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Google knows that there’s a looming EU antitrust lawsuit if it doesn’t volunteer some kind of change to its search practices, so it’s not entirely surprising that chairman Eric Schmidt has sent a letter offering a settlement to the European Commission’s competition chief Joaquin Almunia. The details of just what that potential truce entails are under wraps, although Almunia has long broadcast his concerns that Google might be unfairly favoring its own services above those of others — he’d be most happy if the results were more organic. It’s hard to say whether or not Google is prepared to follow along, but a peace gesture is a sharp break from the company’s previously firm view that there’s no need to change. We wouldn’t be surprised if the EU’s recent success in fining Microsoft has left Google hesitant to take its chances in court.

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Facebook developer Tom Waddington has stumbled on a Want button in the latest Facebook SDK. As you know the Like button has been a universal hit, and it is clear that a Want button could generate data that would make a lot of advertisers and marketing agencies drool (and pay) over. Facebook’s intentions are even more clear as the new Want button seems to work only on objects described as “products” to the API. (more…)

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In February this year, Adobe announced that it will no longer develop further versions of its Flash Player for mobile browsers, and said that the beta version of Chrome for Android will no longer be supported. However, the company added that its Flash Player will continue to run on the stock Android browser. Today, Adobe is announcing that there will be no certified implementations of Flash Player on Android 4.1 a.k.a. Jelly Bean. Adobe added that beginning August 15, it will stop new installations of Flash from Google Play. However, security updates and other vital patches will continue for its existing Flash users.

Adobe added that the easiest way to ensure ongoing access to Flash Player on Android 4.0 and previous versions of the platform is to use certified devices that have Flash Player installed on them by the manufacturer. Android users running uncertified Android 4.0 or earlier devices will have until August 15 to get the Flash Player. “If a device is upgraded from Android 4.0 to Android 4.1, the current version of Flash Player may exhibit unpredictable behavior, as it is not certified for use with Android 4.1. Future updates to Flash Player will not work.  We recommend uninstalling Flash Player on devices which have been upgraded to Android 4.1,” Adobe added.

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Google announced today via its official blog that Gmail now has more than 425 million active users around the world – a gargantuan feat considering its humble beginnings as a beta release in April 2004. Google’s announcement today means that Gmail is now the word’s largest email service, blowing past Microsoft’s Hotmail for the first time. Yahoo Mail used to be the king of email services. But both Hotmail and Gmail got Yahoo Mail users deviating the course. (more…)

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MSN, originally known as The Microsoft Network, is introducing its latest addition – MSN Healthy Living. The new health and lifesytle website features wellness content from respected brands like Prevention, Health.com, HealthDay, MayoClinic, Harvard and EatingWell. It’s actually a spin-off of MSN Health and it has been redesigned with an emphasis on wellness. MSN hopes that MSN Healthy Living will help its readers live more healthy and proactive lives. So, what can we expect from the new site?

MSN says that MSN Healthy Living will explain important health and wellness issues in clear terms to keep readers up to date on breaking health news. It’s also considered as an online destination for people to connect with timely and relevant trends in wellness topics, as well as expert advice on diseases, health conditions and caregiving. Readers can also use the site’s social integration with Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to share stories with their friends and colleagues. So, if you’re looking for a good and reliable health information online, MSN Healthy Living could be a solution. You can check out the site here.

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