The 50 most innovative mobile apps

Apple prohibits using location-based ads in iPhone apps

Apple has notified App Store developers that they will be prohibited from using location-based information for mobile advertising. The company claims the GPS data can only be used to provide “beneficial information.” The announcement has ignited speculation that Apple has reserved the capability for its own advertising endeavors.

Dalai Lama Related iPhone Apps Censored in China By Apple

Apple appears to have blocked iPhone applications related to the Dalai Lama in its China App Store, making it the latest U.S. technology company to censor its services in China.

Top Ten Free Android Business Apps

In this economy we need to be frugal with our spending and efficient with our time. An opportunity for business may arise at any given moment and could be one we cannot afford to miss. I have compiled a short list of the free Android apps that makes my life a heck of a lot easier. So here’s what I’m calling my “Stranded on a deserted island, and still need to get work done app list”

: Motorola's Android application store SHOP4APPS revealed ?

Using the power of Google search, the guys behind androidandme.com have uncovered the URL for the new Motorola application store called SHOP4APPS. The app store is web based and can be browsed from any Android phone.

Nokia rearms for next round of apps war with a new Ovi Store

Nokia is completely redeveloping its mobile applications store after the world’s largest phone maker admitted it had failed to challenge adequately Apple’s dominance of the segment. A “refreshed” Ovi Store will be released next spring, just a year after Nokia first launched its rival to Apple’s App Store last May .

Five Commuter iPhone Apps You've Gotta Try

The ubiquitous iPhone has more than 100,000 apps that can do everything from tell you the weather in Nome, Alaska to give you headlines from The New York Times to order you a burrito from Chipotle. Transit types are getting wise to the power of smartphones and offering a growing number of apps that can enhance your commute whether you’re on two wheels, four wheels or public transit.

Top 10 Nokia N900 Apps On Maemo Select Store

Now it’s time to put that new OS to the test, by piling on all the apps the multitasking Nokia handset can handle. Want to know which are the must-have phone programs to load up? Read on and we’ll tell you…