Dear Apple: Can iCloud ‘just work’ already?
Steve Jobs promised iCloud would be the center of Apple users' digital lives. Two years later, are we any closer to a service that "just works" — and that can propel the next generation of great apps?
Tim Cook: Apple’s elaborate money shuffle isn’t a gimmick. Honest!
Apple may be America's largest corporate taxpayer, but the company holds most of its cash in companies with no tax jurisdiction at all. Is that right?
Is Microsoft trying to snuff out Android with its ‘tax,’ or just milking it?
Guess what? Microsoft collects fees on the majority of Android devices sold worldwide. Is this "Microsoft tax" hurting Android...or just your wallet?
Why haven’t biometrics replaced passwords yet?
Password-based security looks weaker every day, so why haven't we started using high-tech biometrics like fingerprints, voice recognition and iris scans yet? As it turns out, all of these have major barriers of their own.
Amazon plans to make it rain with Coins, but do we need one more virtual currency?
Amazon is hoping a virtual currency will boost the Kindle Fire and its Android marketplace - but will Amazon Coins be worth your time?
No buttons, no problem: Here’s how touchscreens work when you can’t see
The world loves smartphones and tablets, but what if you - or someone you know - can't see see a display, hear feedback, or even touch the screen? Surprisingly, a number of brilliant workarounds exist to keep you connected.
Happy birthday Safari! Thanks for changing everything
There was once a time when the "mobile" web was significantly different from the "real" one, but that bridge has been gapped over the past 10 years thanks – primarily – to Apple's browser.
Sony Reader To Offer 6-Inch E-Paper Screen
The forthcoming Sony Reader features a 6-inch electronic paper screen from E Ink the company says will be as easy to read as a printed page.
Does ‘Assembled in USA’ mean anything for Apple?
Some new iMacs say "Assembled in USA" rather than "Assembled in China." If it's a strategy shift and not a fluke, what might it mean for Apple?
Why Apple stores are raking in bags full of cash, and no one can dupe the formula
Apple's stores are leading the retail industry in revenue per square foot, and none of its competitors seem to be able to crack the code.
Is Russia’s Yandex beating Google at its own game?
It's not a household name in America, but in Russia, Yandex beats Google in search, and it's now launching its own app store and browser.
Why it’s good for the iPhone 5 to be ‘boring’
Apple's reluctance to reinvent the wheel with every new iPhone is its greatest strength, not a detriment.
Are new unlimited data plans from T-Mobile and MetroPCS a good deal?
T-Mobile and MetroPCS have joined Sprint in offering truly unlimited data plans: no data caps in sight. Should AT&T and Verizon customers disgruntled by rate changes make the jump? Maybe, but make sure to read the fine print.
How to prep your Mac for OS X Mountain Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion goes on sale this week: here's how Macs running Mac OS 10.7 Lion and earlier can get ready.
Apple offers developers a workaround for in-app purchasing exploit
Apple says the exploit enabling free in-app purchases from iOS devices will be fixed in iOS 6; in the meantime, Apple has bent its own policies to offer developers a workaround.
Apple iOS 4.3.4 patches PDF security hole
Apple's iOS 4.3.4 update patches a significant security hole that could allow attacks via malicious PDFS - and the patch also shuts down Jailbreakme.com.
Are Ultrabooks an epic failure?
Intel has been banking on ultrabooks to re-ignite PC sales, but PC sales remain flat, and Ultrabook sales are far below expectations.
