Apple releases iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & Apple TV

As promised, Apple on Wednesday issued iOS 5, the next generation of its mobile operating system that powers the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with wireless syncing, iCloud support and the new Notification Center.

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Apple releases Find My Friends, AirPort Utility apps for iOS 5

Continuing to debut iCloud-powered software and new features for iOS 5, Apple on Wednesday released Find My Friends and AirPort Utility on the App Store.

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In-depth Review: Apple's iOS 5 mobile operating system

Apple's latest reference release of its mobile platform, iOS 5, isn't going to leave users wondering if they should upgrade. It's free, it has no real downsides, and has no competition among iPhone, iPod touch and IPad users. But here's a look at what's new and why it matters.

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Apple's free iMessage expected to undermine carriers' high-profit SMS business

Apple’s upcoming free messaging application iMessage in iOS 5 will likely disrupt wireless carriers’ thriving SMS texting business when it arrives on Tuesday, according to multiple analysts.

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iPhone 4S, iOS 5 dramatically boost BrowserMark scores

Benchmarks performed on Apple's new iPhone 4S demonstrate a huge leap in performance over the existing iPhone 4, although iOS 5 also improves the performance of Apple's existing devices.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 62

Inside Apple's iPhone 4S: 'S' is for Siri voice recognition

Apple will bring voice control to the next level with this week's launch of the iPhone 4S, leveraging its acquired Siri technology to allow users to perform complex tasks by simply speaking aloud.

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Real Racing 2 first iOS game with 4-person split big screen action via AirPlay

Game developer Firemint has announced a new feature for the iOS 5 update to its "Real Racing 2" game that will offer the first 4-player split-screen iOS gaming experience on an HDTV by leveraging the computing power of Apple's A5 processor and AirPlay wireless streaming technology.

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Apple invites developers to submit iOS 5, iCloud-enabled Lion apps

Apple on Wednesday put a call out to developers, encouraging them to submit their updated applications built for iOS 5 and iCloud, set to launch in one week.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 3

Apple posts video stream of iPhone 4S keynote

Apple has posted video of Tuesday's special event to unveil the iPhone 4S, with Siri voice control technology, online for the public to see.

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Apple releases GM build of iOS 5, new OS X 10.7.2 to developers [u]

Apple on Tuesday issued the golden master build of iOS 5, the next-generation operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, to members of its development community, along with a new build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 [updated].

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Apple's iPhone 4S coming Oct. 14 with Siri voice control and 4G-like speeds

Apple's newest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, is a world phone powered by the company's speedy A5 processor, and features a new antenna design that can allow file transfers up to twice as fast as its predecessor, as well as voice recognition functionality for a new handsfree experience.

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Apple to release iOS 5 & iCloud for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch on Oct. 12

iOS 5, the next major update to Apple's mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, will publicly be available for download next Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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Apple issues fourth beta of iWork apps for iOS 5 & iCloud

Apple on Saturday issued a fourth beta of its iWork applications for iOS, allowing developers to test Pages, Numbers and Keynote with iCloud and iOS 5.

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Apple working to secure worldwide cloud-music rights ahead of Oct. 4

Apple is far along in negotiations to obtain international cloud-music licenses from record companies and publishers, a new report claims, and may secure a deal in time to announce it at the company's iPhone event on Oct. 4.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

Mockups demonstrate Apple's anticipated iPhone 5 'Assistant' feature

A new video demonstrates how Apple's "Assistant" voice control functionality in its forthcoming fifth-generation iPhone is expected to work.

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