In an unexpected move, Apple has reversed the controversial decision blocking third-party development tools on the iOS platform. What this means is that software companies are no longer restricted to Apple’s own Xcode-derived environment, but can use their own. The proviso is that the app not download code as part of the process of running […]

It seems as if Apple can’t escape bad news these days. Most recently, it was all about the alleged antenna shortcomings of the latest and greatest iPhone. If you held it the right way — or the wrong way depending on your half-empty/half-full point of view — sensitivity dropped seriously. Apple’s claim, after a few […]

A published report today suggests that, although Apple’s products aren’t necessarily the fastest or contain the latest whizzy features, people are comfortable with the secure ecosystem and interface simplicity. That’s why iPhones are still hot sellers even though competing products have speedier processors, superior displays and more powerful camera chips. Or at least, that’s the […]

As you regular readers know full well, I have been seriously considering whether it makes sense to buy an iPad. I have one now, courtesy of Apple. It must be returned shortly, since that’s how their editorial loaner program works. But what about the future of Apple’s tablet computer, and will it survive after the […]