Software
Apple iOS Devices Dominate U.S. Data Traffic – PC Magazine
Excluding PCs, Apple’s iOS platform accounts for the most Internet traffic of all mobile and connected devices, a comScore study reported Monday. The iPad generated 97.2 percent of all tablet traffic. Apple’s iOS accounts for the most browser-based page …
Microsoft Windows Phone Will Get More Marketing Dollars, Sales Incentives – Bloomberg
That would vault it past Apple’s iOS, with Android remaining in the top spot. Achim Berg, head of Windows Phone marketing, said at a September conference in Berlin that the 20 percent share may be a conservative estimate. Next year … Continue reading
Beware of the iCloud – Network World Fusion
ICloud, Apple’s new cloud storage service, which officially launches this week, is an iPad/iPhone lover’s dream and IT security professional’s nightmare. Apple’s breathless marketing pitch says it all: “iCloud stores your music, photos, apps …
What we still don’t know about iCloud – CNET News
After months of curiosity, Apple’s iCloud service will finally be active on October 12, mere days away. While there’s a lot we already know about Apple’s device-wide set of cloud services, it’s becoming clear that the concept is still a … Continue reading
iOS 5 versus Android: Similar features, different approaches – MacWorld UK
When Apple launches iOS 5 next week, iPhone and iPad users will get a bunch of features that Android users already enjoy, including notifications, wireless syncing, and PC-free operation. But it’s not a game of catch-up. Although Apple is scratching … Continue reading
What is Apple’s iCloud? – Hindustan Times
iCloud, Apple’s new synchronization service, sounds too good to be a true: Apple claims it will make your content available to all of your devices by “seamlessly” integrating into your apps. The fact that it’s free, taking the spot of … Continue reading
iOS 5 release date brings magic but no Siri to iPhone 4, 3GS on Oct 12 – Beatweek Magazine
The 4S hits stores on October 14th, keeping with Apple’s tradition of Friday major retail launches. But the download version of iOS 5, a free gift from Apple to users of third and fourth generation iPhones, will surface online two … Continue reading
Switched On: The four Ses of the iPhone 4S – engadget
Apple primarily talked up the photos during the introduction. The improvement — particularly in conjunction with the speedy shot time and home screen camera launching feature of iOS 5 — continues the new emphasis on imaging that Switched On …
Next-gen Apple TV likely to have dual-core A5 processor, 1080p playback – Venturebeat.com
A reference to the next-gen Apple TV found deep inside of iOS 5′s coding suggests a new version is on the way, according to a 9to5Mac report. The current version of the Apple TV device is listed as “2,1″ while … Continue reading
Mac OS X Lion drove me to Windows 7 – Beta News
Priorities aren’t all in the right place, compared to previous OS X releases, with changes made for Apple’s benefit — such as trying to unify many behaviors with iOS — and increased complexity where simplicity should be priority. Most of … Continue reading