thursday, January 19th.

Google+ iOS app updated with video hangouts and a new photos UI

Google's been updating its Google+ iOS app on a fairly regular basis lately, and this latest update brings support for one of its headlining features: video hangouts.

ChatON, Samsung's cross-platform messaging app, released for iOS

ChatON, Samsung's attempt to get a piece of the messaging app pie, has just launched in the iTunes App Store.

Zephyr swipe gestures add N9 flair to your jailbroken iPhone

Noted iOS hacker chpwn has created a new UI customization that allows users to control the phone with swipe gestures.