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Apple: iOS 6 Maps Is A First Attempt, We’re “Just Getting Started”
Apple has finally broken silence on the customer reaction to Maps in iOS 6, which spawned Tumblrs, fake twitter accounts and generally a lot of mockery and confusion. The statement, provided to AllThingsD from Apple spokeswoman Trudy Miller, essentially says … Continue reading
A postcard from Occupy Apple
Why a score of protestors have gathered on Fifth Avenue for a “sleepful demonstration” FORTUNE — “You don’t need your iPhone,” says the bearded young man with a cardboard sign every time someone takes his picture, “your iPhone needs you.” … Continue reading
In Line For The iPhone 5: Where Have All The Fanbois Gone?
Today I dropped off TC writer Romain Dillet at Apple’s 5th Ave flagship store in New York City, where he’ll be waiting in line for the iPhone 5. He’ll be bringing you updates from the front lines all day, and … Continue reading
Chartboost: 15% iOS 6 Adoption Rate Confirmed, Highest Among iPhone Owners At 17% In 24 Hours
We just reported that Apple’s iOS 6 saw an adoption rate of around 15 percent according to Chitika, and now Chartboost has provided numbers that back up that uptake. Chartboost is also seeing 15% uptake on its network, with users … Continue reading
Woz Watch: Steve Wozniak Waiting For One Of The First iPhone 5′s In Australia
Every time Apple releases a new iPhone, Steve Wozniak is going to be waiting up all night on line to get one. TechCrunch was planning to talk to him at one of his usual digs at an Apple Store in … Continue reading
Developers On Transit Apps In iOS 6 Maps: Good For Users Long-Term, But Needs Improvement
Since the iOS 6 update, there’s been a lot of negative reaction from users, around issues of accuracy (this Tumblr says it all) and the lack of built-in transit directions. In particular, as a car-less city-dweller myself, I wanted to … Continue reading
iCloud: Using and troubleshooting Shared Photo Streams
With Shared Photo Streams, you can share just the photos you want with just the people you choose. When they subscribe to your shared photo stream, friends and family can view the photos, leave comments, and “like” individual photos right … Continue reading
Meet Romain: TechCrunch’s Fearless Vlogger In Line For The iPhone 5
As you should already know, the iPhone 5 is upon us. The phone goes on sale tomorrow morning, with doors opening at 8am Eastern Time. There are already a few dozen people in line at New York’s 5th Avenue flagship … Continue reading