‘MacVoices’ looks at Facebook privacy issues
On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com), Maria Langer looks at Facebook privacy issues.
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iSMARTtrain for Mac OS X races to version 3.0.7
OTAG Technologies has updated iSMARTtrain (http://www.ismarttrain.com), a Mac OS X application for downloading from Polar heart rate monitors and tracking and analyzing sports training, to version 3.0.7. The latest release contains new features and bug fixes including support for Garmin’s Edge 500 and route mapping. Development work on the software has been carried out in conjunction with leading sports scientist, coach and writer Joe Beer.
Read MoreBlackbox launches noise-canceling earphones for the iPod, iPhone
Blackbox has launched the i10 earphones specially created and designed for iPod and iPhone users. They cost approximately US$103 and are powered directly by the device through Apple’s 30-pin dock connector.
The i10’s are designed to improve the device’s sound quality and provide a clear and authentic listening experience through Active Noise Rejection (ANR) technology, according to Neil Truckell, UK brand manager of Blackbox. They purportedly cancel 92% of background noise using ANR technology provided by Phitek System
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AT&T reports record number of iPhone activations
AT&T (http://www.att.com) has reported solid second-quarter results highlighted by double-digit earnings growth, an increase in consolidated revenues and improved margins. These results were driven by continued growth in mobile broadband, including a record quarter for iPhone activations, gains in IP-based and strategic business services and disciplined execution on cost initiatives.
The company saw 3.2 million iPhone activations in second quarter. AT&T saw a 10.3% increase in wireless service revenues, with postpaid subscriber ARPU (average monthly revenues per subscriber) up 3.4%.
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Global smartphone shipments jump 43%
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics (http://www.strategyanalytics.com), global smartphone shipments grew 43% year-over-year to reach 60 million units in the second quarter of 2010.
RIM shipped 11.2 million smartphones worldwide in Q2 2010, beating Apple’s 8.4 million units during the quarter. RIM is the number one smartphone player in North and South America, but its global marketshare of 19% is still a long way behind Nokia’s leading 40% share.
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