05
Oct
Apple unveils refreshed iPhone 4S, but no iPhone 5
Apple has unveiled the latest iteration in its iPhone range, but there was no sign of the widely rumoured iPhone 5.
The iPhone 4S, as the model will be known, boasts an improved camera and significantly extended battery life.
It will run the latest iOS5 operating system, which is set for release on 12 October.
The event was the first major announcement for new boss Tim Cook who took over from Steve Jobs in August.
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The iPhone 4S, as the model will be known, boasts an improved camera and significantly extended battery life.
It will run the latest iOS5 operating system, which is set for release on 12 October.
The event was the first major announcement for new boss Tim Cook who took over from Steve Jobs in August.
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30
Sep
Bing denies copying Google search results
Google's search experts have labelled rival search engine Bing as a "cheap imitation" after claiming that its results "increasingly look like an incomplete, stale version of Google".
Google planted 100 synthetic terms into its algorithm after suspecting results were being copied and it found that these queries were showing on Bing within a week of appearing on Google.
In a blog post, Google's Amit Singhal said suspicions were... Add a comment
Google planted 100 synthetic terms into its algorithm after suspecting results were being copied and it found that these queries were showing on Bing within a week of appearing on Google.
In a blog post, Google's Amit Singhal said suspicions were... Add a comment
30
Sep
Google restores missing Gmail accounts
Google has spent the past week restoring the accounts of over 40,000 Gmail users after a software bug wiped them completely.
It has said on its Apps Status Dashboard that the problem should be resolved, adding: We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Please rest assured that system reliability is a top priority at Google, and we are making continuous improvements to make our systems... Add a comment
It has said on its Apps Status Dashboard that the problem should be resolved, adding: We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Please rest assured that system reliability is a top priority at Google, and we are making continuous improvements to make our systems... Add a comment
30
Sep
Google adds Instant Preview to Android and iOS
Google has added its Instant Preview feature to Android and iOS operating systems for mobiles.
It's already available for Desktop PCs and laptop computers. You can use it by hovering your mouse over a search result, rather than clicking it, to get a preview image of the page it links to.
The mobile version shows a magnifying glass in the same way as the desktop one does but then shows a side-by-side comparison view of... Add a comment
It's already available for Desktop PCs and laptop computers. You can use it by hovering your mouse over a search result, rather than clicking it, to get a preview image of the page it links to.
The mobile version shows a magnifying glass in the same way as the desktop one does but then shows a side-by-side comparison view of... Add a comment
30
Sep
Samsung to pay Microsoft royalties over Android
Samsung is to start paying Microsoft royalties for every sale of its smartphone and tablet computers that run the rival Google Android platform.
Microsoft has long accused Android of violating its patents.
Google said its US rival Microsoft was "resorting to legal measures to extort profit from others' achievements and hinder the pace of innovation".
Meanwhile, Samsung has received support from T-Mobile in its continuing legal... Add a comment
Microsoft has long accused Android of violating its patents.
Google said its US rival Microsoft was "resorting to legal measures to extort profit from others' achievements and hinder the pace of innovation".
Meanwhile, Samsung has received support from T-Mobile in its continuing legal... Add a comment
