Scout for iPhone Adds Real-Time ETA Sharing & Calendar Sync

By Michael Wall | 3/31/2013

Telenav's newly updated Scout for iPhone will authomatically share your ETA with friends as you drive. The app can now guide you to calendar appointments, too.

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Study: Do Smartphone Users View Video with YouTube App or Browsers?

By Hannah Becker | 3/29/2013

Smartphone users spend much more time viewing videos with apps like YouTube or Netflix than with browsers, but specific viewing tastes vary from country to country.

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Facebook to Reveal "Home On Android"; Facebook Phone Could Be Imminent

By Michael Wall | 3/29/2013

Facebook has sent out an invitation to the press to see the company's new home on Android. Will consumers see a modified OS, or is this a chance for Facebook to unveil its rumored HTC handset?

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Google Translate's Android App Can Now Be Used Offline, Too

By Hannah Becker | 3/28/2013

Android users traveling to other countries will no longer need to hook up to the Internet before ordering dinner, due to a new Google Translate feature.

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Google Updates Gmail App, But Features Vary By Android Version

By Amber Riippa | 3/21/2013

In a Gmail app update, users of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and up get faster notifications and reply, while other Android customers receive smaller improvements.

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Amazon Rumored To Be Readying Subscription Music Streaming Service

By Hannah Becker | 3/21/2013

With talks reportedly under way with major record labels, Amazon joins Google and Apple among Intenet giants rumored to be planning services like those of Spotify.

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Nine Helpful Tax Apps for Android Devices

By Adama D. Brown | 3/20/2013

With tax season now in full swing, your smartphone or tablet can act as a helpful mobile assistant. Here are nine Android apps which can ease the tax prep process.

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Skype Updates Windows Phone 8 App with HD Video and People Hub

By Hannah Becker | 3/20/2013

A new update to Skype's Windows Phone 8 app brings HD video for higher-end handsets, along with reactivation of the People Hub feature disabled in January.

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Yahoo Gives Flickr iOS App Hashtag Support, Starts Photo Challenge

By Michael Wall | 3/18/2013

Yahoo has updated its iOS app for Flickr with hashtag support, while also starting a weekly photo challenge called #FlickrFriday.

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Best Beer Apps for Android Devices

By Adama D. Brown | 3/15/2013

Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and there is no better time for enjoying a good beer. TechnologyGuide has some apps that can help you pick the right one.

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PayPal Buys Development Firm To Help Improve Its Mobile Wallet App

By Hannah Becker | 3/14/2013

PayPal has acquired Duff Research to help enhance its mobile wallet app, which didn't fare too well in a recent pilot test with major retailers at a shopping mall.

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Rdio Offers Socially-Enabled Music App for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

By Hannah Becker | 3/13/2013

Rdio's updated iOS app lets you see what songs your friends are listening to on the streaming music service. A slick new UI features album artwork more prominently.

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