Software

BlackBerry Maker Seeks iOS Developer For Apps – Huffington Post

The posting suggests the company, struggling to maintain its share of the smartphone market and secure a foothold in tablets, may be interested in adapting some of its proprietary applications for use on Apple’s iOS operating system. Tech …

Could Apple’s WWDC 2012 start on 11 June, with iOS 6 debut? – Pocket-lint.com

Apple could be planning its next Worldwide Developer’s Conference to run from 11 – 15 June, launching iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and releasing the final version of OS X Mountain Lion in the process. An eagle-eyed … Continue reading

Facebook, Pinterest among 33 iOS developers targeted in app privacy probe – Fiercemobilecontent

U.S. lawmakers have sent letters to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and 33 iOS application developer partners seeking information about the way they collect and use consumer data. Representatives Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) and G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C …

Shopping For Zero-Days: A Price List For Hackers’ Secret Software Exploits – Forbes

A technique that allows a hacker to gain control of a Mac OSX machine after hacking an application might earn only a fraction of one that targets Windows, for instance, because of Windows’ greater market share. But an iOS exploit … Continue reading

Apple iOS 6 launch date set for June 11? – T3.com

Apple has traditionally used its WWDC event to unleash a new version of its mobile OS. Thursday brought the forst indication on when the event may be held The next major update to Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhone and … Continue reading

Could Apple have their first exploit in IOS 5.1? – Examiner

Many in the IT field look at Apple as being the Superman of computer companies.  Apple for years has developed a great operating system and hardware line up.  Today, a new vulnerability has been brought to everyones attention!  Safari, Apples … Continue reading

Apple iPhoto for iOS passes 1m downloads – Mobile Entertainment

Milestone hit in ten days netting the firm over $5m. Along with the unveiling of the new iPad on March 7th, Apple also revealed iPhoto for iOS, a notable move as the app was previously just available for Macs. Now, … Continue reading

RIM hiring iOS developers for enterprise apps [u] – Apple Insider

In a recent report, it was estimated that the Canadian company was worth less as a whole than Apple’s App Store alone. In May 2011, RIM announced that it would be update its BlackBerry Enterprise Server to support iOS devices, … Continue reading

Apple iOS 5.1: How To Turn An Android Smartphone Into An iPhone – International Business Times

There are many reasons to choose an Android smartphone over the Apple iPhone– price, variety of devices and variety of carriers — but no reason is more alluring to technologists than the immense customization features made available by the …

Mystery Solved: RIM Needs iOS Talent in Push to Manage Others’ Mobile Devices – All Things Digital

While many were puzzled by an ad for Research in Motion seeking developers familiar with Apple’s rival iOS, we thought we might know what they were up to. Since last year, the company has been making rumblings about software that … Continue reading