Siri has provided iPhone users around the planet with everything from weather forecasts to restaurant reviews, whilst fending off dumb-ass questions along the way. But if you ever wondered who whispered all those sweet nothings, here’s your answer.
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Sony offered up some of the details on its PlayStation app for Android and iOS devices during the Tokyo Game Show last month. The app certainly sounds like something that gamers will appreciate providing the ability to view game play video and more. Sony has now offered up more details with Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide […]
Apple may not want iPhone and iPad users sharing with Google+, but Google isn’t going to take that lying down: the search giant has cooked up a new sharing system for its iOS SDK which effectively works around Apple’s restrictive options. The new Google+ iOS SDK v1.4.0 now has an in-app share box, which third-party […]
Apple has reportedly acquired Cue, a social search engine which indexed email and other user details to construct a dynamic, personalized calendar, in a move that’s seen as taking on Google Now. Cue, which launched as Greplin back in early 2011 and then rebranded last year, is widely expected to be integrated into Siri as […]
This article was written on January 09, 2012 by CyberNet.
Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.
Grooveshark Is Being Sued By All Four Major Music Labels
Last week Grooveshark got sued by EMI, which was the last major music label that had yet to sue them. Interestingly enough EMI had previously struck a deal with Grooveshark, but claims Grooveshark hasn’t been paying up.
Latest Chrome Beta Pre-Loads Pages
The newest Beta for Chrome will pre-load pages it thinks you are likely to visit, and also includes additional malware protection.
Microsoft Simplifying Storage Management in Windows 8
Microsoft released a blog post outlining the new Storage Spaces feature that will be available in an upcoming Beta version of Windows 8.
Android Market Boasts 400k Apps
Google’s Android app market is moving fast, and should be able to catch up to Apple pretty soon.
Roku Coming Out With Streaming Stick for TVs
If you’re sick of all those set-top boxes next to your TV you may want to turn your focus to Roku. They announced the Roku Streaming Stick, which similar to a USB drive, but instead of plugging into a USB port it plugs directly into the HDMI port and adds streaming capabilities to your TV. No word on pricing yet, and it should be ready in the second half of 2012.
IE6 Usage Falls Below 1% in the U.S.
Microsoft announced that IE6 usage in the U.S. fell below 1% as we closed out 2011. They celebrated the event with drinks and a cake.
Enable Aero in the Windows 8 AeroLite Theme
This little “easter egg” will enable Aero Glass support for anyone running a Windows 8 preview with the AeroLite theme.
Enable Concurrent Remote Desktop Sessions in Windows
If you remote into your home machine you probably know that only one user can login at a time. If someone tries to use the machine at home while you’re remotely connected you’ll get kicked off. This patch makes it so that multiple users can simultaneously connect to a single Windows machine.
Switch from iOS 5 to Android? Here’s a Fix for the iMessage Bug
If you switched from a device running iOS 5 to Android you might not receive messages coming from iMessage. There’s a simple workaround that helps ensure people don’t continue sending you iMessages after you’ve ditched your iOS device.
Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile Review
The Verge has a thorough review of the Nokia Lumia 710, which is Nokia’s first Windows Phone for North America and it will be available on T-Mobile.
Chrome Extension to Check Multiple Gmail Accounts
If you have to monitor and switch between multiple Gmail accounts this Chrome extension might make it all a little easier.
Free Tether App for Android Doesn’t Require Root Access
ClockworkMod Tether Alpha is a free app for Android that will let you use your device’s Internet connection on your computer. It will also try to mask your connection to make it more difficult for carriers to detect that you’re tethering.
Turn Any WordPress Site Into A BitTorrent Tracker
Thanks to a WordPress plugin called WP-Trader you can transform your WordPress site into your very own BitTorrent tracker.
Insync: Dropbox-like Functionality That Uses Google Docs
The free Insync software will let you leverage your Google storage to keep your files in sync across multiple computers.
Best Cydia Tweaks from the Last Year
This guide walks you through some of the best Cydia apps and tweaks that were released in 2011.
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Already wildly popular amongst younger users, picture sharing app Snapchat is launching the next phase of its app today, and for the first time it’s bringing a feature to its iOS and Android apps at the same time. Snapchat’s claim to fame has always been that it shares images or short videos from one person to another, that disappear after viewing instead of living on in infamy (our early Tweets are a constant source of embarrassment). Now, the new Stories feature gives each user a feed similar to those on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr that all of their friends (instead of just one) can check out, but with a familiar hook — the Snaps disappear after 24 hours. Another interesting element is that, like Path, it also displays a list of who viewed each Snap.
In a blog post, the company touts the ephemeral nature of the feature, noting that “The end of your Story today is the beginning of your Story tomorrow.” To some, the service’s reputation is only for how it helps the Anthony Weiners of the world, but the introduction of Stories may change that — and introduce more competition for other social networks where users are wary of how long even casual posts could live to haunt them. The feature hasn’t popped up on either app store yet, for now you can check after the break for a few videos showing the stories users might tell — if they were in one of those bands the young folks are listening to.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple
Source: Snapchat Blog
With the next Apple event coming on quick, the folks at KGI have suggested that both the iPad 5 and the iPad mini 2 will be coming with not just updated casings, but an updated back-facing camera too. The 5th generation iPad has been predicted to be appearing in bulk, so says KGI analyst Ming-Chi […]
Apple release iOS 7 across a large number of iOS devices just a few weeks ago, but it looks like some users are reporting the update is causing them to feel motion sickness when using their iOS device. With all of the new animation effects as well as the overall look of iOS 7, we could see why some people would become sick when using their iOS device. Up until now, there hasn’t been any remedy to the feeling of motion sickness people have been feeling, but Jimmy Kimmel may have found a solution for you. (more…)
iOS 7 Motion Sickness Cure Discovered By Jimmy Kimmel original content from Ubergizmo. 
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For the last year a half Apple users in Germany have been unable to get push e-mail on their iOS devices. Apple was forced to discontinue push e-mail services in Germany back in early 2012 after Motorola won a patent infringement suit in German courts. Apple recently confirmed that it was now offering push e-mail […]
Ads for mobile apps are frequently ineffective after the first viewing — once users install a given app, they rarely have incentives to try the software again. Facebook may have found a way to sustain customers’ interest through its new deep linking ad format, however. The approach takes curious visitors to a specific point in an already installed Android or iOS app. A hotel ad can invite you to book a room, for example, while a game ad may take you to a new level pack. We can’t promise that the sales pitches will be any more persuasive than before, but they may remind you of installed apps that were previously collecting virtual dust.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile, Facebook
Source: Facebook Developer Blog
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