APPLE NEWS

The Google+ app has received a big update that brings Communities, profile editing, new stream and compose UI designs, find people, and more.

Apple launched the iPhone 5 in 33 additional countries today including China, Russia, and Brazil.

Apple updated the iOS App Store to bring back gifting today.

The 500px iOS app has received an update that improves iPad sharing, network usage, scrolling, and more.

In time for the holiday season, Twelve South has unveiled a BookBook case for the iPad mini.

Facebook has updated its iOS app with a faster timeline and news feed; as well as, the ability to post photos to albums.

Google's Chrome browser for iOS has been updated to allow sound to play when the app is backgrounded.

Apple has released an update to iTunes 11 that fixes several issues with the new software and brings back detection of duplicate library items.

T-Mobile has announced further expansions to its network that now provides 4G coverage to 100 million people.

Apple has launched a new more detailed system status page for its services, stores, and iCloud.

Apple has published its 'Best of 2012' lists for apps, movies, tv shows, music, books, and podcasts.

A jury has found Apple guilty of infringing on three MobileMedia patents with its iPhone.

Orchestra today announced Mailbox, an upcoming email client for the iPhone that's inspired by Sparrow and Clear and is described as 'spectacular'.

A Chinese woman was tasered after attempting to purchase too many iPhones from the Apple Store in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Apple has blocked a fake installer trojan for Mac OS X dubbed Trojan.SMSSend.3666.

Tweetbot for Mac has been updated to version 1.1 bringing numerous improvements and bug fixes.

Amazon has announced the launch of a Device Messaging system that lets developers send push notifications to Kindle Fire devices.

Smule has released a new app called Strum that lets you add visual and audio filters to your video.

Adobe has released an update to Photoshop Lightroom 4 that brings Retina Display support for Mac and additional raw file support for 20 cameras.

MIT Technology Review interviews Young Sohn who started at Samsung in August as President and Chief Strategy Officer.

Amazon has updated its Instant Video app for iOS with iPhone and iPod touch support.

AgileBits has released 1Password 4 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Google has released its Maps application for the iPhone!

Take a look at this Ultra Compact USB Memory Stick made to match the MacBook Pro.

Google is set to release a Google Maps app for iOS tonight as an alternative to the new Apple Maps app that replaced it in iOS 6, reports AllThingsD.

Samsung has just posted a new ad that uses Santa to remake its own 'sex tape' ad for the Samsung Galaxy S III.

Time Warner Cable has released an update to their TWC TV app that brings thousands of free and subscription on demand TV shows and movies; as well as, iPhone 5 support.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt confidently declares that Google is winning the war for mobile.

VR-Zone has published a chart that purports to reveal Intel's plans for its Haswell architecture set to launch in 2013.

Apple recently launched its iTunes Store in 56 new countries. At launch only four had access to movies. That list has now expanded to include 42 countries.

Gilt, a popular shopping app, has released a major update to its iPad app that brings a redesign, local offers, filtered searching, and more.

Samsung has put up an advertising display on George Street in Sydney following wide spread coverage of an issue in Apple Maps that was getting motorists lost in Australia.

Yahoo has just released a new version of its Flickr app for iOS that features a complete redesign and photo filters.

Customers who pre-ordered the 27-inch iMac have started receiving delivery of the new desktop.

The WSJ is reporting that Apple is working with component suppliers in Asia to test several television set designs.

Adobe has released an update to Photoshop Express for iOS making Borders Pack free and introducing Autocorrect.

TIME Magazine has named the iPhone 5 as the gadget of the year.

Rovio has announced an official Angry Birds movie which will be produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me) and be released in summer 2016.

Apple has updated Find My iPhone to provide driving directions to your lost device.

Twitter has released an update to its iOS app that brings Photo Filters.

Fantastical for iPhone has been updated with default alarms, Facebook badges, improved scrolling performance, and other fixes.

Microsoft is reportedly in a 'Cold War' with Apple over the future of SkyDrive on iOS.

Alex Saretzky has posted his concept for a redesign of Notification Center.

Angry Birds is celebrating its third birdday with 30 new levels, birdday cake, and Pink Bird.

Foxconn's effort to automate its plants is facing challenges due to high costs and rapid changes in technology.

Following a redesign to its mail service, Yahoo has released a Yahoo! Mail app for the iPhone.

Gameloft has posted a behind the scenes look at Asphalt 7: Heat.

In an extensive interview with FORTUNE, Google CEO Larry Page makes some comments about the relationship between the two companies.