Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have sent an open letter to Washington urging reforms that ensure that government surveillance efforts are clearly restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight. The open letter was posted to http://reformgovernmentsurveillance.com/. It reads as … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft, Others Publish Open Letter to Washington Requesting Government Surveillance Reform
Google+ App Now Offers Full Resolution Backup of Your Photos and Video, Other Improvements
The Google+ app now offers full resolution backup of your photos and videos, an updated design for the notification tray, as well as, the ability to share your location, see where your friends are, and control who is displayed on the map. Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ for iPhone and iPad. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what friends are sharing … [Read more...] about Google+ App Now Offers Full Resolution Backup of Your Photos and Video, Other Improvements
Chrome for iOS Gets Fast Form Completion With Autofill, Other Improvements
The Chrome web browser for iOS has been updated with Autofill for fast form completion and the ability to search for related images via a long press. Browse fast with Chrome, now available on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Sign in to sync your personalized Chrome experience from your computer, and bring it with you anywhere you go. … [Read more...] about Chrome for iOS Gets Fast Form Completion With Autofill, Other Improvements
Gmail App Gets a Visual Update for iOS 7, Major Improvements for iPad
Google has released an update to its Gmail app for iOS that features a major update for the iPad. Get the official Gmail app for your iPhone or iPad. The newly redesigned app brings the best of Gmail with real-time notifications, multiple account support and search across your entire inbox. … [Read more...] about Gmail App Gets a Visual Update for iOS 7, Major Improvements for iPad
Google Updates Zagat App for iOS With Support for More Locations, Street View Panoramas
Google has released an update to its Zagat app for iOS that brings support for many more locations, easy access to ratings and reviews, Street View panoramas, and more. Zagat is your guide to discovering the best and most notable restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs in dozens of top locations around the world (see the full list below). No need to wade through dozens of … [Read more...] about Google Updates Zagat App for iOS With Support for More Locations, Street View Panoramas
Google Hangouts App is Updated With Device, In-Call, and Mood Status
The Google Hangouts app has been updated with the ability to share what device you're on, whether you're in a call, or your current mood. Google+ Hangouts brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers, phones and tablets. … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts App is Updated With Device, In-Call, and Mood Status
Google AdSense App Gets New Detailed Reports, Quick Switching, Additional Translations
The Google AdSense app has been updated with new detailed reports, quick switching between the screens of key reporting metrics, additional language support, and more. Access reports and key data from your Google AdSense and AdMob accounts while on the go, directly from your iPhone. … [Read more...] about Google AdSense App Gets New Detailed Reports, Quick Switching, Additional Translations
Apple Tops World's Most Valuable Brands List for the Third Straight Time
Apple has topped Forbes' World's Most Valuable Brands List for third straight time. Microsoft, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Google round out the Top 5. Apple is the most valuable brand in the world for a third straight time at $104.3 billion, up 20% over last year. It is worth nearly twice as much as any other brand on the planet by our count. … [Read more...] about Apple Tops World's Most Valuable Brands List for the Third Straight Time
Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
The Rockstar patent consortium consisting of Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson and Sony has sued Google with patents purchased from Nortel for $4.5 billion. It appears that efforts to license the patents to Google have failed and at least eight lawsuits have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas: separate actions against Google, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, LG, HTC, … [Read more...] about Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
Google Fiber App Gets iPhone Support, DVR Management
Google has updated its iOS app for Google Fiber TV with support for the iPhone and DVR management. Control your entire Google Fiber TV experience with the touch of your fingers. Find and discover TV shows and movies that are airing live, recorded on your DVR, and available on-demand. What's more, browse, buy and watch your favorite on-demand content on your iOS device. … [Read more...] about Google Fiber App Gets iPhone Support, DVR Management