Apple Back in Trouble With The Patent

For a long time Apple stumble into problems with the law or the rights paten. This time Apple got a problem with one stumbling block Railway Company from Russia.

The problem is that Apple sells an application using the logo of Russian railways RZD without permission from the owner. From the RZD problem sue Apple for USD 65,000. application dizzy or a third-party developer that offers Russian Railways tariff information, but because RZD obliged to protect intellectual property rights in particular logo used without permission makes Apple got into trouble.

And before that, Apple also stumbled same problem with a company from Cupertino about the design of the classic Swiss clock in iOS 6, but eventually both sides agreed to terms and Apple pay some money as a substitute for such negligence.

For some reason, it seems the giant companies are often oblivious of the truth does not need to be done by a reputable company like Apple.

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Samsung Announces New Galaxy S II Plus Smartphone

Samsung is the latest to always give its users. This time the Samsung Galaxy S II which did need an introduction? The original Galaxy S is an Android smartphone and the first to cross the 10 million mark.

Initial launch of this smartphone is equipped with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and to now been updated to the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Recently, Samsung has just introduced a new variant of the Galaxy S II smartphone, which is no guessing about the name, the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus package is almost the same specs with the original Galaxy S II. But there is the fact that the device will be sent to the latest Android OS 4.1 and Samsung Touchwis Nature UX out-of-the-box. But the device's internal memory has been reduced which is now only used 16 GB to 8 GB only.

Regarding the features of the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus uses a 4.3-inch AMOLED Plus Holiday display, resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, TouchWiz 4.0 user interface, and camera 8-megapixel rear-facing is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, full HD (1080p) video recording and playback, and a 2 megapixel front-facing for video call, 8 GB internal memory, microSD card slot, 64 GB memory upgrade.

As well as Other features include a 3.5 mm headset jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, 3G Connectivity, Samsung Media Hub, Samsung Social Hub, Samsung Kies Air, Google Play Store, full HTML web browser, DLNA, HDMI out, Bluetooth 3.0 with EDR, 1 GB RAM, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi Direct, up to 610 hours stand-by time, up to 8 hours 40 minutes of talk time and a 1650 mAh battery.

In addition, the camera is equipped with ultra flash has a very high speed to capture moving objects with ease without any delay. Pop-up video feature allows users to play videos anywhere on the small screen in a resizable pop-up window as well as carry out other tasks. But the price tag of which has not been announced by Samsung so far

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New Look Facebook Timeline

Facebook did not ever want to stop innovating to continuously improve the performance and appearance of the site's most popular social networking today. Of the many changes that occur in facebook display before, this time they will test the single-column design new Facebook Timelines, which makes the user to easily navigate through their profile pages and also allow them to arrange a personal message.

Timeline has only one column for posts and status updates. Header section has also been redesigned to remove the box image we see in the design of the current Timeline.

This is a new design of Facebook is testing a small percentage of people to make navigation easier time.

It is claimed that the new Timeline design has limited the right column to friends, recent activity, and non-message updates. Post highlighted, including life events, will no longer stretched across the page. This time so that the view facebook really quick and easy to control by the owner of the account.

At the time Facebook introduces Timeline layout at first, many users are not happy with the change, and many are trying to get back to the profile, however, after a few months of its launch, Facebook made ​​the Timeline layout default and the user has no choice but to get used for it.

And here are some screen shoot of the new facebook look.

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Apple, Google, And Microsoft Are Not Present At The Party Gadget World

The prestigious event for the smartphone vendor in the world of gadgets and the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2013 held in Las Vegas soon, often referred to as the world's largest electronics exhibition. But there are some who missed the giant vendors will likely make this show less vibrant.

From some of the giants, such as Microsoft that states in 2012 was the last time they played in the arena that is not present anymore CES this year. In addition there are several tech giants who have definitely absent are Apple, Amazon and Google.

But not only them because there are other big names are also making sure not to participate or not to hold a special event at this year's CES. From Motorola, HTC, RIM and Nokia. In addition to a list of vendors who withdrew from the prestigious event, there are still some giant technology vendors that will enliven the CES as Samsung, Sony and LG. Still, the absence of some giant gadget reduces the festive feast. Since it can be sure we cannot see their flagship gadget is absent from the event.

"CES is slowly losing its relevance in the current changes in the industry continues. Smaller show like Mobile World Congress started flying," said Patrick Moorhead, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. Indeed Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona from crowded lately. Where many large mobile phone vendors introduce products first champion there.

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Waiting Surprise From Google I / O 2013

Google has established to be a giant step in the virtual world, not only in terms of search engines and a variety of features, but also of the product beyond that, both electronic and non-electronic. Meetings between developers, Google I / O for the year 2013 was at the time specified by Google. And when the selected is on May 15 to 17 Be noted that date, because usually it's the stage I was a meeting to announce its newest innovation.

 

Meeting on 15-17 May it will take place at Moscone West in San Francisco, USA. And if you want to be present at the meeting, registration was opened in February, of course, have to hurry, because it usually provides a limited to visitors.

Besides the show, there are also interesting is merchandise which will be distributed by the giant Google. As in was a meeting before, the admission price USD 1,100, participants received one of the products that were announced at the time, such as the tablet Nexus 7, Chromebox, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus Q, it is interesting is not it, so for those of you who really want to participate, immediately register not to run out of tickets, because the event was remarkable in waiting by many people in the world.

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Apple Selling Junk on eBay

Apple apparently now set up shop on eBay, and some products are in sell including iPad, iPod Touch and MacBook are on the mark 'Refurbished Outlet'. Refurbished product is a product that consumers are generally in the back because there is a defect then updated so that it can be used again.

According to the product information page of the items on sale is just certified Apple reseller. As for the same price on eBay with a refurbished product page at Apple.com. Apple store page on eBay that contained the information that the products sold in the complete one-year warranty has been updated and has passed the quality test Apple.

Apple Stores on eBay is in the know have been there since last month, but both Apple and eBay have not been available for comment and has not confirmed the news. While it is true the 'Store' Apple on eBay, did not seem to make a loss for Apple and others, so that is fine and hopefully be better and I could open my own shop like Google.

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Apple Acquires Color For Secret Project

The news circulating that Apple has acquired start-up Color is getting tight. Actions such purchase through an uncovered in the proposed lawsuits by former employees of Color.

Adam Witherspoon, is intent on demanding that employees' Color CEO Nguyen bill because he claimed to be a victim of emotional distress in naturally Nguyen. Of the documents that the proposed end to know that Apple has indeed acquired Color.

Color was originally built as a photo sharing service, and has released an application for iOS and Android. However the service has been officially closed. From some of the information states that the value of the purchase is the purpose to reach USD 7 million even though the two sides still have not mentioned the price of the acquisition.

With the news, alleged that Apple interested in patents owned by the company that decides to acquire while others believe that Apple is interested in employees Color to hold about 20 engineer them to work on a secret project that Apple's cloud-based still wafted by the media.

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Apple Delinquent Taxes in Australia

The impact of the sale of Apple products is so high, making the amount of tax that must be paid by the smart gadget makers even higher in the State where the products are marketed. However, the amount of such tax may be to make the Apple delaying to pay the taxes that allow up to USD 28.5 million.

According to information from several sources, Apple Australia managed to revenue of $ 4.9 billion last year, but Apple only pays taxes of $ 94.7 million, so there are still many shortcomings of the tax that should be paid to the local tax office amounted to USD 28.5 million.

During the fiscal year, Apple reported to have issued money worth USD 713 million to pay taxes on their total worldwide profits reached USD 36.87 billion, but of that number less than 2% of the total profit of the company was founded by Steve Jobs the around the world.

It makes some of the tax office in the state where Apple sells its products did not accept the payment of the tax. But Apple is not the only company facing such a problem, because last week reported that the Amazon tax arrears worth USD 252 million for French government

But it does not seem to make some major companies in the world to keep producing their products in large quantities, for the benefit of a lot more, and to indulge the smart gadget enthusiast.

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The Most Expensive Mobile Phone in The 21st Century

Mobile at this time is a necessity for all people, even for a few rich people in the world sometimes wants exclusive object model or a different shape from the other.

Of the opportunity, some businesses also capture the occasion with the release of mobile phone design is very luxurious, and the price is very high. But in a sense commensurate with the luxury and quality on offer.

It seems like the type of mobile phone is not just for communication, but it is one part of fashion which refers to the basic needs. So the owner of the goods seemed to be more confident.

Here are 10 of the most expensive mobile phone in the 21st century

1. Nokia 8800 Arte Pink Diamond - USD 134.000
2. iPhone Princess Plus - USD 176.000
3. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond - USD 310.000
4. Vertu Signature Cobra - USD 310.000
5. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot - USD 1.000.000
6. Diamond Crypto Smartphone - USD 1.300.000
7. GoldVish Le Million Piece Unique - ISD 1.300.000
8. Kings Button iPhone - USD 2.400.000
9. Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme - USD 3.200.000
10. iPhone 4 Diamond Rose - USD 8.000.000

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Was Blocked, Google in China Back to Normal

Politics at this time cannot be separated from the virtual world. Evident from the political situation in America was greatly influenced by his activities in the virtual world, good for promotional campaigns or the majority of them use the services of the virtual world.

Once in America, China is now in a virtual world enliven the change of leadership in the country shows the bamboo curtain. Follow all Google services affected by cannot access all of the services for more than 12 hours, and the blocking action in believed to hinder protest in cyberspace related color change leaders.

In a report released Google Transparency Report which was also confirmed by Great Fire, group monitoring Internet censorship in China, Google's services back to normal since Sunday morning at 6:00 local time. Previously reported, Google's services in China ranging from Google.com, Google.com.hk, mail.google.com, drive.google.com, play.google.com, docs.google.com, and not maps.google.com can be accessed.

From the results of real-time monitoring, traffic plummeted Google in China so the service could not be accessed. Google claimed to not know the cause, immediately investigate this case. Many have attributed the problem cannot be accessible to Google in China with the inauguration of a new leader Xi Jinping, the Communist Party Congress-18 in the Great Hall of the People near Tiananmen Square, Beijing.

Analysts predict that the blocking is done so that the transfer of power between the old and the new can run smoothly, without any protest in cyberspace. Because the public protests in the virtual world was apparently quite a threat that can create comfort in the estimate disrupted. Because since last Thursday before the inauguration, the Chinese government reportedly has made a sweeping action against any object that could be used to bring a message of protest, ranging from book covers to the inflatable balloon.

So do not be excessive if the suspect cannot be much Google inaccessibility due to the efforts of local authorities to prevent a protest in the virtual domain. After 12 hours after the inauguration, I was back to normal. We started five years ago were often a case of censorship and blocking in China. Bamboo curtain country is famous for having very strict control system for the internet business.

Is expected not only in China, other countries even if able to do so for the safety of the country certainly many people that come to support. But to do that it requires a high degree of courage, given the virtual world today is very complex.

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Election Day, Google Doodle

Google seems to want to come to enliven elections in the U.S., because today Google has entered into the spirit of Election Day by offering a U.S. Election Day doodle. U.S. Sports doodle red, white, and blue and represent the voice cast in the ballot box patriotic.

But Google Doodle today is not choosing animation crowded, but more useful. If you click on "Find your voice locations and hours" link at the bottom of the Doodle, you will see something similar to what is in the image below. Note the location of the sound that is registered with the map on the left side. In a highlight in red, you can click through the ballot and see what the candidates are running. In addition, Google is also linked with a social media account such as facebook, or twitter feed to the link which is provided as well.

At this point in time, many Americans are pretty much worn by all the political rhetoric filling the airwaves and the Facebook news feed. Unfortunately, the election is likely to be so close that it may take weeks to find out who the winner. However, voting is one of the most important rights for U.S. citizens having and exercise the rights is an essential task that should not be taken lightly.

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Digital Security on Andorid 4.2

Google always wanted to spoil the user any of its products, and this time related to the green again. To be safe, Google deploy "Guard" specifically to keep the users of Android 4.2. This new feature will automatically detect malicious applications on the phone.

Android is getting popular so coveted cyber bandits. No wonder, if every day there is always a malicious program that is made for the operating system.

Mode of attack were varied, there are infiltrated infiltrated the Google Play Store, but some are disguised as third-party applications. Well, the way this is the most casualties, especially for those users who prefer to use apps outside of Google Play.

In response, by Android 4.2, Google buried specialized application that will examine all applications on the phone, whether downloaded via the Play Store or installed through a third party.

We see that safety is a universal requirement.'s Why we use existing resources to provide additional security," said Hiroshi Lockheimer, Android VP of Engineering.

How It Works 'digital security' is quite simple, it asks if you want to check out the newly installed applications from third parties, for example from the Amazon App Store. Once approved the application will be examined in the background by the Google system.

When checked, Google will match the application with the data on their servers, if appropriate and proven dangerous then I would urge users not to install the application. Conversely, if it is safe then the installation process will automatically run.

We have a catalog of 700 thousand applications residing on Play Store, besides we also always check the entire APK that appears on the Web," Lockheimer assured.

That way, Google hopes Android users will get more protection, especially from the many outstanding bogus applications out there. And with more and more of the best features on offer Google Android is making the green is growing steadily in the hearts of the gadget is smart.

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Halloween Google Doodle

Halloween is always awaited by some, and is no exception for Google. The search engine giant, making Halloween becomes cool with her ​​Doodle. Google doodle makes the animation look very attractive on Google search engine. If you look to the bottom right corner of the picture, you will see a little button where you can add sound. For children this animation is very interesting, and let them enjoy this animated short.

Halloween Celebrations in the U.S. has become a very in waiting and a great holiday. Almost everyone celebrates by giving the animation on the home page or in any event by lighting available today. Apart from the various drawings, or decorations, Halloween costumes are also typical with her​​.

It seems the virtual world today do not want to lose to celebrate Halloween with the animation in the show. And the results of the Google Doodle is interesting enough to fill the Halloween holiday this time.

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Google Doodle, Bob Ross

Google create an intersting picture with herl lovely Doodle on the search page. This time Google doodle honoring the 70th anniversary of Bob Ross really reflect what doodle so much in value around Ross. Gentle nature which possessed, in representing the beliefs squirrel sitting on his shoulder. Appreciation of the nature described on the canvas with a "happy trees" with his signature.

Bob Ross is famous for the decade-long PBS show her "The Joy of Painting". In this series, he introduced thousands, if not millions, of people with painting. In particular, he uses a wet-on-wet oil yield faster results on the canvas. Ross is very easy to connect with people. Calm and relaxed approach to the art of really interesting people to the show and make the arts more accessible to ordinary people. Statements such as "there are no mistakes, only happy accidents" and "happy trees" made fun learning from him and looked reasonable.

But for all of us, life is too short for Ross's lymphoma in 1995. His legacy is still alive in the Bob Ross, Inc.. Where you can still find a variety of products and tutorials drawing pads. Hopefully we can all take a moment today to learn more about this, that a man who danced and humble.

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Yahoo Acquires Stamped

Yahoo .. This one big giant is now more often heard some unfavorable issues, whether from a variety of sides. But this time Yahoo seems to have made ​​the first startup acquisition under new chief executive, Marissa Mayer. It has gained Stamped, new mobile app recommendations that allow users to store and share their favorite books. Butter books, movies and music as well as any restaurant they can share with their friends.

It also allows Yahoo users to follow the recommendation of other influential people, such as their favorite celebrity. With the team Stamped it, Yahoo will build a major product development team based in New York to Mobile.

Yahoo seems to be on the right path with Marissa Mayer leads the charge. He may be the best person to make the internet giant Yahoo again, a room dominated a decade ago. By starting a few sightings of change, will further strengthen the prestige Yahoo also in the eyes of loyal users who at this time are a lot of moving to another heart.

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iCloud Has Over 190 Milion Users

Today, while Apple's quarterly earnings call, the company revealed that iCloud has more than 190 million users. That's up 40 million from 150 million in revenue the company was quoted recently in July. In April, Apple revealed that 125 million people using the iCloud.

iCloud is Apple's a free service that lets you store all your content. These services replace services previously paid the MobileMe with a more seamless and more free.

Apple offers the users with 5GB of free storage space on iCloud. Users who want more space can pay $ 20 per year for 10GB of additional storage (for a total of 15GB), $ 40 for the 20GB and $ 100 for 50GB. With the price range is, in a sense enough for those users who do require more space than that provided to the users for free.

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