France is still looking into Apple’s iPhone location trackingApple found itself in the middle of a privacy-related controversy earlier this year when reports that the iPhone was logging user’s locations and storing the database on their computers. In some cases, the databases contained up to a year’s worth of location information that tracked iPhone owner’s…
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QuickTime 7.7 for Leopard Patches Security Flaws
The update patches flaws that could allow an attacker to use maliciously crafted graphics, video or audio files to launch an attack on the victim’s computer and potentially cause crashes or run arbitrary code.The update is free and available through the Software Update application, or as a downloadable installer from the Apple Support Web site.
Samsung: We’re Really Delaying Australia Galaxy Tab Launch
In light of the current legal proceedings by Apple Inc. against Samsung Electronics Australia, Samsung regrets to announce it will be postponing its media launch event, scheduled for 11th August 2011, for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1.Samsung will announce a new date for the GALAXY Tab 10.1 media launch event as soon as practicable.Apple and…
iPhone Data Tracking Costs Apple 3M Won Fine in South Korea
Apple found itself in the middle of a privacy-related controversy earlier this year when reports that the iPhone was logging user’s locations and storing the database on their computers. In some cases, the databases contained up to a year’s worth of location information that tracked iPhone owner’s movements.South Korea fines Apple for iPhone location tracking…
1Password Adds Safari 5.1 Autosubmit and Save Support
After installing the update, users should make sure the latest 1Password extension is running in Safari 5.1. To update 1Password’s Safari extension, do this: Launch Safari Choose Safari > Preferences Click Extensions Click Updates, then click Get Extensions Relaunch Safari 1Password is priced at US$39.99 and is available at the AgileBits Web site. The update…
Samsung: We’ll Sell Galaxy Tab in Australia
Samsung still plans to sell Galaxy Tab 10.1 in AustraliaApple and Samsung have been locked in a legal battle over patent infringement claims for several months. Both companies have alleged that the other’s mobile devices use patented technologies without proper licensing, have filed lawsuits against each other in the U.S. and other countries.In a statement…
Apple Blocks Samsung Galaxy Tab Import in Australia
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be hard to come by in AustraliaThe agreement, according to Bloomberg, means Samsung won’t advertise or sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the lawsuit has been resolved, or the court grants approval for in-country sales. In exchange, Apple will pay Samsung an unspecified amount should it lose the…
Lion: Reenable Window Scroll Bars
Lion doesn’t show window scroll bars by default To force Lion to always show window scroll bars, do this: Go to Apple menu > System Preferences Select the General Preference Pane Click the Always radio button under Show scroll bars You can enable window scroll bars in LionLion’s default setting should automatically show scroll bars…
HTC Ready to Negotiate with Apple Over Patents
“We have to sit down and figure it out,” Mr Yung told Bloomberg. “We’re open to having discussions.”HTC says it wants to negotiate with Apple over patentsApple recently won a ruling with the U.S. International Trade Commission that says HTC is infringing on two of its patents, which could potentially lead to an import ban…
Apple Airs New “We’ll Always” iPad 2 Commercial
Apple’s “We’ll Always” iPad commercial“We’ll Always” shows the iPad as a photo viewer, book readers, reference tool, communication tool, video editor, and more. It doesn’t, however, mention “iPad” until the end of the commercial, and even then, only in writing.Apple has been focusing on emotional ties to the iPad 2 with its ad campaigns, unlike…
Lion: Reversing Trackpad Scrolling
Apple changed how the two-finger scroll gesture acts in Lion so it matches single finger scrolling on the iPad and iPhone. That means when you swipe down, the contents of the selected window pulls down, too. The scroll gesture in Snow Leopard focuses on the window scroll bar, so swiping down moves the bar down,…
Apple to Offer Lion on USB Sticks
Lion will be available on USB drives come AugustLion borrows several iPad interface features such as multi-touch gestures for navigation and app selection, a homescreen-like Launchpad for organizing apps, and full screen view for individual apps. It also takes advantage of Mission Control for quick access to other applications and application windows, includes system-level support…
Apple Releases Lion Server
OS X Lion ServerLion Server includes AFP, SMB and WebDAV support, a built-in email server with SSL, Push notifications and junk mail filtering, iCal server, Address Book Server, iChat Server, Wiki Server, Podcasting publishing support, TIme Machine server support, Xsan, and more. It also offers step-by-step walk-throughs for setting up server features, and includes remote…
Apple Releases OS X 10.7
Lion is available only as a download at Apple’s Mac App Store and the company isn’t offering a version on DVD as it has with previous version of OS X.Apple’s OS X Lion hits the Mac App StoreThe new version of OS X borrows several interface features from iOS on the iPad such as multi-touch…
Apple: Lion Launches Wednesday July 20
Lion will replace Mac OS X 10.6, or Snow Leopard, as the company’s newest operating system for the Mac, and includes several features that started life as iOS elements on the iPad. The OS includes new multi-touch gestures for navigation, an iPad homescreen-like Launchpad for organizing apps, and full screen view for individual apps.Apple to…
Apple Patches iPhone PDF Security Flaw with iOS 4.3.4 Update
iOS 4.3.4 is available for the iPod touch, iPad, iPad 2 and GSM iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. GSM is the cell network technology used by many mobile phone providers around the world in including AT&T in the U.S. CDMA is used by Verizon and isn’t compatible with GSM networks, requiring Apple to release a…
Apple Pays $946 Fine in Korean iPhone Tracking Lawsuit
Apple pays up 1 million won in iPhone tracking lawsuitThe Korean lawsuit followed public concern over reports that the iPhone was keeping detailed logs showing the locations users have visited. Apple said that the location data stored on user’s iPhones wasn’t being downloaded, and added that the local database was filled with nearby cell towers…
July 14: The Day Lion Doesn’t Ship
With so many reports claiming Lion will be available tomorrow, coupled with the unexpected downtime at Apple’s online App Store and the seemingly last minute maintenance at iTunes Connection (Apple’s portal where developers manage the apps they offer through the App Store), it sure looks like the stars have aligned for a Thursday Lion launch.…
Analyst: Q3 iPad 2 Sales to Hit 7.9M
Along with high demand for the iPhone and iPad, Mr. Um is also seeing strong interest in the company’s Mac lineup. “We see gross margin upside from multiple sources: 1) favorable component pricing, 2)potential warranty accrual reversal, 3) lower back-to-school promo ($100 gift card vs.prior $229 iPod touch), and 4) potential reversal benefit from Nokia…
OS X Lion: Getting Ready for the Leap
Gear Up Before considering whether or not the move to Lion is for you, makes sure your Mac can handle the new OS. Apple says OS X 10.7 requires at least a Core 2 Duo Mac with a minimum of 2GB RAM, at least 10GB free hard drive space, and Mac OS X 10.6.6 or…
Intego Intros VirusBarrier for iPhone, iPad
The app can scan files as email attachments, files on remote servers and files that are already stored on iOS devices, can scan Zip archives, checks Web sites for for phishing URLs, repairs infected files, and auto-updates its malware definitions database.VirusBarrier iOS is priced at US$2.99 and includes a 12 month subscription for malware definition…
Pandora Drops Flash for HTML 5
“The front-end technology has been rebuilt in HTML 5 and together with a host of other improvements results in a much faster experience,” the Pandora Web site stated.Pandora is dumping Flash for HTML 5The HTML 5 version of Pandora includes a redesigned user interface, more robust search options, quick access to playback controls, one-click access…
Apple Loses Senior iPhone Patent Attorney
According to Reuters, no reason has been given to explain Mr. Lutton’s pending departure. Unnamed sources claimed he will be officially gone from Apple, possibly as soon as next month.The timing of the change on Apple’s legal team lands in the middle of several big patent battles. Apple is currently dealing with patent infringement lawsuits…
Analyst: Apple to Boost Bottom Line with Genius Squad
“While Apple still has growth potential in its existing markets, we believe entry into new areas (TV sets, “Genius Squad”, et al) present market cap growth opportunities,” Mr. Um said. “We expect Apple to enter the TV set market and if it achieves similar success as in the handset and PC markets, we see potential…