iOS 
Apple quietly stops touting the fact that it has a virus-free platform – YAHOO!
It seems somewhat obvious that the Flashback virus that targeted the OS X operating system was the final straw for the Apple marketing department, but certainly, it isn’t the only problem facing Macs and Mac users. According to computer security company …
What do MacBooks and Viruses Have in Common? – Forbes
Up until now, Apple made the following claim: “A Mac isn’t susceptible to the thousands of viruses plaguing Windows-based computers. That’s thanks to built-in defenses in Mac OS X that keep you safe, without any work on your part.”
Android 4.1 gets faster; better notifications; Google Now – CNET News
Android has exploded in popularity, but the OS takes a lot of heat for allegedly being an Apple iOS copycat. Google is clearly trying to vault over that issue with new features detailed at its at its Google I/O show … Continue reading
Apple’s Podcasts App Launches, Didn’t Wait for iOS 6 – Brighthand
Many were speculating that Apple would be developing its own podcast-playing software to be released with iOS 6 in the fall. But, the company didn’t wait and has already introduced its own Podcasts app for smartphones and tablets running iOS … Continue reading
Apple iPhone revenue hits $150 billion in five years, says analyst – CBS News
Since then, Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, has been considered a hit with consumers and is widely regarded as a game changer for hand-held devices.
Apple scores patent for inductive charging station – The Christian Science Monitor
The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple 27 new patents on Tuesday, but one in particular suggests the company is moving toward a relatively underused technology – wireless charging stations. Simply deemed “Antenna insert,” patent …
Silent security updates coming to Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion – ZDNet
Summary: The latest update to the Mountain Lion Developer Preview, includes the “OS X Security Update Test 1.0″ feature which silently downloads and installs the latest security updates. According to AppleInsider, in the latest update to the …
Apple releases new Podcasts app for iPad and iPhone – The Christian Science Monitor
Rumors swirled a few weeks ago that Apple would remove podcasts from the regular music app in iOS 6. But while the latter won’t launch until the fall, there’s apparently no time like the present: Apple quietly launched a dedicated … Continue reading
iOS 6 beta for Apple TV allows customizable app icon layouts – Apple Insider
Apple’s latest beta of iOS 6 for the Apple TV allows users to customize and reorder the layout of application icons, just like on the iPhone and iPad. Similar to the long press used to move icons on the iPhone … Continue reading
Apple’s iOS crushes Google’s Android with 52% higher app loyalty rates – Macdaily News
“In great news for the mobile app market, app retention rates are improving as app publishers shift from an early focus on ‘downloads’ to more mature customer acquisition and retention models. The overall app industry improved retention …
