Oops: Hot video app Vine places porn at the top of every user’s feed (updated)

Users of the popular video-sharing app Vine got a surprise this morning when a short clip of hardcore pornography was selected as an "editor's pick" and placed at the top of every user's feed.

Google Currents for iOS gets a happy dose of design unification

Google launched an update for digital magazine iOS app Google Currents today, which features a brand new user interface, lots of navigation changes, and a greater emphasis on real-time news.

Pebble smartwatch apps launch for iPhone & Android

The much-hyped Pebble smartwatch started shipping yesterday, but the smartphone apps that help the watch really tick hadn’t been approved yet. Thankfully, the apps for iPhone and Android are now available.

Split-screen video app Streamweaver picks up $1.3M from former Facebooker & others

Mobile video recording service Streamweaver closed a $1.3 million round of funding today, the startup confirmed to VentureBeat.

USPS surprises CES with eye-popping app that brings mail to life (video)

When I think of innovation, one of the last places I think of is the United States Postal Service.

Apple App Store reaches a whopping 40 billion downloads

People have downloaded over 40 billion apps from Apple's iOS App Store, the technology giant revealed today.

iPhone app FlashArmyKnife lets you tether for free (until Apple finds out)

While it is rare, sometimes developers are able to sneak features into their apps that don't exactly comply with Apple's policy.

Tumblr finally hits the iPad

Popular blogging service Tumblr has finally updated its native iOS app to support the iPad and iPad mini — a long waited moment for the millions of Tumblr fans around the world.

Wunderlist 2 launches on iOS, Android, & more to make your to-do list better than ever

6wunderkinder, the company behind the popular Wunderlist to-do app, has just launched a sequel to that fantastic app that works across iPhone, Android, Web, Windows, and Mac platforms and features a refreshed design.

Facebook’s refreshed Nearby feature for iOS & Android could take a bite out of Yelp

Facebook has updated the "Nearby" feature on its iOS and Android mobile apps, a move that could hurt Yelp and Foursquare in the location data wars.

Rhapsody looks to steal some Spotify magic with sleek new iPad app

Streaming music service Rhapsody has launched an attractive new iPad app that could steal a little attention from its biggest rivals, the company announced today.

UberConference launches iOS & Android apps to help you conference better on the go

Inventive conference call service UberConference has launched new apps for iOS and Android, a move that will make conference call experiences better even if you’re a highly mobile worker.

Google+ adds a slew of new features, updates iOS & Android apps

Google has added 24 new features to its Google+ service and updated its beautiful Android and iOS apps in yet another show of commitment to the social network.

Last.fm shifts gears to focus on key regions, paid subscriptions, & scrobbling

As the number of streaming music services continues to increase, CBS-owned Last.fm is making some big changes to its business model, the company announced today.

Amazon Prime Instant Video app finally arrives on the iPhone — but without Airplay

Months after the debut of its iPad app, Amazon has now released a new version of its Prime Instant Video iOS app that's been optimized to play on the iPhone.

Yahoo pushes mail forward with new iPhone, Android, Windows 8, & web apps

Yahoo, still one of the most popular email services in the world, has revamped its email apps for web, iOS, Android, and Windows 8 with a much cleaner look that emphasizes speed.

Microsoft Office for iOS gets a step closer to reality with new leak

Microsoft Office for iOS is coming early next year, and a new leak from Microsoft confirms that we're creeping closer than ever to a release.

Study: Mobile app usage grows 35%, TV & web not so much

Time spent using mobile apps rose about 35 percent this year while TV viewing stayed stagnant and web browsing dropped slightly.

Half of revenue generated by iOS and Android apps goes to just 25 developers

Even though Apple and Google’s app stores offer more than 1.4 million apps combined, just 25 U.S. developers generate half of the revenue from app sales, according to a new study.

YouTube finally updates iOS app with iPad, iPhone 5, and better AirPlay support

Google has released a major update of its iOS YouTube app, and it now supports the iPad and the iPhone 5′s longer display.