Software

Let’s Talk iPhone – Apple Reveals High Ceilings and Glass Staircases. And a Phone. – Forbes

By my reckoning, the first solid piece of new information came at 10:36, PST, with the news that iOS 5 would ship on October 12. Apple’s move into the cloud has significant implications, but the applications described were largely common … Continue reading

Wall Street down on Apple after announcement – USA Today

“People are going to get over their initial disappointment and want this phone,” he said. Apple’s new mobile software, iOS 5, will also be available on Oct. 12 for existing devices — the iPhone 4 and 3GS, both iPad models … Continue reading

Apple Gets It Right With iPhone 4S, iCloud and Siri – Forbes

Apple’s product strategists face an on-going paradox: maintaining premium leadership with an annual product renewal while tapping the rapidly mainstreaming global smartphone market. Today, Apple’s product strategists revealed their …

iCloud Upgrade Pricing: How Does It Compare? – Lifehacker

iOS 5 goes on general release in Australia on October 13 next week, and if the 5GB of free storage Apple offers for its iCloud service isn’t enough for you, you can pay for upgrades. What are the Australian charges … Continue reading

Apple announces new iPod prices and features – YAHOO!

Apple, of course, hasn’t forgotten its most popular iPod, the touch. The iPod touch will run the iOS 5 once it’s out on October 12, and some of the new operating system’s features fit the device well. iMessage, Apple’s unlimited … Continue reading

Incremental changes in iOS 5 – CNET Asia

iOS 5 and the two new Apple apps will officially become available over the air starting on October 12. Cards, a new greeting card delivery app, also got some screen time. Cards lets you design a card on your iOS … Continue reading

Apple: 250 million iOS devices have sold – Beta News

At Apple’s “Let’s talk About iPhone” event today, CEO Tim Cook revealed the sheer size of Apple’s reach by announcing the company has sold 250 million iOS-powered devices. Interestingly, though the event is dedicated to iPhone, the iPhone makes …

New iPhone expected from Apple today – Philadelphia Daily News

A new iPhone is expected to have a number of changes, the biggest of which will likely be under the hood: the inclusion of Apple’s latest iOS mobile software, iOS 5, which has been slated for release this fall. IOS … Continue reading

Apple: iOS 5 Will Be Available For Download on October 12 – ReadWriteWeb

The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 5, will be available for download in just over one week, Apple announced today. Apple’s Senior Vice President of iOS Software told the crowd at the company’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” media … Continue reading

Apple iCloud to launch in Australia – The Australian

Apple said the service would wirelessly back up a device’s music, photos, apps, contacts, calendars, and documents to its cloud, which in reality means its US-based data centres. iCloud circumvents the need for a USB connection between an Apple mobile … Continue reading