iOS
Apple reportedly putting acquired map technologies to good use in iOS 6 – Ars Technica
A switch away from Google’s mapping data in favor of Apple’s own in-house solution is imminent, according to a report by 9to5Mac. Citing “trusted sources,” the site says the Maps application for iOS will be done “completely in-house,” mapping …
Apple To Drop Google Maps in iOS 6 – Gotta Be Mobile
The next version of iOS will likely have a different Maps solution, with Apple replacing Google Maps with its own in-house map app. According to 9To5Mac, the new iOS Maps app will use technology from Placebase, C3 Technologies, and Poly9.
Apple May Kill Google Maps in iOS 6 – PC World
Apple may finally ditch Google Maps in favor of its own mapping software for the next version of iOS, according to an unconfirmed report. Citing “trusted sources,” 9to5Mac reports that a new Maps app will be a major feature of … Continue reading
Dropbox fixes app rejection issue, complies with Apple’s rules – Apple Insider
Applications using the Dropbox development kit for iOS are no longer being rejected from the App Store by Apple after links to an external purchase option were removed. Filip Radelic, developer of the Cambox application for iPhone, informed AppleInsider on … Continue reading
Apple’s iOS 6 dumps Google Maps, debuts in-house ‘Maps’ with incredible 3D mode, sources say (with video) – Macdaily News
“According to trusted sources, Apple has an incredible headline feature in development for iOS 6: a completely in-house maps application,” Mark Gurman reports for 9to5Mac. “Apple will drop the Google Maps program running on iOS since 2007 …
Apple’s iOS 6 Maps Application Detailed – 3D Street View – Softpedia
Thanks to the acquisition of three companies specializing in mapping technologies, Apple can finally unleash its proprietary Maps application in iOS 6, trusted sources have revealed. Speaking to the people at 9to5mac, a reliable source in and of itself …
Report: iOS 6 to Include In-House, 3D Maps App – PC Magazine
Apple will drop Google Maps and incorporate its own 3D-mapping technology in iOS 6, according to a new report. As reported by 9to5Mac, the next version of Apple’s mobile OS will include “a completely in-house maps application.” It will be … Continue reading
Apple Moving to In-House Mapping Service with 3D Views in iOS 6? – MacRumors
9to5Mac reports that Apple will moving away from Google Maps services in iOS 6, making the transition to an in-house mapping service that included 3D views. According to the report, Apple’s prior acquisitions of mapping companies Placebase and …
Pod2g reveals untethered iOS 5.1 Jailbreak on iPad 3 – T3.com
A renowned security researcher has finally managed to jailbreak Apple’s iOS 5 software update, iOS 5.1 on the new iPad. The anonymous hacker, known only as pod2g, revealed via his Twitter page that he’d successfully jailbroken Apple’s latest software …
Is it true that Mac computers don’t get malware? – CNET Asia
While computers running Apple’s Mac OS generally suffer fewer malware threats than Windows PCs, they are not immune to malicious software such as trojans and viruses. Flashback is a recent example of an exploit that targets Java on Mac OS … Continue reading