iOS
Tencent's WeChat Unveils 'Mini Programs'
Ellie Froilan | | Jan 10, 2017 08:46 AM EST |
Tencent has introduced “Mini Program” that do not require download or install, which is considered as a simplified version of Android and iOS apps.
Jolla’s Sailfish OS Gets Russian Certification
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 30, 2016 09:01 AM EST |
Jolla, the Finland-based company behind Sailfish OS, recently announced that its mobile operating system has received domestic certification in Russia. The certification essentially allows Sailfish OS to be installed on government and corporate devices.
Alibaba's YunOS Dethrones Apple iOS in China
Ellie Froilan | | Nov 30, 2016 07:39 AM EST |
Alibaba’s own operating system YunOS is taking over Apple’s iOS to become the second-largest mobile operating system in China.
Corrupted 5-second Video Causes iPhones to Crash
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 23, 2016 12:40 AM EST |
Apple’s iOS operating system was recently at the receiving end of several criticisms following the discovery of a five-second video that can cause an iPhone to lock up and completely freeze. The bug was discovered by Reddit users. Triggering the bug is as simple as opening an MP4 file and watching the video.
Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus for iOS
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 21, 2016 10:57 AM EST |
Mozilla is launching a new app called Firefox Focus exclusively for the iOS platform. The new browser brings in new features for secure and private web browsing experience.
WhatsApp for iOS now Supports GIFs, Live Photos, Short Videos
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Nov 09, 2016 05:20 PM EST |
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that it is rolling out an exclusive iPhone update that will allow users to share short videos, GIFs, and Live Photos. These functionalities are already available on other popular messaging platforms, hence WhatApp's decision to add it to its platform.
Apple Now Accepts Alipay Payments from Chinese Users
Charissa Echavez | | Nov 01, 2016 03:36 AM EDT |
Apple has now included China's Alipay as one of its payment method options for iTunes.
Google Updates Two-Factor Authentication Method
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jun 21, 2016 03:58 PM EDT |
Google started using two-factor authentication on its services five years ago. Now, the tech giant is making amendments to the system to make it easier to use.
Apple Requires iOS Apps to use HTTPS Connections by 2017
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jun 16, 2016 11:00 PM EDT |
As part of its effort to improve the online security of its users, tech giant Apple recently announced that it will require all iOS apps to adopt the secure HTTPS connections by 2017. Apple made the announcement at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, adding that the strategy is part of the company's plan to enable a new security feature called App Transport Security.
Facebook Messenger now Allows Android Users to Send SMS
Shane Olga Ocampo | | Jun 15, 2016 02:43 PM EDT |
Facebook on Tuesday has announced that Android users can now use Messenger as their default SMS client, allowing them to send text messages within the app itself.
Facebook Releases new set of Emojis to Promote Diversity
Michael Rene Bobe | | Jun 03, 2016 10:10 AM EDT |
Facebook has released almost 1,500 new emojis with its new Messenger application update to promote diversity. The emojis are available for iOS, Android, and Messenger.
Apple Releases GarageBand Updates With Introduction of Chinese Music
Ellie Froilan | | May 17, 2016 02:57 AM EDT |
Apple has unveiled its updated version of GarageBand with a heavy focus on Chinese music.
eBay Releases Mobile App Update for iOS, Android
Phenny Lynn Palec | | May 04, 2016 09:30 AM EDT |
e-Commerce company eBay has improved the mobile experience on both its Android and iOS platforms by releasing an update that will overhaul its user interface.
Apple to Change OS X Name to MacOS
Ellie Froilan | | Apr 18, 2016 03:46 AM EDT |
Apple may rebrand its operating system OS X to MacOS, aligning to its unified naming system in line with watchOS, tvOS, and iOS.
Apple Stops Code Signing for iOS 9.2.1
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 07, 2016 03:33 PM EDT |
Following the successful rollout of the iOS 9.3.1 operating system, tech giant Apple has announced that it will cease code signing for the iOS 9.2.1. This means that all devices that have opted to upgrade to iOS 9.3.1 cannot downgrade the operating system back to the older version.
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