Apple marks 50 billionth app with big prize

The maker of iPads, iPhones, iPods and Macintosh computers said that it gave a $10,000 App Store gift card to an Ohio man who downloaded the 50 billionth app.

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Apple to discuss closer ties with Yahoo!

Mayer said in January she’s seeking to work alongside companies such as Apple, Google and Facebook to broaden Yahoo’s reach.

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How to get premium features on any android phone

Android phones have really large screens, a single app on the whole screen sometimes feels like a waste of screen space.

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Firms, start-ups offer apps, services to make women feel safe

The app has 'Free fall activation', which gets activated automatically when the mobile phone drops or one can simply shake the phone to activate it.

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Tech Battleground: Lessons that India can learn from China

India is becoming increasingly dependent on others for its hi-tech requirements. On the other hand, China has made significant advances.

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Nasscom must be more federal, needs structural change: Senior officials

Nasscom’s executive council discussed recommendations made by NR Narayana Murthy on “restructuring” Nasscom to make it more relevant to IT environment.

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No 'Plan B' for Microsoft's mobile ambitions: CFO

Along with its partners, Klein said only that Microsoft was "well set-up to deliver the most versatile set of experiences across form factors".

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Adobe reviews report of another security bug in its software

Adobe said on its own security blog that the issue also affected Acrobat XI, the current version of the software used to create PDF documents.

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Infosys to partner with Australia's premier ICT research organisation NICTA

"Innovation across borders is essential to accelerate the pace of world prosperity," said N R Narayana Murthy.

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Nielsen increases TCS contract size to $2.5 billion

Nielsen also extended the contract by three years & said it would buy at least $100 mn in services annually from TCS.

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Now, wave your finger to flip through channels on TV

The technology is software-based and uses the standard camera in the device, although it is also compatible with 3D and infrared sensors.

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New smartphone app PressureNet could help forecast storms

Researchers have developed a new app that lets users send pressure measurements to scientists which may help predict storms.

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Kavin Bharti Mittal's Hike works magic, user surge causes outage

Hike, the newest kid on mobile instant messaging scene, has had such a wild welcome and adoption rate that it brought the servers down causing disruption in services.

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LinkedIn beats Street, outstrips social media rivals

LinkedIn Corp extended its hot streak on Thursday, announcing both blow-out quarterly profits and a bullish forecast for the new year.

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Apps like Viber, Skype, Nimbuzz, Fring allowing free calls on mobile data and Wi-Fi gain popularity

With call tariffs going up, smartphone usage rising and service providers cutting down on free minutes and discounts, a lot more people are likely to start using app calling.

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Google Maps: Apple's iPhone lags Android version

The Android version allows you to set a final destination and search for places along your route, while Google's iPhone app doesn't.

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Tech Mahindra hopeful of merger with Mahindra Satyam soon

Tech Mahindra took over reins of the scam-tainted Satyam Computers in April 2009 and rebranded it as Mahindra Satyam.

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Oracle expands capacity with $2 billion Acme deal

Oracle said Monday it was buying Acme Packet for $2.1 billion in cash, helping the business tech group expand its capacity to deliver voice, video and data over IP networks.