Software

iCloud vs. Exchange, Gmail: Pick your choice wisely – ZDNet

Summary: With iCloud out the door, many have struggled with problems and conflicts that delete everything. Should you join the iCloud bandwagon, or does everything ‘just work’ already? Now that Apple’s next-generation email and cloud …

Setting up Apple’s iOS 5 and iCloud on the iPhone – CBS News

(CBS) – The Apple iOS 5 update requires a few extra steps than past updates, but it’s really a piece of cake. We posted a quick walkthrough to help you set up the new mobile operating system with iCloud. I’ll … Continue reading

Sync pictures easily with Apple Photo Stream – CNET Asia

On Apple mobile devices it’s integrated into the relevant photo application, i.e., iPhoto or Aperture for OS X and Photos on iOS 5. Photos are only stored in iCloud for 30 days or the last 1,000 photos, whichever comes first. … Continue reading

Wolverton: Apple iOS 5 more evolutionary than revolutionary – San Jose Mercury News

Apple’s (AAPL) latest update to its iOS software for iPhones, iPads and other handheld devices is more evolutionary than revolutionary, particularly if you’re not getting it on the new iPhone 4S, which will be released Friday. iOS 5, which Apple … Continue reading

Apple TV Gets Some iOS 5 Goodness via Software Update 4.4 – Softpedia

Apple’s long-time hobby, the Apple TV, has received a new feature originating in iOS 5 – Photo Stream. Other goodies are also packed inside the fresh IPSW file. Released to Apple TV owners just as iCloud and iOS 5 were … Continue reading

iMessenger: Apple iOS 5 Set to Monopolise on BlackBerry’s Service Crash – IBTimes

With BlackBerry’s three day epic service fail only just ending, analysts have speculated that Apple’s new iMessage service may turn a number of jilted BlackBerry customers to its recently released iOS 5 operating system. The BlackBerry outages began Monday …

Apple Rolls Out Uber Aperture 3.2 Update – Softpedia

Apple has released a new version of Aperture, the company’s pro-grade photography software, for Mac OS X Lion and Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Weighing in at 635.76 MB, Aperture 3.2 delivers compatibility and support for iCloud and iOS 5, … Continue reading

Apple Patches Tons of Vulnerabilities with iOS 5 and OS X 10.7.2 – Softpedia

After iTunes, now it’s time for Safary, Apple TV, iOS and OS X Lion to get new security updates which will make sure Apple enthusiasts are better protected against potential attacks. As it turns out, a large number of vulnerabilities … Continue reading

Problems plague Apple iCloud, iOS launch – Yahoo Finance

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc rolled out its new iCloud service and latest mobile software to a chorus of user complaints this week, after glitches led to email access problems and long delays in installation. Some users reported losing … Continue reading

How to Prepare for iOS 5 – New York Times Blogs

Apple has released a major upgrade to its operating system for iPhones and iPads. Called iOS 5, the new software, which is a free download, has more than 200 improvements according to its maker. Here’s one that alone makes it … Continue reading