The world's first Arduino compatible microcomputer that can communicate wirelessly to any smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth v4.0 has been touted by wireless start up Open Source RF.

The $22 kit includes an Arduino-BLE board and 6-pin header that should be fairly broadly applicable for building Arduino-based hardware that can communicate with iOS devices.

We have seen quite a few remote controlled gadgets, controlled by the iPhone, the latest one is this fun iPhone controlled Solar Powered Arduino Tank from the guys over at Project Allusion.

The truth is that [Kerimil] didn’t spend forever learning Java and programming the app. Instead he’s showing off the power of App Inventor to get your Android controls up and running fast.

Here's a project for Arduino fans with an old iPhone sitting in their junk drawer. Following these instructions from Will O'Brien, you can craft a remote start system that's triggered by SMS. The ...