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Apple Releases iOS 6.1.2
Apple has released iOS 6.1.2 to fix a bug with Microsoft Exchange Calendar.
Fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.
Today’s update also fixes the passcode bug that was found last week. There is no information, whether this firmware is jailbreakable.
You can update via OTA or in iTunes. Jailbreakers have to perform restore to upgrade to iOS 6.1.2.
You can download the new firmware from here.
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iOS 6.1.2 Addressing Exchange and Passcode Bugs to Arrive Next Week
German site iPhone-Ticker that next week Apple is preparing to release iOS 6.1.2 to address and the found in iOS 6.1. The report notes that Apple will likely release the update before Wednesday.
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Apple Receives More Money From iTunes And Accessories Than Other Companies From Phones
According to by Asymco of Apple’s revenue breakdowns, Apple received more money from accessories and iTunes sales than all other companies, except for Samsung, received from phone sales over the last quarter.
Apple, Adobe And Microsoft Required To Explain Higher Pricing In Australia
As Kotaku Australia , Australian government has required that Apple, Adobe and Microsoft explain why their product pricing in Australia is considerably higher than in the U.S.
FTC Recommends Mobile Platforms And App Devs Improve Privacy Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission today a report, where it recommends how key players in the mobile ecosystem can better inform their consumers about how their personal data is being used. In its report, the FTC named several companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google and BlackBerry as well as advertising networks, app developers, app developer trade associations and analytics companies.
Microsoft Said 128GB Surface Pro Ships With 83GB Of Free Storage
Today Apple announced that the new 128GB iPad model would go on sale on February 5th with a starting price of $799 – an attractive option for those who consider purchasing Surface Pro tablet when it debut on February 9th. Microsoft today also confirmed () that 45GB of storage space in the new Surface Pro will be used for Windows 8 and various preloaded applications, leaving owners of the 128GB model with 83GB of free storage. Microsoft said:
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Microsoft announced the release of a new Office version, but Mac users still prefer Office 2011
Microsoft announced the launch of Office software updates to devices based on Windows to new 2013 version as well as start of a new Office 365 subscription option.
Amazon And Apple Ordered To Enter Settlement Talks On ‘App Store’ Trademark
This month, a court Apple's false advertising lawsuit against Amazon in the legal dispute over the "App Store" trademark.
Apple and Amazon have been battling over the trademark for about two years, with Apple claiming the use of the "Appstore" name by Amazon to describe its online store for Android apps causes confusion amongst consumers and infringes upon App Store name.
18,5% Of Mobile Phone Subscribers In U.S. Are Now Using iPhones
Today comScore the results of its survey of mobile phone subscribers in U.S. for the September-November period, noting that 18.5% of mobile phone subscribers are using an iPhone, up 1.4% from the data for June-August timeframe. Samsung continues to lead the pack with 26.9% of the market share, up from 25,7% in the previous period, while LG, HTC and Motorola lost their shares.
Microsoft Acquired Startup R2 Studios To Enhance Its Xbox Unit
In December, we reported that Apple, Microsoft and Google were potential buyers of home automation startup company . Today The Wall Street Journal that Microsoft has already acquired the company to strengthen its Xbox unit.
Apple is in talks about acquiring a home automation system from R2 Studios
According to information from the Wall Street Journal, Apple, Microsoft and Google are potential buyers of home automation system firm R2 Studios, part of the id8 group, founded by Blake Krikorian. He was the founder of Sling Media, maker of the SlingBox, which was subsequently sold to EchoStar/Dish Network.
Microsoft And Apple Disagree Over SkyDrive In-App Subscription Revenues
The Next Web that Apple has not allowed Microsoft to update its SkyDrive iOS app as Microsoft wants to add the ability for users to buy additional storage bypassing Apple in-app subscription service that provides the company with 30% share of revenue. TNW noted:
Google And Apple Teamed Up On $500 Million Offer For Kodak Patents
According to Bloomberg , Google and Apple have teamed up to place a bid of over $500 million to buy the imaging patent portfolio of bankrupt Eastman Kodak. The report said:
Adults and children prefer iPad to other devices
According to a research conducted by Nielsen in the United States, over the course of the next 6 months, consumers between the age of 6 to 12 years are interested in buying iOS products form Apple. New Nintendo Wii U took the second place on popularity, but rated behind the iPad. However, iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad Mini entered the top 5 most popular products for this age group.
Microsoft CEO Hinted At Possibility Of Building Their Own Phone
Yesterday Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gave interview to LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman in Santa Clara. TechCrunch audio clip from an interview where Ballmer talked about the role of Windows 8 in the smartphone market dominated by Android and iOS. In 2007, Ballmer laughed at the iPhone’s high price, but it appears that Microsoft CEO still thinks Apple’s smartphones are priced too high. Balmer said in the interview: