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Do you have a kid who uses your phone to play games? The FTC has information you need to know.
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Do you have a kid who uses your phone to play games? The FTC has information you need to know.
Many of the biggest names in tech are in Las Vegas this week for the International Consumer Electronics Show. Companies are taking the wraps off everything from cheap smartphone accessories to big-ticket gear.
The iPhone's much-maligned Apple Maps app can take a backseat to Google's version once again.
You've got an iPhone. Your friends have Android. That doesn't stop you from sending text messages, but every time you do so, you risk increasing your bill. WhatsApp Messenger can help.
You've got a shopping list, your wallet is at the ready -- but don't forget your smartphone this Black Friday -- you could be missing out on deals.
The move to iOS 6 took the YouTube button off your iPhone – so if you want to watch videos on the channel, you'll have to download the app.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in Northeast Philadelphia early Friday morning. Investigators say the suspect made off with the victim's iPhone.
The iPhone 5 debuted in Apple stores Friday and lines are expected to be long again Saturday.
Chris reviews yesterday's comments from President Obama on Univsion and Mitt Romney's response. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Nicole Brewer from an Apple Store on the release of iPhone 5 and Beasley Reece about the matchups for the Eagles and Phillies this weekend. He also talks to Scott Kardel, the Managing Director of the International Night Dark Assosciaton and Comedian Dana Gould, who will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.
Android has Apple beat in market share, but the iPhone is the single best-selling smartphone. With pre-release purchases in the millions, the iPhone 5 looks to be no exception.
Somewhat lost amid Apple's big iPhone announcement this past week were re-designed iPods which are coming out next month.
Now available for download, a free app that makes it simple to put Philadelphia government to work for you.
Apple has unveiled a faster, slimmer iPhone. So, is it worth the hype?
Chris talks to Ed Turzanski from the Foreign Policy Research Institute about the killing of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya in a rocket attack this morning. He also discusses the Phillies surge back to .500, the Today Show's decision to interview Kris Jenner instead observing a moment of silence on 9/11 and talks to Sam Rohrer of the Pennsylvania Pastors Network and Tom McGrath from the Philly post.
Apple is expected to put the rumors to rest this afternoon and unveil a new iPhone.
T-Mobile has never sold the iPhone, but the wireless company still wants iPhone customers.
Nokia is betting on the phone version of Microsoft's PC software. Resizable Windows "live tiles" display the latest texts, tweets, and Facebook updates.
This app adds an extra layer of interactivity to calls, letting you use your iPhone to see the location of the person you're speaking with, snap and share photos during the call.
Education and technology are becoming increasingly integrated, and keeping up on all of the new educational applications for kids is important. One of the biggest struggles is not finding an app; it is finding the appropriate app.
The MyScript Memo app lets you handwrite your notes on your iPhone or iPad, then translates those to digital text for you.
Inkflow is a tool that lets you take handwritten notes – and illustrations – on your iPhone.
The iPhone has revolutionized the portable camera, but it has left one thing by the side of the road: the panoramic picture. Now 360 Panorama is working to bring it back.
Tripomatic lets travelers (and home town tourists) find nearby points of interest using an incredibly basic (and intuitive) interface.
Passtouch is a new security app that can block strangers from accessing your phone or tablet's browser.
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
The $1.14 billion jackpot is the sixth-largest in the game's history.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
William Michael Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, last year.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return home of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
Police say Joseph Cini caused a deadly crash that killed an Uber passenger at North 9th Street and West Girard Avenue Monday.
The $1.14 billion jackpot is the sixth-largest in the game's history.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
William Michael Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, last year.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return home of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
The bell at Our Lady of Lourdes in Philadelphia has been around since 1898, but hasn't worked since 2004. That will soon change.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of another very cold but not as bitter Tuesday.
Former faculty, students and alumni of the University of the Arts came together for a holiday party hosted by the University of the Arts Alumni Council — a chance to reconnect after the school’s sudden closure in June 2024 scattered its tight-knit artistic community.
Philadelphia Police Officer Andy Chan died earlier this month after being critically injured on the job in 2019.
Vice President JD Vance will give remarks at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis, which is just south of Allentown.
The Trump administration canceled $160 million in federal funding for the Chinatown Stitch when the Big, Beautiful bill passed.