Software

Google’s Chrome Browser Is Coming For iOS, Says Macquarie – The Business Insider

Macquarie analyst Ben Schacter has a surprising report out this morning. He writes, “Google Chrome browser for iOS is coming.” He adds, “Apple may already be reviewing Google’s submitted code for a Chrome browser for iOS.” Schacter says we can … Continue reading

Apple eyes the social cloud – Sydney Morning Herald

AN UPGRADE appears to be on the horizon for Apple’s iCloud, potentially shifting the service from just syncing shots to sharing them as well. Apple is expected to announce at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that iCloud’s 125 million … Continue reading

Apple Prepares Thinner Laptops With Intel Chips – Businessweek

The new software, which Apple previewed in February, more closely aligns Mac computers with its mobile devices — the operating system includes many elements of the iOS mobile software that runs the iPhone and iPad. One feature lets users send … Continue reading

Apple granted patent for iOS steering-wheel remote – CNET News

Discovered by Patently Apple in a group of 21 patents issued to Apple by the Patent and Trademark Office, the in-vehicle remote-control patent describes a product designed for drivers wishing to control their iOS devices more easily. Apple’s …

Apple’s next MacBook Pro: 4 rumors – MSN Money

Remember: More downloads “means more software sales fees for Apple.” This shouldn’t pose too much of a problem for most users, says Laptop Mag. The App Store already offers “massive programs file-size-wise, like Final Cut Pro X and Aperture.” Laptop … Continue reading

Is Chrome coming to iOS? – CNET News

Apple’s iOS will see a version of Google Chrome before the year’s out, and possibly before the end of Q2 — at least according to research firm Macquarie. The equity research group claims that Chrome for iOS is due for … Continue reading

Apple Keeps Me.com Email for Non-Switchers to iCloud – Softpedia

When MobileMe ends next month people whose devices aren’t compatible with iCloud get to keep their me.com email, Apple has confirmed. A document that details the transition from MobileMe to iCloud, the new suite of Internet services from Apple, answers … Continue reading

Apple Mac OS X Leopard gets a Flashback removal update – The Inquirer

SOFTWARE HOUSE Apple’s Mac OS X Leopard has a fix available that protects its users against Flash vulnerabilities and the recent bout of Flashback infections. The Leopard Security Update 2012-003 takes a simple approach and disables versions of Adobe Flash … Continue reading

It’s a Lie. Apple Didn’t Ask Kaspersky for Help with OS X Security – Softpedia

Kaspersky has reached out to technology media outlets to inform that the Russian security firm has not, in fact, been tapped by Apple Inc. in Cupertino, Calif. to help clean OS X of flaws. An interview with Kaspersky’s CTO published … Continue reading

Apple Releases Flashback Fix for OS X Leopard – Mashable.com

After issuing similar fixes for Lion and Snow Leopard in April, Apple has now released an Flashback removal security update for OS X Leopard. Apple describes the update as follows: “This update removes the most common variants of the Flashback … Continue reading