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iOS Engineering Vice President, Henri Lamiraux, Retired from Apple
Apple’s top iOS Engineering Vice President - Henri Lamiraux - retired from Apple a couple of weeks ago. This happened just after the iOS 7.0.3 release. According to Lamiraux’s words, he planned to leave the company a “little while ago”. As we can see, Apple’s former top iOS engineer successfully accomplished the task he'd set.
Leave a commentApple Files a Patent for Built-in MacBook and iPhone Solar Power Converters
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office posted on Thursday another patent application. And again it was Apple that filed a patent for "Power management systems for accepting adapter and solar power in electronic devices," or, in other words, for a solar power converter.
Best Apps of the Week - Vine
You probably know that most of the Vine videos are shot using the iPhone. Simple and intuitive iOS app interface, good-looking design are probably among the main reasons for that. And now the application has become even better - it has been updated with stability improvements and a couple of useful features.
Best Apps of the Week - PayPal
Another useful application has been updated earlier this week. This is PayPal for iOS that has got some improvements and bug fixes. So, if you often buy things on the Internet or need an app to send or receive money from people all over the world, read the article up to the end.
Apple Files a Patent for a System that Allows to Control Access to Content
Apple filed another patent. This time it’s a system that allows to control access to content using a person's physical features. The patent application entitled “Systems and methods for controlling output of content based on human recognition data detection” was on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s website on Thursday.
Apple Asks Developers to Submit Apps for OS X Mavericks
Apple has asked its developers to submit applications compatible with new OS X Mavericks.
Make sure your app takes advantage of the great new features in OS X Mavericks when the world’s most advanced desktop operating system becomes available to millions of customers later this fall. Download OS X Mavericks GM seed and Xcode 5.0.1 GM seed, now available on the Mac Dev Center. Build your apps with these latest seeds, then test and submit them to the Mac App Store.
AppleCare staff is currently being trained on OS X Mavericks. As it has been announced earlier, the official release of the new OS X version will take place this fall, presumably on October 22nd, along with the new iPad launch.
"Blue Screen of Death"... on the iPhone 5s?
Some iPhone 5s owners report about a "Blue Screen of Death" that reboots their devices each time they use Apple’s iWork suite. People began complaining about such a bug in September - right after the iWork apps became available for everyone.
Apple Patents a New SIM Card Tray Design
The United States Patent and Trademark office has recently granted Apple’s rights for the patent called “Systems and methods for ejecting removable modules from electronic devices". Or, in other words - for a new SIM card tray design. According to the Apple’s application, such a design will allow to retain and eject the SIM card using magnetic means instead of mechanical that are said to be inconvenient.
Apps on the iPhone 5s Crash Twice as Often as on the iPhone 5 ans 5c
According to Crittercism (via ), applications crash twice as often on the iPhone 5s than on the plastic iPhone 5c or even on the last-year iPhone 5. Surprisingly, this is all due to the flagship’s new 64-bit processor, which debuted in September. The apps running on the 5s have a crash rate of nearly 2%, while those on the iPhone 5 and 5c’s 32-bit chip - of about 1%.
Apple's iCloud has been Inaccessible for Hours
Apple’s iCloud service went through the overnight outage - some users report they were unable to use Calendar and a bunch of other features. Apart from that, the company's online store was inaccessible for updates for as many as 5 hours.
Pinterest App has been Updated Recently
Pinterest app for iOS has been updated with a bunch of new features and stability improvements. According to the App Store description:
Pinterest is a tool to find your inspiration and share it with others. Use it to collect things you love, organize and plan important projects, and more.
Skype for iPhone and iPad Updated to Match iOS 7 Design
Skype for both iPhone and iPad has been updated recently to match the completely redesigned iOS 7.
Apple has Acquired Cue Personal Assistant App and Removed it from the App Store
According to the latest TechCrunch report, Apple has acquired the Cue personal assistant app. Numerous users inform that the application is now removed from the App Store, moreover, there’s a short statement on the Cue official website that proves the acquisition:
Qualcomm Claims Apple's 64-Bit A7 Processor is Just a 'Marketing Gimmick'
According to TechWorld, Anand Chandrasekher, Qualcomm SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, has recently said that Apple’s new 64-bit A7 processor is nothing else but a marketing trick. A very successful one, I must admit.
Adobe Photoshop Express App for iOS Gets New Effects
Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS has been updated recently with a bunch of new effects and some other features. So, if you use your iPhone or iPad to take, edit and share high-quality images, grab the opportunity and download the application right now.
