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All Tech Considered
Do You Know The Way To San Jose? iPhone Users May Not
September 21, 2012 Apple introduced its new mobile operating system along with its much-hyped iPhone 5. It includes a mapping service of its own, featuring Siri's voice. Problem is, she may not know where she's going. Complaints have been pouring in from around the globe about mislabeled and missing streets, towns and more.
All Tech Considered
New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers
September 12, 2012 While the new iPhone 5 has a number of new features designed to entice Apple loyalists into an upgrade, the decision to introduce a new connector could cause a bit of domestic chaos.
All Tech Considered
Do iPhone Announcements Get More Attention Than They Deserve?
September 12, 2012 Excitement over the launch of Apple's sixth-generation iPhone might seem like a no-brainer. But since when did the announcement of a new smartphone become a national event by default?
All Tech Considered
Hey Celebs, Are You Lonesome Tonight? Siri's Gotcha
June 11, 2012 The latest iPhone Siri ads, featuring actors Samuel L. Jackson, John Malkovich and Zooey Deschanel, are entertaining enough — if you enjoy watching people talking to themselves. Sure, Apple seems to be pushing its smartphone, but the subtler message may be about something else.
Inside NPR.org
Introducing the Planet Money iPhone App
May 30, 2012 The Planet Money app for iPhone is now live in the app store.
All Tech Considered
Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple
March 19, 2012 Apple announced Monday that for the first time since the mid-1990s the company will start paying a dividend. At the end of 2011, Apple had almost $100 billion in cash burning a hole it its pocket, and investors have been clamoring for the company to start sharing the wealth.
The Two-Way
Apple Sold 37 Million iPhones Last Quarter, 7 Million More Than Expected
January 24, 2012 The company earned $13.1 billion in the quarter ended Dec. 31, a record. Sales of iPads were also up — soaring 111 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
Shots - Health News
Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says
December 2, 2011 When it was discovered earlier this week that Apple's new iPhone assistant had trouble telling users where to find abortion providers, abortion rights groups immediately cried foul.
Shots - Health News
Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question
December 2, 2011 Apps that track personal health information can be really convenient. But they may be a big privacy risk. App makers aren't controlled by federal health privacy laws, so what they do with sensitive information is up to them.
Shots - Health News
Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?
October 22, 2011 Research suggests that toddlers under 2 don't learn from television — and in fact, TV viewing, even in the background, could harm their development. But what about content on mobile screens? The answer may depend on how you're using them.
The Two-Way
Apple Unveils iPhone 4S
October 4, 2011 The new phone, which has voice assistance, longer battery life and a better camera, will be launched on Oct. 14. Many of Apple's fans who had been looking forward to seeing a completely new device — the iPhone 5 — were disappointed by what many saw as an incremental improvement.
Blog Of The Nation
Budget Deficit, Puppies And iPhones!
September 19, 2011 Clicks vs. the creative. Does the desire to attract online traffic make a writer less creative? As search engine optimization becomes a bigger part of our lives, a weird sort of online peer pressure has emerged.
Blog Of The Nation
There's An App For That And That And Yes, That Too
June 28, 2011 Talk intern Kirstin Garriss just got her first iPhone. She knows she's a little late to the game, but she found yes, there's an application that you can download for just about everything you need, want or ever could imagine.
The Two-Way
Reports: White iPhone 4s Are Finally Coming
April 14, 2011 If you've been waiting anxiously, as some have, an alternative to black is just weeks away.
Inside NPR.org
NPR In Your Living Room, From The Palm Of Your Hand
April 1, 2011 Stream audio straight from your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Apple TV. Bringing NPR into your living room in a whole new way.
