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Apple tried to lure away Google exec

Apple reportedly tried to lure away Google executive Dennis Woodside, who was just named Motorola’s new CEO, according to “Bloomberg BusinessWeek” (http://macte.ch/JL1VP).

Citing two unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the article says Apple CEO Tim Cook was personally attempting to poach Woodside away from the online search giant to install him as Apple’s head of sales. However, “Google convinced Woodside to stay, in part by promising him greater responsibility at the search company,” the article adds.

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Apple rumors: iTV, Google Maps, MacDraw

Here are the latest Apple rumors from the blogosphere:

“Foxconn is making preparations for iTV, Apple Inc’s rumored upcoming high-definition television, although development or manufacturing has yet to begin. iTV reportedly features an aluminum construction, Siri, and FaceTime video calling.” — “China Daily” (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-05/11/content_15264711.htm).

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FTC appears ready to fine Google for iPhone/iPad security breach

The Federal Trade Commission appears ready to fine Google millions of dollars for hacking around privacy settings on iPhones and iPads. Consumer Watchdog filed a complaint in February with the FTC after Stanford Researcher Jonathan Mayer revealed what the Internet giant was doing.

Sara Forden of “Bloomberg News” today reported the Commission is negotiating with Google about how big the fine will be.  She cited an unidentified source as saying the fine could amount to more than US$10 million.

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Google drives out Google Drive

Google has rolled out Google Drive — a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. You can upload and access all of your files — including videos, photos, Google Docs, PDFs and beyond.

Google Docs is built right into Google Drive, so you can work with others in real time on documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Once you choose to share content with others, you can add and reply to comments on anything (PDF, image, video file, etc.) and receive notifications when other people comment on shared items.

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FTC continues its probe in the Google-Safari case

The Federal Trade Commission is continuing its nvestigation of Google’s actions in bypassing the default privacy settings of the Apple Safari browser for Google users, reports the “Mercurcy News” (http://macte.ch/MrX0P), quoting unnamed “sources familiar with ongoing negotiations between the company and the government.”

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