Video: Android – a development headache you can’t ignore A new analysis of Android’s notorious update problems suggests patching is actually getting worse over time. The analysis, by hardware engineer Dan Luu, uses data from Google’s developer dashboard to look at the figures for outdated Android devices between 2010 and today. He found that the […]
Microsoft is partnering with other security vendors to integrate their macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android security wares with its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service. (Image: Microsoft) On Nov. 8, Microsoft announced the first three such partners: Bitdefender, Lookoutm and Ziften. These companies will feed any threats detected into the single Windows Defender ATP […]
HQ shows are scheduled at a specific time, require near-instant reaction, and pay out real money. Android is the world’s most popular operating system, but that does not mean that it s always the first target for mobile developers. For years, for example, Instagram abstained from producing an Android version. And the excellent if pricey […]
It seems that many are getting wise and pausing for a moment or two before tapping that “install” button as soon as new iOS updates appear. Must read: iPhone 8 tips: How to force restart, enter recovery, and DFU mode So, the question of the day is this; should you install iOS 11.1? The short […]
With a full weekend of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sales now over, leading mobile engagement platform Localytics took a look at the data it has been collecting and found that Apple’s new handsets are off to a slow start. Must read: The one must-have accessory for all iPhone 8/iPhone X owners During the […]
With the iPhone X already announced and available for preorder at the end of October, just where does the iPhone 8 Plus end up in the product lineup? I think it’s fair to say it’s a device intended for business users who want a larger screen, more battery life, and the same tried-and-true performance Apple […]
(Image: Jason Parker/CNET) It seems that no matter how many people participate in Apple’s beta program, the rollout of a new release seems to bring with it endless woes for some users. Must read : Here are the Apple products you shouldn’t buy (and three that you can’t buy anymore) Last week saw Apple release […]
Dissecting Apple’s iPhone 8, iPhone X launch Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus has a bill of materials cost of $288, a sum higher than any previous iPhone, according to IHS Market. Toss in $7.36 in manufacturing costs, and the total expense to make the iPhone 8 Plus is $295.44. Don’t cry for Apple, though. The company’s […]
iOS 11.0.1 fixes the Microsoft email bug, which could have seriously hindered uptake of the iOS 11 upgrade. Image: Jason Parker/CNET A week after releasing iOS 11, Apple has given iPhone and iPad users iOS 11.0.1 to help them get up and running on Microsoft email services again. After updating to iOS 11 some of […]
Apple Watch Series 3 Three days into testing the Apple Watch Series 3, my experience has been more or less consistent with that of my older Series 2. With the most notable difference is the liberating feeling of not having to take my phone to the movies, or even into a restaurant for dinner, out […]