Apple is currently investigating the case Lodsys

The case Lodsys continues to make waves: Friday we learned that the company had sent letters to a dozen developers, requiring a license to its patent for the purchase in-app (read in-app purchasing : developers threatened for patent infringement ). The company explained this matter, defending themselves to extortion and stating that Apple itself had a license to its patent, unfortunately it does not cover third-party developers (read in Patent Procurement -app: Lodsys explained ). However one looks at things, this initiative is damaging to the Apple platform, as it induces a hidden cost for developers in addition to the 30% taken by Apple,...

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Apple and Samsung struggling on 3G

Apple and Samsung met all day yesterday in a court of the Netherlands. The Korean group called for the country are prohibited in the import and sale of the iPhone and iPad 3G version. Involved, the use by Apple 3G transceivers without payment of royalties. These components include technology from Samsung. A similar process is underway in France since July 8, on patents related to 3G as well as the United States. The heart of the debate, however, focused on issues of technology licensing at Apple Samsung. The second accused the first to use them improperly and without consideration. At one point the debate, counsel for Apple let out confidential...

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The deletion iOS protected by patent

The small swipe gesture to remove an item from a list of IOS is now protected by patent (US 7,934,156 ). This patent is part of the vast body around the tactile manipulation introduced in 2007 to protect the innovations of IOS. This patent counts Scott Forstall among the inventors is not limited just to this gesture, but is interested in mechanics to fine tune the action. To remove an item from a list, it sweeps from left to right, then a button appears on which you can enter to confirm. But if you type in hand, it does not delete, a mechanism to avoid errors. A move that seems natural and obvious, but is one of those little details that form...

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Play divx on its iPad oPlayer HD

By default, the iPad does not play movies other than those purchased from iTunes. A wound to users who have a digital copy of the DVD they have purchased. To watch the train, without damaging the DVD, coughed. Fortunately, there are alternatives to iTunes to solve this big gap. I stopped on oPlayer, who appeared to be the most interesting, given what I have read on the Net. I had previously experimented with CineXPlayer, a solution of the same style, for free. But once the app installed on my tablet, you can not find it. Avoid it, then. OPlayer with HD (€ 3.99 on the App Store), everything is super simple to transfer as reading divx iPad....

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Galaxy Tab tablets ultra-thin 8.9 and 10.1 inch Samsung

Samsung completes its range of bars Galaxy Tab. Models 7 and 10.1 inches, the manufacturer adds two versions (8.9 and 10.1 inches) of only 8.6 millimeters thick.Samsung also unveiled its TouchWiz user interface for tablet UX. As suggested by the invitation sent to press in early March, Samsung took advantage of the CTIA convention in Orlando to make an announcement in the field of product shelves. The presentation of a 8.9-inch version of the Galaxy and Tabwas expected.But the manufacturer has finally unveiled two new models to its range Galaxy Tab:So a 8.9 inch, and a second in 10.1. This however, should not be confused with the tablet of the...

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The tablet of Fire Amazon unable to compete with the iPad?

Amazon is expected to present its tablet Fire this week. But far from the iPad, it should rather follow the footsteps of PlayBook RIM. Not really a success in North America. Amazon announced a press conference in New York Wednesday, Sept. 28, the opportunity is likely to unveil its future multi-media touch pad. It should be, according to Techcrunch, closer to the Kindle, improved and inexpensive as avery advanced functions iPad. Still according to Techcrunch, the slate will be named Fire (Fire and Kindle) and should be fairly similar to the RIM playbook(200,000 copies sold only in the place of the expected 600 000 Canadian). It will be at least...

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Oracle announces super Sparc server available end Q4 2011

During the presentation of its latest processor Sparc T4, Oracle took the opportunity to unveil a high-end server that will compete with Unix platforms from Hewlett-Packard and IBM. As usual, Larry Ellison was particularly passionate when he took the stage at the headquarters of Oracle to advertise its products. He has made several projections which have the room laughed and said he is "looking forward" to solicit customers of IBM. The T4 is the latest addition to the family of Sparc processor developed by Sun Microsystems, Oracle acquired last year. This chip has eight cores per processor against 16 for the T3, but each core runs up against...

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Does Microsoft use the UEFI to block Linux on Windows 8 PC?

A developer Red Hat accuses Microsoft of using technology in Windows UEFI 8 to lock Linux, which belies the publisher. Microsoft is used the technology start-Secure Windows 8 to block the use of Linux and other OS on some computers? If the publisher has denied any such intention, Matthew Garrett, a developer of Red Hat, maintained that it could still be the case.Windows 8, Microsoft is to require the use of technology UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) that secures the system boot so that "the end user is no longer able to control your PC" , accused the developer of Red Hat on a blog. But Microsoft says the accusation is based on...

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Sony launch RDP-V20iP

Abstract More autonomous with its internal rechargeable battery, the musical sphereRDP-V20iP Sony is also more dedicated to iPhone and iPod counterpartSRS-BTV25. It has a cradle Dock Apple but no Bluetooth. Otherwise, power and price are the same.Two speakers with Sony's spherical 360 °For readers with apple, Sony is launching two little spheres that play an audio sound to 360 degrees.Sony has announced two mini-speakers spherical, the RDP-and SRS-V20iPBTV25. The design of the speakers and special provisions allow these speakers to broadcast music around them 360 degrees.Uniqueness and compact design does not harm the quality Nearly identical,...

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Dell Inspiron 620, a small well-equipped desktop PC for its price

The desktop is not dead. Dell continues to renew its range of desktop PC family and we offer the Inspiron 620. If we rely on technical information provided by the manufacturer, the lambda-like configuration has a bit in the stomach but is limited to current practices. Audit.Clarify at the outset an important point, it's not a setup to play. The GeForce GT 420 is not at all able to serve you in games, except the very old. With up to 16 frames per second developed with our set of test standards in our games (Resident Evil 5 for example), do not bother to expect miracles. The real power of the Inspiron is its versatility on all common tasks. Good...

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Change your smartphone without losing data

Smart phones have invaded our daily lives: in world, there would be 27.8 million subscribers using a mobile multimedia. And at the end of 2011, there will be more smart phones than traditional laptops. Since the launch of Apple's iPhone, in 2007, the sauce has really taken to the general public. Then competition took place following the arrival on the market giant Google and its Android operating system. Now the smart touch mobile phones are no longer the preserve of a few geeks. We walk the streets all over the world being guided through the functions of location-based terminals, there consults his e-mails, it surfs the Web, it carries with...

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Top Ten tablets tested

Riding the wave of worldwide success of the Apple IPad, the major manufacturers have rushed in recent months, in the area of ​​touch pads. It is true that there is still a year or two, the real utility of such a product, halfway between notebook and smartphone - without, so far, it really can replace one or the other - was not easy. Today, the shelf, despite a high price and use not necessarily essential, is increasingly a place in the home. One reason for this enthusiasm? More elegant and less cumbersome than a notebook, it delivers the content instantly the most popular with users (e-mail, online news, weather, music, video) with distinct advantages...

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