Apple recently announced 100 million downloads from its new Mac App Store. Largely fueled by the OS X Lion upgrade, the Mac App Store has provided thousands of free and paid apps to Mac users quickly and affordably. But, other app stores are also competing to boast large numbers of downloads. Microsoft’s new Windows 8 [...]
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App stores competing for market share
Posted: 12th December 2011 by Matthew in Tech BlogTags: Android, GoodReader, ios, Windows
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Apple to fix iOS battery, security issues
Posted: 8th November 2011 by Matthew in Tech BlogTags: ios, ipad, iphone, update
Apple released a new beta of the iOS 5 operating system to developers recently, potentially offering fixes to several issues on both iPhone and iPad. The update, iOS 5.0.1, allegedly offers improved battery life for devices, something which Apple promised with the release of iOS 5. However, several devices have exhibited unusually fast battery drainage [...]
UPDATED: Think twice before iOS 5 update
Posted: 13th October 2011 by Matthew in Tech BlogTags: Apple, ios, ipad, iphone, location-based, multi-touch, reminders
UPDATE: After a huge outrage by iPad 1 users over Apple’s claim for multi-touch gestures on iPad, Apple this morning updated their website to day “Multi-touch gestures for iPad 2″. Apple’s support forums have been flooded with complaints. Thanks, Apple. If you’re thinking of running out to download the iOS 5 update for your iPhone [...]