Software

Apple’s Mountain Lion will allow automatic security updates – Beta News

In the most recently released developer preview of Mac OS X, Mountain Lion, Apple has included an automated system that lets the user check and install new Security Updates. Part of a new set of OS X 10.8 protection tools … Continue reading

Apple Updates OS X with New RAW Imaging Formats – Softpedia

According to the release notes over at Apple’s Support Downloads area, “this update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11: Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D / Kiss X6i; Sony Alpha SLT-A37.” Owners … Continue reading

Apple explains MacBook Pro Retina Display settings with support FAQ – Apple Insider

Apple also noted in the article that all of its applications included with OS X Lion support the Retina Display. “Additionally, iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes, Aperture, Final Cut Pro X, and Motion all support the Retina display,” the page read. Users … Continue reading

Leaked iOS 6 beta for Apple TV hints at apps – CNET News

One rumor that didn’t quite pan out following Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference earlier this month, was that Apple would roll out a way for developers to make apps for its $99 set top box. However a new beta version … Continue reading

Leaked iOS 6 beta for Apple TV hints at apps — finally – CNET News

One rumor that didn’t quite pan out following Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference earlier this month, was that Apple would roll out a way for developers to make apps for its $99 set top box. However a new beta version … Continue reading

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.