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Kindle’s initial release only let you read books in portrait mode. The new version introduces a landscape mode with auto-rotation, so you can read books as they were intended to be enjoyed—widescreen, baby. There is also a small lock icon at the bottom right of the screen that, when activated, locks...

You cast your ballot in November, but your job as a citizen isn't finished.

Now that 111th Congress is in session, it's the responsibility of every American to keep tabs on their elected officials - and since this is the 21st Century, why not use your smartphone to do it?

A brand new application...

Apple has just sent out an email alert to iPhone developers that any new app submitted to the App Store will have to be ready for the iPhone 3.0 software, which is due shortly (probably around Apple's WWDC event in June). Beginning today, any app submitted that isn't 3.0 compatible will be rejected.

Here's...

Many of the get-rich-quick iPhone stories we've seen involve small development efforts -- one or two people -- selling enough apps for $1 each that they can quit their day jobs and work on iPhone stuff all the time. But some companies are also making a nice amount of revenue from in-app ads, according...

Apple's (AAPL) iPhone was not the most-purchased consumer smartphone in the first quarter, according to research firm NPD Group. That title goes to RIM's (RIMM) BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, which was on sale at more carriers and had the benefit of a buy-one, get-one free sale at Verizon Wireless during...

There have been several cues that Apple (AAPL) was going to add video recording and editing features to the next edition of the iPhone, so this latest report isn't going to surprise anyone. But here's the latest from BusinessWeek's Peter Burrows:

I’ve spoken with a source that is familiar with Apple’s...

Apple's second-quarter profit, driven by strong sales of iPhones and iPods, beat Wall Street’s expectations despite the gloomy economy.

The company, based in Cupertino, Calif., said on Wednesday that continued demand for its portable devices kept sales from dipping substantially during the typically...

The iPhone and iPod Touch have taken the world by storm. In just a little over six months time we’ve witnessed the doors of the iTunes App Store opening to the 10,000 app marker being crossed. In between that time we’ve see the $999 I’m Rich make several people poor, fart joke apps earning over $25K...