Daily Archives: June 8, 2012

Adobe patches critical Flash bugs, ships sandboxed plug-in for Firefox

In addition to patching seven critical vulnerabilities in Flash Player, Adobe also also released the “silent update” tool for OS X, and said it had prepped Flash for Mountain Lion by signing its code, a requirement if users are to install software downloaded from sources other than Apple’s own Mac App Store. Continue reading

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Apple alters underground auditorium in new ‘Campus 2′ plans

A part of the massive, spaceship-like new Apple campus now in the final planning stages includes a number of sections that are entirely underground, including some that are a short distance away from the main building. One such part, a “town hall” auditorium that Apple probably intends to use for future press rollouts and employee briefings, has seen a significant revision, retaining an “amphitheater” feel but expanding and gaining a more rectangular shape…. Continue reading

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Apple announces WWDC ‘Lunchtime Sessions’ with J.J. Abrams, LeVar Burton and William Joyce

Apple on Friday announced that three “Lunchtime Sessions” at WWDC will feature talks by Hollywood heavyweights J.J. Abrams, LeVar Burton and William Joyce. Continue reading

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Mountain Lion: What we know heading into WWDC

With Mountain Lion poised to make an appearance at WWDC next week for developers and eager keynote followers alike, we here at Macworld figured it might be a good time for a rundown of what we already know about Apple’s next OS. Continue reading

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Samsung sues Australia’s patent commissioner to hinder Apple patent case

It was revealed on Friday that Samsung is suing Australia’s patent commissioner on claims that the official didn’t follow protocol when granting Apple certain standard patents, adding a twist to the ongoing dispute between the South Korean company and Apple. Continue reading

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Samsung goes straight to the source, sues Australia’s patent commissioner

It was revealed on Friday that Samsung is suing Australia’s patent commissioner on claims that the official didn’t follow protocol when granting Apple certain standard patents, adding a twist to the ongoing dispute between the South Korean company and Apple. Continue reading

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Live Update: WWDC Keynote

Jason Snell and Dan Moren will be in the audience as Tim Cook unveils Apple’s latest creations. Follow our live blog for all the latest Apple announcements. Continue reading

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Clamcase announces Clambook docking station for iPhone, Android

Clamcase has revealed the Clambook, a laptop-like docking station that provides a larger screen and a physical keyboard for your iPhone or Android smartphone. Continue reading

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Developers look ahead to plenty of product news at WWDC

Mac and iOS developers attending next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco tell Macworld they’re eager to see where the company is going with its hardware and software. Continue reading

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Apple to help developers with new app-tracking tool

Sources familiar with Apple’s plans tell The Wall Street Journal that the company is preparing to release a new tracking tool for mobile app developers. The new tool, these sources claim, is aimed at striking a balance between developers’ desire to gather targeting data on consumers and Apple’s stated policy of protecting user privacy…. Continue reading

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