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Spy-Phone App Allows User to 'Read' Typing on Nearby Computers

A team of computer security researchers recently developed a proof-of-concept 'spy' app for the iPhone 4 capable of tracking typing on a nearby keyboard using the device's native accelerometer and gyroscope. Even a basic, widely available mobile device such as the iPhone is sensitive enough to enable the app to pick up data such as whether the keystrokes come from the left or right side of the keyboard and the relative distance between punched keys.
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Apple's Touchscreen Slide-to-Unlock Gesture Patent May Kill Rivals

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Apple the popular slide-to-unlock feature, boasted by many smartphones nowadays, on a touchscreen device. Apple had already been granted a similar patent before. Another major patent win would obviously strengthen Apple's position. The patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,406,721) is entitled Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures on an Unlock Image, and has an open language as follows:
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India Develops Siri Knockoff for Android

In a matter of eight hours, India-based software company Dexetra was able to create a Siri knockoff - an early Android version of Apple's Siri voice recognition system.
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The X Factor opens up voting to Twitter

In a first-ever move for television, Fox's new singing competition The X Factor is opening up its voting process to Twitter, the network announced Tuesday.
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Android Market Now Accounts for More Mobile App Downloads Than Apple

Android Market now accounts for more mobile app downloads than Apple and its App Store, thanks to Google's open-source strategy, according to ABI Research. The Android platform was responsible for 44 percent of all mobile app downloads in the second quarter of 2011, as opposed to iOS's 31 percent.
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber performs during his ''My World Tour'' concert in Caracas

Would Justin Bieber Have Gone to Jail Under Anti-Piracy Bill S 978?

A proposed federal law has sparked fears that people like Justin Bieber, who got his start performing cover songs on YouTube could end up in jail. The Commercial Felony Streaming Act would make unauthorized Web streaming of copyrighted content a felony punishable by up to five years.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS

iOS vs. Android: Who’s Copying Who?

With upgrades to both OS happening recently, some are saying Android's Ice Cream Sandwich is going to copy iOS 5. Still, some think it's the other way around. Which is it?
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Can Samsung Galaxy S2 Defeat Apple's Latest Thunder iPhone 4S?

Apple Inc. received overwhelming positive responses for iPhone 4S that sold 4 million units during the opening weekend. Despite having fewer features when compared to Samsung Galaxy S2, iPhone 4S promises blazing performance with its A5 chipset and the latest iOS 5.

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