Apple said to launch free MobileMe in April
Once again, rumors have surfaced that Apple plans to launch a free version of its MobileMe service, possibly as early as next month.
AT&T cracks down on unauthorized tethering
AT&T customers who jailbreak their iPhones in order to use tethering without the purchase of a $45-per-month plan could soon receive a sternly worded letter from the wireless carrier.
‘Stolen’ iPhone 4 prototype criminal investigation nearly over
A year later, with the investigation nearly final, no charges have yet been brought against any parties involved in the sale and purchase of a lost iPhone 4 prototype.
LivingSocial: Give $5 to Japan disaster relief and we’ll match it (for a limited time)
Daily deals maker LivingSocial has offered to match all $5 donations made to the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami fund until 1pm EST today.
Android beats iPhone 4 in web test (that may be totally wrong)
A report by web optimization company Blaze shows that Android 2.3 loads websites faster than iPhone 4 running iOS 4.3. But some say the test wasn't a fair fight.
Japan disaster could delay iPhone 5, disrupt PC supply chain
Much of the consumer electronics industry could be affected by the catastrophes in Japan within three months, experts say.
Google’s iPhone app gets a makeover, renamed Google Search
Google has renamed its iPhone app "Google Search," and given the mobile software a redesign, and much-needed updates.
Twitter tightens security with HTTPS login
A newly-launched option on Twitter allows users to encrypt their accounts by automatically using a secure HTTPS login.
Gilbert Gottfried fired as Aflac duck voice after Japan tsunami tweets
Funnyman Gilbert Gottfried got himself fired as the voice of the Aflac duck after publishing a series of jokes about the Japan tsunami.
Google plans mobile-payment tests in NYC, San Francisco
As NFC payment technology becomes more widespread, sources say Google will dip its toes into the "mobile wallet" waters within four months.
Apple not sold out of iPad 2, after all
Some Apple store locations will reportedly open early after restocking their iPad 2 inventory. But the number of iPad 2s sold this weekend remains mostly a mystery.
Apple sold 1 million iPads opening weekend, or not
With many iPad 2 retailers reportedly "sold out" of Apple's second-generation tablet, analysts' predictions of how many units sold vary wildly.
Twitter re-takes control over third-party app developers
Twitter has a stern word for third-party app developers: All clients that mimic the functionality of Twitter will be rejected, from now on.
Apple could sell 600,000 iPad 2 units this weekend
Apple's iPad 2 could sell more units than the original iPad, says analysts -- a remarkable feat by any measure.
BlackBerry PlayBook to get video-chat feature
A Research In Motion executive says the company's upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have FaceTime-like functionality.
Instapaper 3.0 hits iTunes App Store
Instapaper 3.0, now available on the App Store, includes some very social updates.
Apple said to open temporary store at SXSW
Presumably anticipating the potential to sell bundles of iPad 2s, Apple has decided to set up a temporary store specially constructed for the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
Facebook lands six on Forbes billionaires list
The 2011 edition of Forbes magazine's "World's Billionaires" list is out — and six Facebook pioneers managed to make the cut.
College students trade social media help for corporate sponsorships
Big businesses have begun sponsoring college courses in exchange for help with their online marketing.