“Google has unveiled an upgrade to the way it interprets users’ search requests. The new algorithm, codenamed Hummingbird, is the first major upgrade for three years.”
Gmail Wiretapping Case Will Continue, Judge Rules – ReadWrite
“Even as Google celebrates its 15th birthday today, a new court ruling finds that Google’s practice of searching email accounts to come up with keyword-based targeted advertising may be violating Federal and California wiretapping laws.”
Did you lose Gmail over Exchange when you upgraded to a new iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c? Here are your alternatives… such as they are…
“Earlier this year, Google decided to ditch their Exchange ActiveSync-licensed GoogleSync service for free Gmail accounts.”
Apple Releases iOS 7.0.2 with Fix for Lock Screen Passcode Bypass
“The iOS 7.0.2 release follows the launch of iOS 7 on Wednesday, September 18. That day also saw a special release of iOS 7.0.1 specifically for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, which launched on Friday, September 20.”
Netflix Adds ‘Super HD’ Option for All Users and Additional Devices, Including 3rd Generation Apple TV
“Internet streaming service Netflix has announced today that it is rolling out its Super HD video quality to all Netflix members and additional devices, including the 3rd-generation Apple TV.”
Bill Gates admits Control-Alt-Delete was a mistake, blames IBM
“Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has finally admitted that forcing users to press the Control-Alt-Delete key combination to log into a PC was a mistake.”
Samsung and LG Agree to End Patent Battle over Display Technologies
“Samsung and LG have long copied or even outright stolen technologies from each other, and they’ve been involved in lawsuits over this issue several times already.”
Samsung unveils ISOCELL image sensors for ‘premium’ mobile devices
“Tonight Samsung has announced their new imaging sensor technology, named ISOCELL. They say that ISOCELL will substantially increase light sensitivity by “controlling the absorption of electrons”, which results in better colors in low light.”
CyanogenMod 10.1.3 stable builds now rolling out
“Even as Cyanogen, Inc. prepares its new installer and partnership with Chinese manufacturer Oppo, it’s still hard at work bringing stable CM builds to other devices. Today CyanogenMod 10.1.3 has reached stable status, with builds now available through get.”
Google adds remote lock and password reset features to Android Device Manager
“Android users can now remotely lock down a misplaced or stolen device from the web. Google has rolled this critical feature into Android Device Manager, which launched last month with location tracking and remote wipe functionality.”
