Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Instagram's 'Find Friends' Feature Missing? Twitter Cut the App's API Access
Instagram has announced that it reached a whopping 80 million users who shared a total of more than 4 billion photos, even as it rolled out a new update. One feature, however, is noticeably missing after the update: the "Find Your Friends" on Twitter feature, which allowed users to follow on Instagram the same people they follow on Twitter.
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Twitter Archive Coming Soon – Access & Download All of Your Old Tweets
Popular micro-blogging company Twitter is working on making its service more useful, and users will soon be able to access and download all of their old tweets, company CEO Dick Costolo told The New York Times. Twitter currently allows users only to browse back through a few thousands of their tweets, but without the ability to download and archive them.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Banned in Europe, Galaxy Tab 10.1N Safe
An existing ban on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Germany was expanded Tuesday, July 24, to include the entire European Union. The court ruled, however, that Samsung can continue to sell its Galaxy Tab 10.1N in the region.
iPhone 5 Anticipation Hurts Apple Earnings: Stock Dive 5 Pct
Apple reported its quarterly results on Tuesday, July 24, delivering a rare disappointment with lower-than-expected iPhone sales. The announcement sent the company’s stock down 5 percent in after-hours trading.
Kindle Fire 2 Rumor Roundup: Up to Six New Tablets to Launch in August
In an effort to build on the success of the popular Kindle Fire and compete in an already crowded tablet market, Amazon is now reportedly working on “up to five or six tablets” in different sizes. The line would include a 10-inch tablet that could rival Apple’s iPad, said the president of U.S. retail chain Staples.
Google, Facebook Boost Federal Lobbying Efforts in 2Q with Record Spending
Tech giants Facebook and Google hit new records for spending on lobbying in the second quarter, as both companies continue to increase their Capitol Hill footprint ahead of the 2012 presidential elections.
iPhone 5 Set for Record Sales: Advance Demand Higher than Ever, Survey Shows
According to a new report on Monday, July 23, a research firm has found that anticipation and advance demand for Apple’s next-generation iPhone is higher than ever. The firm predicted huge sales this year for what will presumably be called the “iPhone 5.”
Twitter & NBC Team Up for Dedicated Olympics Hub – Don't Miss Out!
Popular micro-blogging site Twitter and NBC are working on a partnership for the Olympics, resulting in a dedicated Olympics hub set up on Twitter. This partnership, expected to be officially announced Monday, July 23, will mark one of the first times Twitter serves as a narrator for a live event.
iPhone 5 Rumors of Smaller Dock Connector Gain Traction: What Would That Mean?
Apple has used a 30-pin connector on its gadgets for nearly a decade, but there has been a lot of speculation lately that the company is preparing to ditch the old connector in favor of a smaller one. Such rumors go as far back as February 2012, and now Reuters has joined the chorus backing up those claims.
Nexus 7 16GB Sold Out, Google Halts New Orders – Did You Get Yours?
Google's Nexus 7 tablet proved to be a smashing hit, and the company seems to have sold out of the higher capacity model in both the UK and the U.S., at least on its own Google Play site. As of the weekend, the 16GB version of the recently launched Nexus 7 was no longer in stock. "16GB coming soon – leave email for notification," reads the page. Meanwhile, the 8GB version is still in stock on the Google Play store.
Biometric Soles: The Future of High-Tech Security?
Security is an essential part of our lives, and technology can play a great role in increasing the level of security. In today's tech-driven world, a new lab is working on special shoe insoles designed to monitor access to high-security areas such as military bases or nuclear power plants.
Nexus 7 Review: Does Your Tablet Have Display Issues?
Google’s Nexus 7 tablet has set off to a very impressive start, but issues have already started to pile up. According to some reports, users who did manage to get their tablet complained about problems with the display.
Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S2 & Note May Get Android Jelly Bean Soon
According to a new report, Samsung's flagship phones are scheduled to get the much-anticipated Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade, Google's new mobile platform. Jelly Bean is the latest version of the popular Android mobile operating system and comes a slew of exciting new features such as Google Now, smoother user interface, improved search with voice, new camera features, bug fixes, software enhancements, and much more.
Huawei MediaPad 10 Promotional Video Touts Exciting Features – Check This Out
As increasingly more consumers are shifting their attention to tablets in what many call a post-PC era, the tablet market is rapidly becoming crowded and highly competitive. Among strong players such as Apple and now Google with its Nexus 7 tablet, Huawei is seeking its own sweet spot in this market.
Russian Arrested in Cyprus for Amazon.com Botnet Attacks Faces U.S. Extradition
A Russian man thought to be responsible for the distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against Amazon.com has been arrested in Cyprus, and now faces extradition to the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Dmitry Olegovich Zubakha was detained on an international warrant on Wednesday, July 18.
iPhone 5 Release Date: iPhone Sales Expected to Slump Ahead of the Big Launch
While rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming iPhone 5 keep intensifying, Apple has given no clues except setting the launch of its next mobile operating system to "this fall." The upgraded version, called iOS 6, is expected to ship with the next-generation iPhone.
Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook Exclusive Sprint Bundle With 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot Device – What You Get
In an effort to differentiate itself from competitors such as AT&T and Verizon, Sprint has become the first mobile carrier to bundle an Ultrabook with a data plan in an exclusive wireless package that includes a 3G /4G mobile hotspot device at no additional charge. The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Ultrabook is part of a new category of stylish, ultra-portable computing devices inspired by Intel, and comes with a slew of useful features including thin and light designs, fast start-up, as well as PC conten...
Google Buys Sparrow Email Client: What's Up with Gmail?
Google announced on Friday, July 20, that it has acquired Sparrow, the French startup behind the popular Sparrow email client for iOS and OS X, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of the search giant’s efforts to tailor key software to run on its rival's hardware.
Windows 8 Turns Microsoft Focus to Cloud – Why Aggressive Pricing Makes Sense
Microsoft is making significant efforts towards curing a leadership position as a cloud-computing services provider, and the company’s announcement of Office 2013 is a key milestone. The new version of the popular Office productivity suite will be tightly combined with the company’s SkyDrive cloud-storage service, which in turn is a key built-in feature of Windows 8.
Firefox 15 Beta Available for Download – Top Tweaks & Changes
With Firefox 14 out of the sandbox and into the world, Mozilla is now focusing its efforts on polishing up the next upgrade, Firefox 15. The next Firefox version is due out in six weeks, but the beta version is already available for download from the beta release channel.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Confirmed for HTC One X, One S and One XL
HTC has officially confirmed it is updating three of its flagship smartphones to Google’s latest version of its operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The three handsets to receive upgrades to the newest mobile OS version are the HTC One X, One S and One XL.
iPhone 5: Verizon Hints Fall Debut of World's First Phone with In-cell Display
Rumors that Apple will be integrating in-cell technology in its next-generation iPhone first surfaced back in April via Digitimes. Now, however, such rumors have taken a significant boost after the well-respected Wall Street Journal reported the same thing, citing "people familiar with the matter." What's more, Verizon is hinting a fall debut of the world's first smartphone with the in-cell technology.
ISPs Closer to Delivering Advertised Speeds – Are You Getting What You Paid For?
The U.S. Federal communications Commission (FCC) released its new broadband performance study on Thursday, July 19, reporting that Internet providers are now delivering 96 percent of advertized download speeds during times of peak bandwidth. The findings mark a significant increase from the 87 percent of advertised speeds in the August 2011. Moreover, some providers are even offering speeds that exceed advertisements and consumer expectation.
New iPad Makes Quiet Debut in China – How Apple Eliminated Chaos
Apple’s new iPad finally made its debut in China on Friday, July 20, in a quiet, low-key event, devoid of all the chaos surrounding previous Apple product launches in the country. While previous launches drew crowds of enthusiasts waiting overnight in long lines, while scalpers snagged premium spots at the front of the line, the iPad’s debut was a whole different story.
Dell Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop Launches this Fall: Project Sputnik FTW
Dell announced on Wednesday, July 18, that it is officially back into the Linux laptop market. Project Sputnik, which was first announced back in May, will now move out of Dell’s internal incubator program and graduate into a real product. Starting this fall, Dell will be selling a special "developer edition" of its XPS13 Ultrabook, said project leader Barton George.
How Nokia Nailed iPhone, iPad Concepts in the 90s, but Walked Away
Once the undisputed king of the mobile market, Nokia is now seeing its shares drop and its customers flee to the competition, including Apple’s popular iPhone. The Finnish company has been struggling for years to come up with a true competitor to the mighty iPhone, and the most ironic part is that Nokia had what it took, but thought it was not good enough.
Apple, Repeat after Me: 'Samsung Did Not Copy iPad Design' – Judge Orders
Remember in school when teachers used to make errant students write the same thing 100 times? Apple seems to be getting a similar slap on the wrist now, as a UK judge has ordered the company to publish a notice on its UK Web site and run ads in British newspapers saying that Samsung did not copy its design for the iPad, Bloomberg reported.
