Saturday, May 31, 2014

With WWDC 2014 iOS 8 Announcement Around The Corner, iOS 7 Adoption ... - International Business Times








International Business Times



With WWDC 2014 iOS 8 Announcement Around The Corner, iOS 7 Adoption ...

International Business Times

Chitika also mentioned that prior to WWDC in 2013 iOS 6 represented 92.7 percent of iPhone web traffic, while for iPads the percentage was 82.9 percent. The lower share for iPhone in 2014 may be attributed to issues some users reportedly dealt with as ...





Going into Apple's WWDC, iOS 7 Web Traffic Reigns Supreme - Patently Apple









Going into Apple's WWDC, iOS 7 Web Traffic Reigns Supreme

Patently Apple

In late February 2014, Chitika Insights observed that iOS 7 users generating the vast majority of Web traffic from U.S. and Canadian iPhones (84.3%) and iPads (78.5%). These high rates of adoption for the company's latest OS versions have been a ...





Batch Delete Photos in iOS from the Moments Section - Lifehacker









Batch Delete Photos in iOS from the Moments Section

Lifehacker

In most areas of iOS' Photos app, you can only delete photos one at a time. What a pain. However, if you go to the Moments section, you can actually delete photos in batches. Before you delete anything, backup the photos you want just in case. Then, go ...





Review: VoiceSnap allows you to control your iOS camera remotely with voice ... - 9 to 5 Mac









Review: VoiceSnap allows you to control your iOS camera remotely with voice ...

9 to 5 Mac

VoiceSnap, a new app from MocaApps LLC, allows you to take photos using voice commands on an iPhone or other iOS device. Rich in features, the app is very customizable and includes the settings needed to make it an effective solution for taking photos.





Apple's WWDC banners show iOS 8, next OS X are coming - The Verge









Apple's WWDC banners show iOS 8, next OS X are coming

The Verge

One of those is a banner with a large 8 on it, the first indication of iOS 8, which is expected at the show. The conference opens to developers and members of the press for Apple's keynote Monday morning. Until then, here's what it looks like from the ...





Apple Fans Get Inky Email Client For iOS - Forbes









Apple Fans Get Inky Email Client For iOS

Forbes

Inky, one of my angel portfolio companies, has just released its email client for iOS. You can download it free for a limited time here or here. Inky gathers all your email accounts together in one place and and can do so on any and all your devices ...





iOS 8 Wish List: What We Want (And What We'll Get) - Gizmodo Australia









iOS 8 Wish List: What We Want (And What We'll Get)

Gizmodo Australia

Of course, we don't expect anything quite as drastic at Monday's WWDC as last year's complete, candy-coated overhaul, but Apple can still do a lot to make the next iteration of iOS stand out. But we're realistic about our expectations. Just because ...





Shoot now, view later with 1-Hour Photo for iOS - CNET









Shoot now, view later with 1-Hour Photo for iOS

CNET

This anachronistic iPhone photo app makes you wait an hour before you can see the shots you have snapped with it. by Matt Elliott · @themattelliott; May 30, 2014 6:37 PM PDT. comments. 0. facebook. twitter. linkedin. googleplus. more. more +. email ...





iOS 7 Adoption Nears 90 Percent Ahead of WWDC - PC Magazine









iOS 7 Adoption Nears 90 Percent Ahead of WWDC

PC Magazine

Just days before Apple lifts the curtain on iOS 8, nearly 90 percent of iPhones in the U.S. and Canada are running the current version of Cupertino's mobile operating system, according to new data from online ad network Chitika. "Expectedly, the latest ...





Friday, May 30, 2014

Ahead of iOS 8 announcement iOS 7 adoption nears 90% for iPhone, 85% for iPad - Apple Insider









Ahead of iOS 8 announcement iOS 7 adoption nears 90% for iPhone, 85% for iPad

Apple Insider

With three days to go until Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off, one research firm found iOS 7 adoption rose to new levels in the U.S. and Canada as with iPhone and iPad users continue to upgrade ahead of an expected iOS 8 announcement.





iOS 8: What We Know Ahead of WWDC 2014 - Gotta Be Mobile








Gotta Be Mobile



iOS 8: What We Know Ahead of WWDC 2014

Gotta Be Mobile

On Monday, Apple will take the stage at WWDC 2014 and deliver its keynote to its developers. And it's there, at Monday's keynote, that we should get out first real glimpse at iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad, an update that's expected to replace the iOS 7 ...





Apple's iOS 8 side-by-side multitasking not yet ready -- report - CNET









Apple's iOS 8 side-by-side multitasking not yet ready -- report

CNET

You can run apps side-by-side in Windows 8 but not in Apple's iOS. At least not yet. Apple has reportedly been prepping a way for its next mobile operating system, iOS 8, to run two apps side-by-side but that feature may not be quite ready for prime time.





Banners Go Up Suggesting That, Yes, Apple Will Debut iOS 8 at WWDC - TechCrunch









Banners Go Up Suggesting That, Yes, Apple Will Debut iOS 8 at WWDC

TechCrunch

In case there was some worry in your heart of hearts that Apple was going to mix things up and not show iOS 8 at WWDC, let it be cast away. A few new banners went up at SF's Moscone center today, including one that literally says nothing but “8″.





There's an iOS 8 Banner Being Hung at Moscone for WWDC - Touch Arcade








Touch Arcade



There's an iOS 8 Banner Being Hung at Moscone for WWDC

Touch Arcade

As pointed out by our sister site, MacRumors, Business Insider's Jay Yarow snapped a photo of what very likely is a banner for iOS 8. Apple typically reveals new operating system details at WWDC, as it's a developer-oriented event, and it'd make a lot ...





Google Play Music iOS app updated with editable playlists and more - 9 to 5 Mac









Google Play Music iOS app updated with editable playlists and more

9 to 5 Mac

The iOS version of the Google Play Music app has been updated, allowing you to edit playlists directly in the app rather than having to login to the website to do it. Google has also introduced a few more goodies: Shuffle Artist, which does exactly ...





Microsoft Office Software Comes to the iPad

Kiplinger Personal FinanceMicrosoft Office Software Comes to the iPadKiplinger Personal FinanceApple's category-killer tablet has been on the market for more than four years, so Microsoft sure took its sweet time developing iPad-specific versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The good news: Office for iPad isn't just the PC version ported to a ...

​iOS 8 Wish List: What We Want (And What We'll Get) - Gizmodo









iOS 8 Wish List: What We Want (And What We'll Get)

Gizmodo

Of course, we don't expect anything quite as drastic at Monday's WWDC as last year's complete, candy-coated overhaul, but Apple can still do a lot to make the next iteration of iOS stand out. As always, though, we're realistic about our expectations.





Teen kills parents for taking iPod

The GrioTeen kills parents for taking iPodThe GrioAll this stuff like my dad taking away my iPod and stuff.” When his father returned home, the high school sophomore attacked him, using a crowbar and knife. The honor-roll student pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder this week and will ...

iOS 8 Launch May Leave Out Exciting Feature - Gotta Be Mobile








Gotta Be Mobile



iOS 8 Launch May Leave Out Exciting Feature

Gotta Be Mobile

One of the rumored iOS 8 update's most exciting features might make it time for the iOS 8 release but it looks like it may not be ready in time for a demo at WWDC 2014. On Monday, Apple will take the stage at the Moscone Center in San Francsico and ...





Teen kills parents for allegedly taking away his iPod

HLNtv.comTeen kills parents for allegedly taking away his iPodHLNtv.comVincent Tyrell Parker pleaded guilty to brutally murdering his parents. The 16-year-old honor student reportedly was mad at his dad for taking away his iPod. Parker had no history of mental illness. Dr. Drew and the panel talked to his cousin, Morgan ...

Innovative Techology Justin 3000mAh iPhone 5/5S Power Case Review

ForbesInnovative Techology Justin 3000mAh iPhone 5/5S Power Case ReviewForbesThey're pretty simple concepts – a battery pack is installed in a smartphone protective case, like you'd use with any iPhone 5S or Samsung Galaxy S5. However the case differs from your average protective case as it also has a built-in connector that ...

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Return to Basics: Should Apple Merge the Mac mini and iMac Product Lines?

TekRevueReturn to Basics: Should Apple Merge the Mac mini and iMac Product Lines?TekRevueNormally, this would be nothing surprising; the iMac is due for an update at some point this year, and recent rumors have suggested a modest refresh to the line utilizing Intel's recent upgrade to the Haswell architecture, upgrades that Apple has ...

A New Irreverent Spirit at Apple

New York Times (blog)A New Irreverent Spirit at AppleNew York Times (blog)From left, Jimmy Iovine, Timothy D. Cook, Dr. Dre and Eddy Paul Sakuma/AppleFrom left, Jimmy Iovine, Timothy D. Cook, Dr. Dre and Eddy Cue at Apple's office in Cupertino, Calif., on Wednesday. As part of Apple, Mr. Iovine and Dr. Dre will work under Mr.

Honor

Daily MailHonor-roll student, 16, says he beat parents to death with a crowbar after ...Daily MailAll this stuff like my dad taking away my iPod and stuff.' Parker pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree murder, after a psychological evaluation found him to be both sane and intelligent. He was charged as an adult and will be sentenced in ...

Teen admits to killing parents for taking his iPod

wtvr.comTeen admits to killing parents for taking his iPodwtvr.comIn court Wednesday, 16-year-old Vincent Parker said his parents' routine punishments “like my dad taking away my iPod and stuff” pushed him over the edge. Norfolk teen. Parker said he attacked his mother as she emerged from an upstairs bathroom.

Remove Filters from Photos in iOS 7 - Lifehacker









Remove Filters from Photos in iOS 7

Lifehacker

Remember, this only works for photos with filters that were applied from the iOS 7 Photos app. To remove filters from Instagram photos, check out an app called Normalize—it can't restore the original exactly, but it can at least make it look a bit ...





Apple Removes Sidebar Link to iPod Classic in Several Refurbished Stores

Mac RumorsApple Removes Sidebar Link to iPod Classic in Several Refurbished StoresMac RumorsApple today removed the link to the iPod classic from the sidebar of its U.S. and Canadian refurbished stores, perhaps offering an indication that the ancient hard drive-based MP3 player is finally on its last legs. Though the link is gone, the actual ...

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The Inquisitr16-Year-Old Vincent Parker Murders Parents For 'Taking My iPod'The InquisitrAll this stuff like my dad taking away my iPod and stuff.” Due to the nature of the crimes and the circumstances surrounding them, Vincent Parker was admitted for psychiatric review, which found him to be “both sane and intelligent.” Defense attorney ...

With Apple's iOS 8 in the wings, what's your verdict on iOS 7? - The Guardian








The Guardian



With Apple's iOS 8 in the wings, what's your verdict on iOS 7?

The Guardian

(In the US the figure is 91.75%, according to Mixpanel, with 7.10% running iOS 6, and 1% running older versions.) In a few days, Apple will preview some of the new features of iOS 8 at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco.





iOS 8 changes we'd like to see: FaceTime, Maps, Messages, Music - Macworld









iOS 8 changes we'd like to see: FaceTime, Maps, Messages, Music

Macworld

Next week is Apple's annual developer conference, where in all likelihood we'll get a preview of iOS 8, the next version of Apple's mobile OS. With the help of our Twitter followers, we've been publishing lists of the features and changes we'd like to ...





Wednesday, May 28, 2014

It's Official: Apple Adds Dr. Dre With $3 Billion Beats Deal

ForbesIt's Official: Apple Adds Dr. Dre With $3 Billion Beats DealForbesAfter weeks of rumor, Apple finally announced it has acquired headphone maker Beats Electronic for $3 billion, including $2.6 billion cash up front and approximately $400 million in stock that will vest over time. As part of the deal, Beats co-founders ...

Apple Agrees to Buy Beats for $3 Billion

Wall Street JournalApple Agrees to Buy Beats for $3 BillionWall Street JournalApple said Wednesday it would pay $2.6 billion in cash and $400 million in equity for Beats Electronics LLC, bringing Beats headphones, streaming service, and founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre into the company. WSJ's Scott Thurm reports. (Photo: AP).

Apple Will Buy Beats for $3 Billion

Re/codeApple Will Buy Beats for $3 BillionRe/codeApple says the deal will close by the end of its fiscal year, which means by the end of September. It says the deal will be accretive in its next fiscal year. But Cook says the economics of the deal are secondary to the potential it generates for Apple ...