Anime Studio 8.1 is great animation software for beginners

At Macworld | iWorld 2012, I had the chance to sit down with the folks behind Smith Micro's Anime Studio and discuss the latest update to its Anime Studio animation suite. Anime Studio 8.1 allows support for Wacom multi-touch tablets, the first of its kind for a piece of animation software. After Macworld, they sent me a Wacom Bamboo Capture so I could try the software out for myself.

Anime Studio is a vector-based program designed to make the transition to doing your own animation a bit easier. The program assumes you know very little about the animation process, and will ask if you want to enter beginner or standard mode.

I went for the beginner mode and was treated to a very nice, robust tutorial and a pre-made character designed to teach me how everything worked. There were guides cueing me into showing me what parts of the character I could move, and it took very little time to make a crude animation. The amount of flexibility in the program is impressive, and I even had part of my character's face separated from the rest for awhile!

Using the Wacom was especially nice in freehand mode to do doodles, but I will leave the majority of the serious artwork to my comics partner. I would love to see what Isa could do with Anime Studio. I wouldn't recommend the Wacom to a very young child who isn't quite sure of all the controls, but a middle-schooler would be absolutely fine. One of Smith Micro's goals is to get Anime Studio into more schools, and I wish there had been something like this when I was in school.

There's two flavors of Anime Studio: The Pro version runs $199.99 and the Debut version is $49.99. Both are available as 30-day trials, so if you're interested in flexing your animation wings, this is great animation software to help you get started.

Check out the video below from Macworld | iWorld 2012 to see the Wacom tablet in action in Anime Studio.
Anime Studio 8.1 is great animation software for beginners originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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43% of recent U.S. smartphone buyers bought iPhone

Nielsen has wrapped up their latest market research data, and in the three months leading up to February, 43% of U.S. smartphone buyers got an iPhone. By comparison, 48% had bought an Android phone, and 5% picked up a BlackBerry.

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Distro Issue 34 takes a 'Shot in the Dark' with Canon's 5D Mark III

If you were lucky enough to grab a 5D Mark III when they hit shelves last week, you know how well the slick shooter performs with the lights down low. If you're still pondering plunking down $3,500 for the DSLR, on the other hand, you can check out the camera's night moves in this issue of Distro. And if you're looking for even more of our expert opinions, we have reviews of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 for Verizon, a 14-inch Series 5 Ultrabook, a pre-production Galaxy Note 10.1 and SYNC by 50 Wireless Headphones. We'll also grill Mutemath's Darren King and give you an Angry Bird's-eye view of the smartphone market in this week's Switched On. So grab your device of choice and hit the appropriate download link below.Distro Issue 34 PDFDistro on the iTunes App StoreDistro in the Android MarketDistro APK (for sideloading)Like Distro on FacebookFollow Distro on TwitterDistro Issue 34 takes a 'Shot in the Dark' with Canon's 5D Mark III originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  iTunes, Play Store  | Email this | Comments

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Why I?ll Never Buy Another Used Game (And Why You Shouldn?t, Either)

Used video games have become a desirable purchase for many industry fans. With prices coming in at substantially lower amounts than new alternatives, it simply makes sense to many people to buy used titles. The more you save, the more products you can buy, right? I?ve long been one of those people that tries to Read The Full Story

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Want something new for your BlackBerry? Check out The Surprise App!

Every day I start my morning by checking out BlackBerry App World for new apps. I like to see what's out there that I think may be useful to me, or just what's new in general. Well today I found one of my favorite apps so far, and you'll never guess what it is. Dubbed The Surprise App, this neat little utility comes from ShaoSoft (maker of Leave It On, The CB App and more) so you know it's a good one. The Surprise App is just what it says - a surprise. From the description: The surprise app is just that, a surprise. You won't know what the app does until you run it for the first time. What we can tell you this, it is a useful utility. It might be something you never though about needing, maybe it's something you've always wanted, you might even say "wow, that's cool, I didn't know that was possible!"� I have the app installed and I can vouch for it. It's a simple utility that you will use but probably never thought of. So if you're feeling like you want to try something new, give The Surprise App a shot.� If you do install this app - PLEASE don't comment, BBM, email, SMS etc letting others know what it is. The app is intended to be a surprise, so let's keep it that way! More information/Download The Surprise App CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Want something new for your BlackBerry? Check out The Surprise App!

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Facebook Timeline for brand Pages mandatory starting today

Facebook first unveiled the Timeline feature back in September for users and companies. Brands have been cautious to use the new layout, with some dipping their toe in while others have avoided it. Today, Facebook will make Timeline for Pages mandatory, starting at 11am PST. Facebook has warned those using Pages to make sure they?ve Read The Full Story

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U.K. court orders ISP to expose porn downloaders

Thousands of broadband subscribers in the United Kingdom who illegally downloaded pornography will soon have their identities exposed.�The United Kingdom’s High Court has ordered O2, a large U.K.-based Internet service provider, to hand over personal details identifying more than 9,000 subscribers to�Golden Eye International and Ben Dover Productions, two companies run by British porn actor and producer Lindsay Honey. The subscribers in question are found to have illegally download copies of copyrighted movies owned by the pornographer, and their identities will be turned over to the court so that�Golden Eye International and Ben Dover Productions can seek damages. O2 reportedly fought in court to protect the identities of its subscribers, however the company confirmed that it would cooperate with the

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Friday Favorite: A bushel of educational apps for learning fun

A friend on Twitter asked me the other day if I had a list of the educational apps I have on my iPad. With all the reviews I have done, I was ashamed to admit that I've never taken the time to list those apps that I use on a regular basis with my children.

I reached out to the other writers at TUAW and asked them the same question. Together, we compiled a list of our favorite learning apps for children, and wow, what a list. The apps are presented below in no particular order.

NXTapp ($0.99)

Khan Academy (Free)

Elmo Loves ABCs ($4.99)

Where's my water? ($0.99)

Simple Physics ($0.99)

Simply Find It ($1.99)

SparkleFish ($0.99, 99-cent in-app purchases)

My First Wood Puzzles: Dinosaurs (Free, $1.99 in-app purchase)

Zoo Sounds ($1.99)

Paper by FiftyThree (Free, in-app purchases of $2.99 for tools and $7.99 for everything)

Plants HD for the iPad ($1.99)

Discovery Kids Sharks ($4.99)

Minecraft-Pocket Edition ($6.99; more game-ish, but building with blocks is learning, no?)

Articulation Station (Free; sound packs are $2.99 to $5.99, full app is $49)

Letter of the Day Interactive Activities ($1.99)

AniMatch ($0.99)

iBuildABCs ($0.99)

Junior Bingo ($0.99)

Rocket Speller (Free)

Wood Puzzle USA Map ($1.99)

Word Bingo ($0.99)

Math Bingo ($0.99)

Beginning Sounds Interactive Game ($0.99)

Motion Math Hungry Fish (Free, in-app purchases from $2.99 up to $8.99)

Letter Quiz ($1.99)

Phonics Tic Tac Toe Interactive Game (Free)

Sentence Maker (Free)

Flashcards+ (Free, in-app purchases to get new voices)

Word Jigsaw (Free, in-app purchases to get extra hints and unlock all the levels)

Monster Coloring Book ($2.99)

Math Tables ($1.99)

Word Search + (Free, in-purchase of $1.99 for premium version)

Missing Link (Free, in-app purchases for hints and extra levels)

Bookworm ($2.99)

If you have any educational apps you enjoy, please share them with us in the comments.Friday Favorite: A bushel of educational apps for learning fun originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Supplier Chatter Suggests New HD Models Of Kindle Fire Forthcoming

Early in 2011, upstream suppliers of displays and components let a few of Amazon's secrets into the open, and these early, incomplete indications were actually on whole quite correct. Now we're seeing more of the same kind of thing predicting the coming year's announcements from Amazon, and the predictions seem just as reasonable.

The news is what you might expect: a diversification of the Kindle Fire lineup, with a focus on display quality — and presumably thrift, considering the series' low price.

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How to Enchant Your Audience With Social Media [VIDEO]

Guy Kawasaki is arguably one of the most recognized names in social media. He is a former Apple evangelist and currently a best-selling author,…

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Hold the Solar System in your hands with Brian Cox?s Wonders of the Universe for iPad

Brian Cox's Wonders of the Universe is a gorgeous educational and reference app that takes you on a tour of the universe with Professor Brian Cox -- a particle physicist, Royal Society research fellow, and professor at the University of Manchester. You may also know him as the science broadcaster and presenter of the highly popular BBC2 series Wonders of the Solar System.

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Samsung ships 5 million Galaxy Notes

Samsung has announced it has shipped 5 million Galaxy Note units since launch last October.The number is impressive for what was expected to be a niche device, given its large display and included stylus pen.Additionally, the Note should arrive in Japan on April 6th, thanks to carrier NTT DoCoMo. NTT says they will have the 4G LTE version of the phone, with the actual device being dubbed the "Docomo Next Series Galaxy Note SC-05D."The device is just the third LTE phone in the nation, and will run on NTT's "Xi" LTE network.Galaxy Note devices in Japan have a large 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen (1280�800 resolution), run on dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 processors, have 1 GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, LTE support and Samsung's own stylus pen with input software called S-PenPermalink | Comments

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Official OS 7.1.0.342 for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 from Telenor Norway

Telenor Norway has officially released OS 7.1.0.342 for the BlackBerry Torch 9810. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for findings, fixes and more discussion. Download OS 7.1.0.342 for the Torch 9810 Discuss more in the forums CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Official OS 7.1.0.342 for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 from Telenor Norway

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RAZR, RAZR MAXX and HTC Rezound Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich Updates as Early as Next Week?

According to Best Buy systems that were updated this afternoon, Verizon is preparing to launch Ice Cream Sandwich updates for 3 of their top phones, the DROID RAZR, RAZR MAXX, and HTC Rezound. Both Moto and Verizon had caught flack for not giving specific enough time frames for updates to the RAZRs, but we speculated [...]

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WSJ: Google will begin selling own tablets this year, open online store

According to the WSJ, Google will indeed begin selling its own tablets this year, as rumored.The move will be a way for the company to drive Android tablet sales, which have been lackluster over the past two years in competing against Apple.Over the past few months, rumors have surfaced repeatedly that Asus is building a "Nexus" tablet that will sell for $150 and include specs that beat out the $200 Amazon Kindle Fire.The tablet will feature "vanilla" Android 4.0 or even Android 5.0 Jelly Bean, staying away from user interfaces like HTC's Sense or Samsung's TouchWiz. Jelly Bean is expected to be launched in June.More importantly, Google will open its own online store to sell the tablets, similar to how it sold the Nexus One in 2009. That move should help the company better compete with Amazon and Apple, who promote their products right from their highly trafficked homepages.Permalink | Comments

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BlackBerry ?not a toy? ads may save the company

In an earnings call detailing an abysmal quarter for BlackBerry, Research in Motion (aka RIM) this week made a perfect case for the necessity of their “toy” ads out on the airwaves now. These advertisements are representing the BlackBerry Bold line of devices and have celebrities as well as unnamed users stating “We need tools, Read The Full Story

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Facebook Is Building a Search Engine [REPORT]

Is Facebook building a Google rival — one that would use your location and your friends’ tastes?
A team of more than 20 Facebook en…

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Foxconn reduces working hours, workers ask why

The Fair Labor Association released its first report about the conditions it found in Foxconn factories during a recent investigation. The report details over 50 violations that center on excessive overtime and low pay. To improve the working environment, Foxconn has vowed to slash overtime without decreasing workers compensation. This change, however, has Foxconn workers concerned says a Reuters report.

Some employees are afraid less hours will translate into less money, a situation they don't want. "We are worried we will have less money to spend. Of course, if we work less overtime, it would mean less money," one 23-year-old employee told Reuters.

Another worker said, "We have just been told that we can only work a maximum of 36 hours a month of overtime. I tell you, a lot of us are unhappy with this. We think that 60 hours of overtime a month would be reasonable and that 36 hours would be too little."Foxconn reduces working hours, workers ask why originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Best Buy To Shut 50 Stores In Streamlining Effort

TechCrunch's Best Buy tag isn't exactly a heartening place to visit. In the last few months, it "stole Christmas," been "finished," and is now "going out of business." Dire straits indeed for a company that has defied the odds not only against big retail competition but against deadlier online opponents as well for nearly 50 years.

But an announcement today seems to give a little weight to the doom and gloom expected from a tech community that views Best Buy as an anachronism. Best Buy will be closing 50 of its big box stores and laying off some 400 people, mostly on the administrative side. Is it rightsizing or just plain attrition?

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Baldur?s Gate: Enhanced Edition for Mac OS confirmed

Why should iPad owners have all the fun? An enhanced edition of Baldur?s Gate was announced for Apple?s tablet not too long ago, and while it was revealed that it would be available on PC as well, there was no mention of a Mac OS version. Fear not, role players, as the studio has confirmed Read The Full Story

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Google to Political Campaigns: Here?s How You Win

Google’s politics team has been working with presidential campaigns for years. Now they’re ready to share the lessons they’ve…

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What 10 qualities or features will BlackBerry 10 devices need to be a success?

What 10 features do you think BB10 smartphones will need to possess to survive in the smartphone market? Click the forum link below to join the discussion! Anticipation is mounting as we head into the middle of the week. An update to the BlackBerry Bridge application dropped tonight, which in the past has usually been followed by an update to the BlackBerry PlayBook OS. While you all sit around repeatedly hitting the button to check for updates, why not head into the forums and see what's up with your fellow CrackBerry addicts? We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below. General Discussion:� How many emails do you SEND in a day PlayBook Apps & Games: Millions of dollars to be made PlayBook Apps & Games: How Do You Use Print To Go?� News & Rumors: [Article] - BlackBerry 10 Smartphones: 10 Features These Devices Need to Thrive BlackBerry Apps: Best offline RSS reader to replace Viigo & Freerange Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today! CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. What 10 qualities or features will BlackBerry 10 devices need to be a success?

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Microsoft?s Biggest Threat: The Younger Generation

Whenever I?m at Starbucks, visiting my local mall, or even just driving around town, I find something rather interesting: younger people are nearly always using an Apple product. Now, I?ll fully admit that there are exceptions to the rule and I?m sure that there are countless people out there that can tell me that they Read The Full Story

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Decide.com Expands Beyond Consumer Electronics, Now Tells You When To Buy Home Appliances, Too

Decide.com, the consumer electronics search service launched by several former Farecast engineers,�is expanding its focus today to home appliances. Previously, the service told users whether they should buy now or wait to purchase consumer electronics like cell phones, tablets, desktop and laptops.

But according to Decide CEO Mike Fridgen, home appliances share much in common with CE devices, in that their prices are�similarly�volatile - on any given day prices on�appliances�change by 12%, he says. These fluctuations - precisely the kind of data that Decide.com likes to crunch - were one of the reasons why it made sense for Decide to attack this new vertical.

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South Pole Explorer Flips Over Secret Stash of Frozen Treats [VIDEO]

If you thought Katniss Everdeen was hardcore, meet explorer Aleksander Gamme, who spent 100 days crossing the South Pole by himself. By day 86, howev…

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Colossal Milky Way photo captures ?one billion stars?

Dr Nick Cross from the University of Edinburgh and associates of his at that institution have completed a 10 year sky survey data combination which will allow one single image (and the information embedded within) to display “about one billion starts.” This is according to Cross who notes that this “is more than has been Read The Full Story

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Congress blocks law that would prevent employers from demanding Facebook passwords

A proposed�amendment�to FCC legislation that would have prevented current or potential employers from seeking access to employee Facebook accounts was shot down by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.�The amendment was put forth by Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter, and it was defeated�236 to 184 with only one republican voting in favor of the change. “Nothing in this Act or any amendment made by this Act shall be construed to limit or restrict the ability of the Federal Communications Commission to adopt a rule or to amend an existing rule to protect online privacy, including requirements in such rule that prohibit licensees or regulated entities from mandating that job applicants or employees disclose confidential passwords to social networking web sites,” the

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Now you can share your exact location with friends and family with Find My Facebook Friends for iPhone and iPad

As if using Facebook wasn't stalker-ish enough, now you can track your friends' exact locations with Find my Facebook Friends. This app is very similar to Apple's Find my Friends app that was released last year alongside iOS 5.

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Samsung tweaking Face Unlock to require blinking, smiling still optional

Still paranoid about a friend sneaking past your four-dot-oh facial security and revealing all your little secrets? Worry no more, as Sammy's got a solution for you. The new feature is stuffed inside the tasty ICS being delivered now to global Galaxy S IIs, adding the need to blink in order to bypass the Face Unlock screen. Aside from the eyelash-flashing bit included in the upgrade, Samsung's Product Planning Team says they've also added Photo Editor, Beta Font, Snapshot and a novel S Go Launcher Pro. You can check out the full interview with Samsung's whiz-squad at the source below.Samsung tweaking Face Unlock to require blinking, smiling still optional originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear  |  Samsung  | Email this | Comments

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Viira Outlook Suite and Getting Things Done (GTD) App Now Version 2 With More Productivity Features

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Google Drive cloud storage platform coming in April?

After years of rumor, it appears that Google's cloud storage platform "Drive" is finally ready to be launched.According to Om, the platform will launch in the first week of April with 1GB of free storage for users.Market leader Dropbox offers 2GB of storage and easy ways to gain more. Amazon, Apple and Microsoft also offer cloud solutions with more free storage, putting Google at a disadvantage right from the start, at least in terms of available space. However, the API is expected to allow third-party apps to store data to your Drive, which would be a fantastic addition for Android owners. If accurate, you could back up all your apps and data right to Drive and restore it from another device when you log in, similar to how Titanium Backup uses Dropbox if you have a rooted device.Last month, a leaked screenshot of the interface made its way around the Web, showing a deep integration with the Google suite of applications and services.Permalink | Comments

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Update: New iPad Runs 4G? Not In Australia, Says Consumer Watchdog. Apple Now Offering Refunds

One of the selling points for the new iPad has been the fact that it supports 4G, but at least in one market, that 4G promise is facing a challenge. In what might be a case of a storm in a teapot, the Competition and Consumer Commission in Australia has said that Apple cannot advertise its newest tablet as 4G-capable because it doesn't actually work on the 4G network that exists in the country.

The regulator plans to take its argument to federal court this Wednesday, where it will try to order Apple to change its marketing of the product. It also wants Apple to offer refunds to any buyers that feel they have been mislead by the advertising.

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Steve Jobs reportedly disliked "Siri" name

Network World's Yoni Heisler attended Technori Pitch in Chicago yesterday, and related a story about Siri that not only sheds new light on the name of Apple's intelligent assistant, but on Steve Jobs' low opinion of the name.

Technori Pitch is a monthly meeting where Chicago-based startups can tout what they're working on, and yesterday's speaker was none other than Dag Kittlaus -- one of the founders of Siri. The company was bought out by Apple in April of 2010 for US$200 million, and of course Siri became the outstanding feature of the iPhone 4S.

We had always heard that the Siri name was a play on SRI International, the contract research institute founded by the trustees of Stanford University in 1946. Siri was a spinoff company of SRI before its purchase by Apple. However, in yesterday's talk, Kittlaus noted that "...Siri means in Norwegian, 'beautiful woman who leads you to victory.' I worked with a lady named Siri in Norway and wanted to name my daughter Siri and the domain was available. And also consumer companies need to focus on the fact that the name is easy to spell, is easy to say..."

Kittlaus, who was the CEO of Siri, was invited to talk with Steve Jobs at one point for three hours at the late Apple CEO's home. Kittlaus noted that Jobs really didn't like the Siri name, but Kittlaus kept pushing him to keep the name. When Jobs couldn't find anything better, he decided to stick with Siri. Similar stories have come up about the naming of the iMac and iPad, both products that were given names that Jobs initially hated but eventually came to like.Steve Jobs reportedly disliked "Siri" name originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Twitter Admits ?Unfollow Bug? Exists [VIDEO]

Having some trouble with Twitter lately? The company has recently confirmed a “follow bug” that causes some users to automatically s…

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Razer to arm lefties with the Naga if it gets 10,000 Likes before April 21st

Jealous of all of your right-handed mates and their Naga-wielding gaming rigs? Well, it appears Razer has heard the clamoring and plans to produce a southpaw version of the gaming mouse. The catch? A Facebook page must receive 10,000 Likes in a month in order for the project to move forward. Before you get too excited, the outfit warns that the left-handed Naga will take a year or more to complete -- but if the vote quota is reached, Min-Liang Tan gave his word to make it happen. Seems like it'll happen, too, as the page has currently received over 6,000 Likes. So if that lefty DeathAdder just isn't cutting it anymore, hit the source link below to further the cause.Razer to arm lefties with the Naga if it gets 10,000 Likes before April 21st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Facebook  | Email this | Comments

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FTC's 'Privacy By Design' Idea Will Impact Mobile

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a set of recommendations it believes businesses and the government should adopt when it comes to the privacy of American consumers. The FTC has five main items in the new privacy framework it wants to see addressed. The one item applying chiefly to mobile devices would require web sites and/or services to offer privacy policies that are "short, effective, and accessible to consumers on small screens." The FTC also wants to see Do Not Track more widely adopted and standardized; data brokers identified on a central web site where they explain their data policies; comprehensive tracking policies devised; and methods developed for the industry to self-regulate these codes. The FTC wants it to be easier for consumers across the web to know where, why, when, and how they are being tracked, and what's done with the data that is collected. It also wants the web to adopt an opt-in model. The recommendations need to be assessed by congress.

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Tim Cook meets with mayor of Beijing

Tim Cook was spotted in a Beijing Apple store on Monday and a report from a Chinese newspaper says the Apple CEO also met with Guo Jinlong, mayor of Beijing, later that day. Details about the meeting are not known, but it is thought he talked about market expansion and working more closely in the future with the Chinese city.

Apple spokesperson Carolyn Wu confirmed Cook's trip to China and said, "Tim is in China meeting with government officials. China is very important to us and we look forward to greater investment and growth here."

[Via Computerworld]Tim Cook meets with mayor of Beijing originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Photoshop CS6 to require 64-bit multi-core Mac

Adobe is following Apple's lead with OS X 10.7 Lion and ending support for 32-bit Macintosh systems. Starting with Adobe Photoshop CS6, Mac users must have a 64-bit, multi-core system with at least OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

If you have a Core 2 Duo or a Core iX system then you should be ready for the next version of Photoshop when it is released. If you have a Core Duo or older machine, then you should stay with CS5 and not upgrade to CS6.

If you are not sure about your hardware, then check out this Apple support document which'll tell how to find out whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit system.

[Via CNET]Photoshop CS6 to require 64-bit multi-core Mac originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Leaked OS 7.1.0.340 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930

OS 7.1.0.340 has leaked for the BlackBerry Bold 9930. This is an unofficial (leaked) OS, so while it's mostly safe to install, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS or How to Upgrade Your BlackBerry OS Using App Loader. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for findings, fixes and more discussion. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). * Download OS 7.1.0.340 for the Bold 9930 Discuss more in the forums CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Leaked OS 7.1.0.340 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930

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Forums: Retina optimized games, Web browsers, Draw Something

Favorite Retina-optimized game titles? [Question] Charging iPhone + Mophie Juice Pack Plus Favorite web browser? Traveling to Europe -- Any Money-Saving Suggestions? What's your Draw Something ID? 2012 iMore community Twitter user name exchange

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How To View ALL Unread Messages for Blackbbery Bold 9900/9930

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Phone Lock-Screen App Offers Prime Opportunity for Advertisers [VIDEO]

Your phone’s lock-screen may become a billboard in your pocket.
Conduit, a company offering web and mobile services, is aiming to make so…

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Keep your 15" MacBook Pro cool with the madMINDS TILT

The MacBook Pro is the workhorse of the Apple portable computing line, with the power and screen real estate to keep even professional video editors happy when they're on the road. All that power generates heat that can sometimes add up to an uncomfortable user experience, especially if you're using the MacBook Pro as a true "laptop" computer. A new product from madMINDS LLC, the TILT (US$55.00), resolves that issue by providing active cooling in a wafer-thin stand that beautifully compliments the design of the unibody MacBook Pro.

Design

The TILT got started as a Kickstarter project last fall and achieved $22,075 in funding for a $8,000 goal. Now that production has started, the TILT is available only for the 15" unibody aluminum MacBook Pro. Fortunately, my wife happens to use one of those as her home computer, so I was able to get a review device to test.

The TILT comes in a very thin cardboard box wrapped inside a cloth bag. It's light, adding about 1.1 pounds (.5 kg) to the weight of your 15" MacBook Pro. It's made of a plastic material that looks virtually identical to the aluminum MacBook body. On the bottom of the TILT is a threaded hole for a tripod -- this seems odd, but is perfect for photographers or videographers who take their MBP to the field for backup or immediate processing of images. Just take the MBP, attach it to the TILT, put it on top of a tripod, and you've got a great way to keep that laptop at the proper height whether you're sitting or standing.

Gallery: The TILT by madMINDS

Inside the TILT is a small USB powered fan that sends a cooling blast in one side of the case and out the other. The TILT will use one of the USB ports on the left side of your MBP, so keep that in mind if you are the type of person who tends to have a lot of accessories plugged into your ports.

One all-important question is how well the TILT holds onto your MBP. The TILT uses a latching mechanism that clicks into the back hinge area of your MacBook Pro, and once I figured out how to get it secured, the TILT held on like it was glued. It's also easy to take off, so when you don't need the cooling, the TILT can be easily removed.

Functionality

The main selling point of the TILT is that it is supposed to cool your MacBook Pro, so I took the temperature of my wife's computer with and without the TILT attached and working. As you can see, the temperature in the battery pack didn't change much at all. However, the big change was in the temperature of the CPU.

My only complaint about the TILT so far is that the fan noise, while incredibly quiet, is still noticeable. If you're used to having your MacBook Pro fans kick in to cool your baby while you're editing video, then the TILT fan probably won't bother you. On the other hand, if you usually don't notice fan noise from the MBP, the TILT will definitely bother you.

Conclusion

The TILT is a well-designed, good-looking and functional piece of hardware that does exactly what it's supposed to do -- keep your MacBook Pro cool. For photographers and videographers who might want to mount their MacBook Pro on a tripod for easy access, it's one of the few ways (perhaps the only way?) to get that done.

And now we're going to give away this TILT to one lucky TUAW reader. Remember that this only works with the unibody aluminum 15" MacBook Pro that has been around since late 2008, so please don't enter the giveaway unless you have that particular model. Here are the rules:


Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button.

The entry must be made before March 30, 2012 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time.

You may enter only once.

One winner will be selected and will receive a madMINDS TILT for 15" Unibody MacBook Pro valued at $55.00.

Click Here for complete Official Rules.


Good luck!
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Facebook is too friendly; new app helps users make enemies

At its core, Facebook is a social network built on the premise that people want a central location where they can keep track of and interact with all of their friends. With nearly a billion active monthly users, the site’s strategy is seemingly in line with the wants of the masses. One developer seems to think the world’s most popular social network is too bright and cheery, however, and he recently released a Facebook app that looks to rain on users’ parade. EnemyGraph is a free Facebook app that serves a single purpose: it allows users to name their enemies. With this free app, people can list any entity on Facebook ? a person, a company, a group or anything

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LG Spectrum Review: This Is One Ugly Sumbitch

The LG Spectrum has spent a long while with me. In fact, LG's asking for it back, saying that my review period has come to an end. I didn't get around to the full review until now because (to be perfectly honest with you) I didn't really want to sit down and talk about the LG Spectrum for X amount of hours.

True, there's nothing necessarily "wrong" with the phone. It's got solid specs, performs alright (I guess), and has a downright gorgeous display. But at the same time, there's a long list of issues that I have with the phone, and most center around design.

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Sony Shakes Things Up Under New CEO, Reorganizes For The Post-PC Era

Sony enters a new era April 1st. On that day Kazuo Hirai will replace Sir Howard Stringer as Sony's president and CEO. The challenges ahead are massive; Sony is facing a financial and organizational calamity. Sony is simply too big and has fallen too far and Hirai is tasked to bring Sony back to glory.

Sony just announced a new corporate organization that shows drastic change is underway. Under this strategy, dubbed One Sony, separate Sony divisions will share management, hopefully streamlining decisions and creating a more unified end-user experience that better utilizes Sony's content offering. Sony under Stringer was an unwieldy multi-headed beast. Hirai is clearly trying to tighten the reins. It just might work and it has to work.

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Skype Meets Google+ Hangouts: Host Your Own Live Chat With OnTheAir

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Sideload apps on your BlackBerry PlayBook without a PC using Localbar 2

If your PC seems to be standing in the way of you sideloading apps to your BlackBerry PlayBook, Localbar 2 may be just what you're looking for. You may recall the original Localbar that popped up back in November. It worked like a champ, but RIM quickly found a fix and it was dead in the water. Localbar 2 brings back the same functionality -- letting you install BAR files directly to your PlayBook without the need of a Windows PC or Mac. Localbar 2 uses a proxy to get the job done, so it will take a bit of setup before you can get everything running smoothly. Just follow the instructions and you'll be able to get setup and be up and running in no time. Sideloading from a computer isn't all that hard, but if you want to cut out the middle man, Localbar 2 may be the way to go. You can always get the job done from on your PC by following our simple guides for both Windows or Mac. After the initial setup, sideloading any BAR files to your PlayBook is a breeze. If you still want to go the Localbar 2 route, hit the link below for more information and to download. More information/Download Localbar 2 CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Sideload apps on your BlackBerry PlayBook without a PC using Localbar 2

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TeleNav's Scout for Apps Offers Free HTML5 Navigation

TeleNav today announced a new web-based service called Scout for Apps. The service is being offered to developers, who can incorporate TeleNav's HTML5 voice-guided GPS navigation service directly into their own web apps. TeleNav is also offering Scout to consumers, who can point their mobile browsers to Scout.me to get web-based directions on their phone. TeleNav said that Scout.me has been optimized for the iOS browser, but not yet for the Android browser (though it will still probably work on an Android device). Developers can download the appropriate tools from TeleNav's web site.

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Survey says Siri use consistent, but limited among iPhone 4S owners

A recent survey of 482 iPhone 4S owners found that 87% used Siri monthly, while a third used it daily to make calls, send SMS messages, and make web searches. 26% dictate e-mails to their iPhone 4S daily, but another 30% have never used Siri to send an e-mail.

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Ottawa Tech Recruitment Event Seeking to Fill 1,300 Tech Roles in Waterloo Region

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BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video)

We've been eagerly anticipating the full-on release of BlueStacks' App Player, so imagine our excitement, now that the software has officially made the leap from its brief alpha stage to "beta-1" status. If you'll recall, the App Player can virtually run over 450k Android apps on Windows XP, Vista and 7, all without developers needing to tweak their respective coding. Notably, this latest build has a host of updates including LayerCake, allowing x86-based machines run apps written for ARM -- and with hardware graphics acceleration, no less. Other notable goodies from the beta build include official localization in 10 countries, mock accelerometer support (arrow keys), an updated UI and Direct AppStore Access. If the mere thought of running Android Angry Birds on Windows has your interests piqued, you'll find further details about BlueStacks in the full press release and video overview past the break.Continue reading BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video)BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  BlueStacks  | Email this | Comments

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Daily Update for March 26, 2012

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.

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Subscribe via RSSDaily Update for March 26, 2012 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Why the iPad Heat is Linked to Hot Sales

This month the 2012 refresh of one of Apple’s hottest commodities has been released: the iPad, and with it has come a surprising revelation on the part of hundreds if not thousands of customers – it gets hot when you use it! Imagine Apple’s surprise when they found that their product, which does indeed stick Read The Full Story

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Microsoft allowing you to swap old smartphones for brand new WP7 device

Microsoft's "Smoked by Windows Phone" campaign is allowing smartphone owners near Microsoft retail stores to trade in any old smartphone (that is activated) for a brand new Windows Phone 7.5 device.The promotion is completely free, the only issue is you must walk into an actual retail store, and there aren't too many, especially not on the east coast.Additionally, the Nokia Lumia 800 is excluded from the deal.How it works (instructions via SD):1) Get an old smartphone (you may already own one); Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, PalmOS, WebOS, Symbian2) Get it activated somehow (although not every store checks, some do, so you'll want to make sure it has phone and data on it when you go into the store).3) Go to your local B&M Microsoft Store and tell them you want to take the "Windows Phone Challenge."4) Lose the contest.5) Fill out recycling paperwork.6) Give them your old smartphone (make sure you format it beforehand as you don't get to keep your old phone).7) Walk away with a brand new Windows Phone with no contract attached.The phone you bring in can be from any carrier, including regionals like Virgin.Phones available to be traded in for are the HTC Titan and Samsung Focus S on AT&T, the HTC Radar and Nokia 710 on T-Mobile and the HTC Trophy on Verizon.Microsoft has a retail store locator here (mainly on west coast): Microsoft StoresPermalink | Comments

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Twitter Launches Self-Serve Advertising for Small Businesses

Twitter announced on Tuesday that a select group of small business can begin using its self-serve advertising platform to create promoted tweets…

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The Atlantic Comes to Mashable

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Hunger Games in theaters now, here?s the game, book, wallpapers, and more for iPhone and iPad!

The Hunger Games have landed in movie theaters everywhere, and while you can now watch the exploits of Katniss, Peeta, and all the tributes on the big screen, you can also enjoy a ton of related content right on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. That includes games, books, wallpapers, and more -- If the odds are ever in your favor...

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Obama?s March Madness Bracket Is Probably Better Than Yours

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Angry Birds Space hits 10 million mark in three days

In its opening weekend (give or take a day or two) Rovio's space-based reinvention has picked up more than 10 million downloads. Presumably assisted by its freebie status on Android devices, Rovio's self-congratulatory tweet didn't give a breakdown across platforms. While we're now assured that a Windows Phone version will join the intergalactic fight, Rovio doesn't appear to need the help.Angry Birds Space hits 10 million mark in three days originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear  |  Rovio (Twitter)  | Email this | Comments

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RIM: ?Grim and getting grimmer?

Research In Motion is set to report its results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year on Thursday, and�Wall Street is bracing itself for another disappointing quarter. RIM’s fourth-quarter guidance came in worse than expected when the company posted its third-quarter results, and now several analysts are lowering their expectations even further. Pulling no punches, Barclays Capital’s Jeff Kvaal wrote in a note to investors titled “Grim and getting grimmer” that BlackBerry 7 sales have been poor thus far, and he has lowered his projections as a result. Read on for more. “Our checks indicate that current demand is poor: BlackBerry 7 devices are now close to six months old, and our checks suggest that the initial enthusiasm

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Microsoft Apologizes to Blogger Over ?Smoked By Windows Phone? Fracas

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Spain's Falles celebration invades Apple Store

I would probably describe Apple Stores as "busy," "happening," or maybe even "populated," but I wouldn't have ever described them as "boisterous" .. until I saw the videos below. These two videos are via ifoAppleStore and were recorded at the Apple Store Calle Colón in Valencia, where the local celebration of Falles, to commemorate St. Joseph, has spilled over into the iPhones and iPads. As you can see, a band takes up residence right there in the MacBook section, and while some of the customers look a little frazzled, it does look like a great time.

Kudos to the employees for clapping along, too -- I used to work in retail, and I know that as fun as it would be to have live music playing, it would make my job of helping customers and securing the store just that much tougher. But they handle it as well as expected, given that the festival is basically a continuous party over the better part of a week. Viva el iPhone!

Spain's Falles celebration invades Apple Store originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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BlackBerry App World v3.1.2.20 available through the BlackBerry Beta Zone

BlackBerry Beta Zone members got a huge update for App World Today. This is one that many people have been waiting for, as it includes the ability to filter out apps you have downloaded on other devices that are not available for your BlackBerry. There is also a new function that allows you to share your app list with others via NFC. Change log includes: Find an app in ?My World? by typing a keyword term ?Other Devices? filter view in ?My World? allows you to filter out apps not available for your device e.g. PlayBook Apps Announce downloads to BBM Status NFC is now an additional method to share a single app A new "Share" channel in the App World Home page allows you to share your app list via NFC Various Bug Fixes If you're a member of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, you should be able to login and find v3.1.2.20 listed under your eligible programs. Sign up, agree to everything, and get to downloading. Let us know in the comments how you like the new features! Check out your available programs in BlackBerry Beta Zone CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry App World v3.1.2.20 available through the BlackBerry Beta Zone

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T-Mobile to cut 5% of workforce, close seven call centers

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Congress Queries App Developers on Their Data Privacy Practices

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Man steals laptop, comes back to apologize, steals second laptop

A report in the Daily Mail shows the shocking story of Ivan Barker, who had the audacity to rob the same person twice, in broad daylight.Barker recently stoke the laptop of wheelchair-bound Jacque Mathley. Barker, feeling guilty, later returned to Mathley's house and knocked on the front door. When Mathley answered, Barker said the police had instructed him to apologize and return the device.Mathley let Barker in the house, and the two chatted. When he eventually went to the bathroom, Barker stole his replacement laptop and left the house.This time, with a full name and description of the thief, Mathley testified and Barker was given four months in prison.Permalink | Comments

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How Tech and Social Media Are Changing Travel [INFOGRAPHIC]

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T-Mobile to cut 5% of workforce, close seven call centers

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Swedish magicians prove the iPad really is magical

Okay, I admit it -- the iPad really is magical. At least it is when it's put into the incredibly talented hands of Charlie Caper and iMore reader Erik Rosales. The performance by Step2 Communication at MIPIM in Cannes, which Erik said required 7 iPads and one of Sweden's best magicians, was on behalf of the Swedish capital of Stockholm. I can't even imagine how much practice must have gone into making this work. Amazing.

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Google Updates Android SDK

Google today provided an update to the Android software developer kit and other associated tools. The new version, being called Revision 17, adds a number of new features for developers as well as bug fixes for the coding tools. Some of the new features include an Android API call check, 40 new rules for Lint as well as Lint warning suppressions, and improved HTML and XML reporting and Eclipse integration. The new SDK also updates the Emulator (notably with experimental support for multitouch input through a tethered Android device) and an updated Support Library. The tools may be downloaded from Google's Android developer web site.

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High-res Mountain Lion art could point to Retina Macs in 2012

Apple developers test-driving the latest Mountain Lion (10.8) release may have noticed some higher-res graphics erroneously popping up in "unexpected places," such as the double-size phone icon that appears alongside an audio chat invitation in Messages. One such dev reported his findings to Ars Technica, as you can see evidenced in the graphic above. This mild slip-up could imply that Apple plans to release Macs with high-density displays later this year, or, at the very least, that Mountain Lion will be Retina-ready. High-res support dates back to OS X Lion, which is reportedly equipped to play nice with HiDPI displays, should they eventually become available. Compatible icons are but a second piece of the puzzle, which could be completed to the tune of deliciously dense 2880 x 1800 (or higher) resolution 15-inch LCDs. Wouldn't you love to see that.High-res Mountain Lion art could point to Retina Macs in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Ars Technica  | Email this | Comments

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iPad Smart Cover issue apparently due to magnet polarity

Many customers bought a new iPad last weekend, and some found that Apple's Smart Cover doesn't work with certain previously Smart Cover-compatible cases. Mark of Mark's Hangout has discovered why, and he's posted a detailed explanation.

It appears that Apple added a polarity-sensitive sensor to the new iPad, and that the original Smart Covers were made with magnets facing in either direction. Later model Smart Covers don't exhibit this behavior. We can only assume Apple made an adjustment when it refreshed the line in October.

Mark had help from an independent case manufacturer in sussing out the problem. You'll find all of the details here. He also pointed out that if you have an incompatible Smart Cover you can get it swapped out at the Apple Store.

[Via The Verge]iPad Smart Cover issue apparently due to magnet polarity originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Samsung Mobile?s VP of design responds to allegations of copying Apple

In a recent interview Samsung Mobile's VP of design, Lee Minhyouk, had a few things to say about Apple's claim that Samsung is "slavishly" copying their designs.

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Angry Birds goes giant with Seattle Space Needle

The brand new Angry Birds: Space launch has hit a new level of gigantism with an abnormally oversized Red Bird tied on to the Seattle Space Needle. This landmark gains new meaning as the physics-based entertainment game adds its own 300 foot tall slingshot as fans were invited to the top of the beast to Read The Full Story

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NVIDIA CEO suggests Kepler GPUs could be headed to future 'superphones'

NVIDIA looking for a piece of next-generation smartphones shouldn't come as much of a surprise to anyone, but CEO Jen-Hsun Huang dropped a few details in a recent email to staffers that's sure to spur at least a little excitement. As AnandTech reports, in addition to marking the launch of the company's new Kepler-based GeForce GTX 680 graphics card, he also looked towards future possibilities for the GPU, noting that "today is just the beginning of Kepler," and that "because of its super energy-efficient architecture, we will extend GPUs into datacenters, to super thin notebooks, to superphones." Not surprisingly, that's about as specific as things got as far as mobile devices are concerned, with no mention whatsoever as to when we might see such Kepler-based "superphones."NVIDIA CEO suggests Kepler GPUs could be headed to future 'superphones' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Phone Arena  |  AnandTech  | Email this | Comments

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New iPad?s A5X Processor Holds Few Surprises Despite Enormous Size

Initial teardowns of the new iPad whetted many a chip nerd's appetite when they revealed that the A5X chip inside was truly gigantic. At nearly 13x13mm, it is significantly larger than the A5, which was itself already kind of a hefty bugger.

Now some clear images (from Chipworks) have been taken of the die itself (some rather rough ones with initial "floorplans" showed up earlier over the weekend) and it's becoming more and more clear that the A5X is a stopgap measure: a last-generation product that's overcompensating, if you will, with a jumbo-sized GPU.

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Baldur's Gate coming to iPad

An enhanced edition of Baldur's Gate was announced this month by developers Overhaul Games (which includes a few devs from Bioware that worked on the title originally), and now there's even better news: That enhanced version is also making its way to the iPad. The game will be out on Apple's tablet at the same time as the PC release, and it will include all of the updates and new content as the other platform. Additionally, there will be iPad-specific controls, such as pinching to zoom in and out and dragging to choose units to control. While they're not done yet, Overhaul says there will be more touch-friendly menus and buttons in the interface as well.

Which is just awesome, if you ask me or any other old-school gamer with fond memories of the Baldur's Gate series. We'll obviously keep both eyes out for this one. The game is due out sometime later on this summer.Baldur's Gate coming to iPad originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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NVIDIA CEO suggests Kepler GPUs could be headed to future 'superphones'

NVIDIA looking for a piece of next-generation smartphones shouldn't come as much of a surprise to anyone, but CEO Jen-Hsun Huang dropped a few details in a recent email to staffers that's sure to spur at least a little excitement. As AnandTech reports, in addition to marking the launch of the company's new Kepler-based GeForce GTX 680 graphics card, he also looked towards future possibilities for the GPU, noting that "today is just the beginning of Kepler," and that "because of its super energy-efficient architecture, we will extend GPUs into datacenters, to super thin notebooks, to superphones." Not surprisingly, that's about as specific as things got as far as mobile devices are concerned, with no mention whatsoever as to when we might see such Kepler-based "superphones."NVIDIA CEO suggests Kepler GPUs could be headed to future 'superphones' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Phone Arena  |  AnandTech  | Email this | Comments

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Surveillance camera touts 1 second 36 million face matching

What if you wanted to see who was standing outside your front door and happened to have a library of faces that spanned 36 million or more? How about if you had a camera whose backup computer was able to search through those faces in a matter of micro-seconds? A camera just such as this Read The Full Story

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Facebook threatens legal action for password-demanding employers

Facebook has sharply criticized employers who demand applicants passwords to the social network, changing its policies to make soliciting login credentials a violation, and threatening legal action against companies that do so. “If you are a Facebook user, you should never have to share your password, let anyone access your account, or do anything that Read The Full Story

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Rdio inks deal to license UK music, but doesn't offer up a visit date

One of those other music subscription services has inched towards British shores, announcing a licensing deal with PRS for Music, a not-for-profit organization representing around 85,000 songwriters and music publishers. The San Francisco-made music service has already launched across Europe, the US and Brazil, but still remains out of reach for Brits. While it's far from a confirmation of intent, the service might have plans to jump across to the land of royalty, Rich Tea biscuits and RPattz pretty soon.Rdio inks deal to license UK music, but doesn't offer up a visit date originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web  |  PRS for Music  | Email this | Comments

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85by85 is LinkedIn meets Chatroulette

There’s a new online startup that sounds like a great idea when you first hear it, then immediately afterward you have to think it’s a crazy idea, and then finally you’ll probably settle somewhere around “well that sounds interesting but probably not for me.” Regardless of your thoughts, though, it is certainly a unique and Read The Full Story

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What Google Must Do to Keep Android Tablets Alive

So how can Google and friends make a compelling case for customers to choose Android tablets over the iPad? Here are three avenues that Google might consider to keep Android tablets ? or at least some of them ? alive and kicking.

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Perfection is demanded of the New iPad

Too hot, too fast, or just too much attention? In the short time since its inception, the new iPad has been the subject of two separate, high-profile controversies questioning Apple’s hardware decisions. The first, by Consumer Reports, discussed what was presented as an over-heating issue; the second suggested 4G LTE iPad users were now finding Read The Full Story

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Congress Queries App Developers on Their Data Privacy Practices

In the wake of a high-profile privacy scare involving the Path social networking app, Congress is advancing efforts to crack down on developers with rogue privacy and information storage policies.

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U.S. Cellular's First LTE Device Isn't a Phone

U.S. Cellular today announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. It is the first device to be sold by U.S. Cellular that can access its nascent LTE 4G network. The LTE network is active in just a handful of markets so far, including Madison and Milwaukee, Wisc.; Wichita Falls and Lawton, Okla.; Portland, Houlton, Augusta, and Bangor, Me.; Greenville and Elizabeth City, N.C.; and Des Moines, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, Iowa. According to U.S. Cellular, it will light up LTE in cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia by the second half of 2012. The company has yet to announce what phone(s) will be able to access its LTE network.

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US Army debuts app marketplace prototype: iOS first, Android coming soon

The promise of an Army app store has been bandied about for quite a while now, but it looks like it's slowly becoming a reality. The US Army has today officially announced a prototype of the Army Software Marketplace, a web-based app store that currently includes twelve different training apps that have been approved for Army-wide use. That includes just iOS apps initially, but the Army promises that it will soon include apps for Android devices as well. It's also of course looking to expand considerably beyond those dozen odd apps, noting that the prototype is just "a first step in establishing and exercising new submission and approval processes that will eventually enable Army members, organizations and third-party developers to release applications for Army-wide distribution." And you thought the approval process for some of the current app stores was stringent. [Thanks, Souheil]US Army debuts app marketplace prototype: iOS first, Android coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  US Army  | Email this | Comments

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Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 only $17.95 [Daily deal]

For today only the iMore iPhone Accessory Store has the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 for only $17.95. That's a scorching 40%! Get them before they're gone!

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T-Mobile USA to cut jobs

T-Mobile USA has announced today that it is cutting 1900 jobs in the U.S. after it consolidates its call centers.The consolidation should help reduce costs and help the carrier remain competitive among the other majors in the nation.T-Mobile will slash the amount of call centers from 24 to 17 by June and that the cuts will affect 50 percent of the current T-Mobile call center staff in the U.S.The centers to be closed are in Allentown, Pa.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Frisco, Texas; Brownsville, Texas; Lenexa, Kansas; Thornton, Colo. and Redmond, Ore.Adds Philipp Humm, CEO and President of T-Mobile: "These are not easy steps to take, but they are necessary to realize efficiency in order to invest for growth."Permalink | Comments

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Full specs of LG?s upcoming Lucid 4G for Verizon leak

The unannounced LG Lucid 4G, code-named Cayman, is reportedly slated to arrive on Verizon?s 4G LTE network within the coming weeks. Droid-Life on Thursday obtained purported specs for the handset, which looks to be a mid-range smartphone. The Lucid 4G will be equipped with a 4-inch IPS Gorlla Glass display with a 800 x 400-pixel resolution and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The device runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will also feature a 1,700 mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity and 8GB of internal storage. Earlier rumors suggested that the new LG phone will launch�on March 29th for under $200. Read

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Should Apple Make The iPad User-Serviceable? Nope, That?s Anti-Consumer

For better or worse, we live in a society that discards broken items. The day of replacing a burned-out motor in a blender is past. Very few household items are designed to be fixed by the owner or even repair shop. HDTVs, microwaves, even benchtop woodworking tools purchased at big box warehouse stores are designed to be replaced, not serviced. Desktop computers are the main exception to this rule. This shift to disposable appliances has allowed manufacturers to more quickly innovate rather than supporting older products. They really don't make them like the used to, but, in a way, that's sort of good thing.

iFixit caused a bit of ruckus late last week when the service company awarded the new iPad with a 2 out of 10 on their user repairability score. iMore took it one step farther. They both noted that since the front glass is essentially glued onto the bezel, it greatly increases the chances of cracking the screen. That's not good for the old school repair shop, but it's awesome for the consumer. Making gadgets non-user serviceable is one of the best things Apple has done.

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Address bar spoofing exploit found for iPhone, iPad Safari in iOS 5.1

With the amount of iOS devices out there in the world these days, the amount of individuals looking to exploit Apple's offerings is growing. A new iOS 5.1 vulnerability has now been exposed pertaining to how Mobile Safari handles web addresses input into the address bar.

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Say goodbye to boring and hello to fun with Avatar Animator for BBM by mblware!

Are you bored with using the pre-installed animated avatars for BlackBerry Messenger, but not sure what the alternative is? Check out Avatar Animator for BBM by mblware and in just a few clicks you will be on your way to creating your own personalized, animated avatars. The app couldn't be any easier to use. Open it up, click record animation, and the application does the rest for you. No worrying about your finished product being the wrong dimensions or the file size being to large. You can even edit out frames of the animation to get it just how you want it. Once you have created your new avatar, simply go to BBM and change it, then sit back and wait for your friends to be jealous. Mblware has a major update planned for Avatar Animator in the coming weeks, but you can grab it now for $2.99 in BlackBerry App World at the link below. The app is compatible with BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5.0 and higher and BBM 6.1 is required. For more information and to purchase Avatar Animator CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Say goodbye to boring and hello to fun with Avatar Animator for BBM by mblware!

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Angry Birds? Newest Sling-Shot Is the Real Space Needle [PICS]

Seattle residents were greeted with a surprise Thursday: a giant Angry Bird hanging from the Space Needle, the city’s most prominent landm…

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Netflix updates iPad app for Retina display

Updated to clarify that the app changes affect UI elements only, not video quality.

Netflix has rolled out the Retina-ready version of its video streaming app for the iPad. You can grab it for free from iTunes. The video service requires a minimum $7.99 monthly subscription.

Of course, the iPad's display is actually much higher resolution than even an HD video stream -- there's no change to the streaming quality in this build (Netflix says HD streaming is coming soon) but at least the app's interface elements will look razor-sharp.

New feature list:

- Improved artwork for new iPad Retina Display

- Fixed VoiceOver support

- Improved playback on external displays

- Numerous fixes and stability improvementsNetflix updates iPad app for Retina display originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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10 of the Weirdest Pins on Pinterest

Pinterest has quickly become a hot social site for curating themed boards for things like wedding planning, recipes and fashion. Among the prett…

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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day With Free BBM Avatar Pack and Free Ringtone Pack

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Sony Xperia's 'Made of Imagination' TV spot, directed by Wes Anderson (video)

Sony certainly has its fair share of legendary commercials, but its first major spot since taking over the smartphone torch from Sony Ericsson is a real gem. Dreamed up by an eight-year old longing for understanding of what happens within a pocketable computer and directed by the famed Wes Anderson (you know, the guy responsible for The Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr. Fox), the 'Made of Imagination' ad features a gaggle of robots powering Sony's Android family. The rest, of course, we'll leave to you to enjoy. Head on past the break for the clip, and have a peek at the TechCrunch via below for a bit of the backstory.Continue reading Sony Xperia's 'Made of Imagination' TV spot, directed by Wes Anderson (video)Sony Xperia's 'Made of Imagination' TV spot, directed by Wes Anderson (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch  |  Sony Xperia (YouTube)  | Email this | Comments

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