Wednesday, April 14, 2010
How widespread are iPad Wi-Fi problems? Many users of Apple Inc.'s iPad tablet PC have reported a problem with the wireless connection, including a failure to re-connect when waking up from sleep. So far, it appears the risk is small. Find out about the workarounds
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
No iPad for Canada until late May The company’s decision to push back its international release of the iPad means the tablet won't be on Canadian store shelves for at least a month. The delay is due to the device's runaway success, Apple said
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Adobe-Apple conflict offers lessons to IT shops Companies working on Web or mobile content should avoid taking sides in the very public Adobe-Apple dispute, said a Montreal-based Flash development firm. The company’s CEO said the dispute means that developers will continue dealing with multiple standards for multimedia content
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Apple updates MacBook Pro family The company's popular laptop brand will feature upgraded Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and improved scrolling functionality. The cheapest 15-inch model costs US$1,799
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Apple hypes multitasking at iPhone 4.0 launch The company unveiled its latest iPhone OS on Thursday, putting the focus on multitasking, application programming interfaces, and additional enterprise functionality. Find out all the details
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
HP takes on Apple's iPad with Slate tablet The company might expect its Slate device to ride the wave of hype surrounding the Apple iPad. But some analysts are arguing that the device is far from an iPad killer
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Tablets could slow netbook shipments in 2010 Netbook shipments could total 8.7 million during the first quarter this year, according to a new DisplaySearch report. Along with Apple's iPad, tablet devices are expected from Dell, Asus, Lenovo and HP within the year
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Apple to preview new iPhone OS this week The company has sent out invitations to a "sneak peek" event of the next OS on Thursday. Apple is also seeking a patent related to targeted advertising, according to an IPWatchdog.com report
Monday, April 05, 2010
Wyse’s iPad app lets IT staff reboot VMs from home The flood of iPad apps is also flowing into the enterprise as Wyse announced a new version of its PocketCloud remote access app specifically designed for the popular Apple device. What it does and why IT admins should care
Monday, April 05, 2010
iPad makes Web developers jump through hoops Apple's insistence on HTML5 over Flash portends a change in how Web sites are designed. Will official World Wide Web Consortium standard languages be enough to deliver cutting edge functionality, or do plug-ins lead the way in design innovation?
Monday, April 05, 2010
Apple iPad hits U.S. stores Apple's highly anticipated iPad tablet was launched in retail on Saturday. Fans lined up outside the company's New York City store to purchase the popular device
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Are iPhones riskier than Android, Blackberry and Nokia? iPhones appear to pose greater security risks than Android, Blackberry and Nokia smart phones, but is this really the case? An nCircle survey says yes, security expert Charlie Miller says not necessarily, and Pwn2Own sponsor TippingPoint won't say
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
What App Developer Survey means to your business The new Appcelerator app developer survey results can help businesses make better purchasing decisions. How the longevity of platforms like the iPhone, Android, and iPad could affect your development priorities
Friday, March 26, 2010
SLIDE SHOW: Five alternatives to the iPad A round-up of tablet-style devices on Windows 7 and Android that will be competing for Apple's market this year
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Open Text content management now on BlackBerry The enterprise content management vendor is making its tools available to BlackBerry users, with a focus on workflow approvals. An IDC Canada analyst said the move is late and merely one step among many needs in today’s ECM space
Thursday, March 18, 2010
BLOGOSPHERE: RIM brand loyalty under fire A new survey from Crowd Science says that many BlackBerry users might be considering a switch to iPhone or Android platforms on their next purchase. Find out why this has both the blogosphere and IT shops buzzing
Thursday, March 18, 2010
HTC says will fight Apple lawsuit, stresses innovations The Taiwanese company says it has always respected intellectual property. HTC plans to "fully defend itself" against the patent lawsuit filed by Apple earlier this month
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Mac sales jump nearly 40 per cent Apple's retail sales rebound from a poor performance in early 2009, which was hindered by the global economic. Get all the details from research company NPD Group
Friday, March 12, 2010
Apple dishes new iPad details on 3G, iBooks After kicking off pre-orders for its hotly anticipated iPad, Apple is now revealing new details about the device's 3G networking capabilities and applications. Read about the specifics
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Are Macs Really Cheaper To Manage Than PCs? Does "I'm a Mac" mean "I'm less expensive to manage?" An Enterprise Desktop Alliance survey says Macs cost a lot less than PCs to manage -- yet Macs come with special challenges for enterprise IT admins
Friday, March 05, 2010
Windows Phone 7 not backwards compatible In a blog post, Microsoft Corp. confirmed Windows Phone 7 devices will not run apps written for the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system for wireless cellular devices. Analyst Mark Tauschek said Microsoft had to revamp its wireless operating system to compete with Android and the iPhone
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Vimov helps developers test multitouch iPad apps Developers can test iPad apps using Apple's SDK using an iPhone running Vimov's iSimulate app as a multitouch controller. Find out all the details
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Apple sues HTC for patent infringement The company claims HTC infringes 20 of its patents related to the iPhone. CEO Steve Jobs said that while competition is healthy and good for the industry, its competitors should be creating original technology as opposed to stealing from Apple
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Apple boosts iPhone 3G download capacity Download caps are doubled to 20MB, perhaps to accommodate the multimedia traffic expected on the iPad
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Q&A: Marketcircle CEO Alykhan Jetha at Macworld The Marketcircle chief arrived in San Francisco earlier this week for the annual Macworld expo. Find out why the Markham, Ont.-based firm, which develops business apps for the Mac OS X and iPhone, is excited about the iPad and worried about Macworld’s future