Topic: iOS
GarageBand for iOS gets Audiobus support in latest update
2013/20/03, 04:03 pm
Apple on Wednesday released version 1.4 of GarageBand for iOS, bringing a few enhancements to the mobile music production app, the most notable of which being support for third party app Audiobus.
BlackBerry 10 predicted to hold less than 5% market share through 2016
2013/20/03, 08:03 am
While BlackBerry's CEO this week called Apple's iOS platform outdated, it's the BlackBerry 10 operating system that's expected to have very little effect on the smartphone industry for the coming years.
Apple acknowledges evad3r jailbreakers found 4 of 6 exploits fixed with iOS 6.1.3
2013/19/03, 05:03 pm
Taking a closer look at the security release notes for Apple's latest iOS 6.1.3 update, it was discovered that the tech giant gave credit to the hackers behind the popular evasi0n jailbreak for finding four of six patched exploits.
Disney's ABC reportedly working on live streaming TV app
2013/19/03, 01:03 pm
Walt Disney Co. is said to be working on a new live streaming television app for its broadcast network ABC that will make content available to cable and satellite subscribers.
Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with fix for lock screen security flaw
2013/19/03, 12:03 pm
Apple has released the latest update for iOS, version 6.1.3, which fixes a bug that allowed for bypassing of the phone's lockscreen security feature.
Messaging app 'WhatsApp' for iOS to become subscription based by year's end
2013/19/03, 12:03 am
Popular cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp is planning to eschew its current one-time purchase fee for iOS users, and move to a subscription model akin to how the title is distributed on other platforms like Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone.
China's state media attack on Apple appears to have backfired
2013/18/03, 10:03 pm
A report by the state-run China Central Television that intended to smear Apple as bad for consumers has instead harmed the network's remaining credibility after a local celebrity apparently flubbed his lines when posting phony outrage as a disgruntled "Apple fan."
Developers prefer Apple's iOS Maps SDK over Google Maps
2013/18/03, 07:03 pm
An in depth comparison of the development frameworks behind Apple's Maps and Google's finds pros and cons in both, but highlights Apple's as more mature, less limited and recommended for most third party app developers.
Facebook updates flagship iOS app with cover photos, group messaging improvements
2013/18/03, 05:03 pm
Facebook on Monday rolled out version 5.6 of its iOS app, bringing a few new features like the ability to change cover photos in-app and enhancements to group messaging.
BlackBerry CEO calls Apple's iPhone user interface outdated
2013/18/03, 08:03 am
The CEO of BlackBerry has criticized Apple for failing to overhaul the user interface of the iPhone to keep up with competing smartphone platforms.
Ouya CEO on mobile gaming: 'You're not having an emotional experience'
2013/16/03, 07:03 pm
AI at Expand: Apple's iOS devices and other mobile platforms may be leading a revolution in the games industry, but the CEO of one upstart gaming company says the shift to mobile has resulted in a wave of games that lack the emotional depth one can experience on traditional consoles.
Dropbox acquires simplified iOS e-mail client Mailbox [u]
2013/15/03, 03:03 pm
Mailbox, a popular new e-mail sorting service for Apple's iOS, has been acquired by cloud-based storage provider Dropbox, it was announced on Friday.
CBS brings full-episode streaming to Apple's iPad, iPhone with new app
2013/14/03, 02:03 pm
iPad and iPhone owners will soon be getting access to hit shows like NCIS, CSI, and How I Met Your Mother, as CBS announced on Thursday the launch of its new app for iOS with full-episode streaming.
BlackBerry to launch new enterprise security solution for iOS & Android
2013/14/03, 10:03 am
BlackBerry announced on Thursday it plans to offer a solution that will separate and secure both work and personal data on the most dominant mobile platforms: Apple's iOS and Google's Android.
Apple's Schiller speaks out against Android on eve of Galaxy S4 debut
2013/13/03, 06:03 pm
With just hours to go before Samsung is expected to announce the next-generation Galaxy S4 smartphone, Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller offered his thoughts on why devices running Google's Android are inferior products compared to the iPhone and iOS.
In-app purchase in spotlight again as boy racks up £1,000 iPad bill
2013/13/03, 03:03 pm
Eight-year-old Theo Rowland-Fry's parents thought nothing of letting him play a "Simpsons" game on the family iPad — until a recent bank statement showed charges of almost £1,000, that is.
iOS vulnerability uses 'mobileconfig' files to steal data
2013/13/03, 01:03 pm
Security on Apple's iOS is notably tight, but an Israeli firm has pointed out that the profile system for iPads and iPhones could leave users open to remote attacks resulting in data theft.
Apple adds iOS Maps Flyover support, 3D buildings, turn-by-turn navigation in multiple cities
2013/12/03, 08:03 pm
Apple has been quietly updating its much maligned iOS Maps app over the past weeks, adding Flyover support for 15 new cities, while updating 3D building rendering, turn-by-turn navigation, points of interest and other tweaks for many others.
Google Now for iOS allegedly demoed in 'leaked' promotional video
2013/12/03, 06:03 pm
A video showing off an alleged Google Now app built for iOS was supposedly leaked to YouTube on Tuesday, with the promotional-style clip touting the service's major features including real time data acquisition and predictive actions.
Apple Store app now supports physical store availability, new shipping options
2013/12/03, 06:03 pm
Apple on Tuesday rolled out an update to its Apple Store app, bringing in-store availability checks and different per-item delivery options for a single order.

