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• Hands on: New Google Maps make maps interesting again

  By Armando Rodriguez | 16 May, 2013 19:56

  We may not have a new version of Android to drool over, but at least we've got more feature-filled, better-looking maps. At its Google I/O keynote, the company announced an enhanced version of its popular Google Maps service. The demos shown on stage drew some applause out of the otherwise listless attendees, and I was itching for the chance to put this improved version of Maps through its paces.

• App Store surpasses 50 billion downloads

  By Marco Tabini | 16 May, 2013 19:18

  Brandon Ashmore, who calls Mentor, Ohio, home, has just had a very good day. Apple has announced that Ashmore download the 50 billionth app from the App Store.

• Adaptive learning application lets parents track what kids have learned

  By Kerry Davis | 14 May, 2013 21:28

  A new feature released Tuesday from children's app maker Kidaptive lets parents track the progress of what their children are learning inside the company's first story and game application.

• In Pictures: 12 iPhone apps that will make you a networking star

  By Tom Kaneshige | 13 May, 2013 09:54

  Have some business travel planned? Get ready to put on a happy face, chat strangers up and expand your professional circle at the next conference or seminar. Here are some trusty iPhone apps to help you network.

• Facebook to Microsoft: Dump fake Facebook apps from Windows Phone Store

  By Daniel Ionescu | 08 May, 2013 19:24

  Facebook has asked Microsoft to remove 41 unofficial and clone 'Facebook' apps from the Windows Phone store as the social network prepares to introduce its official app for the platform.

• The best free apps for runners

  By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | 06 May, 2013 13:51

  Running and mobile apps seem to go hand in hand--after all, runners often have their phones with them, whether for safety, for music, or because they've paired their favorite fit tech device to their smartphone. So, naturally, there are plenty of apps out there to help train for a marathon, whether they're training programs, running/fitness trackers, or even calorie counters. Here are a few apps to get you started--the rest of those 26.2 miles are, unfortunately, up to you.

• Apps for summer music festivals

  By Leah Yamshon | 03 May, 2013 14:24

  Summer is upon us, and so is music festival season. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to music fests all around the country, and for some, summer just wouldn't be the same without attending one of these mega events. With beautiful weather (most of the time), comraderie with other attendees, an interesting array of food and art, and of course killer bands, there's a lot to experience.

• In Pictures: 10 years of the iTunes Store

  By Yoni Heisler | 30 April, 2013 09:45

  This past Sunday Apple celebrated the 10th anniversary of the iTunes Music Store

• SNAPSHOT: The name game

  By Patrick Budmar | 07 November, 2011 11:16

  What’s in a name? Plenty, according to Ingres A/NZ and APAC general manager, Jason Leonidas

• The best to-do apps on Android

  By Evan Dashevsky | 03 May, 2013 08:25

  A variety of tools and services can help you keep track of all the stuff you need to take care of in your life. Here, we present the best to-do apps and services for the Android user who has way too many things to do.

• NRL Live 2013 lets you watch live games on your smartphone

  By Ross Catanzariti | 07 March, 2013 16:29

  Telstra has launched a new National Rugby League (NRL) app for iOS and Android smartphones, just in time for the kickoff of the 2013 season. The highlight of the app is a subscription video service that allows users to watch live rugby league games but there are some annoying caveats for Android users.

• Windows Store versus the world: How do Microsoft's offerings really stack up?

  By Brad Chacos | 27 February, 2013 14:59

  Whenever talk turns to the comparatively low number of apps available in the Windows Store, commenters invariably take the article to task. "Quantity isn't as important as quality!" they type, frequently tossing in an ALL CAPS EXPLETIVE or three. "Who wants 100,000 fart apps anyway?"

• 17 best apps to download for your new Windows 8 tablet

  By Brad Chacos | 26 December, 2012 16:23

  The first time you boot up your shiny new Windows 8 tablet and witness Microsoft's live tiles in all their constantly shifting, multi-hued glory, it's only natural to want to dive into the Windows Store and try a few apps out for yourself. Just one problem, though: There are tens of thousands of Windows 8 apps available, and Microsoft doesn't do a great job of directing people to the cream of the crop.

• Ten apps for your new iPad

  By Lex Friedman | 26 December, 2012 11:35

  If you were lucky enough to receive a new iPad for the holidays this year, we hope you have fun exploring what the tablet has to offer. By now you've probably acquainted yourself with the built-in apps on your iPad, so you may want to reach outside the sandbox for more interesting fare. The App Store, which you can access on your iPad or via iTunes on your computer, features more than 750,000 downloadable apps. If there's something you want to do on your iPad, chances are good you can find a tool for it in the App Store. But separating the truly great apps from the weird and wacky ones can be tough. Here are a few of our favorite apps to get you started.

• In pictures: Google Maps for iOS

  By Ross Catanzariti | 13 December, 2012 15:38

  Google has finally released its long-awaited Maps application for iOS.

• Guide: How to print anything from anywhere - Your ultimate guide to mobile printing

  By Melissa Riofrio | 05 November, 2012 14:48

  Printing anything from anywhere is no longer fantasy. In fact, it's often a necessity if using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is an essential part of your daily workflow.

• 10 must-have tools for Cloud power users

  By JR Raphael | 08 December, 2011 03:06

  For many of us, the Cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives - photos, documents, contacts and more - are online. So isn't it time to take control?