Microsoft's share of the operating system market fell by 0.31 percent in September, according to new data released by statistics firm Net Applications
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“Minority Reports” Of Apple Tablet Persist
Latest reports say device has more in common with the gee-whiz touch-screens used by Tom Cruise in the 2002 film "Minority Report," and less with the iPhone
BlackBerry App Released For Mac
Research In Motion will shortly release a version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager that allows sync between BlackBerry devices and Apple computers.
Review: Parallels Desktop 4.0 “Switch To Mac” Edition
Not only does it virtualise Windows, and move all your software and files with the bundled cable and migration tools included, it teaches you Mac too
New Apple Hire May Be Tablet Related
Apple has rehired Michael Tchao, formerly a developer of the Newton personal digital assistant in the 1990s.
CNN Charges For iPhone App
Can news organisations which have traditionally provided their mobile news for free make a viable business out of charging for applications
Apple Snow Leopard Server Review
Among a number of feature upgrades, content producers will enjoy the ability to serve up podcasts and Wikis more easily with the server version of Apple's latest OS.
Orange To Ship Apple iPhone 3GS
O2's exclusive deal in the UK comes to an end as Orange seizes the chance to offer Apple's iPhone 3GS. T-Mobile users will probably have to wait
NetSuite Targets SaaS App At iPhone
NetSuite customers with iPhones can now get their ERP data on the go, thanks to an application with the company's SaaS suite
Rumours Of Apple And Microsoft Tablets Emerge
Microsoft is said to be working on both a tablet PC and a sidekick-like smartphone code-named Pink
Star Trek Creator’s Mac Plus Up For Auction
Want to own "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's Mac Plus, who received it as a gift from Apple in 1986?
iPhone OS 3.1 Review: Something For Gamers And Business Users
Minor improvements which include closer integration of iPhone OS with iTunes and improved MS Exchange calendar support
Questions Raised Over Future Of Dedicated Devices
Apple's rollout of an iPod Nano equipped with a video camera and a larger screen suggests a larger trend of manufacturers concentrating on multifunctional devices, including tablet PCs
Jobs Makes Big Comeback Fronting Apple iPod Tweaks
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, with a new liver, made his first public appearance in almost a year, to announce iPod updates
Palm To Delete User Apps With webOS 1.2 Update?
Palm is reportedly working on an OS update that will enable it to do an Amazon or Apple on users and delete applications uploaded to its Pre handset
Apple Patches Older Version Of Leopard OS
Just a week after the release of its 'Snow Leopard' OS, Apple has patched its predecessor to plug a security gap caused by an outdated Java version
Microsoft Readies Windows Mobile 6.5 For October
Microsoft, HTC, Sony Ericsson and LG are hoping the upcoming Windows Mobile launch will make gains in the smartphone market before Christmas
Solar Powered iPhone Case Launched Amid Overheating Reports
The Surge sounds like a good idea but there have been concerns about overheating iPods and iPhones over recent months
Apple Tackling Adobe Security Hole In Snow Leopard
Apple is silently downgrading users of Mac OS X 10.6, code-named Snow Leopard, to an old, vulnerable version of Adobe Flash Player
Apple Store Hit By 30 Second Lightning Robbery
An Apple Store in the US was hit by five thieves on 2 Sept. who made off with 23 MacBook Pros, nine iPod Touches and 14 iPhones
Review: Apple Snow Leopard Improves Productivity
There are real improvements under the covers - but beware of a small gotcha to the much-publicised Exchange support in Apple's new OS X version, Snow Leopard
Apple Could Be Launching Photo iPods
Apple's planned media event in San Francisco will likely involve the debut of a new line of iPods
Apple Blames iPhone Problems On “External Force”
Apple is reportedly blaming customers for exploding iPhones in France, claiming "external force" is causing the crackups
French Government Quizzes Apple Over Exploding iPhones
Concerns grow after cases reported in France, UK and the US. Apple has refused to comment until it sees the devices concerned
Apple Snow Leopard Offers More Than Promised
US Times tech critic David Pogue and his Wall Street Journal counterpart Walter S. Mossberg found Apple's Snow Leopard to be speedy yet slim and to offer far more than Apple promised
iPhone Gets Bing Search Development Kit
Microsoft delivers a Bing iPhone and Mac software development kit and makes the SDK available for download on the Microsoft CodePlex community development site
Snow Leopard Goes Head To Head With Windows 7
Microsoft's Windows 7 and Apple's Snow Leopard have begun drawing comparisons as both operating systems approach their respective release dates
Students Can Only Afford Netbooks Not Macbooks
More than a third of the students surveyed by Retrevo reported wanting small, lightweight notebooks this year, and more than half had a budget under £450
Apple Tablet And iTunes Beatles May Come Together
As Apple's 9 Sept event nears, the rumour mill kicks into overdrive as reports of tablet computers and a Beatles music deal with iTunes storm the Internet
Exploding iPhones Could Be A Serious Matter For Apple
Apple's reputation has been based on quality and reliability, says Don Reisinger. So the company needs to take reports of exploding iPhones seriously - alongside recent Macbook issues.