Ios News & Articles

  The Chrome browser finally becomes available for Apple devices, giving users an alternative to Safari and allowing Google fans to sync their desktop browser content with their mobile device. 

 Last week Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 and Surface tablet news did something pretty rare, taking some of the limelight from Samsung's latest smartphone and the rarely-interrupted Apple rumor mill. Things get back to normal this week, and it is hard to be enthusiastic about Microsoft's phone or tablet prospects. 

The proliferation of mobile app stores has begun. First it was iOS, then it was Android, followed by Facebook, with more to come. But what does this mean for the mobile consumer and which app collection is leading the way?

Mobile devices are becoming increasingly important in the workplace, thanks in part to the growing trend in cloud computing, virtualization, telecommuting and bring-your-own-device setups. A growing concern, though, is that not all mobile devices are at par with an organization's security requirements, especially when it comes to encryption and data integrity. A recent effort by Samsung called Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE) provides assurance of device compliance with stringent security standards.

Dropbox, one of the most innovative and useful tech startups, is planning to discontinue its public folders for new accounts after July 31.

Here we go then, another fun joyride through the highs (if you're a developer) and lows (if you expect magical-device unveiling miracles) of an Apple Keynote, with the expected focus on new features in OS X and iOS.

 Get your Apple rumor bingo card out, as the company hosts the 2012 developer event. Offering the latest developer news, tools and sessions for iOS and OS X, all eyes will be on the updates for iPhone and iPad. Here's what to expect.

Facebook promised its App Center last month and has now launched the shop front for web and download apps. It caters for both Facebook desktop and mobile users, with iOS and Android users getting some 600 apps to try.

It seems only a few years ago that every person in a suit was using a BlackBerry, typing away with their thumbs. Now, can the company survive to see BB10 reach those loyal suits as massive cuts loom and executives leave.

Trying to get over the IPO debacle, Facebook keeps rolling out the updates with a new iOS Camera app to better view, manage and send photos between you and your friends.

Online file sharing and collaboration sevice Box has a host of new updates aimed firmly at major enterprise users. From new admin tools to an improved license agreement, they will improve the service's appeal to IT admins and department purse holders.

Newly annointed Sir Jony Ive says his current work will be his finest yet. Surely he's not talking about a minor refresh to the world's most popular smartphone (as far as ad clicks are concerned) according to the latest Adfonic survey?

Polycom has announced updates to its RealPresence video content management system, offering secure access to video content for smartphone and tablet users, as well as real-time transcoding for compatibility across various mobile and Web platforms.

We all know that search terms can have multiple meanings and it is high time that search engines could tell the difference based on the vast repository of online information available. Enter Google's Knowledge Graph to sort it all out, with mobile users high up the priority list.

Facebook has entered the app game in some style with a new store for browsers, iOS and Android devices to create a new place for developers to sell their games, social apps and other fun.