For some students, putting away their phones during class is an impossible task. Normally, schools develop rules and polices about cell phone use, and students happily ignore them. But at a couple of universities, the administration is trying something new: they're turning "don't check your phone during class" into a… » 2/03/15 3:07pm 2/03/15 3:07pm

The Sims 4 just got a neat mobile app that lets you access the game's gallery features from Android smartphones and iPhones. This is a nice way to check out other players' Sims or houses when you're on the go. Sadly, you can't use it to monitor your Sims from afar. Download it on Google Play and iTunes. » 1/07/15 11:20am 1/07/15 11:20am

Imagine a future Nintendo. One that finally relents to shareholder pressure and starts releasing its games on mobile phones. This fake trailer tries to sell that future, and if you're a Nintendo shareholder, it's enough to get you weak at the knees. If you're anyone else, though, reactions may be less pleasant. » 1/04/15 9:00pm 1/04/15 9:00pm

Amazon's celebrating Christmas Eve by giving away 40 premium Android apps via the Amazon App Store. The full list is below, and a lot of them are actually really popular apps, including Terraria, djay 2, and Plex. » 12/24/14 9:14am 12/24/14 9:14am

If you need some on-the-go games to keep yourself occupied over Christmas, you've got no shortage of great options on sale right now (including Goat Simulator for iPhone and Android!). Some of our favorite picks for iOS and Android are listed out below, but check out our daily App Deals post for more. » 12/23/14 9:45am 12/23/14 9:45am

We'll update this list throughout Cyber Monday as we find new deals. Let us know in the comments if you spot anything that we missed. » 12/01/14 12:01am 12/01/14 12:01am

We'll update this list throughout the Thanksgiving weekend as we find new deals. Let us know in the comments if you spot anything that we missed. » 11/26/14 11:15am 11/26/14 11:15am

Amazon's Android Appstore is back with another terrific promotion for Halloween. From now until November 1, you can get 39 different paid Android apps absolutely free, with no strings attached. » 10/30/14 8:45am 10/30/14 8:45am

If you're a cable subscriber, you can now stream and watch every single episode of The Simpsons on your computer, tablet, or Xbox, so long as your provider supports the FXX Now app. Every single episode! » 10/23/14 11:30am 10/23/14 11:30am

We see a fair number of iTunes gift card deals around these parts, but discounts on Android app credit are basically nonexistent. Today though, Amazon is filling the void with $100 in Amazon Coins, valid for the purchase of apps and in-app purchases from the Android Appstore, for just $75. » 8/01/14 3:15pm 8/01/14 3:15pm

A bra that can test "true love"? There's an app for that. Oh, and of course, a bra. » 1/24/14 9:30pm 1/24/14 9:30pm

Physical goods imported into Japan are taxed. And according to the Japanese media, starting in 2015, foreign downloads will be as well. » 1/15/14 8:00am 1/15/14 8:00am

Back when we first covered the "Snoopify" app—which lets you stamp Snoop Dogg-themed stickers on personal pictures—it was hard not get stuck on just how much a digital joint sticker cost. Last night, Snoop Dogg showed off the app on Conan, and he explained why it costs so much. » 12/10/13 12:00pm 12/10/13 12:00pm

In case you missed it over the long weekend, there's now a YouTube app for the 3DS. One step closer to a golden age where every game console has the ability to display adorable kitten videos. Waiting on you, PlayStation 4. » 12/02/13 9:05am 12/02/13 9:05am

Update: Looking for 2014's best Black Friday App Deals? Head over to this year's post. » 11/29/13 11:56am 11/29/13 11:56am

The iPhone 5S is out, and Late Night host Jimmy Fallon didn't hesitate to show off some of his favorite new apps: Photobama, Miley Cyrus Fly Catcher, Axl Rose Relaxation Tapes and Wax Alan Rickman. » 11/05/13 7:40am 11/05/13 7:40am

If you thought that paying nearly forty dollars for a weed emoticon on Steam was ridic, the "Snoopify" app makes paying that much money for digital representations of weed look like a pittance. » 8/07/13 3:00pm 8/07/13 3:00pm