Google overtook RIM and Apple in January, capturing the top spot for mobile operating system market share.
iOS
∞ Apple launches 'Joint Venture' program for businesses
Business owners looking to leverage Apple technology to their best ability now have a new place to turn: Joint Venture. Joint Venture connects businesses with Apple retail stores to buy products, schedule training, book appointments, get tech support and enroll … Continued
∞ Canadians get iOS 4.3 personal hotspot for free
So far, three carriers in Canada have confirmed that the personal hotspot feature in iOS 4.3 will be free if you already subscribe to the 1GB plan. In the U.S. AT&T requires you have the $45 plan and Verizon requires … Continued
∞ Infinity Blade creator talks iOS game development
Donald Mustard, creative director at Chair Entertainment, gave developers at this week’s Game Developer Conference some insight on how his company made a hit game unlike any other for iOS in about five months. Chair’s game, Infinity Blade, is the … Continued
∞ Interview: Apple execs discuss MacBook Pro, Mac OS X Lion
Apple on Thursday released a new line of MacBook Pro laptops and a preview release of Mac OS X Lion, the next generation operating system. Apple executives sat down with The Loop to talk about the new products.
∞ About this iPad 3
It seems really crazy to be talking — or even thinking about — the iPad 3, but here we are.
∞ iPhone exploit gives access to passwords in six minutes
German researchers say they have been able to reveal passwords stored in the iPhone’s Keychain while the device is still locked.
∞ Marvel offers Chrome-based comic app
Marvel Entertainment has begun offering access to its comics through Marvel Comics on Chrome, a new Web app designed to work through Google’s Chrome Web browser (and available through the Google Chrome Web Store). The software enables you to browse … Continued
∞ Autodesk: Mac App Store sales of Sketchbook Pro soar over 2010 numbers
While they’re not exhibiting at Macworld Expo, Autodesk held a press briefing Thursday morning at a nearby hotel to discuss some aspects of their Mac business for 2011. One interesting tidbit was revealed by Rob Maguire, AutoCAD product manager: In … Continued
∞ iFusion SmartStation turns your iPhone into a desk phone
More consumers than ever before are ditching land lines in favor of cell phones, but there’s still something to be said for the convenience of having a desk phone. AltiGen Communications is using Macworld Expo to debut the iFusion SmartStation, … Continued
∞ New plagiarism charges hit App Store games
The developer of iOS role playing game League of Epic Heroes has pulled his game as a result of complaints by the developer of Desktop Dungeons, a PC game that’s coming to iOS. While initially defiant against claims of plagiarism, … Continued
∞ App Store closes in on 10 billion downloads
Apple has announced that its iOS App Store is closing in on 10 billion downloads. To celebrate, Apple will be giving away a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card to the lucky customer who downloads the 10 billionth app.
∞ Buy FileMaker Go, get FileMaker Pro for half off
FileMaker on Tuesday announced that customers who purchase FileMaker Go can get the desktop version, FileMaker Pro 11, for half off – $149 instead of $299.
∞ Apple sued for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch patent infringement
Apple is being sued by Ancora Technologies for violating one of its patents. The patent in question would cover all of Apple’s iOS devices.
∞ Opinion: Hey, pundits: the Mac App Store isn't for you
Within the first 24 hours of the Mac App Store’s public existence, there have already been thousands of words posted on the blogosphere about it – tech pundits dissecting and examining it, finding it lacking, hating it, loving it, whatever. … Continued
∞ Minotaur Rescue released for iOS; Jeff Minter's debut iOS game
Retro gamers, rejoice: Legendary game designer Jeff Minter’s debut game for iOS, Minotaur Rescue, is ready for download. It’ll set you back a buck.
∞ iPhone alarm glitch cost woman her job? No, poor planning did
As soon as I heard about the iPhone alarm issue, I knew someone would say they lost their job due to the iPhone. Well, it happened.
∞ Infinity Blade, UDK pave way for bigger and better iOS games
Chair Entertainment’s hit game Infinity Blade stands apart from other offerings on the App Store: it’s the first iOS game built using Epic Games’ Unreal Development Kit (UDK) for iOS. The UDK has been used extensively in PC and console … Continued
∞ U.S. Army to give iPhones, iPads to every soldier
The U.S. army is heading into a world where every soldier will be connected by a smartphone. The move is expected to revolutionize the way the army trains its soldiers and fights in the field.
∞ GadgetTrak for iOS tracks your iPhone, iPad's location
ActiveTrak, the company behind GadgetTrak, released an update to its iOS app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
∞ Bananas game for iPhone is addictive, great for kids
I tried out a new game yesterday called Bananas. While it’s made for kids, I really liked the game and had a blast playing it.
∞ iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X available
In addition to updating iPhoto, Apple on Tuesday released iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X.
∞ Rogue Amoeba releases Airfoil 4
In my rush to get everything ready for the holidays, I forgot all about a significant update to a really cool application from Rogue Amoeba. The company recently updated Airfoil for Mac.
∞ Real Racing 2 hits the App Store
Firemint has announced the release of Real Racing 2 for iPhone and iPod touch. The game costs $9.99.
∞ Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light comes to iOS
Square Enix on Thursday released Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for iPhone and iPad. Each version costs $6.99 and $9.99 respectively.
∞ Infinity Blade iPhone game nets $1.6M in five days
The first Unreal Engine-powered game for iOS, Infinity Blade, has sold at least 274,000 copies in its first five days on sale, according to recent player counts on Game Center. At $6 a copy that’s a $1.64 net for the … Continued
∞ Epic's Infinity Blade game released for iOS
Infinity Blade, the first game made for iOS by Epic Games, is now available for purchase on the App Store. It costs $5.99.
∞ Game developer Devine leaves Apple
Kotaku has confirmed that Graeme Devine has left the employ of Apple after working in their iPhone Game Technologies division since last year. Devine’s storied career includes the creation of the horror game The 7th Guest, id Software’s Quake III … Continued
∞ Has Android stopped growing?
The mobile fight between Apple and Google has been contentious at times, but recent numbers may show that Android’s meteoric rise may be over.
∞ iPhone, iOS 'most desired' among consumers
Apple’s iPhone and its mobile operating system iOS are the most desired smartphone and operating system among smartphone buyers, according to a new study by market research firm, Nielsen.