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Starbucks Valentine's Day App Woos Customers

Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:06 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Starbucks introduced a Valentine's Day-themed update for its Magic Cup augmented reality app, another example of the coffee company's embrace of mobile technology.

Apps Enhance Super Bowl Experience

Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:24 pm | By Margaret Rock
A host of apps will help fans connect to the Super Bowl this weekend, reinventing the gridiron experience for a digital age.

App Turns Wedding Crashing into Competitive Sport

Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:58 am | By Kate Knibbs
The "Crash Corsage" app tips off wedding crashers on local celebrations, making a game out of showing up uninvited.

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" App Offers More to the Story

Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:02 pm | By Joe Arico
An app tying into recent release "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo " film gives users a new piece to the story, as mobile becomes a destination for promotional and entertainment apps.

Gwyneth Paltrow "Nourishes Inner Aspect" With City Guide App

Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:27 pm | By Margaret Rock
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's iPhone city guide app was released earlier this week for $4, the latest example of the celebrity recommendations, tips and advice.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Makes Holiday Cheer Mobile

Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:28 pm | By Lorien Crow
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is now an interactive mobile app, bringing the beloved 1960's holiday classic into the smartphone era.

MovieGoer Makes Films Social Again

Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:00 pm | By Lorien Crow
"MovieGoer" helps people find, see and review movies, reviving the social aspect of cinema.

AirCassette Adds Old-School Fun to IPhone

Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:17 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
Users can turn their iPhone into a virtual cassette tape player with a new app, giving their modern device some retro style as it plays their favorite tunes.

An App for Those Who Miss Typewriters

Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:03 pm | By Doug Rule
An app allows you to record your thoughts and make textural doodles as if you were using a typewriter, another effort to make typography fun in a digital age.

GarageBand Now Rocks All IOS Apple Devices

Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:12 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Fans of GarageBand can now jam on the iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as their iPads, with Apple introducing an update that makes the popular music recording app compatible on all its devices carrying iOS 5.

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Lego Creates IPhone Game

Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:30 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
A new iPhone app combines the fun of Lego's toy plastic bricks with a downloadable gaming app set to attract players of all ages.

IPad App Allows "Trips" Into Outer Space

Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:26 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
A new iPad app, "Journey to the Exoplanet" allows users to travel the far reaches of the galaxy without leaving their easy chairs.

Sports Illustrated App Highlights Best Football Rivalries

Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:45 pm | By Joe Arico
An app from Sports Illustrated highlights the best matchups in the history of both professional and college football, just in time for the new season.

Ness Promises Delicious Dinners

Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:15 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Smartphone users can now get personalized restaurant recommendations courtesy of Ness, an iOS app that simplifies the hunt for a decent meal on the go.

Even Smartphones Want to be Part of Shark Week

Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:36 pm | By Joe Arico
An official mobile app from Discovery works alongside the station's Shark Week programming to bring viewers even more content, as developers look to continue to integrate mobile apps with television.