Software

What iOS 6 might mean for Maps – CIO.de

That Apple is working on a substantial update to its Maps app seems . But aside from the occasional vague rumor, any features that might be contained in such an update have remained shrouded in shadow. Maps is clearly an … Continue reading

iOS reasserts tablet dominance – TG Daily

Apple’s iOS is expected to reassert its commanding leadership of the global tablet market after experiencing a temporary dip in market share during the fourth quarter of 2011. 

 As IHS iSuppli analyst Rhoda Alexander notes, Apple’s market …

Browser Wars on iOS? Seems Unlikely – Time

I’d love to see Google’s Chrome browser arrive for iOS devices. I’d be even more thrilled if an all-out browser war broke out on Apple’s mobile operating system, with multiple players going all-out to win the hearts and minds of … Continue reading

Apple Hints At iOS 6, iCloud To Gain Photo And Video Sharing Features – The Inquisitr

A beta version of iCloud for developers has tech enthusiasts looking to iOS 6, the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. A Javascript file on the site reads ”To use http://beta.icloud.com, first …

Apple Issues Surprise Security Updates for Leopard Users – msnbc.com

On Monday (May 14), Apple quietly released two security updates for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, a nearly five-year-old release that Apple had otherwise abandoned. (Apple generally supports only the two most recent OS X releases.) The security updates remove … Continue reading

Apple Issues QuickTime Patch for Windows, OSX Users Safe – PC Magazine

The move came just days after Oracle said it would control the release of Java patches. For more on what this means, see Apple’s OS X, Safari Updates Improve OS X Security. For more from Sara, follow her on Twitter … Continue reading

Apple’s iCloud Upgrade: Creative Leadership Or Competitive Response? – Seekingalpha.com

Previously, I listed iCloud as one of Apple’s (AAPL) uncertain growth/profit areas, explaining: iCloud – All the heavies are weighing in along with new, smaller firms, competing aggressively on product and pricing. This activity has the earmarks of a …

2 Ways Apple’s iCloud Upgrade Will Affect You – business2community.com

According to The Wall Street Journal, the folks at Apple are working hard on launching an upgraded iCloud service during the Apple World-Wide Developer Conference on June 11th, 2012. Interestingly, iCloud was first launched during the same conference just …

Apple’s iCloud is the difference between great and excellent – Macdaily News

“Apple knows how important iCloud is to the success of iOS and OS X,” Ben Brooks writes for The Brooks Review. “It’s hard to disagree with the notion that a large part of [Apple's] ’just works’ ideology is: seamless integration … Continue reading

Apple seeks outside help on OS X security – United Press International

CHICAGO, May 14 (UPI) — Apple has asked Russian computer security company Kaspersky Labs to analyze its OS X operating system to improve its security, a Kaspersky official says. Nikolai Grebennikov, chief technical officer at Kaspersky, said …