Apple names top free and paid apps of 2012

Apple has named the top free and paid iApps of 2012 -- as well as the company's picks for best apps and best games of the year.

Google Maps now live on the Apple app store (and it’s better than ever)

As rumored earlier tonight, Google Maps is now available on the iOS app store. It's completely revamped and, from my early experience, better than ever.

Google unveils gorgeous new version of Currents, its Flipboard competitor

Google announced a major update to Google Currents, its Flipboard/Pulse competitor today.

Grokr hands-on: It’s not just Google Now for iOS — it’s better than Google Now

Today Grokr is releasing a Google Now for iOS. Except ... not exactly. Actually, it's much better than Google Now, and it is likely to stay that way for a long time.

The most unbelievable iPhone case ever (gallery)

The TaskOne combines features of a Leatherman, a bike repair tool, and an iPhone case. It's the ultimate in nerd phone protection.

My stolen iPhone could end up in your stocking this Christmas

With the holidays approaching, smartphone theft is on the rise -- as I discovered recently when I was mugged at knifepoint for my iPhone 5.

Without iPhone, Japan’s biggest mobile carrier is losing subscribers at a record rate

Remember when Japanese carrier NTT Docomo was the darling of the wireless world, could do no wrong, and was the subject of every adoring U.S. report on how mobile in Japan rocked in every possible way?

T-Mobile is finally getting the iPhone, and with it, some guts

In a move that T-Mobile customers have waited for for years, T-Mobile is finally getting the iPhone. And the company is beaming.

Eric Schmidt finds it odd Apple hasn’t sued Google yet

Eric Schmidt seems perplexed by some of Apple's recent decisions, like the recent patent lawsuits against Android partners, and Apple's sudden removal of Google's YouTube app from iOS devices.

Apple app store having issues: Can’t update apps, can’t download new Gmail for iPhone

Apple's app store appears to be having some technical challenges today. Perhaps it's the massive influx of people downloading Google's new Gmail app.

Gmail 2.0: Google updates Gmail for iPhone after a six-month development project

Six months ago, Google says, it started working on a new Gmail app for iPhone and iPad. That's a long time, but Gmail fans who can't part with their gorgeous Apple hardware will probably think it's worth the wait.

Adfonic Global AdMetrics Report: 108 billion mobile ad requests say iPhone still king for advertisers

Despite the massive growth of Android smartphones, advertisers still covet iPhone users more than any other platform.

Comscore: Apple tops LG as No. 2 U.S. mobile phone maker

iPhone 5, plus market share losses from Android makers, pushes Apple to the No. 2 spot.

Intel may build ARM iPhone chips (if iPads move to Intel’s architecture), says analyst

Could Intel be Samsung's successor for building Apple's mobile chips?

Kardashians, iDevices, and Facebook: Bing unveils its most-search terms of 2012

Last I checked 2013 was still 34 days away. But Bing is obviously an impressive piece of technology: it already knows the most-searched terms of 2012.