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Apple job postings indicate iCloud will target app-based web services rather than web clientsSpeculative reports that Apple will throw away all of its existing web services in the transition from MobileMe to its new iCloud service appear to b…
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Briefly: Mac OS X 10.6.8 build; Spotify near US launch; iTunes video market shareApple has issued a new build of Mac OS X 10.6.8, and European music streaming service Spotify is finalizing deals for a U.S. launch. Also, a new stud…
... of fixes for the MacDefender malware scam and support for Mac ... -
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 with Mac App Store enhancements for LionApple on Thursday released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the latest update for its Snow Leopard operating system, with enhancements to the Mac App Store that will…
... known issues. The "MAC Defender" malware was previously addressed by Apple ... -
Apple brings TRIM support to all SSD-based Macs in Mac OS X 10.6.8Apple has added TRIM support for all SSD-configurable Macs and fixes to improve graphics performance in the latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard.<…
... variants of the Mac Defender malware. [ View this article at AppleInsider ... -
Apple's iOS more secure than Google's Android, says SymanteciOS, the mobile operating system that powers Apple's popular iPhone and iPad devices, offers more protection than its Android counterpart, the securi…
... having "full protection" against malware attacks, while Android ... ?proved a deterrent against malware attacks, data loss attacks ... anonymously create and distribute malware," they found. In addition ... and quiet installation of malware to unsuspecting Android users ... -
Apple says iOS update coming to fix new PDF exploitA new browser-based hack that allows users to wirelessly ?jailbreak? their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad has led to fresh concerns over the security of …
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Inside iCloud: Apple's new Documents & Data cloud serviceIn place of the simple cloud storage and web hosting services in today's MobileMe, including iDisk, iWeb and Gallery, Apple is preparing an innovativ…
... model. Currently, any piece of malware (or simply a buggy app ... -
Apple officially killing MobileMe sync for keychains, widgets, accounts, preferencesWhile many of the features of MobileMe are simply being upgraded in the move to iCloud, Apple has previously noted that Gallery, iDisk and iWeb are o…
... contain sensitive data from potential malware attacks. Individual apps, such as ... -
Windows 8 design to radically depart from Mac OS X LionMicrosoft has started to leak details of its plans for the upcoming release of Windows 8, highlighting a very different design philosophy compared to…
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Android app volume to pass iOS App Store but Apple developers lead in revenuesA new report suggests that all Android app markets combined will soon outpace the app downloads of Apple's iOS App Store, but a parallel report notes…
... notes that piracy and malware republishing continue to ... remove active malware from its software store, many malware titles ... the number of mobile malware detections and that ... malware attack ("malvertizing") directed at pushing Android users to download malware ... -
GameStop to take on iPad by reselling an existing Android gaming tabletVideo game retailer GameStop has decided to sell a store-branded version of an existing Android tablet as its vehicle for expanding into App Store-li…
... destructive effect that piracy and malware republishing has had on alternative ... -
Cloning and sandboxing old system drive on new machineHi,<br /> <br /> my question is a fairly simple one if somewhat convoluted, but I'll try my best to word it clearly:<br /> <br /> I just bought an '0…
... avoid, is any sort of malware creeping into my new machine ... -
New Mac OS X Trojan disguises itself as Adobe Flash installerA new Mac OS X Trojan Horse called "Flashback" attempts to trick users into installing it by appearing as Adobe's Flash Player installer pa…
... Flashback as "low." The new malware is said to specifically target ... . Apple has already distributed a malware definition update to block another ... -
In-depth Review: iOS 5Apple's latest reference release of its mobile platform, iOS 5, isn't going to leave users wondering if they should upgrade. It's free, it has no rea…
... need to worry about virulent malware or legitimate looking apps stealing ... -
Limited RAM in Apple's A5 chip in iPad 2, iPhone 4S motivated by battery life concernsObservers puzzled by the relatively scarce 512MB of RAM built into Apple's A5 processor used in this year's iPad 2 and iPhone 4S have received an exp…
... intended to catch and block malware. He specifically notes that antivirus ... allocation. That means Microsoft's malware issues raise challenges in RAM ... , which now also include basic malware software, although far less extensive ... -
Steve Jobs was ?annoyed and depressed? over initial reaction to iPad launch Walter Isaacson's authorized biography of Steve Jobs has leaked additional details about how Apple's co-founder felt about the populist, disdainful…
... suffering from a plague of malware approaching the extent of Windows ... -
Forrester: 'It's time to repeal prohibition' on Macs in the enterpriseMac business users have been shown to be more productive than their PC counterparts, prompting Forrester Research to encourage companies to support A…
... less susceptible to viruses and malware, which means workers waste less ... -
New Mac OS X Trojan horse spies, steals and requisitions GPU for Bitcoin miningA new Trojan horse hidden in a Mac OS X application can steal sensitive user data and take control of the computer?s GPU to generate Bitcoins, a form…
... point to a malware attack. For example, a malware attack can ... to detect DevilRobber. The new malware is the most recent ... of a different, more advanced malware program emerged. ?Flashback? posed ... the default OS X anti-malware protection thus leaving systems ... -
Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet: an in depth reviewAmazon's new Kindle Fire represents the company's first device to move beyond black and white ebook readers and into the realm of apps, music, videos…
... users to protect themselves from malware or inappropriate apps, but are ... face of Android's expanding malware crisis, Amazon's software market ... -
Serious security flaws discovered in Android phones, Samsung and HTC ignore issueThe ease and ability of Android licensees to modify the software they install on their smartphones has opened vast security holes that enable rogue a…
... resulted in a plague of malware, as there is no active ... -
Windows Store discounts, optional subscriptions to undercut Apple's App StoreMicrosoft released new details of its Windows 8 plans on Tuesday, differentiating its upcoming Windows Store from Apple's own App Store and Mac App S…
... process that sometimes suffers from malware issues. Microsoft is also looking ... -
Apple's iOS 5 boosts Twitter signups 25%, Wolfram Alpha searches by 20xApple's release of iOS 5 for both new devices and iPhones dating back to 2009 has had a significant impact on its integration partners, with Twitter …
... CNET to add a Bing malware installer to Download.com Windows ... -
New scam digs for billing information from Apple customersSecurity firms have issued warnings regarding a new "well-crafted" phishing scam that attempts to fool customers into providing their Apple…
... gift certificate that was actually malware meant to pilfer passwords and ... -
Inside Apple's 2011: iOS, Apps & iCloudThis year, Apple hit a new milestone of 250 million iOS devices while shipping its fifth reference release of its mobile platform that now offers a l…
... up security flaws and allow malware to bypass the permissions controls ... because of rampant piracy, while malware distribution becomes an increasingly large ... -
Apple iOS leading among corporate users, Android deemed most risky<br /> A new study on the use of mobile devices in corporate environments shows Apple's iOS overtaking RIM's BlackBerry in popularity, while third pl…
... , downloading of apps corrupted by malware, and a lack of security ... -
App Store - Control vs RestrictionGenerally, the iTunes App Store's quarantined setup doesn't cause any real issues when it comes to app publishing. It's nice as a user to not have to…
... not have to worry about malware and malicious apps. However, there ... -
Why Android isn't gaining on Apple in the Enterprise<br /> In the consumer market, Apple's iOS and Android's licensees have engaged in a consumer tug of war over sales. Among enterprise buyers however,…
... Microsoft Windows began suffering a malware epidemic, which Apple capitalized upon ... -
ITunes is wiped outI just posted this: <a href="http://forums.appleinsider.com/showthread.php?p=2034564&posted=1#post2034564" target="_blank">http://forums.appleins…
... the trojan. After downloading the malware (didn't know it at ... -
Apple removes blatant copycat apps from App Store<br /> Apple has removed from the App Store a number of copycat applications that closely mimicked the titles of successful games after they provoked…
... over potential copyright infringement and malware concerns. The Mountain View, Calif ... it has begun employing a malware detector, but some security researchers ... -
Inside Sandboxing: how Apple plans to make the Mac App Store as secure as iOS<br /> Apple is approaching its deadline for requiring that all apps sold in the Mac App Store be sandboxed for security, a policy that is drawing co…
... , preventing the spread of viruses, malware and other serious security issues ... to be take over by malware, it simply couldn't do ... with a virus or other malware from causing damage it was ...