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Google Play Music app updated with new UI for iOS 7 and other improvements

Folks trying out Google's recently-released Play Music app for iOS will be happy to hear that a new version popped up late last night. The update, which brings the app to 1.1.0.988, brings about a refreshed UI and a handful of new features.

Among the new features is support for 'I'm feeling lucky' radio, which builds an instant playlist based on your listening habits, and other new radio options. Users now have access to Genre radio stations and the ability to search for them...

Snapchat updated with photo filters, message replays and more

In an odd late-Friday release, Snapchat has posted a new version of its popular iOS messaging client this evening. The update, which brings the app to version 6.1, is fairly significant as it adds camera filters, message replays and other new features.

For the new filters, you can pick between black and white, sepia and vintage, and you can also add data points like time, weather, and how fast you were going when you took the photo. And as for the new Replay feature, it lets you take a second look...

Give your iPhone the power of wireless charging with the iQi Mobile

Despite a number of rumors and patent filings, Apple has yet to give any of its iOS devices the power of wireless charging. While many manufacturers have built the technology into their handsets, iPhones continue to use the plug-n-charge approach.

Luckily, for those looking for wireless charging, there are a handful of third party options available. And today, we're going to talk about a new one called iQi Mobile. It's a Qi standard wireless charging receiver, with a unique, ultra-thin flexible design...

Nintendo warming up to idea of producing content for mobile devices

Industry watchers have been making the case for Nintendo to bring some of its storied games over to mobile for years now. The Wii U isn't selling very well, and many think that focusing on software—particularly for smartphones and tablets—is the answer to its struggles.

And up until now, the company has responded to the idea with a resounding 'no, never going to happen.' But it would seem that the tide has begun to turn. In a recent interview, the Nintendo America President said they're experimenting with smartphone and tablet content...

Disney, Warner Bros. and others join EA in holiday game sale

Following the lead of Electronic Arts, a number of game publishers and developers have heavily discounted their most popular iOS titles for the holidays. They're hoping to take advantage of all the new iPhones and iPads set to be gifted in the next week.

Disney and Warner Bros. are among those participating in the big sale, as are Square Enix, Activision and many others. And many popular games like Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Deus Ex: The Fall and Infinity Blade III have been heavily discounted...

BlackBerry: upcoming BBM app update to add Voice, Channels and more

Good news out there for the handful of you that are using the iOS BBM client. BlackBerry has announced that it is working on a major update for the app that is going to add a number new features and improvements.

Among the new features are BBM Voice, which will let you make free voice calls to any contact, anywhere in the world, and something called Channels, which are like little mini chatrooms. More details after the fold...

Weak iPhone 5c demand possible factor in missing China Mobile deal

The entire tech world let out a simultaneous gasp when China Mobile launched its 4G network on Wednesday and made no mention of the iPhone. Up until then we had seen a flurry of reports and evidence suggesting that Apple had finally reached a deal with the carrier.

But clearly that's not the case, and the big question now is: what's the holdup? Well according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the deal may have been slowed by unexpectedly weak demand for the iPhone 5c versus the iPhone 5s among China Mobile customers...

Halfbrick’s Colossatron: Massive World Threat now available in the App Store

It seems like today has been a big day for game releases. Cut the Rope 2 landed in the App Store this morning, followed by Sony's new Ratchet & Clank game. And now we have a new release from Halfbrick Studios.

For those unfamiliar with Halfbrick, they're behind several very successful mobile games including Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. And today they're out with a new iOS title called Colossatron: Massive World Threat...

Olloclip introduces new 3-in-1 photo lens for the iPhone 5c

Olloclip, the makers of the widely popular clip-on iPhone lens kits, has announced a new accessory just in time for the holidays. It's a 3-in-1 photo lens made specifically for Apple's just-released iPhone 5c handset.

The new kit features familiar attachments—a macro lens, a fisheye lens and a wide-angle lens—and comes in the 5 colors of the iPhone 5c. And, like its 5/5s counterpart, it's made of very high quality materials...

Angry Birds Star Wars II goes free as Apple’s App of the Week

Apple has named Rovio's popular Angry Birds Star Wars II game  its App of the Week for this week. This means that between now and next Thursday, you’ll be able to pick up the application for both your iPhone and iPad, for free.

For those unfamiliar with the game, it's Rovio's second entry in the Star Wars-themed series. And like the first one, it combines the addictive gameplay of Angry Birds with characters and settings from the successful sci-fi franchise...

Sony releases ‘Ratchet & Clank: BTN’ game for iOS

In a bit of a surprise move today, Sony has released a new game for the iPhone and iPad called 'Ratchet & Clank: BTN.' It's an Infinite runner, much like Temple Run, with familiar elements from Sony's popular franchise.

The game's full name is 'Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus' and it features characters from the all new Ratchet and Clank: Nexus PS3 game. And bonus, you can actually sync earned Raritanium (points) between the two...

Android based ioPhone rips off iPhone 5c wholesale

You'd be forgiven for mistaking the ioPhone for Apple's iPhone 5c. This Android-based knock-off handset features the same plastic shell as Apple's device and is available in the same five bright colors: yellow, red, green, blue and white. Made by Japanese manufacturer Iosys, ioPhone is almost an exact replica of Apple's handset, down to the curvature, the physical buttons and other detail.

The handset will go on sale in Japan tomorrow and we have the weirdest promotional video ever for your viewing pleasure, right after the break...