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Harnessing the Power of Mobile Devices in Business
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Devices in Business (via slashdot) So many consumers have adopted better, faster smartphones and the latest tablets that business leaders are compelled to adopt enterprise mobility as the next big thing in the evolution of business technology. Most companies have invested heavily in enterprise technology and infrastructure that still… continue…
Netgear Contest Pushes Connected Appliance Apps
Netgear’s launched an app-development contest meant to encourage developers to create solutions for connected homes and businesses, and to join its Smart Network Developer Program. The winning developer will get $10,000, but of course all participants will be encouraged to market their apps through the Netgear genie+ marketplace. The company wants to offer consumers more options for interacting with connected devices, like refrigerators and other appliances, which are increasingly seen as potential development platforms. Cedar Milazzo, the company’s vice president… continue…
Even as iPad Sales Increase, Apple Loses Ground in Tablet Market
Even as iPad Sales Increase, Apple Loses Ground in Tablet Market (via slashdot) As if Apple didn’t have enough concerns at the moment, new data from Strategy Analytics suggests that the company’s lead in tablets is shrinking. According to the research firm, Apple iOS fell from 63.1 percent of the tablet market in the first quarter of 2012 to 48.2 percent in the first quarter… continue…
Think Different: What a New iPhone Needs to Be
As has become typical, numerous rumors are circulating about a new Apple iPhone and a new version of iOS, which isn’t surprising since June and the World Wide Developer Conference are looming. Since speculating about Apple’s plans has become a popular sport — even if Tim Cook says nothing new’s going to hit the stores until fall — I’d like to join the fun. The consensus seems to be that an iOS 7 release will coincide with the launch of… continue…
QA Lessons From iOS 6.1.2
Shortly after the release of Apple’s iOS 6.1, reports appeared about issues with iOS Mail and Microsoft Exchange mail servers. They said iOS devices were generating excessive interactions with the server, resulting in huge log files, and there was talk of reduced battery life on the iOS device. In February, Apple released iOS 6.1.2 to address the issue. It turned out the excess Exchange activity only occurred after the user accepted an exception to a recurring calendar event. It seems… continue…



