The launch of iOS 5 was shortly followed by some users reporting that battery life did not last as long as expected. Apple’s support forums have seen a growing number of reports but the company did not respond until now. It has now confirmed that there is not one bug but several causing this issue. In a statement to AllThingsD, […]
iOS 5
Apple releases iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
As promised, Apple today released iOS 5, the next version of its mobile operating system powering the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It includes some 200 new features including: New Notification Center replacing modal alerts. Located at top of screen and opened by swiping down from top (very similar to Android) Lock screen also presents notifications. You can swipe the […]
Summary of the Apple WWDC 2011 keynote address
Once again, Steve Jobs took to the stage to deliver the WWDC keynote. Here is the summary: Setting the stage for the keynote, Jobs said, “If the hardware is the brain and the sinew of the product, the software in the middle is the soul.” Apple now has 54 million Mac users worldwide with notebooks now accounting for 73% of […]
Apple iOS 5 to feature revamped notifications and widgets?
Without providing much in terms of details, TechCrunch is reporting that Apple’s upcoming iOS 5 (widely expected to be unveiled at WWDC) will feature a completely revamped notification system as well as widgets. Apple is also pushing journalists to attend this year’s WWDC as “the software announcements will be huge.” The emphasis on software lends credence to earlier rumours that […]