Software

5 things to note about iCloud security – Zd Net Asia.com

Apple iCloud tagline says, “It just works”, but the cloud service contains traits that may pose potential security loopholes, caution security advisors, who highlight the risks. Apple’s new iCloud service is touted to allow consumers to store their data on … Continue reading

Apple Buys 3D Mapping Company – eWeek Europe

The newest device in the iPhone line includes an A5 processor and a more powerful camera aperture. During Apple’s 18 October earnings call, chief executive Tim Cook suggested the company is doing everything to ensure iPhone 4S supply remains …

Siri, When is Apple Launching iTunes Match? – PC Magazine

Apple has missed its own deadline to launch iTunes Match, a service that lets users store their entire music library in the cloud, or the iCloud, for access through any iOS device or computer. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the … Continue reading

Is iOS 5 or the iPhone 4S Causing Battery Problems? – PC Magazine

Not according to our tests. Apple iPhone owners have been complaining about shorter battery life on their new iPhone 4S devices, which may actually be a problem with how the new iOS 5 uses GPS to set time zones. Apple … Continue reading

Worldwide Mac browser share hits 6.9%, iOS takes 62% mobile share – Apple Insider

Apple’s presence on the Web continues to expand, with browser use of both iOS and Mac OS X seeing growth in October that propelled the company to new heights. The latest operating system share statistics from Net Applications show that … Continue reading

Apple’s iOS mobile web share explodes to 62% in October – Fiercemobilecontent

Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS operating system continues to dominate mobile Internet access and now accounts for 61.64 of worldwide mobile web traffic, a 6.9 percent month-over-month increase, according to new data published by web analytics firm …

Apple Plans $8 Billion to Expand Retail, ICloud – Mobiledia

Apple is planning to spend about $8 billion next year, according to annual filings, with a large amount planned for retail and iCloud expansions. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company has big plans for 2012, according to Apple’s annual report …

Apple iOS owns mobile browser share at over 61% – SlashGear

Apple’s iOS platform may no longer be the most commonly used in smartphones, but take into account tablets and the platform not only has the most market share but makes up the majority of mobile/tablet web access, according to the … Continue reading

New iPhone 4S Commercials Show Off Siri Snow Day, Camera and iCloud – Gotta Be Mobile

Apple continues to roll out new iPhone 4S commercials, debuting three new ads this weekend. The new iPhone 4S ads focus in on the tangible benefits of owning the new iPhone, something competing ads often gloss over. In the new … Continue reading

Force iCloud To Back Up Any Document Type – Lifehacker

OS X Lion: One of the problems with iCloud is that it only works if you’re using the Apple programs it supports, but Macworld forum poster CHM figured out a way to sync and backup your documents across computers without … Continue reading