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  Review: Quickoffice Connect is a poor iCloud clone

  Quickoffice rivals Apple's iWork suite as the best office productivity app for the iPad and iPhone, and it is unquestionably the best office app for Android devices. It makes sense to choose Quickoffice as the standard mobile office app in workplaces that have a mix of iOS and Android devices. It also makes sense that you'd want access to your documents from any device you happen to have in front of you, whether it runs iOS, Android, Mac OS X, or Windows. A cloud-savvy office app that lets you continue to work on your projects as you move from one device to another is a no-brainer.

  By Galen Gruman | 01 May, 2012 20:12

  Tags: Android, Apple, applications, cloud computing, cloud storage, consumer electronics, hardware systems, internet, iPad, iPhone, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, mobile apps, mobile technology, Office Software, operating systems, QuickOffice, smartphones, software, tablets

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  Java roadmap: Oracle's two-year plan

  The company is planning aggressive moves for the critical software platform in the next few years. Here's a rundown.

  By Paul Krill | 31 January, 2012 14:57

  Tags: Java, Mac OS X, oracle

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  Macs in your business: InfoWorld's expert management guide

  Macs may be a minority of PCs in any business, but these days they are used by most businesses. And as more companies roll out "choose your own PC" and "bring your own PC" policies, IT will only need to be more familiar with managing Mac OS X systems.

  By InfoWorld staff | 29 November, 2011 02:05

  Tags: Apple, applications, Computer Hardware, consumerization of IT, freemium, hardware systems, Information Technology Careers, it management, Mac Desktop, mac laptop, Mac OS X, Mac software, Mac Tools, operating systems, servers, software

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  JetBrains adds IDE for Apple iOS, Mac OS X development

  Jet Brains says it now enables developers to deliver Xcode-compliant projects to the Apple App Store without ruffling any feathers thanks to its AppCode IDE for Objective-C application development introduced Tuesday.

  By Paul Krill | 26 October, 2011 06:18

  Tags: Apple, application development, consumer electronics, hardware systems, iPad, iPhone, JetBrains, Mac OS X, Mobile Development, mobile technology, objective, operating systems, oracle, smartphones, software, tablets

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  Steve Jobs' fierce life and legacy

  was a polarising force that reshaped the tech industry several times

  By Galen Gruman | 06 October, 2011 11:31

  Tags: Apple, business issues, iPad, iPhone, Mac OS X, mobile technology, operating systems, personnel, steve jobs, Technology Business, The Industry Standard

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  Mac OS X Lion: Losing its security pride

  The past couple of weeks have not been the best for Mac OS X's security reputation.

  By George V. Hulme | 29 September, 2011 01:57

  Tags: applications, data protection, Data Protection | Network Security, Exploits / vulnerabilities, firewalls, f-secure, Intego, Lion, Mac OS X, Mac security, PDF flaw, security, security flaws, software, vulnerabilities

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  Apple adds Thunderbolt to MacBook Air, Mac Mini

  At the same time Apple released its long-awaited Mac OS X 10.7 Lion (in a first, via online-only distribution), the tech giant also updated two of its Macintosh computers to include the Thunderbolt external bus technology that provides transfer rates of up to 10Gbps and supports storage, network, and video connections. The MacBook Air slim laptop and the Mac Mini small-footprint desktop both now come with Thunderbolt. The MacBook Pro and iMac were released with Thunderbolt ports earlier this year. Only the Mac Pro ships without Thunderbolt.

  By Galen Gruman | 21 July, 2011 03:08

  Tags: Apple, Computer Hardware, Intel, Mac Desktop, mac laptop, Mac OS X, operating systems, software

• 7 ways Tim Cook's Apple can serve small business better

  Apple and small businesses have an interesting relationship. While Apple has seemingly gone out of its way to avoid catering to the business market, it certainly has its adherents.

  By Robert Dutt | 27 August, 2011 10:17

  Tags: Apple, business issues, Mac, Mac OS X, mac os x leopard, Mac OS X Lion, personnel

• Steve Jobs' fierce life and legacy

  Apple co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, has resigned as CEO from Apple today, after a remarkable career. (He will continue with Apple as chairman of the board.) Jobs is that rare person who truly has transformed an industry -- several times, in fact -- and in many ways changed the daily activities of people throughout the world. He is also a controversial man, reviled by many, loved by many, admired by many, and criticized by many.

  By Galen Gruman | 25 August, 2011 09:14

  Tags: Apple, business issues, iPad, iPhone, Mac OS X, mobile technology, operating systems, personnel, steve jobs, Technology Business, The Industry Standard

• Mac OS X Lion hits App Store

  Apple has released the latest version of its desktop operating system: Mac OS X Lion. Installing Lion, which is available from the Mac App Store for $31.99, requires Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later

  By TechWorld staff | 21 July, 2011 09:14

  Tags: Mac OS X

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  Mac Defender crashes Apple security myth

  Mac Defender is turning out to be somewhat of an epidemic that neither Apple, nor Mac users seem prepared for. The Mac malware has caught the Apple ecosystem off guard and threatens to shatter the reality distortion field that Apple thrives on.

  By Tony Bradley | 20 May, 2011 06:55

  Tags: Apple, Mac OS, Mac OS X, malware, operating systems, security, software

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  Skype Mac vulnerability patched

  Skype has released a new version of its Internet telephony and video conferencing software for Mac OS X.

  By TechWorld staff | 10 May, 2011 12:14

  Tags: Mac OS X, Pure Hacking, security, Skype

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  Apple iPad, iOS influences show in Mac OS X preview

  Apple's release on Thursday of a developer preview of the next Mac OS X version showcases a range of ideas and features adopted from the iOS-based iPad tablet.

  By John Cox | 25 February, 2011 03:32

  Tags: Apple, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, desktop pcs, hardware systems, laptops, Mac, Mac OS X, networking, pc, tablet PCs, wireless

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  The new Mac OS X: What Apple has in store for business

  With all the attention on the iPhone and iPad, you might have forgotten that Apple has a computer called the Mac. Today, Apple is previewing the new Mac OS X operating system, to be released in 2011, about two years after the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, a refinement of the previous version, Leopard. The company is also previewing new versions of some its Mac software, such as iLife.

  By Galen Gruman | 21 October, 2010 04:19

  Tags: Apple, desktop pcs, hardware systems, IDC, Mac, Mac OS X, Platforms

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  Windows Phone 7 to have limited Mac sync capability

  Ever since it unveiled the new mobile OS in February, Microsoft has been cagey on whether its new Windows Phone 7 would support direct synchronization with Apple's Macintosh computers. Now a spokeswoman confirms that Microsoft will offer a Mac OS X tool that syncs "selected content" between Macs and Windows Phone 7 devices.

  By Galen Gruman | 14 October, 2010 21:33

  Tags: Apple, desktop pcs, hardware systems, Mac, Mac OS X, Microsoft, mobile, Mobile platforms, Mobilize, Platforms, Telecommunication, Windows Phone 7