Apple iOS 9 adopted faster than any other update and now accounts for 50pc of devices September 21, 2015 Apple says its latest operating system iOS 9 was the fastest adopted update in history, and now accounts for more than 50 per cent of devices. The figures come less than a week after the release of the update, which brings with it a better battery life and several other new features, and the company [...]
Apple malware XcodeGhost hits iOS App Store in major China attack September 21, 2015 Apple is cleaning up its App Store after it was hit by a major malicious software attack from China. The malware, called XcodeGhost, was first identified by a number of internet security firms and is the first large-scale attack of its type to hit Apple. The malware is hidden in the code used by app developers, [...]
From Corbyn’s win and Scottish independence revisited to Apple’s iOS 9 release and Rugby World Cup: Here’s what got us talking this week September 18, 2015 Prince Harry gave up his seat to a pensioner. Left-wingers were outed as being potty-mouthed. And all around London, buildings are opening their doors to complete strangers. This is what got us talking this week 1) Cor, blimey Corbyn Although it was widely expected, we were still left reeling when Jeremy Corbyn became the [...]
Apple wins patent ruling against Samsung which could put Galaxy devices’ slide-to-unlock and autocorrect at risk September 18, 2015 Apple just won another victory in its patent war against rival Samsung, which could force the Korean tech giant to stop using certain features in its devices. The row between the world-leading smartphone manufacturers stems from the slide-to-unlock feature, quicklinks and autocorrect. Apple argues that Samsung stole these features, and the courts have once again [...]
Apple wins patent appeal against Samsung over autocorrect, unlocking and linking features September 18, 2015 Apple has potentially won the right to stop Samsung selling phones that used its technology without proper permission. Although Apple had already won the case back in 2014, it appealed the decision in which it was awarded $120m (£76m) in damages, but that Samsung did not have to stop selling the devices that use the [...]
EU migrant crisis: Visa Europe donates £1m to child refugee crisis appeal as Save the Children thanks business donations September 17, 2015 Visa Europe has donated £1m to the appeal which is raising money to help child refugees in Europe as the situation reaches crisis point. The financial services company has dug deep to donate to Save the Children's Child Refugee Crisis Appeal, saying the situation needed an exceptional response. “Visa Europe has a longstanding track record of [...]
Amazon challenges Apple TV with Fire TV update that can stream 4K video September 17, 2015 Amazon has unveiled an update to its popular media streaming box Fire TV, capable of streaming ultra high definition content. With the launch, Amazon is clearly taking a swing at Apple, as the online retail giant’s announcement comes a mere week after Apple presented a new Apple TV update. But in the UK, Amazon may [...]
Britain will never grow its own Apple without spending more on technology R&D September 17, 2015 The last decade has witnessed an explosion in the number of digital startups springing up across the country – not just in east London, but across the whole of the UK. Of these, however, you can count the number of firms built around core Intellectual Property (IP) on one hand. At a time when we’re [...]
From Open-plan offices to FinTech and regulation: Four ways the City is changing September 17, 2015 The City will face a number of opportunities, as well as a few adversities, in the years to come according to a new report by published by the City of London Corporation. Here's a quick round-up of the main changes: Rise of the open-plan office The rise in flexible working, technological changes and cost pressures are [...]
Apple iOS 9 software update for iPhone and iPad: When to download, what features you’ll get – better battery life, smarter Siri and split screen September 17, 2015 If you have an Apple device (and let's be honest, who hasn't), then get ready for your iPhone or iPad to look different and do some exciting new things by the end of the day. The iOS 9 update lands today, and you'll be able to install it from 6pm in the UK, assuming everything [...]