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iOS 4

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Inside Apple's iOS 4.1 update: proximity sensor fix, Game Center, more

The forthcoming iOS 4.1 software update will pack a number of fixes for Apple's mobile devices, including a problematic issue with the iPhone 4 proximity sensor. AppleInsider offers a closer look at the latest beta available to developers.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 53

WSJ: Apple's tight control of iAds frustrates advertisers

A new report alleges that Apple's fledgling mobile advertising service, iAd, is off to a "bumpy start," as advertisers experience delays due to Apple's creative involvement.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 32

Apple adds multiplayer Game Center restriction to iOS 4.1

Apple has added a new option to restrict multiplayer games in developer builds of iOS 4.1, indicating that the new Game Center is approaching its official release to users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 4
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Sony Ericsson "PSP" phone could threaten Apple's iOS game revenue

An unconfirmed report claims that Sony Ericsson is at work on a Playstation-branded Android smartphone with a new gaming ecosystem.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 83

Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, 3.2.2 with fix for PDF exploit

Apple on Wednesday patched a PDF exploit found in its mobile devices with iOS 4.0.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch, and iOS 3.2.2 for the iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 108

Apple offers volume educational discounts for App Store purchases

Apple this week announced the App Store Volume Purchase program for iOS devices, allowing educational institutions to purchase mobile software in volume at a discounted price for devices like the iPad.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 13

Browser-based 'jailbreak' website blocked at Apple retail stores

After a number of pranksters uploaded videos of themselves "jailbreaking" demo iOS devices on display at Apple's retail stores, the company has blocked access to the website from its networks.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 91

Software fix coming for iOS vulnerabilities

Apple confirmed Wednesday that it has developed a fix for the two security vulnerabilities that allow jailbreaking of their iOS software.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 30

Apple's iTunes cloud playback from MobileMe iDisk gets noticed

Nearly a month after Apple added support for background audio playback from its MobileMe service to the free iOS iDisk app, a flurry of interest has swirled around the feature.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 21

Apple investigating jailbreak vulnerabilities

An Apple spokeswoman acknowledged that the company is looking into a report on software vulnerabilities that allow remote control and 'jailbreaking' of its iOS devices.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 52

Apple releases iOS 4.1 beta 3 to developers

Apple has made a third beta of iOS 4.1 available to developers, focusing on updates and enhancements to AV Foundation and Media Player, GameKit, UIKit and MapKit.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 21

'Jailbreak' issues addressed, hack allows iPhone 4 FaceTime over 3G

Hackers have updated their browser-based jailbreak to address issues that prevented iPhone 4 owners from using FaceTime and MMS. In addition, a new jailbreak-only application allows FaceTime video chat over 3G, without a Wi-Fi connection.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 37

Apple's iOS now uses its own Maps location databases

Starting with iOS 3.2 for the iPad in April, Apple began relying on its own databases for location-based services, in addition to utilizing Google's map data for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 37

Apple looking into iOS 4 problems on iPhone 3G

After numerous reports of problems, Apple is investigating the performance of the iPhone 3G when running iOS 4.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 80

Apple releases second beta of iOS 4.1 to developers

Apple on Tuesday evening released to its iPhone developer community the second private beta of iOS 4.1, a much anticipated update to the company's mobile operating system aimed at remedying a number of outstanding issues with the new iPhone 4.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 39

Apple's iOS 4 already powering 50% of iPhone traffic

A third party analytics firm is reporting that Apple's iOS 4 is now powering half of all iPhones, just one month after its release.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 35

Apple responds to US congressmen's query about iOS privacy

Apple has given a detailed summary its iOS privacy policy to two members of the U.S. House of Representatives who inquired about changes that were implemented in June.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 26

Rumors of Apple charging iPad owners for iOS 4 upgrade are false

A new rumor that Apple may charge users to upgrade the iPad to iOS 4 this fall is specifically contradicted by Apple's own licensing agreement, which states that the next major software update will be free to iPad owners.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 40
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