Sunday, December 30, 2012

[Technology] Can Apple revolutionize the smartphone market again?

Can Apple revolutionize the smartphone market again?
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/rivals-focus-on-biting-apple-185134341.html
At the beginning of December, I asked you if you thought the iPhone, and iOS, was due for a revolution in 2013. That was a pretty loaded question, though.

Foursquare updates privacy policy, requires users to share full names
http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/foursquare-updates-privacy-policy-requires-users-share-full-names/2012-12-30
Foursquare has updated its privacy policy, allowing businesses to view information longer about users who checkin to their establishments.

Huawei accused of supplying HP equipment to Iran
http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/15738636/exclusive-huawei-partner-offered-embargoed-hp-gear-to-iran/
Summary: One of Huawei's partners appears to be setting up proposals for Iranians to buy HP equipment, despite US sanctions in place banning the export of computer equipment to Iran.

Report: Apple and Intel Working on a Smartwatch for 2013
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4719067/Apple-to-launch-iWatch-smartphone-for-your-wrist.html
The year 2012 was another one in which Apple defied market skeptics and delivered an unlikely hit, the iPad mini , in the face of stiff competition.

Apple drops claims against Galaxy S III Mini
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/apple-to-drop-patent-claims-against-new-samsung-phone/articleshow/17801467.cms
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is dropping patent claims against Samsung Electronics Co.'s (KRX:KR:005930) (OTN:SSNLF) Galaxy S III Mini after Samsung said it wouldn't sell the device in the U.S.

Ford on track to sell over 2 million vehicles for 2nd year in a row
http://www.designntrend.com/articles/2937/20121230/ford-sells-2-million-cars-year.htm
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford says it expects to sell 2.2 million vehicles this year, with the Ford Focus compact car being its most popular model.

Quick Note: BlackBerry X10 Smartphone Shown in Higher Resolution Images
http://www.dailytech.com/Quick+Note+BlackBerry+X10+Smartphone+Shown+in+Higher+Resolution+Images/article29515.htm
Just last week, we got a "blurrycam" shot of the QWERTY-keyboard packin' BlackBerry X10 smartphone from RIM. While the shot wasn't exactly high resolution, it did give us a glimpse of what to expect when the actual headset -- along with its full ...

Sony Stops Shipping PlayStation 2 in Japan
http://topnews.ae/content/214099-sony-halts-ps2-shipments-japan
Pour 'em out if you've got 'em, and be sure to give your little PlayStation 2 - collecting dust in that little-used corner of your entertainment center - a gentle hug today.

Microsoft in 2012: the good, the bad and the no shows
http://hothardware.com/News/Acer-President-Discusses-Windows-8-Strategy/
Microsoft certainly had an interesting 2012. Starting early this past spring and continuing through the first quarter of 2013, Microsoft will deliver over a dozen strategically important products for the mobile, desktop and mobile markets that essentially will ...

Chinese court orders Apple to cough £100k to writers for violating copyright
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/apple-loses-copyright-lawsuit-in-china/article6764315/
Apple got a nasty post-Christmas present in China on Thursday when a Beijing court hit it with a 1.03m yuan (£102,000) fine after ruling the fruity tech titan was responsible for applications which appeared on its App Store containing unlicensed content.

FCC Order to Increase Availability of Airline In-Flight Internet Access
http://www.eweek.com/networking/new-fcc-order-to-increase-availability-of-airline-in-flight-internet-access/
NEWS ANALYSIS: The FCC issues a Report and Order allowing the use of satellite antennas on aircraft that would allow passengers to access the Internet while in flight.

Programs offer free rides to New Year's Eve partiers
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/dec/27/free-rides-home-new-years-eve-local-companies/
Several community programs are in place to make sure intoxicated drivers don't get behind the wheel Monday night. One of the largest programs is AAA's free Tow to Go, which is offered to members and non-members in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.

Californians, Order Your Classic License Plates Now!
http://blogs.hotrod.com/californians-order-your-classic-license-plates-now-43707.html
We mentioned this back in the summer, that California was going to be offering a limited number of classic black, yellow, and blue license plates from the '50s, '60s and '70s to California car collectors.

Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Tops Toyota Prius- says EPA
http://www.designntrend.com/articles/2932/20121230/ford-fusion-energi-plug-hybrid-tops-toyota.htm
Environmental Protection Agency certified the upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid as the car that provides 100 miles a gallon.

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