In perhaps its biggest mass layoffs ever, Microsoft is also terminating the production of some Nokia handsets that run operating systems other than the Windows Phone, an extensive move to zero in its focus on the software giant’s proprietary mobile OS.
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Facebook launches Mentions app for celebrities
Facebook just launched a new social app that is not just a simple alternative to Facebook, but it’s a social networking app available only to influential people including actors, musicians, athletes and other famous people. These people can use the new Mentions app to discuss and send messages to their fanbase.
Google partners with Novartis to develop smart contact lens
Google has moved to help diabetes patients monitor their blood sugar level by partnering with pharmaceutical company Novartis to develop a smart contact lens that builds on the technology used for the Google Glass wearable computing.
Google denies lack of certificate pinning on Gmail app for iOS poses threats
Nearly five months after Lacoon Security notified Google of what it called a vulnerability in the lack of certificate pinning on the Gmail app for iOS, the software giant dismissed the oversight as having no particular capability of exposing users to threats.
iWatch In-depth Report: Three Variations from Apple Coming Soon?
The Apple iWatch has been a rumored addition to the Apple product line for the longest time now. However, this once rumor is now gaining ground among many individuals who feel that the tech giant is expected to release or at least announce a smartwatch variety this coming October.
5.5-inch iPhone 6 Might Not Release This Fall
Apple stuck to 3.5-inch, followed by a 4-inch bump with its iPhone for a long time. With the world seemingly moving along to bigger sizes, most notably its direct rival Android. iPhone 5S, although rumored to be incremented to a larger 4.3-inch display didn’t materialize, but it seems Apple is finally taking the big step […]
