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Despite CEO Tim Cook's public apology over warranty issues, Apple may not be out of the woods yet in China -- the company has been listed among a number of app providers and websites being investigated for pornography there.

Logitech Takes Second Stab at Smartphone-Based Remote

Posted 04/17/2013 at 6:04am | by J.R. Bookwalter

While Logitech may be looking to unload its Harmony line of remote control products, that hasn't stopped them from introducing its latest product, which puts a smartphone in control of your home theater setup.

Overnight Recap: iSteve Premiere, Updates to Aperture, iPhoto, Facebook

Posted 04/17/2013 at 5:29am | by J.R. Bookwalter

If you've been eyeballing those "chat heads" from the Android-based Facebook Home with envy, fear not: Facebook has you covered with a new iOS update on Tuesday. (Or rather, they will when the feature actually rolls out to everyone over the next few weeks.) But it was a classic Tuesday for Apple as well, with a host of Mac updates. Before you go download them all, get a quick refresher course with today's recap!

Rounded Rectangles: Design, Numbers and the 'Naming Dilemma'

Posted 04/16/2013 at 2:02pm | by Michael Simon

A lot of critics out there seem to think Apple has an iPhone problem. Apparently, sales of the trendsetting, outrageously profitable handset are poised to fall off a cliff sometime this year, when the new iPhone disappoints and everyone rushes to get an HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4.

As far as I can tell, Apple doesn't have an iPhone problem — it has a numbering problem. Since last year brought a redesign, everyone with an opinion expects the 2013 model to be a letdown, a predictable, mid-cycle refresh with minor internal upgrades and few new bells or whistles. Based on little more than its name, you'd think the new iPhone is doomed to fail.

Overnight Recap: Foxconn Resumes Hiring, YouTube Adds Live Streams for iOS

Posted 04/16/2013 at 5:31am | by J.R. Bookwalter

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Americans are still reeling from the explosions that rattled the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, which all but consumed social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook almost immediately after they took place. As a result, you might have paid far less attention to tech-related announcements (and who could blame you?), but thankfully we've assembled a handful to get you up to speed.

Weekend Recap: T-Mobile "Gangbusters" with iPhone, Verizon Extends Upgrades

Posted 04/15/2013 at 5:28am | by J.R. Bookwalter

Should you need further evidence of T-Mobile's claims that U.S. carriers are essentially evil, Verizon Wireless proved it on Friday by actually extending the length of time its customers have to wait to become eligible for an upgrade -- all while proudly boasting that they can buy a full-priced handset anytime they'd like, as long as they keep forking over for that contract. With the speed at which new devices are released these days, we imagine this move won't be appreciated by too many Verizon customers...

10 Best iPhone Racing Games

Posted 04/12/2013 at 5:02pm | by Andrew Hayward

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Is it possible to generate a convincing sense of speed on a four-inch display? It might seem unlikely, but the App Store is bursting with an excellent and diverse array of racing games that beg to differ. Whether your tastes run toward arcade antics or simulation-style precision, or you prefer to loop in a cartoonish kart racer from time to time, we've got you covered with our picks for the 10 best iPhone racers available today. Heck, a couple of them don't even give you active control of your vehicle, but still deliver intriguing touchscreen tweaks on the genre. Whatever your speed needs, these zippy affairs are sure to satisfy.

Free App Friday: Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.

Posted 04/12/2013 at 12:20pm | by Cody Cardarelli

Kids today have no idea how good they've got it. Long before Skylanders entered their Portal of Power, when the monsters in your pocket came from Matchbox, the only options for peculiar pets came in the form of an iguana or granite. This all changed with the arrival of the Tamagotchi, the first digital pet to catch on in the US. Like all fads among children, the Tamagotchi would experience a meteoric rise, create controversy amongst adults, and then eventually go the way of the pog. However, the Tamagotchi's legacy isn't forgotten, and in fact is celebrated with perfect emulation in Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.

French Junior Minister Calls Out Apple Over AppGratis Removal

Posted 04/12/2013 at 4:58am | by J.R. Bookwalter

The saga of AppGratis and its removal from the App Store last Friday continues, with a French minister calling for an EU regulatory investigation of Apple's digital storefront and its policies.

New iOS Apps: Mini Display, Mail Pilot, Simplee, Documents for iPhone

Posted 04/11/2013 at 6:21am | by J.R. Bookwalter

Every week, a veritable flood of new or updated iOS apps hit Apple's servers -- and this week is no exception, with new offerings to extend your Mac desktop, tackle medical bills or turn your email inbox into a virtual to-do list.