The Breakup: How Apple Could Use Siri, Maps, and Bing Against Google

The Next Web's Matthew Panzarino wrote a great article this morning, titled "How Apple will use Siri, Maps and Microsoft to divorce itself from Google," where he explains how Apple could dump its partnership with Google in favor of its own products, but also by partnering with Microsoft.

Apple and Google have had a tumultuous relationship in the mobile landscape. When the iPhone was launched, Google was a partner from day one. Their map data, YouTube archive and default search option were integral parts of the iPhone experience. [...] By using Google’s services, Apple is effectively supporting their competitor’s products to the tune of 250M installed devices. This is something that has to change and Apple knows it. This is why it is currently working, as it has been doing since 2009, to divest itself of as much of Google’s products as it can.

I invite you to read Panzarino's article as it is full of insights that paint an interesting picture of how Apple might breakup with Google in the near future.

iOS 5 Tip: How to Delete Songs From the Music App

Here's an iOS 5 tip that we at iDB already knew about, but many seem to have not noticed. iDB reader Brian emailed us and thought it would be a good thing to remind everyone, which I am doing now.

iOS 5 has introduced a plethora of new features that make it even easier to manage data on your device. One of this new features allows you to delete songs directly from your Music app...

Save Web Pages For Offline Viewing With ‘WebOffline’

WebOffline is a jailbreak tweak that allows you to save entire web pages for offline viewing in Safari. It's tightly integrated with Apple's stock iPhone browser, and makes offline reading fairly effortless.

While there are other 3rd-party offline browsing solutions available, if you're looking for the most native implementation you can come by, WebOffline may be worth a look...

Samsung Being Investigated for Possible Antitrust Practices

Back in April of this year, Apple filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung. The Korean manufacturer responded with a counter-infringement lawsuit, and the two companies have been in and out of courtrooms ever since.

In their latest battle, Samsung attempted to bar Apple's products from the European Union, once again based on patent infringement. But instead of winning an injunction, Samsung caught the eye of the European Commission...

A Look at Yahoo’s New Livestand iPad App

Yahoo was once the most visited web portal on the internet, but it has had a rough last couple of years. In an industry where companies are transitioning into the mobile arena at breakneck speeds, Yahoo has struggled to stay relevant.

But that doesn't mean it's not trying. Yahoo recently unveiled several new mobile applications at its Product Runway event. There were a couple of notable titles, but the star of the show had to be the Flipboard-like app for the iPad, Livestand...

The i+Case Aluminum Bumper Adds a Touch of Class to Your iPhone

We're big fans of Kickstarter here at iDB. If there's a great iPhone, iPad, or iPod accessory to be had, the chances are it has originated from one of the numerous extremely clever guys and gals who are looking for a way to get a project underway on Kickstarter.

One of those projects is the i+Case, an aluminum bumper turned case that we think adds a touch of class to any iPhone 4 or 4S. Hey, it's got to be better than one of Apple's rubber band bumpers, right?

Lost Steve Jobs Interview Heading to Theaters This Month

Like many great historical figures, Steve Jobs seems to be even more popular after his passing. Not only is his recently released book selling like crazy, but the late Apple co-founder has been at the forefront of news stories for weeks.

There is even a movie slated to come out later this month starring the iPhone creator. "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview" is on its way to 19 Landmark Theaters across the nation starting November 16...

Introducing The iPhone Wallet

With the release of Apple's new smartphone this Fall, a lot of consumers have found themselves looking for a new case. It's not that the handset's design changed drastically, but the re-positioning of its mute and volume buttons rendered many old cases useless.

If you're still in the market for a new iPhone case, TUAW has a good suggestion for you: the iPhone Wallet by Waterfield Designs. The accessory doubles as both an iPhone case and a wallet, leaving you with one less thing to carry...

Why Apple Will Be Just Fine For at Least 5 Years

For years pundits and analysts wondered if Apple could survive without its visionary CEO Steve Jobs. And with the Apple founder's resignation earlier this year, and then tragic passing, it looks like they are going to get their answer.

But Apple's future doesn't look too gloomy. A majority of its key players are still with the company. And it doesn't look like they're going anywhere anytime soon, as several of them were just given millions of reasons to stick around...

Motorola Mobility Wins Injunction Against Apple in Germany

Patents were once used to protect a company's inventions. But in recent years it seems like they're more frequently used as ammunition for expensive courtroom battles. Perhaps no other company is more familiar with this than Apple.

The iPhone makers have been involved in dozens of patent disputes over the last decade, most notably its recent bouts with Android partners. In fact, the Cupertino company has been on a win-streak against Google's manufacturers, until now...