Apple reported a drop in profits on roughly flat revenue for the April to June quarter, though the results were ahead of analysts’ expectations, providing something of a silver lining for the company.
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Apple plans to ditch Intel chips: Bloomberg
Apple is planning to use its own chips in Mac computers beginning as early as 2020, replacing processors from Intel, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. 0 2909
Apple browsers targeted by simple JavaScript ransom scam
Ransom attackers have finally made the jump from Windows to the Mac with news of a stunningly simple hack that tries to trick browser users into paying a $300 (£200) fine using a simple JavaScript routine.
Signed Macintosh malware uses right-to-left override
Researchers at F-Secure have discovered malware targeting OS X, which leverages a technique called right-to-left override (RLO) in order to spoof its malicious nature.
BYOD: Who's in control?
As more employees demand to use their personal devices for work, IT managers are struggling to both accommodate them and safeguard confidential company data.
Apple OSes to narrow gap with Windows, says Gartner
Shipments of devices based on Apple’s Mac OS and iOS will close the gap on those of products running all flavours of Windows over the next two years.
Microsoft adding collaboration, more Office to Office Web Apps
Microsoft has announced an update to its Office Web apps, focusing on collaboration between co-workers, as well as bringing new features over from its Office software package.
New MacBook Air undergoes battery test
By James Galbraith When Apple revealed the new MacBook Air at WWDC, the highlighted feature was its drastically improved battery life. While Macworld Lab didn’t …
Apple pours OS X Snow Leopard another Java fix
Apple on Tuesday patched Java 6 for OS X Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion, fixing 34 flaws that Oracle addressed the same day for Windows.
Microsoft announces Office Mobile for iPhone
Microsoft has finally unveiled Office Mobile for iPhone, available to Microsoft Office 365 subscribers. After months and years of rumours, …
WWDC: iWork for iCloud highlights productivity suite update
iWork is getting down to business in the cloud. During an announcement-packed Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple CEO Tim Cook took …