Social goes big on Opera Mini
Also in Opera Mini Next is the ability to set more than nine sites to Speed Dial. However, the Android and iOS versions of Opera Mini won't include the Home screen. Instead, smartphone versions of Opera Mini Next will see smoother browsing powered by hardware acceleration.Opera Mini Next installs concurrently to the stable version of Opera Mini and can be distinguished by a white icon as opposed to the standard red one.Joining Opera Mini Next 7 on stage is the latest full update to the Mini's smartphonecounterpart. Opera Mobile 12 for Android, leap-frogging the version number of Opera for PCs, which are still on version 11, includes several notable changes. Opera Mobile 12 brings WebGL support for 3D rendering on your smartphone, native HTML5 support, the same unlimited number of Speed Dial sites as Opera Mini Next has, and in-browser support for your device's camera. Gronvold suggested an Opera-built demo Web site at shinydemos.comfor testing WebGL on the mobile browser.As for the future of Opera on mobile devices, Gronvold expressed high hopes but he said that it's going in a different direction from competitors such as Mozilla. "A Boot-to-Gecko system is something that we're not interested in. We dabbled in it with Opera Platform in 2004, but we don't see it as a solution for our product portfolio with our partners," he said.Instead, Opera will continue to develop Mini and Mobile concurrently. Mini will focus on feature phones, lower-powered smartphones, or those devices on rate-limited networks, while Mobile will be a more precise replica of the PC version of Opera.Updated at 5:09 p.m. PT: The final version of Opera Mini 7 for iOS is now available in the iTunes Store.
Indie film legend accuses Apple, Google of Web piracy
Indie film legend accuses Apple, Google of Web piracy
Yahoo?And calling out Apple is a head-scratcher too. All the major film studios and networks distribute downloads through iTunes. The same with the music-recording companies. Apple sells music and movies legally and always has.Content creators are sure to point out that Google has a much more spotty record on protecting content. Weinstein mentioned YouTube, a site where people divide complete movies into 10-minute long clips. While that still occurs, Google has a filtering technology that has helped keep some of that content off the Web's top video-sharing service.More importantly, Google has implemented numerous antipiracy measures recently and cut big distribution deals with film studios and record labels for Google Play.Had Weinstein lashed out against MegaUpload or Rapidshare, he would have at least been in step with the rest of the entertainment industry. Many in the film and music sectors accuse those cloud storage services of encouraging copyright infringement, though the sites say they operate legally.One reason why Weinstein may have rattled his saber is that at another recent function, he lamented the decline in film revenue, which he blamed on piracy and consolidation in the sector, The Register reported. As a result, he said he and brother Bob are planning to do more TV production.While he's at it, Weinstein should do some homework or else risk getting lumped in with Jon Bon Jovi and other stars who have made uninformed statements about copyright and the Internet. The impression they leave is that they're only aware that their royalty checks are getting smaller but haven't taken the time to find out what's really happening in their business.
Yahoo?And calling out Apple is a head-scratcher too. All the major film studios and networks distribute downloads through iTunes. The same with the music-recording companies. Apple sells music and movies legally and always has.Content creators are sure to point out that Google has a much more spotty record on protecting content. Weinstein mentioned YouTube, a site where people divide complete movies into 10-minute long clips. While that still occurs, Google has a filtering technology that has helped keep some of that content off the Web's top video-sharing service.More importantly, Google has implemented numerous antipiracy measures recently and cut big distribution deals with film studios and record labels for Google Play.Had Weinstein lashed out against MegaUpload or Rapidshare, he would have at least been in step with the rest of the entertainment industry. Many in the film and music sectors accuse those cloud storage services of encouraging copyright infringement, though the sites say they operate legally.One reason why Weinstein may have rattled his saber is that at another recent function, he lamented the decline in film revenue, which he blamed on piracy and consolidation in the sector, The Register reported. As a result, he said he and brother Bob are planning to do more TV production.While he's at it, Weinstein should do some homework or else risk getting lumped in with Jon Bon Jovi and other stars who have made uninformed statements about copyright and the Internet. The impression they leave is that they're only aware that their royalty checks are getting smaller but haven't taken the time to find out what's really happening in their business.
Under-45 crowd- Most carry smartphones now
Under-45 crowd: Most carry smartphones now
Smartphones keep luring more mobile users, especially those under the age of 45, according to a new survey from Nielsen.Only 43 percent of all mobile users own a smartphone, Nielsen noted in its third-quarter survey. That figure covers the gamut of 13 to over 65. But ownership has hit more than 50 percent among some specific age groups under 45.Of those in the 25 to 34 range, a whopping 62 percent now own a smartphone. And 54 percent and 53 percent of those 18 to 24 and 35 to 44 do as well, respectively. Teenagers are known to be heavy mobile phone users, but only 38 percent of those 13 to 17 own a smartphone as opposed to a basic feature phone.Moving up in age, 39 percent of mobile users ages 45 to 54 have a smartphone.Smartphone usage is growing even among those 55 to 64. Though only 30 percent of people in this age range own a smartphone, that number is 5 points higher than Nielsen saw in the second quarter.In the never-ending Android vs. Apple smartphone contest, Android phones are on top, according to Nielsen, snagging 43 percent of the U.S. market. Meanwhile, the iPhone is in the pockets of 28 percent of smartphone users. Research In Motion's BlackBerry owns 18 percent share, leaving Microsoft's Windows Phone with 7 percent and other assorted vendors scooping up the remaining 4 percent.Nielsen
Smartphones keep luring more mobile users, especially those under the age of 45, according to a new survey from Nielsen.Only 43 percent of all mobile users own a smartphone, Nielsen noted in its third-quarter survey. That figure covers the gamut of 13 to over 65. But ownership has hit more than 50 percent among some specific age groups under 45.Of those in the 25 to 34 range, a whopping 62 percent now own a smartphone. And 54 percent and 53 percent of those 18 to 24 and 35 to 44 do as well, respectively. Teenagers are known to be heavy mobile phone users, but only 38 percent of those 13 to 17 own a smartphone as opposed to a basic feature phone.Moving up in age, 39 percent of mobile users ages 45 to 54 have a smartphone.Smartphone usage is growing even among those 55 to 64. Though only 30 percent of people in this age range own a smartphone, that number is 5 points higher than Nielsen saw in the second quarter.In the never-ending Android vs. Apple smartphone contest, Android phones are on top, according to Nielsen, snagging 43 percent of the U.S. market. Meanwhile, the iPhone is in the pockets of 28 percent of smartphone users. Research In Motion's BlackBerry owns 18 percent share, leaving Microsoft's Windows Phone with 7 percent and other assorted vendors scooping up the remaining 4 percent.Nielsen
UL warns of counterfeit Apple USB power adapters
UL warns of counterfeit Apple USB power adapters
Safety science company UL today issued a warning to consumers and retailers about counterfeit Apple USB power adapters.These adapters are designed to look just like the ones Apple includes with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad Mini, and even bear the same model designation as Apple's legitimate USB adapter (Model A1265).The easiest way to spot a fake is in the writing on the back of the device. Instead of saying "Designed by Apple in California," you will see either "Designed Abble in California" or "Designed by China in California." "These USB power adaptors have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if these power adaptors comply with any safety requirements," UL said in its announcement this morning. Counterfeit USB adapters are commonplace, and Apple and other major electronics makers are no strangers to having the look, feel, and functionality of their accessories replicated by third-party companies. There is some danger when it comes to power adapters and batteries, however. For more on that, grab a large cup of coffee and read this exhaustive breakdown of more than a dozen real and counterfeit USB chargers by Ken Shirriff. It might freak you out. Here are some shots of the counterfeits:ULULAnd the real one:UL
Safety science company UL today issued a warning to consumers and retailers about counterfeit Apple USB power adapters.These adapters are designed to look just like the ones Apple includes with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad Mini, and even bear the same model designation as Apple's legitimate USB adapter (Model A1265).The easiest way to spot a fake is in the writing on the back of the device. Instead of saying "Designed by Apple in California," you will see either "Designed Abble in California" or "Designed by China in California." "These USB power adaptors have not been evaluated by UL to the appropriate Standards for Safety and it is unknown if these power adaptors comply with any safety requirements," UL said in its announcement this morning. Counterfeit USB adapters are commonplace, and Apple and other major electronics makers are no strangers to having the look, feel, and functionality of their accessories replicated by third-party companies. There is some danger when it comes to power adapters and batteries, however. For more on that, grab a large cup of coffee and read this exhaustive breakdown of more than a dozen real and counterfeit USB chargers by Ken Shirriff. It might freak you out. Here are some shots of the counterfeits:ULULAnd the real one:UL
Back up or transfer your iTunes library--free!
Back up or transfer your iTunes library--free!
Want to back up your iTunes library and/or transfer it to another PC? iTunes itself has a backup option, but it requires blank CDs or DVDs. Bleh.CopyTrans TuneSwift will back up your iTunes library to the media of your choice (including network folders, flash drives, and external hard drives), or let you transfer it to another machine--Windows or Macintosh.(Just to clarify, TuneSwift itself is for Windows only, but it includes an option for transferring iTunes libraries to Macs. Pretty neat!)The program will cost $20-30 when the next version is released, but right now you can get TuneSwift free of charge. Just download and run the CopyTrans installer, then choose TuneSwift from the list of available programs (it's the fourth one down). Once it's installed, click the Activate tab and paste in TUNESWIFT-FOR-CNET.The program couldn't be much simpler to use. Just choose what you want to do--transfer, backup, or restore--and it walks you through each step of the process. (See the video below for a walk-through of the transfer process.) It even supports incremental backups, a nice perk. The only time-consuming part is the backup itself, which in my case took nearly two hours. (My iTunes library turned out to be a whopping 132GB, a shocker to say the least.)For me this couldn't have come at a better time, as I'm just getting ready to do a system wipe/restore--and iTunes is always a tricky part of the restore process. Now I can easily put iTunes back the way it was.This freebie offer ends March 15. After that, TuneSwift will continue to function--but only until iTunes gets updated again. After that, you'll have to pay up if you want to keep using the software. Based on what I've seen so far, it might just be worth it.If you know of a better iTunes backup/transfer solution, talk it up in the comments!
Want to back up your iTunes library and/or transfer it to another PC? iTunes itself has a backup option, but it requires blank CDs or DVDs. Bleh.CopyTrans TuneSwift will back up your iTunes library to the media of your choice (including network folders, flash drives, and external hard drives), or let you transfer it to another machine--Windows or Macintosh.(Just to clarify, TuneSwift itself is for Windows only, but it includes an option for transferring iTunes libraries to Macs. Pretty neat!)The program will cost $20-30 when the next version is released, but right now you can get TuneSwift free of charge. Just download and run the CopyTrans installer, then choose TuneSwift from the list of available programs (it's the fourth one down). Once it's installed, click the Activate tab and paste in TUNESWIFT-FOR-CNET.The program couldn't be much simpler to use. Just choose what you want to do--transfer, backup, or restore--and it walks you through each step of the process. (See the video below for a walk-through of the transfer process.) It even supports incremental backups, a nice perk. The only time-consuming part is the backup itself, which in my case took nearly two hours. (My iTunes library turned out to be a whopping 132GB, a shocker to say the least.)For me this couldn't have come at a better time, as I'm just getting ready to do a system wipe/restore--and iTunes is always a tricky part of the restore process. Now I can easily put iTunes back the way it was.This freebie offer ends March 15. After that, TuneSwift will continue to function--but only until iTunes gets updated again. After that, you'll have to pay up if you want to keep using the software. Based on what I've seen so far, it might just be worth it.If you know of a better iTunes backup/transfer solution, talk it up in the comments!
Australian TV pirates refuse to play the waiting game
Australian TV pirates refuse to play the waiting game
Aussie pirates have often defended their actions by saying that they would purchase shows (or watch on free-to-air) if that was an option. Instead, they claim, the difficultly in being able to watch their shows in a timely fashion is what drives them to torrent sites.But how realistic is this? Tech culture blog Reckoner has done some rather detailed research that suggests Aussie TV fan are definitely being left in the cold when it comes to hit TV shows. Looking at the 31 highest rated TV shows on Metacritic, Reckoner found that a third of these shows were still not available in Australia by any current legitimate means. Less than 25 percent of the shows were available within 24 hours of the original airdate.ReckonerLooking at the digital stores (iTunes, Quickflix, Google Play and Xbox Video) Reckoner found that only three shows were available for purchase within a day of airing and a full 52 percent remained unavailable for purchase across all platforms. We'd highly recommend reading the original article on Reckoner which has report cards for each of the 31 shows in the study, grading them based on delay to Aussie airtime and whether they were available on free-to-air networks or pay TV. Only 2 shows from the 31 received an A grade, and 16 received an F. It's a fascinating piece of work.While this is only one bit of research, it speaks clearly to the fact that TV distribution is struggling to remain regional in the face of a tech-savvy global audience who aren't willing to wait any more. This isn't even counting the problem with social media spoilers. This may sound trite, but for shows like Game of Thrones that rely on cliffhangers and shocks, whole seasons can be ruined by Twitter or Facebook. And it's not just online fans that can be the issue -- more and more shows are taking advantage of "second screen" viewers to include official live-tweeting from cast and crew.Aussies say that they're willing to pay when it comes to TV -- and that certainly seems to be the case with Australian VPN Netflix use tripling in the past year -- so it seems now that the ball is in the distributors' court to find a way for this to happen.
Aussie pirates have often defended their actions by saying that they would purchase shows (or watch on free-to-air) if that was an option. Instead, they claim, the difficultly in being able to watch their shows in a timely fashion is what drives them to torrent sites.But how realistic is this? Tech culture blog Reckoner has done some rather detailed research that suggests Aussie TV fan are definitely being left in the cold when it comes to hit TV shows. Looking at the 31 highest rated TV shows on Metacritic, Reckoner found that a third of these shows were still not available in Australia by any current legitimate means. Less than 25 percent of the shows were available within 24 hours of the original airdate.ReckonerLooking at the digital stores (iTunes, Quickflix, Google Play and Xbox Video) Reckoner found that only three shows were available for purchase within a day of airing and a full 52 percent remained unavailable for purchase across all platforms. We'd highly recommend reading the original article on Reckoner which has report cards for each of the 31 shows in the study, grading them based on delay to Aussie airtime and whether they were available on free-to-air networks or pay TV. Only 2 shows from the 31 received an A grade, and 16 received an F. It's a fascinating piece of work.While this is only one bit of research, it speaks clearly to the fact that TV distribution is struggling to remain regional in the face of a tech-savvy global audience who aren't willing to wait any more. This isn't even counting the problem with social media spoilers. This may sound trite, but for shows like Game of Thrones that rely on cliffhangers and shocks, whole seasons can be ruined by Twitter or Facebook. And it's not just online fans that can be the issue -- more and more shows are taking advantage of "second screen" viewers to include official live-tweeting from cast and crew.Aussies say that they're willing to pay when it comes to TV -- and that certainly seems to be the case with Australian VPN Netflix use tripling in the past year -- so it seems now that the ball is in the distributors' court to find a way for this to happen.
Apple reportedly 'aggressively' hiring talent for iWatch project
Apple reportedly 'aggressively' hiring talent for iWatch project
Apple has gone on a hiring spree for its iWatch effort, suggesting it needs additional expertise to address design issues, The Financial Times reported Sunday.The gadget maker has been "aggressively" hiring new employees in recent weeks to work on developing the wearable computing device, suggesting the project involves "hard engineering problems that they've not been able to solve," sources familiar with the matter told the newspaper. The timing suggests the much-rumored smart wristwatch won't be available to consumers until late next year, the sources said.CNET has contacted Apple for comment and will update this report when we learn more.Interest in wearable computers has swelled in recent months as reports announced that Apple was creating a smartwatch that would run on its iOS mobile operating system. Employees from Apple's marketing, software, and hardware units who had worked on the iPhone and iPad are reportedly part of a team that numbered more than 100 as of earlier this year. During an interview at the D11 conference in May, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he finds wearable computing "profoundly interesting," but that "you have to convince people it's so incredible you want to wear it." Cook pointed out that most young people don't wear watches, so it would be the company's job to make them appealing.That may be the very goal for Paul Deneve -- the former CEO of luxury fashion company Yves Saint Laurent -- another recent Apple employee who was hired to focus on "special projects."
Apple has gone on a hiring spree for its iWatch effort, suggesting it needs additional expertise to address design issues, The Financial Times reported Sunday.The gadget maker has been "aggressively" hiring new employees in recent weeks to work on developing the wearable computing device, suggesting the project involves "hard engineering problems that they've not been able to solve," sources familiar with the matter told the newspaper. The timing suggests the much-rumored smart wristwatch won't be available to consumers until late next year, the sources said.CNET has contacted Apple for comment and will update this report when we learn more.Interest in wearable computers has swelled in recent months as reports announced that Apple was creating a smartwatch that would run on its iOS mobile operating system. Employees from Apple's marketing, software, and hardware units who had worked on the iPhone and iPad are reportedly part of a team that numbered more than 100 as of earlier this year. During an interview at the D11 conference in May, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he finds wearable computing "profoundly interesting," but that "you have to convince people it's so incredible you want to wear it." Cook pointed out that most young people don't wear watches, so it would be the company's job to make them appealing.That may be the very goal for Paul Deneve -- the former CEO of luxury fashion company Yves Saint Laurent -- another recent Apple employee who was hired to focus on "special projects."
Apple reportedly acquires photo app developer SnappyLabs
Apple reportedly acquires photo app developer SnappyLabs
Apple has acquired photo technology startup SnappyLabs, the one-man developer behind the SnappyCam app, according to a TechCrunch report.The popular iPhone app, which recently vanished from Apple's iTunes App Store, allows the smartphone to capture full-resolution images at 20 to 30 frames per second. The app sold for $1 at iTunes and had reportedly been a top seller in several countries.The company, which was founded and run by John Papandriopoulos, attracted acquisition interest "from most of the usual players," sources told TechCrunch. The company's Web site was recently taken down and its Twitter accounts were locked down from public view.Terms of the deal were not revealed. CNET has contacted Apple and SnappyLabs for comment and will update this report when we learn more. Apple confirmed the acquisition in a statement to Recode on Sunday. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Papandriopoulos had told Fairfax Media in September that he had been in talks with several companies about acquiring the app, and Apple was understood to be among that group."In terms of commercial interest in SnappyCam, there's been quite a bit actually, which has been great in many ways," Papandriopoulos reportedly told Fairfax Media, adding that there was a "spectrum" of Bay Area companies showing interest. "There are a lot of big ones, Internet giants as you like to say, and I've spoken to several of those as well as some smaller companies."Update, January 5 at 9:30 a.m. PT: Notes Apple confirmation.
Apple has acquired photo technology startup SnappyLabs, the one-man developer behind the SnappyCam app, according to a TechCrunch report.The popular iPhone app, which recently vanished from Apple's iTunes App Store, allows the smartphone to capture full-resolution images at 20 to 30 frames per second. The app sold for $1 at iTunes and had reportedly been a top seller in several countries.The company, which was founded and run by John Papandriopoulos, attracted acquisition interest "from most of the usual players," sources told TechCrunch. The company's Web site was recently taken down and its Twitter accounts were locked down from public view.Terms of the deal were not revealed. CNET has contacted Apple and SnappyLabs for comment and will update this report when we learn more. Apple confirmed the acquisition in a statement to Recode on Sunday. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Papandriopoulos had told Fairfax Media in September that he had been in talks with several companies about acquiring the app, and Apple was understood to be among that group."In terms of commercial interest in SnappyCam, there's been quite a bit actually, which has been great in many ways," Papandriopoulos reportedly told Fairfax Media, adding that there was a "spectrum" of Bay Area companies showing interest. "There are a lot of big ones, Internet giants as you like to say, and I've spoken to several of those as well as some smaller companies."Update, January 5 at 9:30 a.m. PT: Notes Apple confirmation.
Apple reportedly acquires PrimeSense for $345M
Apple reportedly acquires PrimeSense for $345M
Apple has reportedly closed a deal to acquire PrimeSense, the 3D-sensor company behind Microsoft's Kinect sensor.Apple paid $345 million for the Israel-based company, according to a Calcalist financial newspaper report on Sunday that didn't cite sources. Perhaps best known for powering the gesture control used by Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console, the company's technology is also used in 3D scanners, iRobot's Ava, and the Asus Xtion. However, while noting that the two companies were engaged in discussions regarding a possible acquisition, sources told AllThingsD that that the deal has not been finalized. They also reportedly said the final value of the deal -- if it is ratified -- would likely be slightly greater than $345 million. CNET has contacted Apple for comment and will update this report when we learn more. PrimeSense declined to comment on the report."We are focused on building a prosperous company while bringing 3D sensing and natural interaction to the mass market in a variety of markets such as interactive living room and mobile devices," a spokeswoman for PrimeSense told Reuters. "We do not comment on what any of our partners, customers or potential customers are doing and we do not relate to rumors or recycled rumors."PrimeSense has raised $85 million from Israeli and US venture capital funds such as Canaan Partners Global, Gemini Israel, and Genesis Partners, according to Calcalist.Apple was said to be talks to acquire the 3D-sensing company since July when it was said to be offering $280 million for the Tel Aviv-based company.Apple has found Israel to be a veritable treasure trove: last year, the company confirmed that it acquired Israel-based flash storage maker Anobit for $400 million.Updated at 7:15 p.m. PT with details of AllThingsD's report.
Apple has reportedly closed a deal to acquire PrimeSense, the 3D-sensor company behind Microsoft's Kinect sensor.Apple paid $345 million for the Israel-based company, according to a Calcalist financial newspaper report on Sunday that didn't cite sources. Perhaps best known for powering the gesture control used by Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console, the company's technology is also used in 3D scanners, iRobot's Ava, and the Asus Xtion. However, while noting that the two companies were engaged in discussions regarding a possible acquisition, sources told AllThingsD that that the deal has not been finalized. They also reportedly said the final value of the deal -- if it is ratified -- would likely be slightly greater than $345 million. CNET has contacted Apple for comment and will update this report when we learn more. PrimeSense declined to comment on the report."We are focused on building a prosperous company while bringing 3D sensing and natural interaction to the mass market in a variety of markets such as interactive living room and mobile devices," a spokeswoman for PrimeSense told Reuters. "We do not comment on what any of our partners, customers or potential customers are doing and we do not relate to rumors or recycled rumors."PrimeSense has raised $85 million from Israeli and US venture capital funds such as Canaan Partners Global, Gemini Israel, and Genesis Partners, according to Calcalist.Apple was said to be talks to acquire the 3D-sensing company since July when it was said to be offering $280 million for the Tel Aviv-based company.Apple has found Israel to be a veritable treasure trove: last year, the company confirmed that it acquired Israel-based flash storage maker Anobit for $400 million.Updated at 7:15 p.m. PT with details of AllThingsD's report.
Apple removes Secret from App Store in Brazil
Apple removes Secret from App Store in Brazil
Secret, the app that lets you to anonymously share thoughts with others, is no longer available in Apple's App Store in Brazil.Secret was leveled with a Brazilian court ruling this week that forced Apple to remove the app from its store within 10 days. Apple on Thursday complied with the ruling, taking down the app from its Brazil-based App Store, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to CNET. The issue for Secret has been its anonymity. In Brazil, the constitution strictly prohibits free speech when it's made anonymously. Secret users in Brazil were taking to the app to express themselves on a wide range of topics, including politics, and that apparently violated the country's laws.Related storiesNot so Secret? How a hack could have killed app's anonymitySo why isn't there more app store competition?Windows Phone Store hits more than 300,000 appsGoogle yanks BombGaza game for violating app policiesAs Apple's guidelines indicate, apps allowed into the App Store must adhere to both the company's rules and local law. The same is true in countries all over the world, not just Brazil. Whether the application will be brought back to the App Store in Brazil is unknown at this point, though it seems unlikely, given the country's laws on anonymous free speech.Secret's app is still available elsewhere around the world in both the App Store and the Google Play store.CNET has contacted Secret for comment. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via 9to5Mac)
Secret, the app that lets you to anonymously share thoughts with others, is no longer available in Apple's App Store in Brazil.Secret was leveled with a Brazilian court ruling this week that forced Apple to remove the app from its store within 10 days. Apple on Thursday complied with the ruling, taking down the app from its Brazil-based App Store, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to CNET. The issue for Secret has been its anonymity. In Brazil, the constitution strictly prohibits free speech when it's made anonymously. Secret users in Brazil were taking to the app to express themselves on a wide range of topics, including politics, and that apparently violated the country's laws.Related storiesNot so Secret? How a hack could have killed app's anonymitySo why isn't there more app store competition?Windows Phone Store hits more than 300,000 appsGoogle yanks BombGaza game for violating app policiesAs Apple's guidelines indicate, apps allowed into the App Store must adhere to both the company's rules and local law. The same is true in countries all over the world, not just Brazil. Whether the application will be brought back to the App Store in Brazil is unknown at this point, though it seems unlikely, given the country's laws on anonymous free speech.Secret's app is still available elsewhere around the world in both the App Store and the Google Play store.CNET has contacted Secret for comment. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via 9to5Mac)
Apple releases new Mac Minis with HDMI and SD reader
Apple releases new Mac Minis with HDMI and SD reader
The computer is designed based off Apple's aluminum enclosure which, similar to the MacBook and MacBook Pro family, has a unibody design. There is a single slot-loading optical drive on the front of the system, and Apple has reconfigured the back to include a HDMI port and an SD card slot.The $699 model sports the following features:Core system:2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache2GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAMStorage:320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpmSlot-load 8X SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)SD card slotGraphics:NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics with shared memoryone HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPortHDMI to DVI video adapterNetworking and connectivity:AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDRGigabit Ethernetfour USB 2.0 portsone FireWire 800 portAudio:combined optical digital audio inputcombined optical digital audio outputThe Mac Mini Server with no optical drive.Customizing options allow for up to 8GM of RAM and 500GB (7200RPM) of hard drive storage space. In addition, Apple's Mac Mini Server has the same features except for an additional hard drive in place of the optical drive, and has a 2.66GHz processor with 4GB of RAM as the default configuration.The bottom of the unit is designed for easy access to the RAM, so you can upgrade the system without prying open the top case, as was the case with the older models.Questions? Comments? Have a fix? Post them below or email us!Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.
The computer is designed based off Apple's aluminum enclosure which, similar to the MacBook and MacBook Pro family, has a unibody design. There is a single slot-loading optical drive on the front of the system, and Apple has reconfigured the back to include a HDMI port and an SD card slot.The $699 model sports the following features:Core system:2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB of shared L2 cache2GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAMStorage:320GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpmSlot-load 8X SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)SD card slotGraphics:NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics with shared memoryone HDMI port and one Mini DisplayPortHDMI to DVI video adapterNetworking and connectivity:AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDRGigabit Ethernetfour USB 2.0 portsone FireWire 800 portAudio:combined optical digital audio inputcombined optical digital audio outputThe Mac Mini Server with no optical drive.Customizing options allow for up to 8GM of RAM and 500GB (7200RPM) of hard drive storage space. In addition, Apple's Mac Mini Server has the same features except for an additional hard drive in place of the optical drive, and has a 2.66GHz processor with 4GB of RAM as the default configuration.The bottom of the unit is designed for easy access to the RAM, so you can upgrade the system without prying open the top case, as was the case with the older models.Questions? Comments? Have a fix? Post them below or email us!Be sure to check us out on Twitter and the CNET Mac forums.
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