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Malware Removed from App Store, Google Play: The Details
For the first time, malware entered the iOS App Store - and also entered Google Play, the Android market - but has since been removed. How the app, which steals contacts information and spams contacts, got into the Store in the first place is questionable considering Apple’s strict vetting process.
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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
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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.
Samsung Loses Bid to Lift Ban on U.S. Tablet Sales
A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a request by Samsung Electronics Co. to lift a ban on U.S. sales of its Galaxy Tab 10.1, dealing a third legal setback to the South Korean firm in just a week, as it braces for a make-or-break patent trial later this month with Apple Inc.
Foursquare Introduces ‘Connected Apps,’ Integrates Apps Directly Into Service
Though perhaps not the best timing, Foursquare announced June 28 - the second day of the Google I/O conference - a new service called “Connected Apps.” It allows apps to be integrated into the service. So, for example, when someone checks into a restaurant, recommended dishes are immediately shown. A developer preview is available now.
