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Microsoft humbled as it changes Xbox One policies: no Internet connection required and less-strict DRM

On Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
[adsenseyu1]  Microsoft earlier this week announced two policy changes to its upcoming Xbox One game console. The first is that the console will no longer require a constant Internet connection in order to play offline games. The second is that the console will now allow used games, something that wouldn’t have been possible with the earlier policy. ...

I run anti-virus software; why do I still sometimes get infected?

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
It seems like even the most up-to-date anti-virus software package isn’t always enough. It’s frustrating because you’d think that it would be. I have AVG virus protection always on and Windows XP firewall enabled. Why do I still get infected with some Trojan horses? I check for updates every day so I am sure I am ...

How to integrate Facebook Chat into Messages app on OS X Mountain Lion

On Friday, March 22nd, 2013
One of the several new features of Apple’s next desktop operating system is the Messages app, which replaces the old iChat app. Messages allows users to send iMessages to other Macs and iOS devices, as well as integrate other chat accounts to use (examples include Google Talk and Yahoo!). While not directly included, it’s also ...

Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch resigns to join Apple

On Friday, March 22nd, 2013
[adsenseyu1] In a filing with the SEC today, Adobe announced that its Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Kevin Lynch has resigned from the company to “pursue other opportunities,” which has since been revealed to be Apple. Lynch spent ten years as the Chief Software Architect of Macromedia until the company was acquired by Adobe. He has been Adobe’s CTO ...

Hide stock apps on iOS, no jailbreak needed

On Monday, March 11th, 2013
Download before Apple deletes it [adsenseyu1]Interested in hiding stock applications on your iPhone? Well, for a limited time (as it is guaranteed Apple will pull this app), you can do just that. “HiddenApps” lets you select applications you wish to hide, then it will fail. What? Yes, it will fail. After giving you a “idoodler.de would like to ...

Untethered iOS 6 Jailbreak For iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, And iPod Touch

On Monday, February 4th, 2013
iOS 6.x Jailbreak Waiting to jailbreak your iOS 6 devices? Your wait is over! A jailbreak tool called evasi0n has been released which works on all iOS 6 and iOS 6.1 devices – iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch. This is an untethered jailbreak, which means that you won’t need to reapply it after a ...

Apple-HTC Patent Agreement reveals Bad News for Samsung

On Friday, December 7th, 2012
A redacted version of the patent licensing agreement between Apple and HTC was released by Samsung ahead of today’s scheduled courtroom hearing between Apple and Samsung. [adsenseyu2] The two companies will present arguments to U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose concerning the $1.05 billion verdict levied against Samsung earlier this year. Samsung ...

Apple’s “Spaceship” Building Campus Plans Posted

On Monday, November 26th, 2012
The city of Cupertino recently posted the latest plans submitted by Apple for its new Campus 2 project, revealing the plans would likely see a delayed completion. Although not much has changed from the original submission, which was filed in June 2011, the updated plans give insight into Apple’s construction timeline with the current completion ...

Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement

On Sunday, November 11th, 2012
Apple, HTC Settle Patent Dispute With 10 Year Licensing Agreement   In a joint press release yesterday evening, Apple and HTC announced that a 10 year licensing agreement has been reached between the two warring parties. The agreement is good for around the world sales of both HTC and Apple devices and the deal includes a 10-year ...

The Evolution of Social Media

On Friday, November 2nd, 2012
Social media has become an integral part of modern society. There are general social networks with user bases larger than the population of most countries. There are niche sites for virtually every special interest out there. There are sites to share photos, videos, status updates, sites for meeting new people and sites to connect with old friends. It ...