Apple's iOS 5 and iCloud are dropping tomorrow

Apple's one-two punch for improved iOS functionality and cloud services integration will emerge tomorrow, October 12. iCloud will serve as a giant cloud based backup, messaging, sharing and secure storage system that unifies all of Apple's mobile and computer product lines and makes them one connected entity. iOS 5 is the much awaited update to the iOS iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad operating system now with new features like improved notifications, iMessage and numerous refinements on every level of the operating system.

To best prepare for the new cloud ecosystem and iOS update, Apple has started rolling out iTunes 10.5 (get it now) in anticipation of the iPhone 4S release this Friday. All existing iOS users whose devices can take iOS 5 will need to back up their devices (possibly for the last time since iOS 5 ushers in PC-Free syncing!) and then upgrade their devices as soon as the iOS update rolls out.

Video: Adobe Ideas Demo from Adobe MAX 2011

Here's Adobe Ideas, a new way to create and share ideas and creative inspiration. This is coming to Android and iOS and works with the Adobe Creative Cloud. This is one of the transformative touch applications that will make tablets content creation devices and creative tools.

The Apple Beat: iPhone Media Event Predictions

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Next week is expected to be an exciting one for Apple as they prepare to make some significant announcemnents. The big reveal will of course be iPhone related but since Apple's is slated to unveil the iCloud service, there's a good chance we'll be seeing some new iPods as well as saying goodbye to some iconic products.

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The Apple Beat: Safari on iOS is still the Mobile Browsing Juggernaut

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's Safari browser found in iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch remains the leading mobile browser by a surprisingly high margin according to a report by Net Applications. Not bad for a browser that doesn't even view Flash content.

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