Google Releases Chrome 27 for Android, with Full-Screen Viewing on Phones

By Hannah Becker | 5/23/2013

Google's Chrome 27 browser for Android features a full-screen viewing option for smartphones, a tab history for tablets, and other new twists.

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New VoxDox App Converts Text to Audio on iOS & Android Devices

By Hannah Becker | 5/20/2013

Root Applications has released a new app called VoxDox, for converting text files to audio on iOS and Android devices.

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Jolla Reveals First Sailfish OS Smartphone

By Michael Wall | 5/20/2013

Jolla has announced the first handset to run Sailfish, the company's new mobile OS. The smartphone's unique design features a chip-embedded cover called the "OtherHalf."

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Google I/O: Google Launches Rumored Streaming Music Service

By Jacqueline Emigh | 5/15/2013

Google is entering a highly competitive field with "Google Play Music All Access," a new music service. If you sign up by June 30, you can get it for $7.99 a month.

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Google I/O: Google Previews Updated Maps App for Android & iOS

By Jacqueline Emigh | 5/15/2013

At Google I/O, Google gave a sneak peek at a big update to its maps app for Android and iOS, featuring a new directional view, traffic incident reports, and more.

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BlackBerry Updates Z10 Phones to BB OS 10.1 & Skype App

By Jacqueline Emigh | 5/14/2013

Thanks to a new firmware update, Z10 smartphone users can now get access to the cool new features in BB OS 10.1, plus a new Skype app for BlackBerries.

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Mozilla Gives Away Free Phones to Spark Firefox OS App Development

By Hannah Becker | 5/10/2013

If you have an app in mind for the new Firefox OS, you might be able to get a free Keon smartphone from Mozilla. You'd better hurry, though!

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Facebook Updates Messenger App for iOS

By Hannah Becker | 5/7/2013

Facebook has updated its Messenger app for iOS with new stickers, along with an easier way of deleting messages.

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Navitel Updates Navigator App for Windows Phone 7.5

By Hannah Becker | 5/6/2013

Navitel has updated its Navigator app for Windows Phone 7.5 devices, adding a host of new features for GPS navigation.

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A Dozen Android Browsers: Which Should You Choose?

By Adama D. Brown | 5/3/2013

If you own an Android phone or tablet, your choices aren't limited to the default browser. Here's a roundup of 12 alternatives, from big names to the lesser known.

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Digg To Launch News Reader App in June, Facebook Sharing Planned

By Jacqueline Emigh | 5/1/2013

Digg has revealed intentions to roll out out a beta test of its upcoming "Google Reader replacement" news reader app in June. The app might or might not be free.

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Microsoft App Seeks to Lure Android Users to 'Switch to Windows Phone'

By Michael Wall | 5/1/2013

Microsoft has released a new app aimed at enticing Android users to jump ship to Windows Phone. There is a catch, though.

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