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Gmail for iOS app updated to be faster, support background refresh
Gmail for iOS app updated to be faster, support background refresh
While Google has been actively updating their services and apps for iOS devices, it is undoubtedly true that some of their apps just do not work as well for the iPhone and iPad as they do for Android. 06 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Nokia removes HERE Maps app from iOS App Store due to incompatibility with iOS 7
Nokia removes HERE Maps app from iOS App Store due to incompatibility with iOS 7
Nokia has pulled their HERE Maps application from the iOS App Store citing compatibility issues with iOS 7. 29 Dec 2013
Google Play Music for iOS updated with features to match Android version
Google Play Music for iOS updated with features to match Android version
Google has updated its iPhone version of Google Play Music, adding some features that will put the app almost on par with its Android sibling. 23 Dec 2013
iOS now installed on 74 percent of devices
iOS now installed on 74 percent of devices
According to Apple, 74 percent of iOS users are now running the latest iOS 7 operating system, a high figure given the the OS has only been available for less than three months. 06 Dec 2013 - 1 comment
iOS update 7.0.4 now available with FaceTime bug fix
iOS update 7.0.4 now available with FaceTime bug fix
Apple has released iOS 7.0.4 today, bringing bug fixes and improvements but no new features. 15 Nov 2013
Review: The colorful 'new' iPhone 5C
Review: The colorful 'new' iPhone 5C
Review: The colorful 'new' iPhone 5C 03 Oct 2013 - 11 comments
NYPD promote iOS 7 on the street
NYPD promote iOS 7 on the street
The New York Police Department is endorsing Apple's iOS 7 update for compatible iPhones and iPads. 23 Sep 2013 - 2 comments
iOS 7 upgrading urged by prosecutors, politicians
iOS 7 upgrading urged by prosecutors, politicians
Prosecutors in the United States joined with the mayor of London in recommending that iPhone owners upgrade to iOS 7. 22 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
Chitika: iOS 7 adoption hits 32 percent in first 48 hours
Chitika: iOS 7 adoption hits 32 percent in first 48 hours
It appears that Apple fans around the world are updating their devices to the latest iOS 7, at a record pace. 22 Sep 2013
Make calls on locked iPhone with iOS 7 bug
Make calls on locked iPhone with iOS 7 bug
Apple has already pledged to fix a lockscreen bug on iOS 7, and now a second bug has emerged that enables users to make calls from a locked iPhone. 21 Sep 2013
Apple's iOS 7 fixed 80 security flaws
Apple's iOS 7 fixed 80 security flaws
Apple's latest iOS upgrade fixed 80 security flaws in the older iOS 6 iterations of the software, according to reports. 20 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
Bug in iOS 7 can bypass lockscreen, access photos & accounts
Bug in iOS 7 can bypass lockscreen, access photos & accounts
Apple has just launched the iOS 7 operating system for its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch products, but already there's a glaring flaw that lets users bypass the lockscreen. 20 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
Twitter for iPhone, iPad redesigned for iOS 7
Twitter for iPhone, iPad redesigned for iOS 7
Twitter has updated its apps for iPhone and iPad to coincide with the launch of iOS 7. 19 Sep 2013
iOS 7 beta 4 includes references to biometrics, fingerprint scanner
iOS 7 beta 4 includes references to biometrics, fingerprint scanner
According to multiple reports, the new iOS 7 beta 4 operating system has references to biometrics in its code, suggesting the upcoming iPhone could include the long-rumored fingerprint scanner. 30 Jul 2013 - 2 comments
iOS 7 moves away from thinner font
iOS 7 moves away from thinner font
As part of Apple's beta update to iOS 7, it appears that lead designer Jony Ive has had a change of heart in regards to the company's move to a thinner font. 09 Jul 2013 - 2 comments
iOS 7 beta 3 to hit on July 8th
iOS 7 beta 3 to hit on July 8th
Apple appears to be keeping to their two-week release cycle for iOS 7 beta launches, with the third version expected to hit on July 8th 30 Jun 2013
Apple Lightening authentication cracked, claims Chinese accessory maker
Apple Lightening authentication cracked, claims Chinese accessory maker
A Chinese group is claiming to have already cracked the Lightening authentication feature ahead of the iOS 7 launch. 25 Jun 2013 - 1 comment
WWDC: Apple completely rehauls dated operating system with launch of iOS 7
WWDC: Apple completely rehauls dated operating system with launch of iOS 7
Apple used the stage today to officially unveil iOS 7, the first true rehaul of the dated operating system 11 Jun 2013 - 11 comments
     

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