PC World – More people browsed the Internet last month with a device running Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, than used Linux to do so. That’s a first for Apple, according to NetMarketShare, a firm that produces metrics on the market share of browsers, operating systems and search engines.
The new Apple TV doesn’t support video content with 1080p resolution, but it shouldn’t have a major impact on its image quality.
Makers of the upcoming Boxee Box plan to release the device in November for $200, the company announced in a blog post following Wednesday’s Apple TV announcement.
Apple’s iOS is still dominant, but is losing share. It’s to be expected as sales of Android devices continue to grow.
Social-networked iTunes accompanies new iPods, while other companies look for a piece of digital distribution pie. Also: Net neutrality
The new iTunes-based social network is getting hit by comment spam since Apple apparently left it vulnerable through a lack of spam- or URL- filtering, according to Sophos.
A scanty selection of artists to follow and missed opportunities to encourage user interaction are among the early problems.
A new streaming Apple TV arrives with Netflix as predicted, iOS 4.1 comes with HDR photography and GameCenter, and new iPod Nanos drop the iconic clickwheel.
Korean electronics giant says the features of its Android-based tablet match and sometimes outshine Apple’s iPad. Samsung has its work cut out to convince the masses.
Apple’s incredible success in the digital music player category puts it in an odd position. Except for a few minor tweaks of design, it’s not clear how much more Apple can do with the category.