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 )
Survey shows Apple offers most-satisfying mobile shopping experience
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Respondents to a new survey gave Apple the highest satisfaction scores for its mobile commerce experience, with online retailer Amazon coming in second. ( 25 comments )
Supplier profits viewed as early indicator of strong Apple earnings
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - As fourth-quarter 2011 earnings reports for various companies within Apple's supply chain have begun to trickle in, analysts have taken suppliers' growing profitability as an early sign that the iPhone maker will report breakout profits for the holiday quarter. ( 4 comments )
Apple issues third beta of iOS 5.1 to developers
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Apple on Monday supplied developers with a new pre-release build of its mobile operating system in the form of iOS 5.1 beta 3. ( 50 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 )
Inside Apple's 2011: iOS, Apps & iCloud
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 - This year, Apple hit a new milestone of 250 million iOS devices while shipping its fifth reference release of its mobile platform that now offers a library of half of a million apps that have seen 18 billion downloads, now automated via iCloud. ( 30 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 )
Sony launches PlayStation Vita handheld to reclaim mobile gaming
Sat, Dec 17, 2011 - Sony released its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console in Japan on Saturday in a bid to recapture share in the mobile gaming market from Apple's iOS. ( 224 comments )
Apple accounts for three of Google's top ten 2011 searches
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Three Apple-related search terms were included in Google's Zeitgeist 2011, with Steve Jobs, the iPhone 5 and iPad 2 all ranking as one of the top ten fastest-rising global queries recorded by the internet search giant. ( 4 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 )
Apple launching iTunes Match internationally in UK, Europe, Australia
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - On the heels of the arrival of iTunes Match in Brazil, Apple on Wednesday began rolling out its new music service to a number of other countries, including France, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, though some users report having trouble activating it. ( 17 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 )
Apple adds ability to delete individual Photo Stream pics in iOS 5.1 beta 2
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Apple on Monday provided developers with a second beta of iOS 5.1, with the latest update granting the ability to delete individual photos synced to the iCloud Photo Stream feature. ( 33 comments )
Apple releases 12 Days of Christmas app for Europe, Canada
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Apple has launched its 12 Days of Christmas app in preparation for its annual holiday promotion offering free songs, music videos, apps and books to residents of parts of Europe and Canada. ( 16 comments )
Apple adds night reading theme, full screen mode to iBooks
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday issued an update to its iBooks iOS app, adding a night-time reading theme, full-screen layout, new fonts and an improved annotation palette. ( 41 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 )
Apple products join cash & clothes atop teens' Christmas wishlists
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - More than anything, American teenagers want cash, clothes and Apple products, like the iPhone and iPad, for Christmas, a new survey has found. ( 26 comments )
Black Friday iOS & Wireless Devices: up to $40 off iPod touch, Apple TV for $89.99
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - Apple's iPods, iPads, Apple TV and wireless base stations are all on sale this Friday, with savings of up to $45 on the iPad 2, $40 on the iPod touch and $49 on Time Capsules.
Apple's Black Friday deals rolling out internationally [u]
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 - Apple has begun rolling out its one-day Black Friday sale in limited countries around the world, with discounts adding up to roughly 10 percent off select iPad, iPod and Mac models [updated with U.S. pricing]. ( 13 comments )
Briefly: Thanksgiving malware, international iPhone 4S launches, new iPod touch ad
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 - New iTunes gift certificate scam takes advantage of eager Black Friday shoppers, iPhone 4S to launch tomorrow in Colombia and India and December in Russia, while Apple releases its latest iPod touch TV commercial. ( 16 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 )
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 )
More than anything, kids want Apple's iPad, iPod touch & iPhone for Christmas
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - The iPad is the most-wanted gift among U.S. kids ages 6 through 12, a new survey has found, while the iPod touch ranks second and the iPhone comes in third. ( 94 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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
Lawsuit accuses Apple's iPhone 4S of violating VPN patent
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - Apple is the target of a new lawsuit that asserts a number of the company's products, including the newly released iPhone 4S, infringe on a virtual private network patent. ( 24 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 )
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 )
Apple updates GarageBand to add iPhone, iPod touch support
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - Apple's GarageBand application for iOS, previously an iPad-exclusive affair, is now also compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch. ( 26 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 )
Jailbreak hack enables Siri on iPhone 4, 4th-gen iPod touch
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 - Hackers have succeeded in bringing a limited port of Apple's new Siri voice assistant feature onto "jailbroken" versions of the iPhone 4 and the fourth-generation iPod touch, though they have noted that the workaround is not ready for a public release. ( 168 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 )
First look: Apple's Cards offers quality & convenience at a low price
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - One completely unexpected announcement made by Apple at this month's iPhone 4S media event was Cards, a new application that lets iPhone users quickly and easily order a custom-printed greeting card. ( 36 comments )
Apple's iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour 2011 coming to 9 cities worldwide
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 - Apple has confirmed that it will bring back its Tech Talk World tour this year, with the iOS 5-focused tutorials coming to nine cities between November and January. ( 21 comments )
Samsung accused of lifting iPhone screenshot for Galaxy Player promo
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 - Consumer electronics maker Samsung appears to have used a nearly three-year-old screen capture of the Maps application on the iPhone to promote its own Galaxy Player 50 portable media player. ( 182 comments )
Apple may add customized digital avatars to iOS Game Center
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in allowing users of its Game Center social network for iOS to create custom, cartoon-style avatars to represent themselves in the digital world. ( 16 comments )
Apple updates iWork, iPhoto, Aperture and more, adds Cards & iTunes trailers apps
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Even more Apple-built iPhone and iPad applications were improved Wednesday for iOS 5, with the iWork suite, iMovie, Remote and Find My iPhone receiving updates. Also, the company released a new iTunes Movie Trailers application, along with its previously announced Cards ordering software. ( 20 comments )
Apple releases iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & Apple TV
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - As promised, Apple on Wednesday issued iOS 5, the next generation of its mobile operating system that powers the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with wireless syncing, iCloud support and the new Notification Center. ( 257 comments )
Apple releases Find My Friends, AirPort Utility apps for iOS 5
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Continuing to debut iCloud-powered software and new features for iOS 5, Apple on Wednesday released Find My Friends and AirPort Utility on the App Store. ( 46 comments )
Apple's free iMessage expected to undermine carriers' high-profit SMS business
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 - Apple’s upcoming free messaging application iMessage in iOS 5 will likely disrupt wireless carriers’ thriving SMS texting business when it arrives on Tuesday, according to multiple analysts. ( 139 comments )
Real Racing 2 first iOS game with 4-person split big screen action via AirPlay
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 - Game developer Firemint has announced a new feature for the iOS 5 update to its "Real Racing 2" game that will offer the first 4-player split-screen iOS gaming experience on an HDTV by leveraging the computing power of Apple's A5 processor and AirPlay wireless streaming technology. ( 41 comments )
Apple posts video stream of iPhone 4S keynote
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Apple has posted video of Tuesday's special event to unveil the iPhone 4S, with Siri voice control technology, online for the public to see. ( 47 comments )
Apple releases GM build of iOS 5, new OS X 10.7.2 to developers [u]
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday issued the golden master build of iOS 5, the next-generation operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, to members of its development community, along with a new build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 [updated]. ( 25 comments )
Apple adds white iPod touch, drops price of 8GB model to $199
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - With Apple touting it as the most popular portable game player in the world, the iPod touch received a minor update on Tuesday, with a new white model available and a lower $199 entry price. ( 37 comments )
Apple to release iOS 5 & iCloud for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch on Oct. 12
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - iOS 5, the next major update to Apple's mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, will publicly be available for download next Wednesday, Oct. 12. ( 17 comments )
Apple issues fourth beta of iWork apps for iOS 5 & iCloud
Sat, Oct 1, 2011 - Apple on Saturday issued a fourth beta of its iWork applications for iOS, allowing developers to test Pages, Numbers and Keynote with iCloud and iOS 5. ( 12 comments )
Rumor: Apple may discontinue iPod shuffle, classic this year
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - Reports continue to surface that Apple will discontinue the iPod classic after an impressive 10-year run, while the iPod shuffle is also expected to get the ax as the company moves toward a multi-touch lineup for its iconic portable media players. ( 82 comments )
USPTO denies Apple 'Multi-Touch' trademark, calls it 'merely descriptive'
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 - Apple has been denied an appeal for the "Multi-Touch" trademark because the term has been viewed as too broadly descriptive. ( 52 comments )
Twitter developer events suggest iOS 5 release by Oct. 10
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Twitter has scheduled a pair of "Developer Teatimes" for Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 with a "heavy focus" on the service's tight integration with iOS 5, possibly providing further evidence that the forthcoming update to Apple's mobile operating system will arrive in two weeks. ( 16 comments )
Report reaffirms Apple's forthcoming white iPod touch with few changes
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - A new report echoes previous details about Apple's forthcoming iPod touch refresh, suggesting the 2011 model will be largely unchanged with the exception of a new color option: white. ( 18 comments )
AppleCare preparations hint at iOS 5.0 release around Oct. 10
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Apple has reportedly informed its AppleCare division to expect an influx of iOS-related inquiries from customers beginning Monday, Oct. 10, perhaps signaling when the company plans to release iOS 5 to existing device owners. ( 21 comments )
Apple's white iPod touch to use different lamination process than iPhone
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Apple's forthcoming iPod touch refresh is not expected to feature any updated internal hardware, but a new white model will be made with a different lamination process than is used for the white iPhone. ( 25 comments )
Apple to release iOS 5 GM to assemblers during week of Sept. 23
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Apple reportedly plans to release the golden master of iOS 5, its forthcoming operating system update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, to its overseas assemblers at some point between September 23 and September 30, on time for a mid-October launch of a fifth-generation iPhone. ( 47 comments )
Apple rumored to unveil 3G-capable iPod touch this month
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 - Apple as soon as this month could introduce a new iPod touch model with an integrated 3G radio for connectivity on the go, according to a new rumor. ( 90 comments )
Apple wants to 'rethink' how people use Maps for iPhone, iPad
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - Apple is once again adding to its iOS Maps software development team, calling for job candidates who will help "rethink" how iPhone users rely on maps, location and geographical information. ( 42 comments )
iTunes Match music streaming removed from Apple's iOS 5 beta 7
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - With this week's release of iOS 5 beta 7, Apple has completely removed the ability to temporarily cache iTunes Match songs via iCloud, forcing beta testers to instead download songs and save them on their iOS device. ( 29 comments )
Next-gen iPod touch part again suggests Apple to build white model
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - Yet another white iPod touch part has been revealed, offering further evidence that Apple plans to offer its portable media player in two colors with an refresh this year. ( 20 comments )
Openwave sues Apple over iPhone, iPad mobile connectivity
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Openwave Systems has accused Apple in a new lawsuit of violating patents related to mobile device connectivity with its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ( 26 comments )
Apple already using Web-based iOS diagnostics, could eliminate trips to store [u]
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - While reports claim Apple is looking to remotely address iPhone and iPad issues with a Web-based service, the company is already utilizing the same technology for some repairs conducted in its retail stores, AppleInsider has learned [updated with more information]. ( 13 comments )
Apple rumored to add remote diagnostic tool to iOS for repairs
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Users who need help fixing their iPhone or iPad could soon be aided by a Web-based remote diagnostic tool that would allow an Apple Specialist to check the status of their iOS device remotely. ( 14 comments )
Apple pulls Financial Times iPhone, iPad app over subscription disagreement
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - Apple has removed from the App Store the iPhone and iPad apps from international business paper The Financial Times after the publication refused to comply with its terms for in-app subscription payments. ( 56 comments )
Apple building 'exciting new features' for iOS location services
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 - As further evidence that Apple plans to dramatically expand location services and navigation in a future version of iOS, a new job listing reveals the company is working on "exciting new features" for location-aware software on the iPhone. ( 13 comments )
Photos of alleged white fifth-gen iPod touch part emerge
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 - A parts supplier has acquired white-colored parts purportedly for a fifth-generation iPod touch, providing further evidence that Apple is moving forward with a white version of the media player. ( 53 comments )
Apple's iOS unaffected by malware as Android exploits surge 76%
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - A new study has found that iOS remained untouched by malware during the second quarter, while Android faced 76 percent more threats than in the first quarter, making it the most targeted mobile platform. ( 124 comments )
Cinemax iOS app may violate Apple's no-porn policy on App Store
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Cinemax's newly-approved Max GO iOS app is making waves because it allows streaming of late night adult programming that may violate Apple's ban on pornography on the App Store. ( 50 comments )
Apple considering driver-free printing for OS X and iOS devices
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Apple in a pair of recent filings has proposed methods that would eliminate the necessity of printer drivers in order to streamline the printing process for users of its Mac OS X and iOS devices. ( 20 comments )
Rumor: Apple may hold iPod media event on Sept 7 [u]
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 - An unverified report claims Apple will hold its annual iPod media event on Sept. 7 and could possibly announce the iPhone 5 later that month September or in early October. ( 63 comments )
Investors pushing Nintendo to support Apple's iPhone, iPad
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - Investors believe Nintendo should bring some of its most popular franchises, like Super Mario, to Apple's iOS platform, as the Japanese company's 3DS portable gaming device struggles against the iPhone. ( 75 comments )
Apple cracking down on non-developer devices running iOS 5 - report
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 - Apple has reportedly begun closing the accounts of some developers who have inappropriately sold their account device slots, allowing them to profit from the installation iOS 5 on unauthorized non-developer iPhones and iPads. ( 38 comments )
Nintendo to slash 3DS price by $80 as Apple gains in mobile gaming
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - Nintendo made a surprise announcement Thursday when the Japanese game maker revealed it will cut the price of its recently released 3DS handheld by $80, as competition from Apple continues to grow, and a new handheld from Sony looms. ( 62 comments )
Inside Apple's iOS 5: AirPort, Time Capsule setup goes PC-free
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - With the release of Apple's iOS 5 for iPhone and iPad this fall, users will be able to set up their new AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule directly within the mobile operating system. ( 22 comments )
Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 to address certificate violation issue
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Apple on Monday released iOS 4.3.5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, addressing a security vulnerability related to certificate violation. ( 18 comments )
Apple roadmap hints at white iPod touch but few changes in 2011
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - An update next month to Apple's flagship digital media player may outfit the device in an additional color but may otherwise represent a rather modest refresh when compared to years past, AppleInsider has been told. ( 56 comments )
Launch of Apple's iCloud could weaken market demand for NAND flash
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Some industry players are concerned that Apple, the world's largest consumer of NAND flash memory, could cause demand for memory to dwindle with the introduction of its iCloud service. ( 50 comments )
Apple officially begins offering 7-day App Store return window in Taiwan
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - Apple has amended the terms and conditions of its iTunes store in Taiwan, granting users a 7-day return window in compliance with local laws. ( 16 comments )
Apple releases iOS 4.3.4 to address PDF security hole
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - Apple on Friday released an update to its iOS mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, addressing a potentially dangerous security flaw related to viewing PDF files in the Mobile Safari Web browser. ( 61 comments )
Developer frustrated that Apple grants Game Center support to pirated iOS apps
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 - A game developer victimized by piracy via "jailbroken" iOS devices has expressed frustration that Apple's Game Center service is apparently fully functional for users who run stolen software. ( 146 comments )
Apple rumored to resurrect developer 'Tech Talk World Tour' for iOS 5
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Last held in 2009, the developer "Tech Talk World Tour" is rumored to make a comeback this year as Apple attempts to reach out developers with the launch of iOS 5. ( 6 comments )
Apple adjusts App Store exchange rates, adds business volume app purchases
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - Apple has changed the prices in a number of international App Stores to better reflect shifting currency exchange rates, while also announcing an upcoming Volume Purchase program for App Store apps for businesses. ( 23 comments )
Inside Apple's iOS 5: Assistive Touch allows accessible gesture commands
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Available in Apple's latest beta build of iOS 5 is Assistive Touch, a new feature that will allow for quick gestures to be replicated for those who may be at a physical disadvantage. ( 13 comments )
iOS 'stickiness' grows as average Apple user has $100 in content per device
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - With an average of $100 in content purchased on every Apple mobile device, it is increasingly difficult for users to justify the switch from the iOS ecosystem to a competing platform like Android, a new analysis has found. ( 52 comments )
Apple issues iOS 5 Beta 3 with Notifications, AirPlay mirroring fixes
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Apple on Monday issued iOS 5 beta 3 to developers, the latest pre-release build of its forthcoming mobile operating system update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ( 24 comments )
iOS App Store downloads grow 61%, average app price up 14%
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Having recently hit the 15 billion download milestone, a new analysis has found that downloads from Apple's iOS App Store will increase 61 percent in calendar year 2011, while the average selling price of software will be up 14 percent. ( 5 comments )
Apple says iOS update coming to fix new PDF exploit
Thu, Jul 7, 2011 - A new browser-based hack that allows users to wirelessly “jailbreak” their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad has led to fresh concerns over the security of the iOS platform, while Apple has promised that a fix will arrive soon. ( 31 comments )
Hackers release new browser-based iOS 'jailbreak' based on PDF exploit
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 - Hackers have once again released a "jailbreak" for iOS devices that can be completed through the Mobile Safari Web browser, taking advantage of an exploit found in the operating system's PDF reader. ( 74 comments )
Google Swiffy converts Flash files to iPhone-compatible HTML5
Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - Google on Tuesday unveiled a new experimental tool for developers called Swiffy, which converts some .SWF Flash files into HTML5 code compatible with devices like the iPhone and iPad. ( 47 comments )
References to unannounced iPod touch found in Apple's iOS 5 beta
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - References to an unreleased version of Apple's iPod touch have turned up in code strings found inside the company's first beta of iOS 5.0, though the discovery may raise more questions than answers. ( 27 comments )
Apple releases iTunes Festival London 2011 iOS app with live streaming
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - Apple has released a new application for iOS devices that will allow users to stream live performances from the iTunes Festival London 2011, and even watch them on an HDTV via AirPlay. ( 17 comments )
