Parallels is releasing its Parallels Access remote desktop app for Android, making it possible to run Windows and Mac applications on Android-based tablets and phones, using an online connection to access apps and files on… Read More
We’ve got a lot to discuss on this week’s GeekWire radio show, starting with our thoughts on Amazon’s new Prime Music streaming service — the online retailer’s latest push into the world of digital… Read More
The Breaking News app for iPhone is breaking new ground in the world of personalized mobile news alerts. An update to the app, released today, adds a new feature called “proximity… Read More
Barnes & Noble laid out a new plan for its Nook e-reader business this morning, announcing plans to partner with Samsung on a Nook-branded Galaxy Tab 4 tablet. So what does this… Read More
The odd pairing between Microsoft and Barnes & Noble just took another strange twist. The bookseller’s Nook Media unit announced a new partnership with Samsung this morning to develop a co-branded Galaxy… Read More
comScore is out with its latest monthly U.S. smartphone market share stats, and Android continues to stay ahead of the pack while Blackberry is slowly going bye-bye. Google’s Android platform saw… Read More
Here’s a surprise from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference: iOS 8, the next version of Apple’s operating system for iPad and iPhone, will add support for third-party keyboards, allowing users to replace… Read More
Programmers who use Microsoft’s C# programming language now have an easier way to build mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. Xamarin announced version 3 of its development solution today, complete with… Read More
It’s been a big month for Suman Mulumudi, 15-year-old inventor of the Steth IO smartphone-enabled stethoscope — with an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, followed by a first place… Read More
Addappt, a smart address book created by veterans of LinkedIn and Microsoft, rolled out a new version of its iPhone app today and expanded to Android — the latest steps in its… Read More
We’ve got an app-apalooza for you this week on the GeekWire radio show, as we spend the entire time talking about some of our latest, greatest, favorite apps — useful utilities, fun games,… Read More
Microsoft Windows Phone devices are responsible for mobile web traffic than BlackBerry smartphones in North America, according to a new report from Chitika. As a proxy for mobile engagement and usage, the stat is more unfortunate news… Read More
Nuance is responding to privacy concerns today after customers complained that its Swype keyboard application was accessing their whereabouts excessively. In one case, a customer said his or her information was accessed nearly… Read More
EBay is rolling out of a mobile update and is refreshing one of its online experiences today in hopes of creating a customer experience it describes as hunting for treasure and being part of a… Read More
Dropbox is one of the leading providers of consumer cloud storage, but the company’s bread and butter has been offering users a folder on their computer that syncs to the… Read More
Facebook is rolling out a “Nearby Friends” feature to its mobile app, aiming to help users get together with people they know. When two friends who both have the feature enabled… Read More
The vast ocean of available whiskeys is great for those of us who want variety in our booze. But wading through a seemingly endless selection of bottles can be overwhelming… Read More
Smartphone critics often say that HTC builds the best Android phones, and then blame the company’s lean marketing budget for poor sales. After seeing the advertising budgets of the top… Read More
This weekend is the Final Four, and if you’re interested in keeping tabs on the big games without being stuck in front of your television, our App of the Week… Read More
Facebook’s Messenger app for iPhone and Android was updated to version 4.0 today, and while users won’t notice much of a change, the update is a boon for people who… Read More
After Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad during its news briefing today, CEO Satya Nadella said the company would be making Office available everywhere — on all phones, tablets and PCs.… Read More
Microsoft announced today that it has signed a patent licensing agreement with Dell that will involve the two companies sharing their patents relating to Android, Chrome OS and Microsoft’s Xbox… Read More
Thanks to the continued growth of credit cards, it’s easier than ever to get through the day without touching a dollar bill. As someone who prefers to keep as minimal… Read More
Google announced today that it’s launching Android Wear, a version of its mobile operating system that’s designed to work with smartwatches to give users access to notifications and data from… Read More
It’s getting to be the time of year when going on vacation sounds like a really good idea. Daylight Savings Time has kicked in, the first signs of Spring are… Read More
Nearly two years after word leaked about Boeing’s plans to build a secure Android phone, the aerospace giant and defense contractor has quietly filed documents with the FCC for what… Read More
HTC says if 1 million of its smartphones owners donated their unused processing power, it would be equal to one of the world’s top supercomputers. The HTC Power to Give… Read More
Amazon announced today that users in the U.S., U.K. and Germany can start using Amazon Coins, the company’s virtual currency, to pay for goods on sale from its AppStore for… Read More
Text entry on Windows Phone may be getting a whole lot faster. Windows Phone 8.1 could come with a new Swype-like keyboard entry method that allows users to enter text… Read More
As Nokia works to complete the sale of its devices and services division to Microsoft, the company is also moving towards the announcement of a new Android smartphone, according to… Read More