Apple has released the fourth iOS 5 beta to App Store developers. iOS 5 beta 4 is available as an over-the-air update, meaning users can download and install the software update without physically connecting their Apple device to a computer. While the feature hasn’t been present in earlier versions of the operating system, all future [...]
AT&T reported more than 3.6 million iPhone activations during their most recent fiscal quarter, confirming that Apple has beaten out Nokia to become the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturer for the first time. Apple declared war in 2007 and it has finally become the world’s largest smartphone vendor, beating Nokia for the first time. While Nokia [...]
Despite Apple pushing out plenty of hardware and software lately, new products and services continue to fly out of Cupertino. Apple’s latest project? A new B2B App Store that allows businesses and corporations to purchase iOS applications in volume. Apple first announced the service, which is currently available to US customers only, late last week. [...]
Apple reported Tuesday that revenue and profit rocketed to record highs during their most recent fiscal quarter as sales of iPhones and iPads blew up incredibly. Apple said its net profit more than doubled to $7.31 billion on unprecedented revenue of $28.57 billion in an unbelievable quarter that came to a close on June 25. [...]
Apple confirmed today that the company has welcomed well over one billion consumers into its retail stores since the first outlet opened in May 2001. Apple’s public relations team, speaking to Current.com.au regarding a recent Australian store launch, confirmed the feat. Apple Retail has been in business for 10 years. During this period, we have [...]
Apple has officially amended iTunes terms and conditions after being told do to so by the Taipei city government. The changes grant users a seven day return window in order to comply with recent Taiwanese law changes. The changes now in effect only apply to customers who live in Taiwan. The revised terms and conditions [...]
Apple has released an iOS security update built to fix the PDF vulnerability that was first discovered nine days ago. JailbreakMe.com used the error in coding to easily jailbreak iOS devices via Apple’s Safari web browser. This update looks to prevent hackers from maliciously accessing iOS devices and confidential user data. If you’re looking to [...]
Although Apple just recently announced more than 15 billion application downloads from the iOS App Store, Asymco has reason to believe that app downloads have overtaken iTunes music purchases. “It was only a few weeks ago (at WWDC) that we had an update on the app store growth rates. The data was presented here. One of the [...]
Apple has tweaked the prices for hundreds of App Store applications as part of an international update, with slightly raised prices in the UK and lowered costs in Australia. Pocket Gamer has reported app prices increasing on a sliding scale. The UK equivalent of 99 cent apps have gone up from 59p to 69p, apps [...]
Griffin has unveiled a small remote control helicopter that can be flown from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The $49.99 Helo TC, which is slated to land in Apple Stores nationwide “by Christmas”, works alongside a free application designed by Griffin. Part of Griffin’s expanding range of iOS controlled hardware, the Helo TC Helicopter [...]
Although Electronic Arts plans to purchase PopCap games for a whopping $1.3 billion later this year, Rovio Mobile — the developer studio behind Angry birds — says it values itself “north” of that figure. Ville Heijari, Rovio’s Vice President of Franchise Development, revealed that multiple interested companies have made attempts to negotiate. “I wouldn’t say [...]
Everyone remembers the Locationgate scandal that surfaced back in April. Users went bananas when it was discovered that iPhones were taking samples of their locations and filing them away for later access. The first such lawsuit over the location tracking data has resulted in a seven figure monetary settlement. The lawsuit settled for around one [...]
According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is currently preparing to launch a 9 inch Android tablet that would compete with the Apple iPad. Amazon.com Inc. plans to introduce a tablet computer before October, said people familiar with the matter, in a move that will heighten the online retailer’s rivalry with Apple Inc. The Seattle-based [...]
AT&T has announced the company’s revised international data roaming packages for smartphone users. While they aren’t up to par with Verizon and Sprint, the package options are certainly more appealing than before. AT&T’s Bill Hague confirmed the packages during a press conference Tuesday. “Mobile data is a huge part of our customers’ wireless experience – [...]
Business Insider are reporting that Electronic Arts is set to acquire the casual gaming studio PopCap, the developer behind smash-hit iOS titles Bewejeled and Plants vs. Zombies. “EA and PopCap are a compelling combination,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. “PopCap’s great studio talent and powerful IP add to EA’s momentum and accelerate our drive towards [...]
