Apple's iPhone 4 FaceTime doesn't need a mobile signal to work

The new FaceTime video calling feature of iPhone 4 does not require mobile service after first use, enabling users to establish video chat from any WiFi hotspot, even while in Airplane Mode.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 71

iPhone 4 and iOS vs. Android: desktop and cloud services

Smartphone platforms from Apple and Google reflect the two company's home territories: Apple is firmly rooted in selling the Mac with iTunes as a digital hub for iPods and iPhones, while Google's base is web centric, focusing on web search and advertising. Here's how iOS and Android compare in terms of desktop and cloud services, including support for Exchange Server in the enterprise, part two in this series.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 46

Inside Apple's new MobileMe web and iOS apps

Apple's refresh of its MobileMe services brings both a cleaner new iPad inspired web interface for browser-based access and a more optimized app experience for mobile iOS devices.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 54

Apple to launch new Find My Phone app, MobileMe updates

Apple's MobileMe site is reporting that the system will undergo scheduled maintenance from 10PM PDT to Midnight tonight, Thursday June 17. The site is expected to reopen tomorrow with a finalized Mail update (now in beta), other interface improvements, and alongside a new iOS app that exposes "Find My iPhone" functions for the company's mobile users.

Prince McLean 15 years ago 36

Apple's iMovie exclusive to iPhone 4, not for iPad

The mobile version of iMovie demonstrated during Apple's WWDC keynote will be exclusively available for iPhone 4 and will not work on iPad.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 47

Apple's MobileMe technology chief departs to lead Thumbplay

The director of technology for Apple's MobileMe service has departed to become the chief technology officer at Thumbplay, a U.S. media subscription service, the company revealed Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 58

Apple releases MobileMe Gallery software on iPhone App Store

Apple released its fifth first-party App Store application Thursday with the free MobileMe Gallery, allowing users to view photos and videos from the cloud-based service on their iPhone or iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 89

Apple recruiting talent for iWork's transition to the cloud

A December job posting by Apple could indicate an increased emphasis on cloud-based aspects of applications like iWork.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 62

Palm Pre users suffer cloud computing data loss

Palm is investigating why its Palm Pre users are suffering data loss after resetting or replacing their WebOS phones and attempting to restore their personal data from the company's online cloud backup service.

Daniel Eran Dilger 16 years ago 55

Apple investigating 'Grab & Go' simplified cross-platform sync

Apple could make the transferring of files between devices like Macs, iPhones and the Apple TV simpler with a new cross-platform, cloud-integrated sync service.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 33

Apple updates MobileMe file sharing, iPhone features

Apple's MobileMe cloud services package has been updated to improve its public file sharing features and make it easier to locate the Find My iPhone page. The web apps still can't be accessed from the iPhone however.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 72

SEC probes possible Apple insider trading, iPhone GPS nabs thieves

The SEC is looking into possible illegal trading of Apple stock; would-be iPhone robbers tracked down by GPS; and another celebrity appearance in a Get a Mac ad.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 18

Expert speculates Apple's new data center to be for cloud computing

A data center expert believes Apple's new, massive cluster of computers in North Carolina could be intended to power a giant cloud computing operation.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 51

Apple releases MobileMe iDisk app for iPhone, iPod touch

Apple's free MobileMe iDisk application is now available on the App Store, allowing users to remotely access files saved online via the MobileMe service.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 65

Apple revamps MobileMe iDisk features

MobileMe web applications have received another facelift, with new features including a revised iDisk module that enables easy file sharing using a system Apple first debuted with its iWork.com experiment at Macworld Expo.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 62

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