Historically, developers independently implemented error handling, observability, and security within each application or microservice to ensure the success of inbound and outbound…
Read MoreDespite building a massive data center and the expected launch of cloud-based music storage, the troubled history of Apple's online services suggests the company has yet to come up with a plan for the cloud. How can Apple provide the kind of experience its customers expect?…
Read MoreAfter today's earning report for the second fiscal quarter, Apple's conference call was something of a dénouement. In a relatively dry call without the presence of Steve Jobs, the main topic of interest was the iPad; the questions focused on supply problems, the answers avoided them.…
Read MoreComing in below expectations on iPads, down on iPod sales, but up big on iPhones and Macs, Apple announced record second quarter earnings today. Apple reported earnings revenue of $24.67 billion and a net quarterly profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 earnings per share.…
Read MoreWith Apple announcing earnings next Wednesday, it's bound to be good news for stockholders. But it's good time to look at what that means for consumers, too. Could the earnings call provide hints about the future of Apple's hardware and software plans?…
Read MoreDespite speculation from reputable sources, 2011 appears to indeed be the year of the iPad 2, not the iPad 2.5, and almost certainly not an iPad 3. But, as Apple has demonstrated in the past, just because something doesn't add up doesn't mean it won't happen.…
Read MoreA number of Verizon iPad 2s are exhibiting issues with 3G networks, prompting Apple to replace some. But that's not a satisfactory fix, as replacement units show the same problem. Neither Apple nor Verizon seems to be able to offer a satisfying solution at this point.…
Read MoreAt first glance, the latest comScore smartphone market share figures paint a bleak picture for anyone that isn't Android, but there's plenty of reason to believe that iOS is holding its own. The Verizon iPhone is one, and we've only just begun to see its effect.…
Read MoreWhile Apple announcing Flash for iOS or a 7-inch iPad might make for humorous copy on April Fools' Day, truth can be just as entertaining. Here's a look at some of the more off-the-mark statements made recently about Apple's ongoing tablet success.…
Read MoreAfter selling 90 million iPhones from 2007 through 2010, an important milestone has almost certainly passed, the sale of the 100 millionth iPhone. Expect a self-congratulatory press release next month, but now is the time for the company to think about the next 100 million iPhones.…
Read MoreLike breadcrumbs, a series of acquisitions, job postings, and service changes lead to the conclusion that a major change in maps on iOS is coming. The latest clue is a strongly-worded job posting that indicates "radical" improvements are in the cards for maps on iOS devices.…
Read MoreThe first generation 16 GB Wi-Fi has disappeared from the clearance section of the Apple Store online, and it probably won't be coming back. Other models could soon follow, meaning discounted prices for new iPads could soon be a thing of the past.…
Read MoreThe latest rumor surrounding MobileMe says it could be free beginning in April, and will at least temporarily coexist beside the current paid service. It's not the first time we've heard about imminent MobileMe changes, but it does suggest an announcement could be coming soon.…
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