Google reportedly working on wireless home entertainment system
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - Google's Android unit is rumored to be developing a wireless home entertainment system that is capable of streaming music throughout the home, and if launched would be the first consumer electronics product designed and marketed under the Google brand. ( 34 comments )
Apple exploring 3D frame-of-reference iOS interface based on eye, light location
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - Apple has shown interest in creating a unique user interface for iOS, allowing new features like dynamic shadows based on the angle of light hitting an iPhone screen. ( 18 comments )
Microsoft joins Apple in pledging support for injunction free, FRAND patent licensing
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Microsoft has issued a public statement outlining its position regarding standards essential patents, committing itself "to always adhere to the promises it has made to standards organizations to make its standard essential patents available on fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms." The move joins an effort initiated by Apple last fall, and begs for comment from Google to do the same. ( 31 comments )
App developers forced to submit Retina Display screenshots
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 - Apple on Tuesday notified members of its iOS Developer Program that they will be required to provide high-resolution, Retina Display compatible screenshots when initially submitting or updating an app through iTunes Connect. ( 39 comments )
Briefly: First Enyo-based iOS app, New Zealand trademark dispute
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - The first app developed for Apple's iOS using the now open-source Enyo 2.0 framework has hit the App Store, while Apple seeks to bar the trademarking of a mobile device case called the "driPhone" in New Zealand. ( 19 comments )
iPhone's 36% of Q4 global handset revenue accelerates industry growth
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - New data shows that Apple accounted for 36 percent of worldwide mobile phone revenue and 74 percent of industry EBIT in the fourth quarter of 2011, with the iPhone taking more than a quarter of the entire smartphone market. ( 13 comments )
US smartphone installed base sees slowing shift from RIM to Android
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - After a rapid erosion of RIM's BlackBerry US market share throughout 2011, new data indicates a stabilizing slowdown in RIM's losses as well as a tapering off of Android's growth, as Apple continued to be the only significant manufacture to experience growth in the quarter. ( 12 comments )
Windows Phone 8 to address its "perceived inability to compete" with iPhone, Android later this year
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 8, expected in the second half of the year, will seek to address its "perceived inability to compete" with Apple's iPhone and Google's Android according to a report detailing its planned enhancements. ( 62 comments )
Apple: Misdirected iMessages due to bad configuration, not a software bug
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 - Reports of iOS 5 iMessages being sent to the wrong recipient are the result of a misconfigured phone, not an issue with the operating system or Apple's cloud services, the company indicated. ( 39 comments )
EFF working to keep iPhone, iPad 'jailbreaking' legal in US
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - An exemption from the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that has made iPhone "jailbreaking" legal is set to expire, and a digital rights advocacy group hopes the U.S. government will renew and expand that exemption. ( 69 comments )
Half of the enterprise is issuing Macs, 21% of workers use Apple products
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - A new study indicates around half of all large companies with 1,000 employees or more are buying Macs, while over a fifth of all "information workers" are now using at least one Apple product to do their work. ( 24 comments )
iPad takes 96% of tablets, iPhone 53% of phones in Good mobile enterprise study
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Enterprise mobile services vendor Good Technology reported that iPad accounted for 96 percent of tablets and iPhone 53 percent of smartphones activated by the more than 2,000 companies using its services in the fourth quarter, giving iOS a 71 percent share of all mobile devices. ( 35 comments )
iPhone vs. Android a tight race but iPad puts iOS 'way ahead' in mobile OS war
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - Apple CEO Tim Cook outlined his thoughts on the company's iOS device performance during Q1 2012 and sees iPhone sales momentum closing the gap with rival handsets running Google's Android platform, while iPad and iPod touch are in a league of their own. ( 55 comments )
Apple working to adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit WiFi this year
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - Apple is expected to rapidly deploy support for the new 802.11ac specification this year, adding so called "Gigabit WiFi" to new AirPort base stations, Time Capsule, Apple TV, notebooks and potentially its mobile devices. ( 115 comments )
New Apple suit claims Galaxy Nexus infringes on 'slide-to-unlock' feature
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple's latest German complaint against Samsung is the first time the company has named the South Korean electronics manufacturer's flagship Android handset in a lawsuit, claiming the device infringes the iPhone maker's "slide-to-unlock" utility model. ( 172 comments )
Apple iOS, Google Android feared to be hitting middle age as five year old platforms
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - A market research group has teamed up with a business analyst to conceptualize the notion that mobile operating systems only last for ten years, peaking after five, an idea that suggests Apple and Google are approaching their apex at middle age and risk an imminent decline. ( 48 comments )
Apple iOS leading among corporate users, Android deemed most risky
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - A new study on the use of mobile devices in corporate environments shows Apple's iOS overtaking RIM's BlackBerry in popularity, while third place Android is described as the "most risky" mobile platform in terms of security problems. ( 28 comments )
Apple's upcoming textbook event to focus on ebook distribution, not tools
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - Rumors that Apple would be launching a "GarageBand for ebooks" to enable textbook makers to generate content and "digitally destroy" the textbook publishing market do not appear to be the actual focus of this week's education-oriented Apple media event. ( 23 comments )
Briefly: High priced 'Wintel' tablets, Dutch iTunes Match
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - Intel and Microsoft need to strike a deal or Windows 8 tablets might be priced out of reach for most consumers and Apple officially launches iTunes Match in the Netherlands. ( 24 comments )
Apple exploring motion-based 3D user interface for iPhone
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Apple has shown interest in developing a new user interface for the iPhone that relies less on the device's touchscreen, and more on manipulating a 3D environment with motion controls. ( 23 comments )
Briefly: Sony iOS music service, Tim Cook, Adobe CS6
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - Sony will be offering an iOS version of its "Music Unlimited" service for iPhones and iPods, while Tim Cook claims "money is not a motivator" and Adobe offers a discounted CS6 upgrade for current CS3 and CS4 users. ( 34 comments )
Five years of iPhone
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Five years ago today, Steve Jobs unveiled the new iPhone at Macworld Expo. The company has since delivered five generations of new hardware and iOS software as its mobile competitors have scrambled to defend their positions and take share back. ( 37 comments )
Weekend Apple tech news video recap: Week 1 Jan 2012
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 - Here's a video recap of the top tech stories involving Apple for the first week of 2012, including a look at 2011, Apple's future directions, big product news, the week's business stories, and upcoming events. ( 13 comments )
The next ten years of iPods & iTunes
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 - Apple celebrated three ten year anniversaries in 2011, making this year its first full year in its second decade of Mac OS X development, iPod devices and iTunes, and its retail operations, even as the company takes on new business categories ranging from iAd to iCloud to Siri. Here's a look at where the company is headed for its next decade of iTunes and iPod connected devices. ( 20 comments )
Atari's legal threats prompt Apple to pull some games from iOS App Store
Tue, Jan 3, 2012 - Game maker Atari has reportedly set its sights on applications in Apple's iOS App Store that it believes are illegal knock-offs of its own classic titles. ( 31 comments )
iOS, Android post record app downloads of 1.2 billion during last week of 2011
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - The week between Christmas and New Year's saw record iOS and Android app downloads of 1.2 billion, while the two platforms saw a total of 20 million device activations during the so-called "power week," making it their largest week ever, according to a new analysis. ( 21 comments )
Apple's internal 'GameStore' iOS testing app mistakenly hits App Store
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - An internal testing application for iPhone in-app purchases called "GameStore" has appeared for sale on the App Store by Apple at a cost of 99 cents. ( 35 comments )
Apple's iOS finishes 2011 with 52% share of mobile Web browsing
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - Apple closed out 2011 with a commanding 52.1 percent share of mobile devices tracked browsing the Web, while Google's Android had just 16.2 percent. ( 36 comments )
Jailbreakers hack iOS on Apple TV to run full-screen iPad apps
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 - Hackers have developed a workaround that enables full-screen versions of iOS apps for the iPad to run on a jailbroken Apple TV device. ( 108 comments )
App downloads up 83% on strong iPhone 4S sales
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - iPhone app downloads in the U.S. during November saw an 83 percent rise from a year ago, while the aggregate volume of the Top 200 ranked free apps for Apple's handset grew to 5.65 million downloads per day. ( 10 comments )
Apple could collect $10 for every Android device sold, expert says
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - If Apple were to abandon its lawsuits against Android smartphone manufacturers and instead negotiate licensing fees for its patented technology, one expert believes Apple could collect $10 for each Android device sold. ( 218 comments )
Christmas Day activation numbers suggest iOS topped Android by 1.6M
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - New data from a variety of sources suggests the combination of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch was enough for iOS activations to top Google Android on Christmas Day by more than 1.6 million units. ( 81 comments )
iOS, Android activations surge 353% on record setting Christmas Day
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Devices running Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms saw a huge spike in activations Christmas Day, growing 353 percent from average totals earlier in December. ( 140 comments )
Apple explains iTunes Match with video, FAQ
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - Apple has posted several resources, including an instructional video and answers to frequently asked questions, on its website to clarify its iTunes Match music service. ( 22 comments )
Leak shows Gannett stockpiling thousands of iPhones, iPads for journalists
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - A leaked memo from USA Today parent company Gannett Co. has revealed that the company recently purchased thousands of iPhone 4S and iPad devices in order to aid its journalists in real-time reporting, video storytelling and social media participation. ( 28 comments )
Dominant U.S. App Store may be surpassed by China in 2012
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 - Apple's U.S. App Store sales handily beat revenue generated from the Android Market in 2011, while strong Chinese growth gave the already immense numbers a shot in the arm and may surpass U.S. downloads in 2012. ( 7 comments )
ITC grants injunction over Apple Data Detectors patent against HTC Android phones
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Apple has won an import ban from the US International Trade Commission blocking HTC Android phones that infringe upon its Data Detectors patent, a move that will require Android to drop the feature or implement it in a way that does not infringe. ( 61 comments )
Samsung ramps up A5 production in Texas; iOS 5.0.1 tweak may aid Siri ports
Fri, Dec 16, 2011 - Samsung began full-scale production of Apple's A5 processor at a new facility in Austin, Texas, this month, while hackers are claiming that Apple's recent tweaks to iOS 5.0.1 could open up legal ways to port the Siri voice assistant feature to other iOS devices. ( 43 comments )
iPhone bug allows stolen phones to receive iMessages even after remote wipe
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Scattered reports have emerged that stolen iPhones continue to receive iMessages intended for their original owners even after changing numbers, resetting Apple ID passwords and remote wiping the handsets. ( 24 comments )
Apple looking to expand iPhone accessory support with automatic app recommendations
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in expanding support for third-party accessories for the iPhone and iPad, with a new system that would detect an external device and recommend compatible applications available on the App Store. ( 5 comments )
Inside Anobit: Why Apple is investing in flash memory technology
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Apple's investments in acquiring flash memory expertise and technology appear to be centered around packing more storage capacity into Macs and iOS devices at lower prices, with the same level of component reliability and longevity. ( 42 comments )
Google updates iOS Gmail app with Scribbles, bug fixes
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Internet search giant Google released the first update to its Gmail app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, bringing a short list of changes and bug fixes to the iOS client. ( 9 comments )
Microsoft opens Messenger to XMPP, allowing Apple to connect iChat, iOS clients
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Microsoft has opened up public access to its Messenger IM network via XMPP, enabling Apple and others to build open clients capable of interacting with Microsoft users. ( 21 comments )
iOS apps bring in 300% more revenue than Android counterparts
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 - A new analysis of several top apps with both iOS and Android versions reveals that every $1.00 generated on iOS by an app corresponds to $0.24 in revenue for the Android version. ( 56 comments )
Scrutiny prompts Apple to pull fake driver's license app from iOS App Store
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Following public criticism from a U.S. Senator, Apple has removed a novelty driver's license application from the iOS App Store. ( 55 comments )
Parents complain Amazon's Kindle Fire gives kids access to porn, accounts
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Amazon delivered its low cost Kindle Fire tablet primarily as a way for users to browse and buy digital content, but it omitted parental controls that can block access to pornography, explicit content or allow unattended kids to "charge up a storm" on their parents' account. ( 149 comments )
Google's Schmidt predicts developers will prioritize Android over iOS in 6 months
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has said he believes mobile developers will prioritize the Android platform over Apple's iOS in the next six months, as the market shifts away from iPhone-centric development. ( 170 comments )
Former Google intern explains why UI lag occurs more often in Android than iOS
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - A former intern for Google's Android team has provided explanations for why Android experiences more touch interface lag than competing mobile operating systems from Apple, Microsoft and Research in Motion. ( 139 comments )
EU investigating Apple for anticompetitive e-book pricing
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Apple joins five book publishers as the target of a European Union investigation into anticompetitive practices in the e-book market. ( 47 comments )
Apple's secret iOS code names inspired by ski resorts
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - Though iOS code names are not advertised by Apple, the company still internally uses a series of secret names for each new build of its mobile operating system. ( 45 comments )
German regulators inquire about Apple's use of Carrier IQ
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Attention surrounding Carrier IQ, software found on mobile phones that can record detailed information about how and even where a device is used, has prompted a German data regulator to seek answers from Apple. ( 21 comments )
Carrier IQ data logging controversy prompts scrutiny from US Senate
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - Extensive data logging software known as "Carrier IQ" has been discovered to be secretly running on many mobile phones, including a number of handsets powered by Google Android, prompting one U.S. senator to demand answers from the company. ( 99 comments )
Apple exploring photo-generated digital avatars for iOS Game Center
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - Apple has shown continued interest in creating digital avatars for its Game Center networking service for iOS, with a pair of new patents related to automatically generating an avatar and also updating their online status. ( 12 comments )
Microsoft working to bring its Office apps to iPad, Mac OS X Lion
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - Microsoft is preparing a new edition of its Office suite for Apple's iPad, as well as an updated Office for Mac OS X Lion users. ( 86 comments )
Apple pulls iTether from iPhone App Store [u]
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 - A new iOS application that allows users to tether their Mac or PC to an iPhone 3G data connection without paying a carrier for the ability was pulled from the iPhone App Store on Tuesday [updated]. ( 92 comments )
Apple seeds iOS 5.1 beta, Xcode 4.3 with references to next iPhone, iPad [u]
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - Apple has released a new iOS 5.1 beta for developer testing on all iPad, iPod touch and iPhone models that support iOS 5.0. The beta contains references to next-generation iPhone and iPad models. ( 23 comments )
In-app subscriptions arrive for App Store games [u]
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Apple has approved the first game developer to begin using the in-app subscription model for a gaming service, though the company took some convincing [updated]. ( 10 comments )
Apple expected to add NFC support for iOS e-wallet transactions in 2012
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Apple is rumored to add support for near-field communications technology to iOS next year, potentially giving iPhone owners the ability to use their phone as an e-wallet for making transactions. ( 38 comments )
In ITC reversal, Apple found not to infringe HTC's S3 patents
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - The US International Trade Commission has dismissed the first complaint by graphics firm S3 against Apple, stating that "no violation" was shown and that its investigation into the complaint against Macs has been terminated. ( 30 comments )
Adobe Flash sites rapidly converted to HTML5 for iOS users
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - A developer using Sencha Touch reports that translating large existing websites built with Adobe Flash to HTML5 mobile sites accessible to iOS users can now be performed by 1 or 2 people in just three weeks. ( 48 comments )
Google's Android Market estimated to earn just 7% of what Apple's App Store makes
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's iOS platform is believed to take in about 90 percent of all dollars spent on mobile devices, highlighting the revenue advantage for iPhone and iPad developers when compared to Google's Android. ( 81 comments )
Warner Bros. giving iTunes redemption codes to unhappy UltraViolet users
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - UltraViolet, an initiative by Hollywood studios to distribute digital movies independently of Apple's iTunes, has suffered such a backlash from users that Warner Bros. has started placating users with redemption codes for iTunes instead. ( 44 comments )
iOS code suggests Apple could bring iChat to iPhones and iPads
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - References discovered in the underlying code of Apple's iOS mobile operating system suggest that some cross-platform features of Mac OS X iChat could make their way to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ( 33 comments )
AT&T sees 'challenges' ahead as it plans to sell Nokia Windows Phones in 2012
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - An AT&T executive said Wednesday that his company is finalizing discussions with Nokia to begin carrying its Windows Phone smartphones next year, while also noting that he believes Microsoft will face "challenges" in attracting customers away from entrenched rivals Apple and Google. ( 49 comments )
Android malware has jumped up 472% since July
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - The open nature of the Android Market has led to a 472 percent increase in malware threats to the platform over the past four months alone, a new mobile security report claims. ( 135 comments )
Briefly: Gmail relaunches; AIM gets overhaul; Camera+ gets volume snap
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - Google relaunched its iOS Gmail app after having to pull down a flawed version earlier this month while the AIM app received a complete UI overhaul that brings with it added features not previously found on the mobile version. Finally, popular third-party camera app Camera+ reactivates its volume shutter control feature. ( 7 comments )
Apple rumored to issue iOS 5.0.2 for battery woes, iOS 5.1 with Siri additions
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - A new rumor claims that Apple will soon issue an update for the iPhone and iPad in the form of iOS 5.0.2 to address battery life issues, while a more significant 5.1 update will expand Siri functionality on the iPhone 4S. ( 98 comments )
Safari-based iOS shortcuts offer quick access to WiFi toggle, Airplane Mode, more
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - A developer has discovered a way to add quick access to specific controls in the iOS Settings application, such as the ability to turn on or off Bluetooth or activate Airplane Mode, through a Web app launched via a home screen icon. ( 38 comments )
Developer survey finds iPad domination, growing interest in Kindle Fire
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - A new poll of mobile developers has found that nearly all are interested in developing for Apple's iPad, while the still-unreleased Amazon Kindle Fire is already the second-most-popular Android device among developers worldwide. ( 28 comments )
Briefly: Phil Schiller; iOS 5.0.1 contact bug; $99 iPhone 4S in Puerto Rico
Sat, Nov 12, 2011 - Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller has received a slight shift in his title at the company, while iOS 5.0.1 appears to have introduced a bug that keeps an iPhone 4S from recognizing contacts. Finally, a wireless carrier in Puerto Rico is selling the iPhone 4S for the low price of $99.99 with a two-year contract. ( 62 comments )
Adobe manager puts partial blame on Apple for mobile Flash failure
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - An Adobe product manager has pointed to the fact that Apple had refused to support Flash on iOS as a major reason for the company's decision to halt development of the Flash Player for mobile devices. ( 128 comments )
Twitter sees 40% of photos from iOS as Photos app becomes 7th largest client
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple's handheld devices now account for more than 39% of the photos being posted on Twitter's social networking service, with Twitter-integrated built-in apps helping iOS 5 become one of its top 10 sharing clients. ( 27 comments )
Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with fix for iPhone battery life bugs
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple on Thursday issued iOS 5.0.1, an incremental update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that addresses a well-publicized bug that resulted in shorter battery life. ( 128 comments )
Apple's iOS & Google Android command 58% of US portable game revenue
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Highlighting what has been a "brutal" year for dedicated portable game machines like the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS, new data shows Apple's iOS and Google Android capturing the lion's share of U.S. portable game revenue in 2011. ( 46 comments )
Adobe confirms it will no longer develop Flash for mobile browsers
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - Adobe on Wednesday confirmed that it will no longer develop its Flash Player for mobile platforms like Android, and will instead pour its efforts into creating Adobe AIR applications for native storefronts like Apple's iOS App Store. ( 171 comments )
iOS 5 adoption on iPhone nears 38%, but iPod touch lags behind at 12%
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - 38 percent of iPhone users are running iOS 5 within weeks of the software's release, but iPod touch users have been slower to upgrade, with just 12 percent running the latest version of Apple's mobile OS, according to a new analysis. ( 33 comments )
Retina Display for iPad 3 would enable precision required for pilots, doctors
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - While Apple billed the iPhone 4's Retina Display largely as a nicer way for consumers to view photos, a similar pixel density for iPad 3 would unlock very valuable capabilities for professionals, including pilots using the tablet for electronic charts and doctors using it for medical imaging. ( 64 comments )
AT&T launches iPhone app for VoIP international calls
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - AT&T has launched its own "Voice over IP" app to enable its smartphone customers to place cheap international phone calls, two years after voicing support for Skype and others to similarly use its 3G network to originate internet calls. ( 10 comments )
Apple's iCloud seen leading to gadgets 'we haven't thought of yet'
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - After meeting with members of Apple's leadership, investment bank Barclays said this week it believes the company's iCloud is the most significant service introduction since iTunes, paving the way for the company to introduce products that don't yet exist. ( 46 comments )
HP considering sale of webOS to 'several' companies including Oracle
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - PC maker HP is said to still be considering the sale of its webOS mobile operating system, though any deal is expected to be less than the $1.2 billion it originally paid to acquire the platform from Palm. ( 29 comments )
Retail self-checkout, pickup options added to Apple Store app for iOS
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has updated its official Apple Store application for iOS, adding the new "Personal Pickup" option, as well as an "Easy Pay" feature, which allows customers to pay for an item on their own, direct from an iPhone, while in a retail store. ( 27 comments )
Hidden panorama mode discovered in Apple's iOS 5 Camera app
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - Hackers have discovered a hidden panorama mode embedded within Apple's Camera application on iOS 5, though the feature does not appear to be completed. ( 20 comments )
Security researcher finds code signing flaw that opens door for iOS malware
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - A newly discovered iOS security flaw could allow disguised malware capable of stealing user data to bypass Apple's stringent security measures and enter the App Store. ( 45 comments )
Apple testing second beta of iOS battery fix for iPhone users
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple is apparently working quickly to publicly release iOS 5.0.1, as evidenced by the company's second beta in two days released on Friday. ( 12 comments )
Game makers say Apple, Steve Jobs have most influence on industry
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - A new survey of people working in the gaming world has found that Steve Jobs is the most influential person in the industry, and that insiders believe the iPhone is shaping the future of videogames. ( 92 comments )
Apple remains top US smartphone maker as iPhone holds 28% share
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - With the iPhone representing 28 percent of smartphones in the U.S., Apple is still the No. 1 domestic smartphone manufacturer, according to the latest data from Nielsen. ( 51 comments )
Microsoft raking in 100k users a day from easier Hotmail setup in iOS 5
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - The addition of easier Hotmail setup in the Mail app of Apple's iOS 5 has led to a surge in activations for Microsoft, with almost 100,000 new iOS 5 devices logging in to the email service every day. ( 59 comments )
Developers experiencing activation issues with iOS 5.0.1 beta
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - A number of developers have reported being unable to activate their devices with Apple's new iOS 5.0.1 beta, AppleInsider has learned. ( 11 comments )
Google releases, pulls official Gmail app for iPhone, iPad
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - Google on Wednesday released its official Gmail application for iOS, but quickly pulled the software after a bug was discovered. ( 52 comments )
Google to charge partners who heavily use its Maps API
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - Major partners who serve up more than 25,000 uses per day of the Google Maps application programming interface service will be charged for overages starting in 2012. ( 102 comments )
Worldwide Mac browser share hits 6.9%, iOS takes 62% mobile share
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - Apple's presence on the Web continues to expand, with browser use of both iOS and Mac OS X seeing growth in October that propelled the company to new heights. ( 49 comments )
Legal issues prompt Apple to remove Amazon Cloud music player from App Store
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - A third-party iOS application that streamed music from Amazon's Cloud Drive service has been removed from the App Store due to legal complications with the music industry. ( 48 comments )
Google rumored to release native iOS Gmail app soon
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - After more than three years since Apple launched the App Store, Google is rumored to be on the verge of releasing a native iOS app for its Gmail service, according to a new report. ( 48 comments )
Apple retail customers to gain self-checkout option via iOS app
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Apple plans to give retail customers the ability to finalize their own in-store purchases via its iOS application for the iPhone, according to a new report. ( 11 comments )
Apple rumored to take on Google's 3D maps with superior technology
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 - Evidence continues to point to Apple actively developing a 3D mapping surface through a combination of acquisitions and in-house development, with recent rumors suggesting that the iPhone maker has acquired a Swedish 3D mapping company. ( 153 comments )
Taiwan concerned Apple's slide-to-unlock patent could hurt market
Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - Government officials in Taiwan have expressed concern that Apple's recent success in obtaining a patent for the slide-to-unlock gesture on touchscreen devices could hurt competing smartphone makers. ( 120 comments )
Nintendo profits evaporate as gamers turn to Apple's iOS
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Japanese gaming giant Nintendo revealed on Thursday that it lost $925 million over the six months ending in September due to a sharp drop off of game and console sales, even as healthy sales of Apple's iPhone and iPad continue to establish iOS as an alternative gaming platform. ( 70 comments )
Unlike Apple's iOS, Android phones not getting updates
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - While Apple rolls out iOS updates rapidly to its iOS devices three years after their release, Android phones often ship with outdated software that is rarely updated, even during the device's original contract term. ( 216 comments )
Newsstand app brings Condé Nast 268% boom in subscription sales on iPad
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - Magazine publisher Condé Nast announced on Tuesday that weekly digital subscription sales of its titles jumped up 268 percent following the arrival of Newsstand and iOS 5 on the iPad earlier this month. ( 17 comments )
Combined Mac and iOS shipments make Apple world's second largest PC maker
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 - iPad and Mac shipments both outgrew the Windows PC market in CYQ3 2011, and if combined would boast a 99% growth rate and make Apple the second largest PC maker in the world. ( 42 comments )
