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OmniPlan for iPad Brings On-the-Go Productivity
OmniPlan, the developers behind the desktop productivity app of the same name, has launched an iPad app to complement its OS X version. The app features a visual timeline, syncing capabilities and scheduling tools.
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BlackBerry PlayBook: RIM To Discontinue 16GB Version Of Its Tablet
If you are planning to buy the 16GB version of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet then you should better hurry up as the tablet is about to disappear from shelves soon because RIM is going to stop the manufacturing of the low-end variant of its PlayBook tablet.
Twitter Thunderclap App Shut Down After One Day, Two Thunderclaps Sent
An app for rapidly sending tweet, called Thunderclap, has been shut down just a day after its release. The app allowed the same tweet to be sent multiple times, designed to bring attention to a specific cause.
Facebook Launches App Center: What You Need to Know
Facebook announced Thursday, June 7, it launched the App Center - a dedicated hub for finding social apps. Previously, finding apps on the social network was done through searching on the Web site.
Barnes & Noble Says E-Books Settlement Hurts Public
Barnes & Noble Inc
has objected to the U.S. government's proposed settlement of its price-fixing lawsuit against top publishers, saying it would harm book sellers and "millions and millions" of book buyers. RIM Discards 16GB Playbook Tablet
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd will no longer produce the cheapest version of its poorly selling PlayBook tablet, but it said it remains committed to a tablet computer market it has struggled to break into.
Computex 2012: Asus Announces the Tablet 600 Running Windows 8 RT
Manufacturers are already putting heavy support behind Windows 8 with upcoming tablets and hybrid laptops. One such manufacture is Asustek Computer, formally known as Asus, and the company is gearing up for what could be the most important and profitable operating system launch this year. On Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Computex trade show in Taipei, Asus announced its first Windows 8 tablet device with an ARM processor and Windows 8 RT inside.
Asus Google Nexus Tablet Images Surface Online: Android 4.1 is Jelly Bean
Google is heavily rumored to expand its Nexus device lineup by introducing the first Google branded tablet in co-partnership with Asus. The tablet is expected to release this summer. But so far the 7-inch slate is still a mystery. However, it looks less likely to be a myth as images associated with the tablet have been leaked online.
Foursquare Revamps iOS App, Tracks Users Behaviour: What You Need to Know
Foursquare has completely revamped its iOS app, bringing features such as a new Explore tab and recommendations dependent on the weather and hotspots in the city. Locals and tourists even get different recommendations.
Motorola Xoom: Android 4.0 ICS Update Now Available On Verizon
Finally, the 3G/4G variant of Motorola Xoom tablet is getting Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Verizon is rolling out Over-The-Air ICS update, which is now available for download, for the tablet. The Wi-Fi version of Motorola Xoom was updated earlier this year.
Apple Eyes New Stores in Two Chinese Cities as iPad Suit Continues
Apple Inc is looking to open flagship stores in the major Chinese cities of Chengdu and Shenzhen, government officials said on Wednesday, while it continues to fight a Chinese company over the use of the iPad trademark.
Leaked 13-inch MacBook Pro Specs Suggest Ivy Bridge, USB 3.0, No Retina Display
The annual Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off next week i.e. on June 11. Apple is expected to refresh MacBooks with Ivy Bridge architecture and Retina display. However, the recent spec sheet leaked online show that MacBook Pro 2012 does not include a retina display. But a few additions, including Ivy Bridge and USB 3.0, are there.
HP Says Oracle Violated Contract, Seeks Billions
Oracle Corp violated a clear contract with Hewlett-Packard Co when it decided it would no longer make new versions of its database software compatible with HP's Itanium-based servers, a lawyer for HP said in court.
