Categories
Developer iOS News Software

Apple raises maximum iOS app size from 2GB to 4GB

Your iOS apps are about to get a lot larger. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Apple on Thursday announced that it is increasing the maximum app size from 2GB to 4GB, letting developers release apps that are up to 4GB in size. The extended limits will likely be useful for high-quality game titles that […]

Categories
News security Software

Apple expands two-step verification to iMessage, FaceTime services

This might come in handy where security is concerned. Apple has now expanded the number of services protected by its two-step verification service, security-conscious users now able to count iMessage and FaceTime among those features protected by the service. Beginning today, those who have opted in to the two-step verification program will be asked to […]

Categories
Hardware iPhone News Patents Pictures

Apple patent shows potential use of shifting mirrors to help camera/optical stability

When in doubt, use mirrors. A recently published patent application posted on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site shows that Apple has revealed a new concept that would offer improved optical image stabilization using mirrors. The patent, entitled “Mirror Tilt Actuation,” describes an image sensor for small, multifunction devices like an iPhone that […]

Categories
iPhone Legal News

New legislation requires U.S. wireless carriers to unlock out-of-contract phones

This could come in handy. America’s top wireless providers can no longer refuse to unlock devices for customers who have paid financing plans in full or completed their contract term under a new set of industry rules — agreed to over one year ago — which went into effect yesterday. As part of the pact, […]

Categories
Hardware iPhone Legal News Software

Smartphone theft drops dramatically in London, two U.S. cities following kill switch implementation

This may be better news, but keep an eye on your iPhone when you’re in crowds. Thefts involving smartphones have declined dramatically in three major cities since manufacturers began implementing “kill switches” that allow the phones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen, authorities said on Tuesday. The number of stolen iPhones dropped […]