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The latest version of Google's operating system, Jelly Bean, is now available on more than 10 percent of Android devices. But most gadgets are still running the search giant's much earlier OS, known as Gingerbread.

By Chloe Albanesius

According to a new Pew Research Center study, a number of U.S.-based arts organizations agree that the Internet, social media, and mobile connectivity permeate their daily operations, and have changed the way they function.

By Stephanie Mlot

RIM and T-Mobile's launch of the low-end BlackBerry 9315 damages both companies' plans.

By Sascha Segan

Mobile messaging application WhatsApp ended 2012 on a high note —very high: The service processed a record-breaking total 18 billion messages on Dec. 31 alone.

By Stephanie Mlot

With an updated operating system and two new handsets expected for release before the end of the month, Research In Motion today announced a new BlackBerry device set for release under T-Mobile contract.

By Stephanie Mlot

Microsoft is once again lashing out at Google, this time taking the search giant to task for not allowing a "full featured" YouTube app for Windows Phone.

By Chloe Albanesius

Research in Motion has patented a new camera feature aimed at avoiding 'spy cam'-type photos, which can lead to leaked product pictures.

By Stephanie Mlot

The open-source Ubuntu operating system is coming to a smartphone near you, Canonical announced today.

By Chloe Albanesius

App developers received the gift of sales this holiday season as the week between Christmas and New Year's earned record-breaking download volumes.

By Stephanie Mlot

A California court on Wednesday granted Amazon's request to dismiss Apple's false advertising claim in an ongoing lawsuit regarding the companies' use of the "app store" name.

By Chloe Albanesius

New reports suggest Apple developers are testing iOS 7, while an analyst thinks new multi-colored iPhones are on the horizon.

By Chloe Albanesius  & Stephanie Mlot

Sports fans can now stream live ESPN video content on their Amazon Kindle Fire.

By Angela Moscaritolo

According to a report from Japan, Apple may be about to finally launch its Japanese-language e-book store.

By Adario Strange

Load up these 10 apps on your Android phone or iPhone for a great New Year's Eve.

By Sascha Segan
1.5

A totally comprehensive travel app is well worth five bucks, and while TripRider for iPhone purports to be all-inclusive, it isn't worth a penny due to a horrific interactive design choices and total lack of included content.

By Jill Duffy
3.0

Knight of the Earthends offers some frisky banter to liven up a relatively basic JRPG.

By Sascha Segan
3.5

Dragon's Blade is an old-school RPG with a great cooperative multiplayer component, but its difficulty levels are out of whack.

By Sascha Segan

Which companies emerged from the shadows and became hits for 2012? We highlight companies you may have never heard of when the year began, but were known names by New Year’s Eve.

By Mark Hachman

Every parent needs a break. Here are some kid-friendly apps that will keep junior safely entertained.

By Mark Hachman
4.5
Editors' Choice

The Pyramids takes users on a virtual journey inside the Pyramids and tombs of ancient Egypt, providing text, audio commentary, and rotatable 3D representations of important artifacts.

By Tony Hoffman