Astro Ape on why mobile social games need to be more innovative

'No one's really trying to push the bar,' says Monsterz Revenge developer

Theatre Billboard – consumer app of the week

A trip to the theatre isn't the most affordable pastime these days, so a good deal on tickets is a must. Does Theatre Billboard deliver?

Red-top comes bottom in report looking at how user-friendly papers are on platforms including internet, iPad and iPhone. By Mark Sweney

Stuart Dredge: New apps for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and iPad

The tech firm wants some of iPhone's market share but some claim it is too close to China's government to achieve this. By Charles Arthur

Stuart Dredge: We've been getting hands on with the best new apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and other platforms

New application will synch tracks from computers to iPods, iPhones and Androids and allow users to buy MP3 bundles. By Charles Arthur

Poorly paid workers are said to work excessive hours and suffer humiliations in the drive to produce iPads and iPhones

Investigation finds evidence of draconian rules and excessive overtime to meet western demand for iPhones and iPads

Stuart Dredge: Robin Harvie explains the rationale behind the publisher's Kings and Queens app

Stuart Dredge: Competitive multiplayer poetry as the new Words With Friends? It could happen

BT Openzone and other hotspots can be easily mimicked leaving consumers vulnerable, Guardian investigation finds

Italy, France and Germany to investigate smartphone tracking software amid privacy concerns. By Charles Arthur

South Korean electronics maker accuses iPhone giant of patents infringement following Apple's lawsuit alleging copying designs