Apple loses iPhone patent case

Patent-licensing firm MobileMedia Ideas has won a case against Apple alleging that Apple infringed three of its patents - and says it's hopeful of winning against RIM and HTC too.

Amazon Instant Video app goes live for iPhone, iPod touch

iPad owners have had access since August, and now Amazon's Instant Video app has gone live for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch.

Google Maps is back on the iPhone

Google Maps is now back on the iPhone, following the outcry from users when Apple launched its own, disastrous maps app in September.

Analyst says new iPhone and iPad due in June

An analyst at Jeffries investment firm says Apple will roll out its next iPhone and iPad by June 2012, to be followed by a television set in the fall of 2013.

Video: Enter, says the DoorBot

There is certainly no lack of devices on the market that will allow you to remotely view just who is knocking at your front door.  

Apple wants to redefine television for a new age

Apple has redefined mobile computing over the years with its wildly popular iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air. So what's next for Cupertino?

PhoneJoy wants to turn handsets into consoles

We've seen quite a few smartphone game controllers turn up on Kickstarter and other sites in recent months.

Siri Eyes Free tech headed to Chevy's Spark and Sonic

GM adds Siri voice technology to its small Spark and Sonic cars.

Video: Minecraft app taps augmented reality

Minecraft is a wildly popular game that spans multiple platforms, including mobile devices. 

Analyst says Apple HDTV launch likely in 2013

Analyst believes design will be the prominent selling point for Apple's upcoming HDTV set, along with  support for unbundled TV channels.

Virtual keyboard picks up surface vibrations

A Swiss designer says he's given the iPhone a virtual keyboard on any surface by using its accelerometer to detect vibrations.

Is a Blackberry bad for your health?

Allergy sufferers beware - Blackberry phones may be worse for your health than an iPhone or Android phone.

Apple loses trademark battle with Mexico's iFone

Apple has reportedly failed in an attempt to prevent a Mexican company  from trading under its own name - despite the fact that iFone filed for a trademark four years before the iPhone was trademarked.

Samsung's Galaxy S III hits 30 million units

Samsung confirms that sales of its flagship Galaxy SIII smartphone have hit 30 million units in just 150 days.

This Pinch interface creates ad hoc video walls

Pinch interface can create video walls and more on the fly.

Apple files theft detection patent

In future, Siri could shriek 'Help! Help', when someone tries to steal your iPhone from your pocket.

Pentagon replacing Blackberry with iOS, Android

The Pentagon has decided to roll out Android phones and iPhones to its more than 100,000 employees.

61% of iOS devices running iOS 6

Approximately 2% of all Android devices are using the most up-to-date firmware; how does that compare with iOS? Well, according to industry tracker Chitika, about 61% of all mobile Apple devices are now powered by the latest version of the iOS operating system.

Pair sues Apple over iPhone locking

Two iPhone users have filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that it's violating anti-trust laws by locking the phones to AT&T.

Smartphones: one billion served

There are now more than one billion smartphone users across the globe.