Software

Android continues its lead over Apple’s iOS, reports Nielsen – CNET News

Android continues to outpace iOS as the top smartphone OS, but Apple remains the dominant manufacturer. Google’s mobile OS captured a 42.8 percent share of smartphone subscribers in the third quarter, according to the latest stats from Nielsen …

Apple iOS 5.1 Beta Still Doesn’t Fix Battery Drain – Geeky gadgets

Early reports are beginning to filter through from a few users of Apple’s iOS 5.1 beta. Reporting that the new iOS 5.1 software still doesn’t address the battery drain issue, some iPhone 4S users are experiencing. Apple has already rolled … Continue reading

iOS 5 Blocks Settings Shortcut Icons – Softpedia

The development of a workaround to put nifty Settings icons at the tip of your fingers in iOS has prompted Apple to block the scheme, thwarting the efforts of several programmers whose solutions brought joy to many iPhone users. Several … Continue reading

Apple’s iOS 5.1 doesn’t fix battery drain bug, say some early reports – CNET News

The first beta of iOS 5.1 may not resolve the battery drain problem that’s been plaguing many iOS 5 users, claim some initial reports. Released to registered developers on Monday, iOS 5.1 is Apple’s latest attempt to squash the battery … Continue reading

iOS 5.1 Beta released to developers, next gen devices referenced – MSN India

Two iPad models are expected from Apple in the spring of 2012. These have been referenced to as iPad 3,3 and iPad 2,4 on the iOS 5.1 Beta. Of course one of the most exciting products that experts are anticipating … Continue reading

iOS 5.1 Beta Full Release Notes Available – Softpedia

When creating an iCloud account, you can use any Apple ID as long as it is a full email address and not a MobileMe account. If you have a MobileMe account, you can move that account to iCloud. You can … Continue reading

iCam + iPhone 5 Concept Begs to Be Created – Softpedia

Ever thought what it would be like if Apple took photography so seriously they didn’t just produce Aperture but also the hardware that shoots the photos in the first place? Well, designer Antonio DeRosa did, and he came up with … Continue reading

Motorola blocked from adding iTunes, iCloud and iPhone 4S to patent claim after late filing – Apple Insider

Motorola Mobility has been blocked by a US court from belatedly adding iTunes, iCloud and iPhone 4S to its patent infringement claims against Apple. The supplemental infringement claims Motorola attempted to add to its case with Apple at the end … Continue reading

Apple approves iTether app for iOS – Australian PC World

Late Monday, Apple approved iTether in the App Store. The $15 app’s description in the store is perfectly clear: iTether lets you connect your Mac or PC to your iPhone’s data plan—without requiring that you activate a tethering plan with … Continue reading

Apple iOS 5.1 Beta Mentions a Certain iPhone 5,1 – pocketnow.com

The recently pushed-out beta of iOS 5.1, aside from trying to fix the issues and bring new Siri commands to the table, also contains important information about the upcoming iPhone. Those who took a peek at the code saw mentions … Continue reading