Software 
Apple Beats Android in Europe Not in U.S. – Wall Street Journal
While it is the ongoing competitive tussle between Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android that grabs the headlines, it is easy to forget just how far ahead these two operating systems have pulled ahead of the rest. The latest figures from … Continue reading
Facebook reportedly hiring former Apple iPhone engineers for phone project – Apple Insider
Since Facebook sells advertising, a smartphone from the company could challenge Google and its Android mobile OS, which operates as a vehicle for Google’s advertising efforts. One area of concern for Facebook could be the close integration that Apple’s iOS … Continue reading
Olympus OM-D E-M5 digital camera – Good Gear Guide
As of this writing, Apple’s iPhoto and Aperture do not support this camera’s Raw files. I suspect that will change soon. Because the JPEGs are so good with this camera, you don’t have to shoot Raw. But if you do, … Continue reading
Facebook developing smartphone with ex-Apple engineers? – CNET Asia
Another former Apple hardware engineer was recruited by a Facebook executive … “We’re working across the entire mobile industry; with operators, hardware manufacturers, OS providers, and application developers.” A Facebook representative also declined …
Seas0nPass Jailbreak Cuts the Cord for Your Apple TV 5.1.1 Software – Softpedia
fireCore has released an updated version of Seas0nPass for Apple TV jailbreakers on iOS 5.0.1 / 5.1.1. The hack is untethered, meaning users don’t have to re-connect their set-top-box to iTunes with each reboot. “Today we are happy to release … Continue reading
5 handy iPhoto for iOS tips – Boston Globe
While I’m faster sorting on my Mac in Lightroom or Aperture, not having to drag my laptop around when sorting out shots is a big advantage. I’ve found this to work best for daytime photos in decent light, or candid … Continue reading
Siri ‘Lite’ May Surface in Mountain Lion – PC World
Apple has already announced many of the new features coming in the new version of OS X this summer, but if beta code tidbits are being correctly interpreted, Siri-like dictation may be a secret feature coming to the Mac in … Continue reading
IBM Bans Siri, iCloud, Dropbox – Soa Wolrd
IBM’s approved smartphone is a BlackBerry because of its security. The company tolerates 80,000 staffers using their “bring your own” phones and tablets on its internal networks. But before they can, according to what CIO Jeanette Horan told MIT’s …
Apple Has Released Revised iOS 5.1.1 Only For iPhone 4 GSM Build 9B208 – Very Rite
Today, Apple has released an updated version of iOS 5.1.1 only for iPhone 4 GSM. The build number for this iOS labeled as 9B208. Its not really sure why they have released it only for iPhone 4 GSM model but … Continue reading
Android, Apple top smartphone market – in that order – Examiner
Apple, whose operating system is called iOS, followed with market share of 23 percent, from 18.3 percent in the year ago quarter, driven by an 88.7 percent jump in sales to 35.1 million units this first quarter. As I’ve noted … Continue reading
