Global Stories

Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update

Thousands of apps will disappear from the App Store as iOS 11 kills 32-bit apps, potentially resulting in a loss of revenue for businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

iOS

iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update

iOS 11 rolls out with AR capabilities, enhanced Siri, and a revamped App Store, marking the most significant update for iPad yet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response

Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

iOS

IDC expects smartphone growth to continue – led by APAC

The smartphone market is expected to continue its positive growth through to 2021, with APAC taking the bulk of the shipments.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Partner Programmes

Apple and Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions

The new iOS tools and services will take advantage of the latest Apple technologies and tap into Accenture's digital and analytics capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Marketing Technologies

Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features

Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017

iOS

Smartphone and OS market – good for some, not so good for others

The data revealed Apple and Samsung continue to spearhead smartphone sales, each holding five models on the top 10 best-selling list.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017

Cybersecurity

iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

iOS

Attention all iOS users: Fix for contacts nightmare

iOS users rejoice as Contacts XL app vows to declutter your multiplying contacts list with a splash of colour and digital know-how.

By Owen McCarthy • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

iOS

Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.

By Graham Cluely • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017

Gaming

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016

iOS

What is Boomerang? Instagram explains

Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Virtual Private Networks

iOS 10 & MacOS Sierra abandon PPTP VPN; focus on better encryption

It seems that iOS 10 and macOS Sierra users can't use PPTP VPNs, after it was discovered that the new systems no longer support older security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Email Security

Symantec finds fraudulent jailbreaking site that's tricked 100,000 iOS users

Scammers are now going after unwitting users who want to jailbreak their iOS devices, and are spoofing popular jailbreaking site TaiG to do it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

iOS

Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016