Software 
Apple Buying Into Twitter: Neither Likely Nor Implausible – Time
We already know that Apple is a Twitter fan. It’s baked the social network into both of its operating systems, OS X and iOS, in a manner that’s a departure from its tradition of building every possible aspect of its … Continue reading
Apple may invest "hundreds of millions" in Twitter – Ars Technica
The Times admits that the companies are not in negotiations, and no deal may actually come to pass, but Apple’s integration of Twitter in its recent Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 (and a promise of Facebook integration coming soon), show … Continue reading
Apple Accidentally Issues OS X Server Codes For Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program – International Business Times
Apple Mac Users who were attempting to upgrade to Mountain Lion, the latest operating system, were mistakenly issued with OS X Server components, The Verge reported. The news item published in The Verge also carried details of how the code … Continue reading
Digital Photo Book App Pholium Gets Major Update, Now FREE – Marketwatch
Pholium’s latest version provides users with the ability to include an unlimited number of photos within each digital book that they create, while allowing users to share as many books as they want for FREE using iCloud. Pholium now also … Continue reading
Apple’s first security talk at Black Hat disappoints – Network World Fusion
For some security pros, De Atley’s talk was like attending a college freshman course on locking down iOS, the iPhone and iPad’s operating system. “I was hoping for more, but it was a bird’s-eye overview of what Apple does to … Continue reading
Google adds 3D maps and virtual ‘tour guide’ to iOS – YAHOO!
While Apple is getting ready to replace Google Maps with its own native mapping app on iOS, Google is beefing up its Google Earth app on the platform adding 3D maps and a handy tour guide feature. Owners of the … Continue reading
Apple buys Melbourne-based AuthenTec for $356 million – Orlando Sentinel
Apple Inc.said Friday it has agreed to pay $356 million cash for Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc., a biometric-technology company that designs security sensors for mobile devices such as cellphones and laptops. The deal would be the second-biggest …
Apple Sells More Than 2 Million Copies of OS X Mountain Lion Only 48 Hours After Release Date – International Business Times
Just 48 hours after Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) launched its latest Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, the tech giant has already sold more than 2 million copies of the system, according to industry analysts. Although Apple has … Continue reading
Apple buys Melbourne-based AuthenTec for $356 million – Sun Sentinel
Apple Inc. said Friday it has agreed to pay $356 million cash for Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc., a biometric-technology company that designs security sensors for mobile devices such as cellphones and laptops. The deal would be the second …
Apple’s Mountain Lion Rollout Hits Snag – PC Magazine
As part of the program, Apple is offering a free copy of its newly released operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, to those who purchased a new Mac on or after June 11. But some users have been forced … Continue reading
