Software

Weekly Wrap: Flashback, free Snow Leopard, Instagram alternatives – IDG NEWS

Just promise you’ll come back again later. In addition to eradicating Flashback, Apple put an end to free trials for iWork and Aperture. But while Apple taketh away, it also giveth, at least if you’re still running Leopardeth: The company … Continue reading

InMobi: Android & iOS Eat Away At RIM’s Share In North America; Globally, Nokia Devices Dominate – TechCrunch

In the new report for North America, InMobi found that Apple’s iOS platform has maintained its lead over Android for the third consecutive month, with total iOS impression share at 37% versus Android’s 34%. However, even though InMobi refers …

Google Drive finally unveils cloud storage space, enticing users with integration of services – The Australian

Many similar services have now been operating for years, including Dropbox, Box.com, Microsoft with its SkyDrive and more recently Apple with iCloud. They’re all useful and popular. US-based Dropbox is current king of the storage heap with a claimed 47 … Continue reading

Marvel Introduces the Marvel Digital Comics Shop – MTV

This convenient online destination gives fans the chance to purchase all their favorite Marvel comics in one location and have it sync to the Marvel Comics app for Apple® iOS and Android devices. Not only can you read your comics … Continue reading

Digest: The latest on iTunes 11 – PC Advisor

Reports indicate that iTunes 11 does not have a different aesthetic design, but has improved iCloud integration, with a new iCloud settings panel accessible from within iTunes itself. The panel is described as a centralised, always accessible spot for …

DNSChanger: FBI Warns Infected Computers Will Lose Web, Email Access in July – Time

(MORE: FBI, Estonian Police Shut Down $14 Million Botnet Scam) How did the malware work? DNSChanger targets Windows or Mac systems (Linux, iOS and Android users are in the clear) by manipulating Domain Name Servers (DNS), which translate syntax …

iPhone 5 Release in October Bolstered By Lack of iOS 6 Beta – Gotta Be Mobile

Apple’s history of announcing new versions of iOS and releasing Betas for new versions suggest a fall or October for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 release. Rumores say the iPhone 5 will launch in June or October of this year, but … Continue reading

Dropbox Takes On Rivals With New Sharing Tool – Forbes

Little fanfare. It is testing a version for Apple‘s iOS devices. Today Dropbox CEO and co-founder Drew Houston is making some noise about a new feature. The news: Dropbox is releasing a feature that lets people share folders of any … Continue reading

Why The Next Shoe To Drop Post-Instagram Is Apple Buying Twitter for $10 Billion – Forbes

There is a narrative that Apple likes to advance which is that the best and most apps are on the iOS platform compared to others.  This is true up until now. Instagram was another “poster child” app that Apple could … Continue reading

Funambol Named Recipient of 2012 Mobile Merit Award – msnbc.com

Funambol’s white-label personal cloud solution, OneMediaHub, is similar to Apple iCloud except it works with all major smartphones, tablets and computers, including iPhone/iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, Windows and Mac. OneMediaHub differs as it …