Apple Announces iPhone 4S, New Voice Controls

By Ross Bonaime at 4:13 PM on October 4, 2011

Today, Apple had their iPhone conference, in which they announced the new iPhone 4S and a ton of new features for their iPod line.  read more

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BlackBerry's RIM Plans to Launch Digital Music Service

By John Barrett at 6:00 PM on August 19, 2011

Following the lead of services like Rhapsody and Spotify, BlackBerry makers Research in Motion are currently in talks of signing a deal to develop a digital music service of its own.  read more

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Apple Takes Steps to Block iPhone Users from Filming Concerts

By Riley Ubben at 11:50 AM on June 17, 2011

Apple may someday make it impossible for iPhone users to record live video of the concerts they go to. According to the Daily Mail, the company has filed a patent for software that would allow the phone to detect infrared sensors installed by venues and shut off the camera if the person tries to film the event....  read more

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Debuts 500-Song App

By Nathan Spicer at 10:43 AM on April 18, 2011

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in partnership with app developer Sideways, has created a new iOS (Apple’s mobile operating system) app....  read more

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SXSW Unveils Schedule App for iPhones, iPads and Droids

By China Reevers at 11:23 AM on February 23, 2011

There will be a lot going on at SXSW this year, and to ensure concert-goers make the most of their experience, SXSW GO is now available for iPhones, iPads and Androids....  read more

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Cut the Rope Gets 25 New Levels for Valentine's Day Update

By Bo Moore at 9:30 AM on February 11, 2011

iOS chart topper Cut the Rope is getting a free Valentine’s Day update, bringing with it 25 new levels—publisher Chillingo’s way of saying “thank you” for topping six million downloads....  read more

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Led Zeppelin iPhone/iPad App Released

By Max Blau at 9:43 AM on January 25, 2011

Die-hard Led Zeppelin fans just got a new way to express their undying love. Last week, the “This Day in Led Zeppelin” iPhone/iPad app was released, featuring a comprehensive amount of information about the band. Within the Zeppelin app, fans can see songs notes for every Zeppelin track released, a 365-day calendar with band tidbits pertaining to each day and play an in-depth round of Zeppelin trivia....  read more

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Bubble Ball Bumps Angry Birds Out of Top Spot

By China Reevers at 12:00 PM on January 18, 2011

Angry Birds, the iPhone game created by a team of 17 developers that’s had millions captivated (or perhaps a better word here is “distracted”) in recent months, has been ousted from its top spot in Apple’s iPhone store by a new game called Bubble Balls. Oh, and that game was designed by Robert Nay, a 14-year-old eighth grader in Spanish Fork, Utah....  read more

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Spotify and Shazam Sync Together

By China Reevers at 10:59 AM on January 14, 2011

Purchasing new music just got easier thanks to the union of music services Spotify and Shazam. The companies have joined forces so that iPhone and Android users will be able to identify music with Shazam and buy the songs from Spotify immediately after....  read more

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iPhone 4 Finally Coming to Verizon

By Bo Moore at 12:56 PM on January 11, 2011

After years of AT&T exclusivity, Verizon announced today that the iPhone 4 will be coming to their network, beginning Feb. 10....  read more

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