Software

ICloud Vs. Wi-Fi Sync: Which Does What? – CIO

Your iOS devices can also sync data wirelessly with iCloud, but iCloud syncing differs from Wi-Fi sync in significant ways. First and foremost, iCloud is the central storehouse of data, rather than your computer–once you’ve gotten your data …

iCloud vs. Wi-Fi Sync: Which does what? – IDG NEWS

Thanks to the combination of iTunes 10.5, iOS 5, and iCloud, you can sync data wirelessly with your iOS device. In fact, there are two ways to do so: iCloud syncing, which sends specific information to and from Apple’s iCloud … Continue reading

iCloud: The hidden cost for the magic, and how to avoid it – CNet

When the late Steve Jobs introduced iOS 5 during his last keynote address in June, he touted iCloud as something that “just works” and that users would have nothing to learn. As it turns out, he was right, but only … Continue reading

Five other fixes I want in iOS 5.0.1 – CNET News

As CNET reported last week, Apple is not only aware of the battery problems associated with iOS 5, but has already pushed out a second beta of iOS 5.0.1–which promises to fix them. My take: why stop there? Apple’s already … Continue reading

Southern Africa : The Single Story, Julius Malema – AllAfrica.com

Froese’s piece fits into the same scope of those that view Malema through a narrow aperture and generally regard him as … They played in the snow. They ate apples and they talked a lot about the weather how lovely … Continue reading

Apple Testing iOS 5.0.1 with Fixes, Jailbreak Status & More – pocketnow.com

Watch this week’s Pocketnow iReview as we go through all that’s Cool, and the Not So Cool inside the world of Apple’s iOS devices. In today’s show we begin by talking about iOS 5.0.1 beta and what’s so good about … Continue reading

Apple Talk: Why I’m struggling to see iCloud’s silver lining – Silicon.com

Apple’s iCloud may be a victim of its own marketing. It promises much and yet delivers so little. The only consolation is that it’s bound to get better, says Seb Janacek. Apple has a chequered history with online services. It … Continue reading

icloud, the cloud according to Apple – Zimbio

Although the basic concept had been developed several decades ago, it was not until 2008 that we hear more and more insistently for Cloud Computing, or the opportunity to benefit from traditional computing activities and capabilities normally provided by a … Continue reading

iOS and Android Near 15% of All Web Purchases – Forbes

Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are nearing 15% of the web purchase market. No, that’s not that the two operating systems are 15% of all things purchased, rather than 15% of purchases are being done by hardware running those two.

Adobe Discounts Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements in Mac App Store – PC Magazine

Photoshop Elements Editor will compete with Apple’s own excellent Aperture 3, identically priced at $79.99. Premiere Elements Editor, however, presents a more consumer-friendly price than Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, even though that product dropped from $999 …