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Nintendo 3DS Exclusive Kingdom Hearts Coming Soon, Early Adopters Get a Treat - What You Need to Know
Augmented reality seems to become an increasingly bigger part of the handheld games consoles ecosystem, and the nascent technology is rapidly becoming a popular trend. Games such as Kid Icarus Uprising have sparked interest in augmented reality technology, and now Square Enix is joining the party.
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Adobe Finally Caves: Free Patches for Photoshop, Illustrator & Flash Professional
Recent versions of Adobe's high-profile Creative Suite applications, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash Professional, have security vulnerabilities on both Windows and Mac platforms. While Adobe initially said users must pay for a CS6 upgrade to fix the problems, subsequently, the company said it will issue free patches to fix the bugs in all three applications. The change was announced in a post on the company's official blog.
Apple vs. Google: iOS Trumps Android in Enterprise Activity
According to a new study, the first quarter of 2012 has seen a dramatic shift of consumerization trends in the enterprise sector. Mobile devices running Apple's iOS showed more activity in the workplace than their Google Android counterparts, and end users migrated from Facebook toward Twitter.
Apple Dropping Google Maps in iOS 6, Launching 'Mind-Blowing' Replacement
Citing trusted sources, 9to5mac has reported that Apple is going to replace Google Maps with its own map service. As part of the service, Apple will roll out a 3D mode that promises to be "mind-blowing."
Rovio Announces Acquisition of Casey's Contraptions IP, Amazing Alex Coming Soon
Rovio, the makers of the record-breaking mobile franchise Angry Birds, has announced its upcoming title: Amazing Alex. The game is based on Casey's Contraptions, which Rovio has acquired.
Google-Oracle Trial Third Phase Could be Removed Due to Lack of Damages
At the end of the fourth week of the Google vs Oracle patent dispute trial, Judge William Alsup said he may remove the third and final phase of the trial that covers damages. Alsup recently seemed frustrated over the two companies bringing in representative who expressed the same message as the company.
Viddy Gets $30 Million Funding, Aims to Stand out from Competition
Viddy, the popular mobile video start-up, announced on Friday it has raised a hefty $30 million from institutional investors to bolster its expansion efforts in the face of stiff competition from Socialcam, a similar video-sharing service.
Windows 8: Top 5 Alternatives
Microsoft is playing the devil's advocate here by blocking third party browsers from Windows 8 on ARM devices, a move that doesn't sit very well with Firefox developer Mozilla, and Chrome developer Google. If this is the route Microsoft is truly planning to follow, then things might not bode well for the company in the future as hardcore Windows users might consider jumping ship to a platform more open to choices.
Judge Criticizes Google and Oracle for Dragging Patent Dispute to Fourth Week
The Oracle-Google Java trial marches on and on Wednesday, May 9, Stanford professor John Mitchell claimed Android infringed on two Java patents. Mitchell is a witness hired by Oracle.
Explore Businesses from the Browser as Google Maps Supports Indoor Business Photos
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 6.7, bringing support for local offers and indoor directions for supported businesses. Businesses can also share interior photos to paint a clearer picture for consumers.
Microsoft Releases 23 Patches for Windows Services, Possible Attacks in 30 Days
Microsoft released a patch on Tuesday, May 8, which included 23 fixes across a number of services. The security flaws expose billions of Windows users to remote code execution attacks.
Facebook to Sell Apps Through New Online Hub
Facebook Inc unveiled a new hub for consumers to find games and other apps on the social network, including its first storefront for selling paid apps, in the company's latest effort to expand the ways it makes money from its massive audience.
Google SVP Andy Rubin Returns to Court in Oracle-Google Patent Trial
Google's head of Android and senior vice president, Andy Rubin, is the latest person from the company to be called back into the Oracle-Google patent trial.
