iOS (previously iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system developed by Apple and distributed exclusively for Apple hardware. It is the operating system that powers many of the company’s iDevices. Originally unveiled in 2007 for the iPhone, it has been extended to support other Apple devices such as the iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Mini, and second-generation Apple TV onward. As of June 2014, Apple’s App Store contained more than 1.2 million iOS applications. Major versions of iOS are released annually. The current release, iOS 8, was released on September 17, 2014.
Alpine is reportedly planning to launch the first aftermarket console supporting Apple’s CarPlay system, enabling users to access automotive apps without having to buy a new vehicle. Such consoles could lay… Read more »
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Apple Maps may be getting a little better at finding what you want thanks to a recent new hire. The company gained Benoit Dupin, former VP of Amazon’s A9 search team. Read more »
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FireChat is debuting today in Google Play, after a successful launch on iOS. Android users can now engage in FireChat’s hyperlocal messaging sessions, but they won’t be able to chat with… Read more »
FireChat is debuting today in Google Play, after a successful launch on iOS. Android users can now engage in FireChat’s hyperlocal messaging sessions, but they won’t be able to chat with… Read more »