Software
Apple holds the master key when it comes to iCloud security, privacy – Ars Technica
Ars recently attempted to delve into the inner workings of the security built into Apple’s iCloud service. Though we came away reasonably certain that iCloud uses industry best practices that Apple claims it uses to protect data and privacy, we … Continue reading
Instagram arrives on world’s most popular mobile OS – The Imaging Resource!
The photo sharing app–known for its lo-fi filter effects and the square aspect ratio of its images–has proven incredibly popular on Apple’s iOS platform. Apple has sold a total of some 298 million units between the three devices worldwide …
comScore: Android and iOS grab 80 percent US marketshare, Apple passes Motorola – 9TO5Mac
Following Nielsen’s latest survey showing over 90 percent of US smartphones buyers are choosing iOS or Android, research firm comScore today released its data of the top smartphone platforms and OEMs in the US. The survey included more than …
Apple’s iTV HDTV will fail to alter traditional TV business model – Know Your Mobile
Apple’s ‘iTV’ HDTV will look like a large iPad, supporting iOS apps and games, but will ultimately fail to change the traditional TV business model, according to Barclays analyst Anthony DiClemente. Speaking to AllThingsD, DiClemente said that he …
Success Computer Consulting, Inc., Hosts Apple Technical Training for Twin Cities Partners – SYS-CON Media (press release)
The training featured hands-on labs on Apple’s iOS platform devices, including iPad, iPhone and iTunes. It focused on business implementation scenarios, including integration to Microsoft networks. Business scenarios covered include: The instructor for …
Apple Pushes Into Gaming With IController – Mobiledia
Apple is reportedly working on a controller for the iPhone and iPad, in a move to push the company headfirst into the gaming industry. The physical controller will be used universally across iOS devices, according to Anandtech. Apple’s App Store … Continue reading
Apple’s iOS, Google’s Android grow to 80% of US smartphone market – Apple Insider
Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android mobile platforms continued to grow over the last three months, accounting for 80.3 percent of the U.S. smartphone market. The market domination by Apple and Google was tracked in the latest data from comScore, released … Continue reading
Apple secures 17 patents, including wireless sync – Macdaily News
This granted patent could also support any future iCloud related patent.” All of the info and many of Apple’s patent applications illustrations are in the full article here. [Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Brawndo Drinker” and “Arline M.”
Amazon tests in-app purchases, enters app store battle with Google & Apple – Venturebeat.com
An Amazon-branded app store would compete directly with both Apple’s iOS App Store and the Google Play store (formerly the Android Market). Amazon’s platform appears to allow both in-app purchases/upgrades as well as subscriptions …
Apple Greens Its iCloud Data Center – EV World
Apple has filed its plans to build the 5 MW fuel cell project in Maiden, North Carolina, that will utilise biogas to offset its natural gas use and qualify as a renewable facility. According to Apple’s 2012 Facilities Report, the … Continue reading