iOS

Apple WWDC 2012: what to expect – Techradar.com

That’s not as far fetched as it sounds: Apple is giving free copies of Snow Leopard to MobileMe users who haven’t switched to iCloud, and of course iOS upgrades are already free. WWDC is primarily a software event, but that … Continue reading

Apple issues security updates for Mac OS X Leopard – to fight malware menace – naked security

Apple has released a couple of important security patches for Mac users who have shunned upgrading to Snow Leopard and Lion, and chosen to remain on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The fixes, which were already released in the last … Continue reading

Apple is asking Kaspersky for security advice – Infoworld

Apple, whose Mac OS was once known for its rock-solid security, is seeking outside help to root out vulnerabilities. Kaspersky CTO Nikolai Grebennikov told U.K. publication Computing that Apple has invited the security vendor to help improve Mac OS security.

Benchmarks hint at next-gen Ivy Bridge MacBook Pro, iMac – Apple Insider

A 3.50GHz Core i7-3770K CPU running Mac OS X 10.7 was said to have received a score of 13,453 … AppleInsider reported in February that, according to sources, Apple is readying upgrades to its MacBook Pro line that will draw … Continue reading

Apple may ‘think different’ on iCloud’s video sync feature – CNET News

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal earlier today (subscription required), Apple is at work on a feature that lets users sync up videos they’ve taken with their iOS devices through iCloud. What’s unclear is whether that’s simply … Continue reading

Apple WWDC: iOS 6 says farewell to Google Maps – Computerworld

Apple has been working for years to pull together the pieces to launch its own mapping services for the iPhone. The company has made a range of acquisitions with this in mind, starting with Placebase, C3 and Poly9. Most recently … Continue reading

Software updates bring Flashback removal, Flash disabling to OS X Leopard – Apple Insider

Apple on Monday released two software updates that bring recent OS X Lion security fixes regarding Java and Adobe Flash Player to Macs running previous generation operating system OS X 10.5 Leopard. One month after rolling out a dedicated Flashback … Continue reading

Report: Apple Planning iCloud Upgrade for WWDC – PC Magazine

This year at WWDC, Apple will also likely talk about the next version of OS X, Mountain Lion, a preview of which was unveiled in February, and possibly tip some details about iOS 6. For more, see PCMag’s review of … Continue reading

Kaspersky, Apple Hunting for Mac OS X Bugs? Not Exactly – PC Magazine

Kaspersky Lab today denied that the security firm had been commissioned by Apple to help improve the security of Mac OS X. An article from Computing that quoted Kaspersky CTO Nikolai Grebennikov as saying that Apple “recently invited us to … Continue reading

Kaspersky joins Apple in Mac security push – ZDNet

Summary: Kaspersky Labs will help Apple in its post-Flashback clean-up operation as it seeks to identify the flaws in Mac OS X, according to the security firm’s CTO. Apple has sought the help of security giant Kaspersky Labs in efforts … Continue reading