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Instagram Will Ban Thinspo, Suicide, and Other 'Self-Harm' Accounts, Images and Hashtags
Instagram, the photo-sharing startup recently purchased by Facebook, has made a new addition to its community guidelines. In an effort to support a "positive and healthy community," Instagram will now ban content that promotes "self harm" such as eating disorders, cutting, suicide, or other such actions.
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Apps forecast where storm clouds are gathering
TORONTO - Trying to fit in a last-minute bike ride or a picnic but not sure if the weather will cooperate?
Google Drive App Spotted on Developer Phone: Ready for Release?
Could Google's highly anticipated cloud storage service be finally ready for prime time? Google has been keeping its Google Drive app under wraps, but pictures of an app called Drive have recently surfaced. The pictures have been leaked from what seems to be a Google developer-friendly Android phone.
Apple, Proview Urged to Settle Trademark Dispute as New iPad Gives China a Miss
On Monday, April 16, Apple announced it will launch its third-generation iPad in 21 additional countries this month, but China is not one of them. However, things could change as Apple and Proview have been urged by a Chinese court to settle the bitter trademark dispute over the 'iPad' name.
Flashback Trojan Infection Bad as Ever: Is Apple Losing the Malware War?
While many security companies reported that the number of Flashback infected Macs is shrinking, Russian antivirus firm Dr. Web tells a different story. Dr. Web was the first to report the malware attack against Apple's OS X in early April. On Friday, April 20, the Web security firm said that the pool of Flashback-infected Macs is still high around the 650,000 mark, and infections continue to occur.
Patent Dispute: Apple, Samsung CEOs Ordered to Kiss and Make Up
Apple and Samsung executives will be involved in settlement talks to end a patent dispute, according to a court filing. The dispute is over smartphone and tablets.
Apps become key to mobile advertising: report
LONDON - Ads within smartphone applications such as the popular puzzle game Angry Birds are turning into a key driver for mobile advertising, as apps become the main distribution method for media on mobile phones, according to a report.
Draw Something New Update Features Include Chat, Undo, Save, Social Network Integration and More
Following a simple concept, Draw Something hit a big milestone on both Apple iTunes Store and Google Play Store. Earlier in April, the app was downloaded more than 50 million times in 50 days of its release. After getting acquired by Zynga, the popular game developer, an update was expected. And on Wednesday, the renowned game developer released an update bringing new features to the app including chatting capability, social network integration and much more.
Facebook-Instagram Deal: Scammers Capitalize on Hype with Fake Android App
The recent $1 billion acquisition of Instagram by Facebook and the release of an Android app have created immense hype around the Instagram photo sharing startup, and cyber scammers are reportedly looking to cash in on the app's popularity.
Apple's Phil Schiller Warns Instagram 'Jumped the Shark,' Deletes Account
Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of marketing, is upset that Instagram has launched on Android, claiming the service "jumped the shark." Schiller has deleted his account.
Barnes & Noble Teams up with Marvel Avengers to Offer Discount on Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble are offering discounts on its Nook Tablet in conjunction with Marvel. The offer runs for the rest of this month and into May. Customers who buy select Avengers comics will receive the discount code, available online or in stores.
Apple announces 500 new jobs in Ireland
DUBLIN - Apple is to hire 500 people in Ireland in the latest boost to the indebted euro zone country's multinational sector, one of the few bright spots in a struggling economy.
Temple Run Android App Races Past 10 Million Downloads; Update Gets Twitter Integration
Temple Run, the free-to-play mobile game developed by Imangi Studios, has broken 10 million downloads on Android. The title has been downloaded 36 million times on iOS devices.
