Feel like taking public transit? Why yes, there is an app for that, Los Angeles. Metro unveiled its newest free app "Go Metro Los Angeles" that helps you check for the nearest bus or train stop, figure out its arrival time using Nextrip and plan out a trip. more ›

Zooey Deschanel famously loves (to hate but no, really, heart) Downtown Los Angeles. And lest you think that whole debacle where she was reported dissing the redeveloping 'hood had been put to bed, we were tipped off to a subtle nod to the deliciousness of DTLA in the perky actress/singer's recently-released iPhone 4s commercial. more ›

The popular photo app Instagram launched in the Android market today, leaving behind its prior iPhone exclusivity. Naturally--and after a flood of downloads--the internet is clogged with haters who be hating, evoking the old epic Coke versus Pepsi battle and some class warfare style barbs pitting phone versus phone. more ›

Beloved to millions, the Apple iPhone is capable of countless things. It can talk, (No, Siri. I don't want to search the web. I want you to solve my dilemma NOW!), act as a GPS, manage daily activities, wake up its owner, serve as a mini computer and game console, play music and much, much more. Oh, and it also calls and texts people, too. But apparently, a Chinese company wanted the iPhone to do more - to cook food. more ›

Does the weather where people in the U.S. and around the globe live make them happy? That's what an iPhone weather app's "Happiness Index" seeks to determine. Weathermob has taken how users feel about the weather win their city and ranked the findings from most to least happy. more ›

If you asked Siri, "Find me $250,000 worth of counterfeit iPhone parts," last Thursday, she should have directed you to the nearby cities of Walnut, Rowland Heights and Covina. A three month investigation conducted by detectives from the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Commercial Crimes Bureau ended in three arrests and the seizure of approximately $250k worth of counterfeit iPhone parts on Thursday, October 20. more ›

Those of us who have enjoyed being on the cutting edge of technology with our iPhone 4s can now get ready to hang our heads in shame: the iPhone 5 is rumored to be released today, reports KTLA. Tim Cook, who took over for Steve Jobs at Apple, is expected to announce the release of the new phone in a speech today. more ›

Written, produced and directed by Charles Scheinblum, who also stars in the short, the video portrays AT&T as a prick in a suit, crumpling written messages in lieu of delivering them to the recipient. It's a pen and paper, "Get a Mac" scenario, and it's all too familiar for AT&T patrons victims. more ›

To help guide you through the abyss of "artisanal" coffee options in Los Angeles all you need is your phone or iPad, and the L.A.'s Best Coffee app, which we heard about this morning via Eater LA. We know what you're thinking: THANK GOD, IT'S ABOUT TIME. more ›

Google's Android operating system is solidifying itself as the most popular in the U.S. as it continues increasing its market share over Apple's iOS and RIM's Blackberry in recent surveys. Nielsen's June numbers on smartphone puts Android's U.S. market share at 39% to Apple iOS' 28%. more ›

It's 6:20 on a Thursday evening, and you're supposed to meet a friend for a drink at one of the restaurants on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. So, uh...where is there a free parking spot? As of today, iPhone and Android users can tap into vacant spaces in Studio City with Parker, the real-time parking app. The launch of the app in Studio City was marked at an event featuring the participation of City Councilman Paul Krekorian, along with city officials and tech leaders. more ›

In which the everyday folly of saying "I agree" to all those Apple iTunes user agreements without reading the fine print becomes actual folly via "South Park." Your video lunch today might be funnier for Android or BlackBerry uses...unless you are an Apple user with a sense of humor about possibly being tracked down by "Business Casual G-Men." more ›

Andrew Hyde sold all of his worldly possessions last August and began a trip around the world. He makes no secret of this -- its detailed on his website. We're well aware that personal information becomes vulnerable whenever we agree to the terms of service of yet another fun geo-location mobile app as it typically utilizes information from the phone's positioning to track real-time location. But this week, geodata geek and author Pete Warden released an open-source iPhone application that exploits a file in iPhone 4 (or iPad 3G) containing all recorded geographic data in the phone's history. more ›

Coordinating set times for nearly 200 bands over three days on six stages is no simple task. It's one aspect of Coachella that always creates tension among festival-goers who've had fingers-crossed that none of their favorite acts would have conflicting set times ever since the nonspecific daily schedules were released in February. And you only get 48 hours to figure out what band is playing at what time and on what stage. more ›

Huntington Gardens + statue art + photo workshop + iPhone + Hipstamatic app = Moody black & white shots from Keith Skelton - Chiaroscuro Photo Workshops in our LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr. more ›

It may have been a down year at the box office but Oscar organizers plan to take their social media and online fan engagement to the next level this year. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents its 83rd annual award show Sunday night. But the festivities have already begun online. more ›

Upwards of $10 million in counterfeit iPods, iPhones and other items shipped from Asia have been seized from a "sophisticated downtown warehouse operation" in a theft-case that was started by the Los Angeles Port Police stemming from a stolen-cargo investigation, reports the LA Times. more ›

If you've ever been out and about and wondered (as surely we all have): "Am I breaking the law if I..." and you are an iPhone user, you might want to make a 99-cent investment in a new app released today called Cal Codes. Also handy for those study law enforcement or law, the Cal Codes app "contains the complete California State Penal code, Vehicle Code and Criminal Code." Go forth, legal eagles, and arm yourself with info on what's a felony, misdemeanor, or infraction in the Golden State. more ›

Can MTV.com do what many have tried (and failed) to do over the past decade-and-a-half -- become the MTV of the internet? MTV Networks' head of digital media told us that's exactly what he's set out to do in 2011. We rapped with EVP of MTV.com Dermot McCormack about iPads, Android tablets, Lady Gaga, and the future of MTV programming and he came at us with a three-pronged proposal to cure the world of Justin Bieber... or... to dominate the entertainment industry like Max Headroom always envisioned, long before Jersey Shore. more ›

As rumored, in a new, multi-year partnership, Verizon Wireless will finally, officially, legitimately, and for realsies begin carrying Apple's iPhone 4 starting February 10, 2011. The 16-gig model will retail for $199 with a two-year contract (contract price not yet been released) and the 32-gig version will cost $299. Existing Verizon customers get the pricey privilege of ordering the mega telephonic device on Feb. 3, one week before everyone else. more ›

Unless you had to get up for work this weekend you may have missed out on the missed-alarm fiasco of 2011. Experienced first-hand by LAist (...yawn... stretch...look at time...OMFG...freakout!!!!), there's a major glitch in the iPhone alarm clock matrix, and the bug is causing alarms to not go off. The problem was reported on New Year's Day and Apple is expecting the situation to fix itself by Monday.
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You know the drill. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica, AT&T drops your call. Drive anywhere in Echo Park & Silver Lake or take the train to Anaheim, AT&T drops your call. Try to text someone outside LAX, forget about it. In Hollywood? You're out of luck. Our L.A. dropped-call woes may be over as all signs point to the rumored Verizon for iPhone being far more than just a rumor, according to Mashable. more ›

It's all 21st century and shizzle in the LBC! Long Beach residents are now just a tap away from reporting "potholes, graffiti, sidewalk damage, and other service needs to the City," with the launch of the free "Go Long Beach" smartphone app, reports the Press-Telegram. Requests submitted via iPhone or BlackBerry go right to work crews, "who will respond to them faster than requests made by telephone or e-mail." (Android version arrives in December.) The app allows users to include GPS info, photos, and a description of the issue. More categories will be added based on need and requests. more ›

After launching a useful Hollywood Bowl mobile app this summer, the LA Phil is at it again. With the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall in full swing, the organization has now brought patrons another mobile tool. Their free "LA Phil," which is available on Blackberries, Androids and iPhones, includes concert schedules, program notes, options to buy tickets, performer biographies... more ›

If true, this would please many Angelenos exasperated with AT&T service (how many Verizon veterans experience more dropped calls than ever now that they're with AT&T? Why does data not come through on the Sunset Strip?). more ›

Just in time for all the iPhone 4 buzz today, an app to guide you through the Hollywood Bowl has been launched. The free app, which can be downloaded beginning today for iPhone or Android, will also be available on Blackberry and mobile web in July. Features includes basics like concert information, videos, photos and how to get there. But some features are especially useful. To name a few: the GPS-enabled map to help you find seats and nearby amenities (where's the nearest bathroom or concession stand to buy a drink?) and a favorites tab to remind you of concerts you're interested in. Bowl officials also announced that AT&T has improved service throughout the 110-acre venue so your access to the app, Twitter, Facebook or whatever else you desire with more ease. more ›

Jason Bateman today was on the receiving end of cat calls and evil eyes from exasperated Apple customers today after he was allowed to cut in front of hundreds (some say thousands) of people waiting at The Grove to purchase their reserved iPhone 4. The "Arrested Development" actor was reportedly sitting in line like everyone else until an Apple employee spotted and snagged him out to escort him into the store. Then, proudly a new owner of today's hottest phone, Bateman was promptly booed as he exited. more ›

This isn't a line of mostly men waiting to see the newest Twilight movie -- go to L.A. Live for that urban camping experience -- this is a line for a holiday, of sorts: the release of the iPhone 4. more ›

The civic-minded or the out-of-towners can get acquainted better with Downtown Long Beach now thanks to a new iPhone application that will help people navigate the area, according to the Press-Telegram. The free app, currently only available for iPhone, aims to put the city's business district just a touch away for those who want to learn about events, where to find parking, report graffiti, hop on a bus, or where to get a bite to eat. Eventually the developers, Meta Flavor, plan to enhance the app by adding personal preference-based restaurant results, public safety alerts, and more. They also plan to develop versions for BlackBerry and Android phones. more ›

A couple weeks ago, Council President Eric Garcetti launched a pilot iPhone app that let's citizens report problems within District 13. It's a simple concept: identify a problem, such as graffiti or a pot hole, open the app, snap a photo and send it in. Because the app has already GPS'd your location, you don't have to worry about finding an address. You'll also be given the option to show off your civic pride by having the app auto-tweet it out. more ›