Software

WWDC Wish List: iOS 6 Will Activate iWallet Capabilities Already in Current iPhone – Forbes

There is reason to believe that Apple may by using this patent in its next generation mobile operating system, iOS 6. Most of the companies exploring mobile payments are working with NFC (near field communications) chips that enable two devices … Continue reading

Apple CEO Pokes Fun At Multi-Device Spread of Windows 8 – Toms Hardware

Just like Google, Apple believes that one focused OS should reside on one form factor. “In my view, the tablet and the PC are different,” he said. “Products are about trade-offs. And you have to make tough decisions, you have … Continue reading

What could Apple have up its sleeve for WWDC? – CNET News

Apple will likely unveil a new lineup of Macs at its upcoming WWDC, but one analyst thinks the bigger news will be in the software arena. The iPhone maker is expected to announce iOS 6 at its annual Worldwide Developers … Continue reading

Here’s why you’re not getting that smartphone OS upgrade – CNET Asia

While Apple has never stated it clearly, most iPhone users know that the expected shelf life for a product is usually two years, and that the company will at least provide OS updates for devices for that period. So unless … Continue reading

Apple’s Cook right about PC-tablet hybrid fantasy – CNET Asia

Apple’s Tim Cook expounded on prior comments he has made on … Trying to do all those things that the OS of the PC does, and perhaps should do, it’s trying to converge laptops and tablets and therefore you’ve got … Continue reading

Analysts Talk Up Apple & Friends Ahead of WWDC (AAPL, IBM, OVTI) – Marketwatch

While a lot of attention has been around the potential for new Macs, Wu believes Apple’s bigger news will be about its new iOS and OS X software features. International Business Machines Co. (NYSE: IBM) also got an honorable mention … Continue reading

Three things to back up before MobileMe goes dark on June 30 – Ars Technica

That’s right: Apple is finalizing its transition over to yet another version of its online services, iCloud, and whatever’s left of MobileMe will be left behind. Even if you’re already using iCloud after transitioning your account over from …

Sean Parker: Apple Tried To Keep Spotify Out Of The U.S. – TechCrunch

Pro line laptops (MacBook Pro) and desktops (Mac Pro), consumer line laptops (MacBook) and desktops (iMac), servers (Xserve), Apple TV, the Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server operating systems, the iPod (offered with…

Fantastical Mac Calendar app updated with iCloud reminders – UberGizmo (blog)

Mac users will probably agree that Fantastical is one of the best apps on the Mac. In fact, I know a few Windows users who envy this feature. Of course, Windows users have Outlook, but it’s kinda robust and old. … Continue reading

Apple to unveil Apple TV OS at WWDC? – Himalayan Times

WASHINGTON: For years there have been rumors surrounding the launch of an Apple-branded HDTV. While the physical device probably won’t have its big unveiling at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), there is a growing body of …