The coming weeks may be all about Apple pushing out new hardware in the form of the iPad mini, the fourth-generation iPad and new Macs but it seems that today is firmly dedicated to getting improved versions of iOS out to as many users as possible. In addition to the public release of iOS 6.0.1 earlier today Apple have seeded the initial beta of iOS 6.1 to registered developers via the official developers center.
Whenever Apple pushes out a new piece of hardware to the marketplace, we invariably also see an accompanying comprehensive teardown of the device courtesy of the guys over at iFixit. The stripping down of the device and taking a peek inside has become almost as exciting as the launch of the product itself, with attention being currently paid to inspecting how the new iPad mini has been put together with Apple's new engineering and manufacturing processes.
It was only a matter of time before a UK court of appeal got involved and ruled that Apple's apologetic statement to Samsung on their UK customer facing website didn't comply with the original ruling.
Regardless of public opinion of Apple as a company, it is extremely hard to argue against the fact that they are a caring organization that regularly uses their power and infrastructure in order to provide help to various charitable organizations around the world. Apple are heavily involved in the (PRODUCT)RED campaign, and you may remember the help they provided during the disaster in Japan back in 2011 when they opened doors of Apple Retail Stores to provide shelter for stranded individuals. In response to the ongoing environmental issues in the United States, Apple has now started collecting donations to aid in the relief of those affected.
The reviews are in for the iPad mini, and as usual, Apple's hand-picked journalists (all of whom have a reputation for saying positive things about the Cupertino company's products, have queued up to pour a little pre-sale glory on the scaled-down tablet.
When it comes to a product launch, few companies manage to draw in the swarms of consumers quite like Apple does. Every time a new iDevice hits the scene, thousands of fans queue for long hours and in all weathers to be among the first to get their hands on it, and last month's launch of the iPhone 5 was no exception.
Although the tech coverage was dominated by Microsoft and Windows Phone 8 yesterday, Google also announced some significant new releases of its own, and among them was the LG-manufactured Nexus 4 smartphone. While it's perhaps lacking in one or two key departments, it still has enough about it to qualify as high-end, and as such, what bigger test for a top-drawer smartphone than to compare it with the iPhone 5 on iOS and the Lumia 920 on Windows Phone 8?
Yesterday’s biggest Apple-related news was that of veteran Apple executive, Senior Vice President of iOS Software, Scott Forstall and recently inducted Head of Retail operations, John Browett leaving the company.
Apple has just issued a press release detailing a major shake-up in its executive ranks, with the most significant being the departure of Senior VP of iOS Software, Scott Forstall. In addition, SVP Retain, John Browett will also be moving on to pastures new, and and several other key names will take up additional responsibilities.
It may be overpriced according to some, and others may claim that its lack of a Retina display makes it a poor excuse for a tablet, but it's fast becoming clear that the doubters amongst us will not stop Apple's iPad mini from being a resounding success. At least, that's the conclusion that is easy to draw when you look at the state of pre-orders around the globe.
