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