Mobile/Wireless

Wed, September 08, 2010 - As it has in previous years, Apple has quickly followed up a major iOS release with a point-one release that promises not only to fix outstanding bugs, but also to bring new and wondrous features to the company's mobile operating system. And this time around, those enhancements are hardly inconsequential: among other things they include a brand new social network (Apple's second to debut in the last week), slick new camera functionality, and a handful of smaller tweaks that you might not have noticed.

Tue, September 07, 2010 - When Macworld first reviewed Google Earth for the iPhone two years ago, the reviewer came away mildly disappointed with the app, which quite literally puts the world at your fingertips. The review concluded the mobile version lacked certain key features that its desktop counterpart offered. Zooming around the world, finding points of interest, or spotting a close-up satellite view of your childhood home are all fun enough, the review suggested, but without integrated features from the desktop tool like driving directions, personal placemarks, and clever layers, the iPhone version came across as an underpowered younger sibling.

Thu, September 02, 2010 - If you've been paying a lot of attention to Danielle, Earl, and Fiona lately-- no, you won't find pics of them on TMZ.com--then a hurricane-tracking app, built specifically for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, may help feed your curiosity about storms. A variety of inexpensive apps are available for both devices. Of the handful reviewed here, one is a universal app, and two have separate--but nearly identical--versions for the iPhone and the iPad.

Tue, August 31, 2010 - Stream TV is trying to be the first company to introduce an Android-based tablet computer. Will its eLocity A7 have a chance against the iPad and other upcoming tablets?

Wed, August 25, 2010 - Here are the top productivity tools, utilities, and games for smartphones based on Google's Android OS. If you're looking for multiplatform apps or titles exclusive to BlackBerry or iPhone, turn to the other articles in this package.

Wed, August 25, 2010 - Wondering what to download for your smartphone? Start with this collection of the best productivity tools, utilities, and games. Here are our picks for the best multiplatform apps. To see our top choices for apps exclusive to Android, BlackBerry, or iPhone, read the other articles in this package.

Wed, August 25, 2010 - Seeking the best productivity tools, utilities, and games for your iPhone? Here's our selection of the best apps exclusive to Apple handsets. To see multiplatform apps and titles made just for Android or BlackBerry, read the other articles in this package.

Wed, August 25, 2010 - Hunting for the best BlackBerry apps? Try the productivity tools, utilities, and entertainment titles we've collected here. For multiplatform apps, or titles exclusive to Android or iPhone, see the other articles in this package.

Wed, August 25, 2010 - Wondering what to download for your smartphone? Trying to find high-quality apps among the many thousands available can be a challenge, no matter what phone you own. Start with this collection of the best productivity tools, utilities, reference apps, media helpers, timesavers, and games.

Fri, August 20, 2010 - As the Smartphone Summer of 2010 lurches to a close, Verizon Wireless and Motorola have refreshed their product lines with the Droid 2 ($200 with a two-year contract), an update to the 10-month-old popular Droid slider phone.