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Apple Closing Down iWork.com

Apple has emailed iWork registered users that it will be discontinuing the service on July 31. Apple is placing its focus on iCloud, which offers users ways to keep documents in sync among their various iOS devices. “Dear iWork.com user, Thanks for participating in the iWork.com public beta. Last year, […]

Apple TV Version 5.0 Announced

Apple have introduced a new Apple TV and rolled out an upgrade to the current Apple TV 2s. Both the existing and new Apple TVs will share the same upgraded interface, reports Tech Of The Hub. “Besides the new look and feel, there’s little in terms of functionality. The Netflix […]

Skype for Mac updated to 5.6

Skype have announced the release of Skype 5.6 for Mac. New features and improvements in Skype 5.6 for Mac include: Automatic Updates Improved UI for group video calling New full screen mode in OS X Lion Ability to delete conversations Ability to disable Audio Gain Control Automatic Updates Skype will […]

Apple marks 25 billion App Store downloads

Apple has reached 25 billion App Store downloads. The countdown to 25,000,000,000 apps began on February 17th when Apple said it would give away a $10K gift card to the person who downloaded the app. The countdown took just over two weeks from when Apple initiated it on February 17. […]

Apple announces EFI firmware updates for 2011 Macs

Apple has announced EFI firmware updates for 2011 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac. According to the release notes, “This update improves the reliability of booting from the network, addresses an issue that can prevent HDCP authentication after a reboot, and resolves an issue with boot device selection […]

Apple Developing iOS Apps Guide

Apple has posted “Start Developing iOS Apps Today” a guide to assist developers to make iOS apps that run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. “On your Mac computer, you can create iOS apps that run on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Follow this road map to learn where to […]

Apple Cuts iAd Minimum Buy-In Fee

Apple has cut its minimum iAd buy-in fee to $100,000, reports Advertising Age. The new lower price, one-tenth the $1 million originally required when iAd launched in July of 2010, dropped to $500k and then $300k per package. “Advertisers will now have to spend just $100,000 for Apple mobile campaigns […]

Motorola wins injunction against Apple’s iCloud in Germany

Motorola wins permanent injunction against Apple’s iCloud in German court , reports Amar Toor writing on Engadget “There’s another legal brouhaha brewing in Germany, where Motorola today won an injunction against Apple’s iCloud. In a decision handed down from the infamous Mannheim Regional Court this morning, Judge Andreas Voss issued […]