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Facebook Buys E-Book Developer
Facebook has acquired Push Pop Press, a digital publishing platform for e-books, in an effort to expand and update itself in a competitive social media climate.
Apple iCloud Beta Web Site Now Live: First Look [VIDEO]
Apple's iCloud Beta Web site has gone live, but for developers only.
Facebook Buys Push Pop Press; Not Sign Social Network Giant Moving Into Digital Book Publishing, Founders Say
Facebook has acquired digital book publishing Push Pop Press. The move is not a sign that Facebook is moving into digital book publishing, Push Pop Press co-founders say.
Skype for iPad Released, Becomes Top Free App; Reviews Postive
Skype for the iPad is now available. The app became a Top Free App at Apple's App Store.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Analyst Says September
Despite recent reports that indicate the iPhone 5 won't hit the market until October, one analyst still believes it will come out in early September.
Skype's iPad App Getting Strong Reviews
Skype's iPad app launched Tuesday to strong user reviews.
Fake iPhone 5 For Sale in China?s Online and Phone Markets
While U.S. customers are still waiting for the upcoming iPhone 5 this fall, various types of fake iPhone 5 devices have been on sale in Chinese online store and offline markets. The Fake iPhone 5 is sold at $108 and features a similar design following the rumor of iPhone 5 specs. It is encased in a plastic body, two LED flash cameras and a label saying it has 64GB of storage. Also the fake device runs a JAVA-based OS, plays MP3?s and connects via WiFi.
Apple Notches Major Win Over Samsung in Patent Lawsuit
Apple won a big settlement against Samsung in Australia on Monday, a decision that could have far-reaching implications.
Skype iPad App: Positive User Reviews Pour In
Skype's new iPad app is receiving many positive reviews just afters after its release.
Apple iCloud Beta Website Now Live
Apple has launched iCloud for programmers, but the consumer version should launch in the Fall.
Skype iPad App: It's Back for Good (No Joke)
Skype's anticipated iPad app has been launched.
Skype for iPad app Reappeared: For You To Enjoy Free Video Calls, Finally
"Finally, Skype for iPad is now available," tweeted Skype Tuesday morning, after the company's mysterious conduct of releasing and quickly pulling its "Skype for iPad" app on Monday.Now Skype for iPad has been re-added to the App Store, and hopefully will stay there permanently this time.
Apple?s iPads Tickle Consumer Fancy, Market Researchers Find
Apple's control over design wins customers and also assures high profit margins
Skype iPad App: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Skype momentarily debuted its new app for the iPad Monday, but the company quickly pulled it down from Apple's App Store, saying it wasn't yet ready for release.
iPhone 5 Release Could Delay But As a 'Better Upgrade Than Expected,' Says Analyst
The pre-sale hype of rumors around iPhone 5 has gained some extension now that one report has claimed that Apple's next-generation iPhone will be released in October, not September.Hold your breath a little more - the iPhone 5 will be worth the prolonged wait, because the upgrade is now said to be more significant than expected.
Microsoft Plans to Make a 'Bing' for the Buck, Google Still Dominant
Not only is the Web-search giant Google at odds with Apple, Microsoft's assault on Google in Internet search and search advertising through their own search engine 'Bing' serves as another attack on the home front and as competitive challenges in the technology industry grow.
Apple's iPhone 5: August, September, October and Everything in Between
As Apple continues to maintain a tight-lipped approach toward the iPhone 5, analysts from major research firms continue to stoke iPhone 5-related expectations.
Sony plans to overhaul lossmaking TV division
Sony Corp will pull together plans this month to restructure its lossmaking television business and even consider teaming up with other firms, a senior executive said this week, days after the company cut its full-year net profit forecast.
Skype for iPad Goes Live; Pulled After Premature Launch
Skype's anticipated app for the iPad went live briefly Monday, but it was pulled after Skype said it was launched prematurely.
Google buys daily deal aggregator The Dealmap
Google Inc has bought The Dealmap, expanding further into a potentially lucrative daily deals market now dominated by the likes of Groupon and LivingSocial.
New Twist in Tale: iPhone 5 to be Released in October, Not September
It's back to square one with regard to THE iPhone 5 launch. The latest buzz in the market, triggered by a report on tech blog All Things D, is that iPhone 5 will be released in October, not September.
Apple's New Thunderbolt MacBook Air Selling Out in Some Stores
Apple?s newly updated Thunderbolt MacBook Air has reportedly been sold out in some stores, as the thin notebook has been in high demand.
Apple Launches iCloud Beta Site, Reveals Pricing
Apple has finally launched the beta version of iCloud for MobileMe users through Mac OS X desktop but it?s available only to those with a developer account.
iPhone 5 Will Be a Scaled-Down Version of iPad 2: Analyst
As Apple is priming the supply chain to launch the much awaited iPhone 5 in September, an analyst with Rodman & Renshaw said the form factor of iPhone 5 could be a scaled down version of iPad 2.
Skype Lands On iPad, Offers Free Video Calls on 3G and Wi-Fi
"Skype for iPad" app was released to the iOS App Store early Tuesday. Starting from New Zealand, the app's debut swept across worldwide storefronts.
Apple suit may delay Samsung tablet launch in Australia
Samsung Electronics may delay the Australian launch of its latest Galaxy tablet because of a patent lawsuit filed by Apple Inc.
iCloud Beta Released to Developers with Competitive Upgrade Pricing
iCloud, Apple's ambitious cloud-based music, video, photo and data automatic backup and push out service, has finally been released but it's in beta form and out only to developers.
iPhone 4 Price Drops. So What? Give Me an iPhone 5
More clues are piling up in regards to the release date of Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5 set to hit the markets this fall. The latest news speculate that Target will be offering price drops on the iPhone 4 for five bucks if you trade in an old 3GS model. Customers can also purchase a 16GB iPhone 4 for $170 with a two year contract or go to Radio shack and get an iPhone 4 32GB model for $270.
Adobe Loses HTML5 Battle to Apple
In an interview with TechNewsWorld, FivePaths founder Eric Leland stated "As the trend heads towards HTML 5, designers looking forward will have a strong incentive to learn HTML 5-capable animation frameworks, especially when Adobe develops them."
Adobe Edge Embraces HTML5
The new release of Adobe Edge "allows web designers to bring animation, similar to that created in Flash Professional, to websites using standards likes HTML, JavaScript and CSS." "As the trend heads towards HTML 5, designers looking forward will have a strong incentive to learn HTML 5-capable animation frameworks, especially when Adobe develops them."