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Google Chrome for iOS: Features We Like
The release of Google Chrome for iOS has been met with a positive reception, due the the browser's increased functionality and almost-on-par speed with Safari for iOS (if Javascript rendering was a little better, then the speed would be faster). Dive into the browser, though, and there are great features that may not jump out just by typing a URL.
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Virus Could Black out Nearly 250,000 PCS
About a quarter-million computer users around the world are at risk of losing Internet access on Monday because of malicious software at the heart of a hacking scam that U.S. authorities shut down last November.
Judge Who Shelved Apple Trial Says Patent System out of Sync
The U.S. judge who tossed out one of the biggest court cases in Apple Inc's
smartphone technology battle is questioning whether patents should cover software or most other industries at all. Google Nexus 7 Tablet: New Hack Unlocks Landscape Mode
Landing on this post, means you are familiar with the Nexus 7 tablet. Looking at any image or YouTube video of Nexus 7 tablet, you might have noticed that the homescreen is restricted to work in only one orientation – portrait mode. But the restless souls at XDA forums have found a way to unlock the other orientation and true tablet interface on the Nexus tablet.
iPad Mini Versus New iPad: What Can We Expect?
The rumor of Apple debuting a smaller iPad - dubbed the iPad Mini - has been consistently reported, but never confirmed by Apple. Multiple sources including The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have heard that an iPad Mini is coming, as early as September, so what could be the key differences?
iOS App Store Binaries Corrupted, 1-Star Reviews Arrive
iOS App Store apps with new updates should warn users of downloading the latest version: a widespread corruption across Apple’s platform is meaning most users are seeing crashes immediately. Apple is reportedly working on the issue, but it means irreparable damage could done to the app and developer in terms of user perception.
iPad Mini: Something Bigger than Rumors
Apple, at the moment, offers iPad in 10-inch form factor only. However, the fact might change this year as rumors and reports focusing on a 7-inch tablet from Apple are at all time high.
iOS Apps Being Banned for Manipulating Ranking, Causes Confusion: Why?
Apple’s App Store is known for being active and full of high-quality apps, doing a good job of promoting the most popular apps. However, Apple is reportedly banning developers who manipulate rankings and there are even suggestions ratings may be skewed towards bigger developers.
Toshiba Hit with $87 Million Verdict on LCD Prices
Japan's Toshiba Corp conspired to fix prices in the liquid crystal display market and is liable for $87 million in damages, a jury in northern California decided.
Apple Says Disagrees with Italy Antitrust Complaint
Apple Inc on Tuesday disputed an order by Italian regulators that the company must clearly offer a free two-year warranty on its electronics or face fines of 300,000 euros ($378,200) and possible temporary closure of its Italian operations.
Get in Line: One Apple Store per 216 Million Chinese
Apple Inc
has more retail stores in Pennsylvania than in all of China - where it earns a fifth of its revenue - and a slow pace of expansion may cost the firm more than just sales. IBM Developing Augmented Reality Apps for Shoppers: The Details
Augmented Reality apps haven’t exploded in popularity - apart from a useful on-the-go translation tool - but that hasn’t stopped IBM from adopting the technology. The computer hardware and software creator has released an app for shopping, allowing users to scan products and receive coupons.
Google Nexus 7 tablet: Nokia Claims Patent Infringement
It has been hardly a week since Google unveiled its own tablet and clouds of patent war are already surrounding the new tablet. Surprisingly, it is not Apple that is claiming that the tablet infringes its patents.
