Software

Apple decision to disable old Flash versions lauded by Adobe security chief – Apple Insider

The post was in response to Apple’s Safari 5.1.7 update that runs on OS X Lion, Snow Leopard and Windows 7, XP, and Vista. Flash software older than version 10.1.102.64, which dates back to November 2010, are automatically disabled in … Continue reading

Apple to Drop Google Maps, Add 3D in iOS 6 [REPORT] – Mashable.com

Apple will drop Google Maps in iOS6 for an in-house app that’s “cleaner, faster and more reliable,” according to a report. Citing “trusted sources,” 9to5Mac reports that Apple is using its purchases of Placebase, C3 Technologies, and P …

Android Payback: Apple to Cut Google Out of Stunning New 3D Maps App in iOS6 – Forbes

And iMore reports that Google may make four times the ad revenue off of their use in iOS than they do from their own Android platform. Apple wants to change that. Apple has already begun intermediating search queries though Siri, … Continue reading

Apple prepares OS X for new Retina display Macs – Australian PC World

Apple has been preparing its operating systems for high resolution Macs, adding evidence to the rumour that the next generation line-up of MacBooks will have Retina displays. The OS X 10.7.4 update released by Apple on Wednesday was hiding some … Continue reading

Windows Phone Is Selling Better Than iOS Based Mobile Phones – Itproportal

as the mobile OS has managed to surpass iOS devices in sales – at least in the first quarter of the year. Apple has failed to infiltrate heavily in that period, as reports now show. Russia’s leading mobile operator, MTS, … Continue reading

Apple iCloud beta website shows iOS 6 – SlashGear

This week some intrepid iOS developers have discovered a new portal coming your way soon: Apple’s iCloud beta, complete with code references to the new iOS 6 mobile operating system. This climpse has not yet shown just one whole heck … Continue reading

Apple to drop Google Maps from iOS 6: report – Xinhua News Agency

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11 (Xinhua) — Apple will drop Google Maps from its upcoming mobile platform iOS 6 in favor of its own mapping system, it was reported on Friday. The application design is said to be fairly similar to … Continue reading

iOS 6: Apple drops Google Maps, debuts in-house ‘Maps’ with incredible 3D mode – 9TO5Mac

According to trusted sources, Apple has an incredible headline feature in development for iOS 6: a completely in-house maps application. Apple will drop the Google Maps program running on iOS since 2007 in favor for a new Maps app with … Continue reading

Apple is replacing Google maps in iOS 6? You don’t say – Beta News

The tech blogosphere is abuzz today following a report by Apple news site 9to5Mac claiming “trusted sources” say Google Maps will get the boot in iOS 6, replaced by an in-house solution. It is no secret these two companies have … Continue reading

Biz Break: Gilead pins hopes on HIV drug; Apple rumors; and chipmakers’ outlook improves – San Jose Mercury News

Foxconn is the Taiwan-based main supplier of Apple devices such as the iPad and iPhone. iOS 6 — the new operating system software for Apple’s iPhones, iPads and newer iPods — is expected to be unveiled in June at the … Continue reading