iOS

Why Android Fragmentation Is Still a Problem – PC Magazine

Since Google won’t step in and lay down the law, this problem continues unabated. Apple’s iOS has neither of these problems. Carriers sell iPhones, so none of the usual excuses hold up about qualifying OS updates for the “best user … Continue reading

Application Development: Objective-C Is Kicking Butt in the Programming World – eWeek

Objective-C, the language of the Apple world of iOS and the Mac OS X, recently overtook C++ in a key index that measures the most popular programming languages in use today. The TIOBE programming community index shows Objective-C as the … Continue reading

Kantar data shows Apple’s grip slipping as Samsung surges – YAHOO!

Interestingly, Apple’s share slipped below 15% in France, under pressure from Samsung’s early summer performance. The iOS decline in Australia also looks steep, which fits the continent’s reputation as a Samsung stronghold with wombats.

Apple’s New iPad Launch Plans Show It Is Serious About China – Forbes

Going by how important China is for Apple considering the huge growth in sales that the company is seeing from the region, the announcement will help the company increase its iOS market share, spur the development of China-specific apps and … Continue reading

New Computer Virus Targets Windows, OS X And Linux Simultaneously – The Inquisitr

A new virus released this week attacks Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X and Linux-based operating systems without prejudice. The new virus works by pretending to be a piece of code that is needed as an add-on for the users operating … Continue reading

Some Lion-powered Macs can’t upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion – Computerworld

Computerworld – Apple’s new OS X, dubbed Mountain Lion, will exclude some older Macs that can run 2011′s Lion, the company’s website said. The system requirements for OS X 10.8, slated to ship this month, ban older machines including the … Continue reading

Apple iOS platform market share grows to 17.3 per cent in China – PC Advisor

Apple’s iOS market in China has grown to 17.3 per cent in the June quarter, a significant increase from the 9.9 per cent share the company had a year ago. The latest quarterly report from Needham & Company analyst Charlie … Continue reading

Apple and EPEAT: What it Means – PC World

Indeed, EPEAT spokesperson Sarah O’Brien said that Apple had told the organization that it plans on going in a different direction with its products. You’ve mentioned Macs. What about iOS devices? Now that’s paying attention. EPEAT actually doesn’t …

Confirmed: Apple restricts some 64-bit Macs from running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – Macdaily News

“Apple has now confirmed via its Mountain Lion upgrade page that previously published limitations on some 64-bit Macs will extend to the final release,” Chris Foresman reports for Ars Technica. “This means that several otherwise 64-bit …

Early 64-bit MacBook Pros, Airs get shafted on OS X Mountain Lion upgrade – YAHOO!

Early adopters of Mac products, prepare to get the shaft. Per Ars Technica, Apple has released system requirements for machines eligible OS X Mountain Lion upgrades and has revealed that pre-2007 iMacs, pre-2008 Mac Pros, MacBook Airs released …