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Happy Halloween: Five free ghoulish iPhone games to play on the go

We have some Halloween ideas for you to enjoy the holiday at the touch of a finger. Here are five great free iPhone apps to try:
10 ways the Android is better than iPhone 5

Sure a larger iPhone screen, 4G LTE support and a faster CPU are welcome additions, but Apple is a year late and $199 short. Android has provided all these features and more.
10 great Siri tricks that iPhone owners probably don't know

Apple first introduced Siri in October 2011, inspiring widespread excitement over what the virtual assistant was capable of. Still in her beta stage, she's full of surprises – and rumored to be gearing up for an upgrade with the next iPhone. In the meantime, we've compiled a list of Siri's 10 most useful, entertaining, and underused tricks.Think we missed one? Drop us a line in the comments section below.
32 essential Android tips and tricks

Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
Ten ways Windows 8 outshines the iPad

Windows 8 is now available for anyone to download, and it already shows a ton of potential. In fact, Microsoft’s bold new OS, which reminds us a lot of Windows Phone, outshines the iPad in some key areas. Granted, there were things we didn’t like in our Windows 8 Consumer Preview – — and the iPad 3 or iPad HD is just around the corner– — but there’s no question that Apple will soon have a real fight on its hands. Here are the top 10 ways Windows 8 is better than the iPad right now.

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Horizons Facebook unveils a faster, overhauled iPhone app

Access Facebook on an Apple iPad or iPhone? Your life is about to get a whole lot easier. Now Facebook photos will load instantly.
Horizons As Apple-Samsung trial winds down, judge's patience wears thin

The epic patent trial between Apple and Samsung is coming to a close -- but both companies are racing to fit in testimony before their allotted time runs out. Samsung rested its case on Thursday, asking for $421.8 million from Apple; Apple countered by calling witnesses who doubted Samsung's claims.
Smartphone sales: Android extends lead over iPhone

Smartphone sales grow 42 percent worldwide in second quarter. Two-thirds of smartphone sales were Android phones, up from 47 percent a year ago.
Review: Siri versus Google Voice Search versus S Voice

Will Apple's Siri triumph over its Android counterparts, despite being the oldest of the three virtual assistants?
10 great Siri tricks that iPhone owners probably don't know

Apple first introduced Siri in October 2011, inspiring widespread excitement over what the virtual assistant was capable of. Still in her beta stage, she's full of surprises – and rumored to be gearing up for an upgrade with the next iPhone. In the meantime, we've compiled a list of Siri's 10 most useful, entertaining, and underused tricks.Think we missed one? Drop us a line in the comments section below.
Horizons What does Apple want with security firm AuthenTec?

Apple has snapped up security software firm AuthenTec for a reported $356 million. Here's what Apple wants with the company.
Horizons Facebook's first earnings report: mediocre results, new low for stock price

On Thursday, Facebook had its first-ever earnings report as a publicly-traded company. Facebook announced a $157-million loss, and although its revenue beat Wall Street's expectations, it still hasn't figured out how to translate users into profits.
Horizons Apple's best new tricks in the new Mountain Lion OS

Mountain Lion, the ninth iteration of the Apple desktop operating system, arrives today.
Horizons A look at the original iPad prototype

Thanks to some legal actions, photos of "Prototype 035" -- possibly Apple's first iPad mockup -- were recently made public. Prototype 035, made between 2002 and 2004, is clunky by today's standards but shares a lot of design elements with the modern iPad.
Horizons Google+ on the iPad: Hangouts come to the Retina Display

Google released an update to its Google+ app Tuesday that brings the social network to the iPad in an attractive interface. The updated Google+ app is also available on iPhones and Android devices, and includes multi-person video chatting.
Horizons Apple love: Ratio of PC to Mac sales is at its lowest since 1997

Analysts tend to focus on iPads and iPhones when Apple announces its earnings. But a new chart shows that Apple is doing quite well on the computer front, too.
Saving Money Order up: 6 ways to make more money as a waiter or waitress

Waiting tables is hard work. Wages are low, and both customers and bosses try to take advantage at every corner. Here are six tips that will help a struggling waiter or waitress survive, and even thrive, in this sector of the service industry.
Top Picks: Fourth of July celebrations, the Olympics on Facebook, and more

An iPhone game gets a 'Brave' makeover, musician Mike Stern has mass appeal, and more top picks.
Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q orb charge into Apple and Amazon territory

With the announcement of the Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q streaming media player, Google has entered Apple and Amazon territory.
Horizons Apple releases new Podcasts app for iPad and iPhone

Many expected podcasts to get star treatment in iOS 6, but Apple beat us to the punch: a dedicated app launched in the App Store on Tuesday. With Podcasts, Apple gives users better listening controls and a throwback tape deck to boot.
Windows Phone 8: Should a phone act more like a PC?

Microsoft rolled out Windows Phone 8, an operating system that resembles Windows 8 for PCs. While the software is not identical across devices, programmers will have an easier time moving applications from one to another.
Horizons Facebook readies app subscriptions

Facebook announced this week that it's begun testing a subscription model for games and other apps. June is shaping up to be a busy month for Facebook: first it launched an App Center, then announced iOS 6 integration – now, plans to roll out app subscriptions.
Apple mobile devices: New OS, new maps, and Facebook

Apple mobile devices – most of them, anyway – will get a new operating system, have Google maps replaced, and come with Facebook built in. Apple mobile changes scheduled for fall.
Horizons Are we there yet? Ask Apple's new Siri for cars.

Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant introduced on the iPhone 4S, is coming to automobiles everywhere.
Horizons Apple brags about big iPhone numbers, but ignores a crucial Android fact

Apple's Scott Forstall said Monday that 80 percent of Apple mobile devices run the latest version of iOS. Good news. But...
Apple announcements: Google loses, Facebook wins (+video)

The tech giant's new software is doing away with Google Maps, but deeply integrating Facebook. The announcements came amidst the debut of new laptop computers.
Apple expected to showcase new Macs and fresh software at WWDC

In 2010, Apple demonstrated the new iPhone 4 at the WWDC, but analysts don't expect the company to show off a phone model this year.
Horizons Facebook App Center goes live for mobile users

Facebook officially launched its App Center this week, amid a smattering of good news from Wall Street.
Horizons Google Earth, now in 3-D!

With 3-D imagery, expanded street view, and offline access, Google Earth and Google Maps got a pretty major boost this week. Rumor has it that Google is beefing up their services before Apple launches its own competing map app.
Horizons SmartGlass makes Xbox gameplay a two-screen experience

SmartGlass, the new service for the Xbox 360, appears to steal a little thunder from the forthcoming Wii U.