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Verizon, MetroPCS anti-neutrality cases tossed on details
Apr 4th
The FCC claimed a minor victory Monday after a US federal appeals court tossed attempts by Verizon and MetroPCS to challenge its net neutrality order. The US agency took advantage of technicalities as both of the carriers had complained before the neutrality rules were entered in the Federal Register. Court judges said the early filings were “incurable” and had to be dismissed outright.
Both MetroPCS and Verizon intended to file the complaints again.
The carriers both object to the rules since they would both require disclosure of any network management techniques and prevent any direct blocks on legal apps over their More >
Leak details iBooks collections, PDF mailing and printing
Nov 26th
Apple’s plans to bring folders to iBooks was detailed late last evening in a copy of a leaked user guide update. Referred to as collections, the approach will mirror that of other book apps and will let users make and rename collections of regular books and PDFs that can show on the bookshelf. The 9 to 5 tip showed that regular “Books” and “PDFs” categories will be treated as collections of their own.
PDF readers will specifically get the option to e-mail documents out using the standard iOS mail sheet as well as printing it to a supporting AirPrint device.
No timeframe More >
Twitter for Android adds Tweet details page, UI tweaks
Nov 4th
Twitter has released an update to its Android app, which now offers functionality closer to the iPhone variant. The layout of the timeline has been changed, while clicking on a Tweet brings up a details page that provides a quicker way for users to reply, retweet, navigate to links or mark favorites. Another iPhone staple, pull-to-refresh, reloads new Tweets when a user pulls down while at the top of the timeline.
Other UI tweaks include high-resolution avatars and swipe-to-reveal, which provides access to options for viewing user profiles, sharing a Tweet, or replying. Users can also choose to quote a More >
New PlayStation phone shots, details show thick phone
Oct 30th
Yet more details of the PlayStation phone have materialized in a new leak. The design is now thought to be thick. At the 17mm estimated by Engadget, the phone would be thicker than an HTC Touch Pro2 and as thick as the PSP Go, hinting that Sony might have used its own game console as a starting point.
Some extra insight has also been given as to the possible software and storage. The Zeus codename has been confirmed by screen caps that also show the one prototype running Android 2.2. Multiple prototypes exist, the tipster said, but only some might More >
HP confirms launch details for Slate 500 tablet
Oct 22nd
HP has finally confirmed launch information and specs for its forthcoming Slate 500 tablet, which has already been detailed in several recent leaks. As expected, the Windows 7 device will be powered by Intel’s 1.86GHz Atom Z540 processor and Graphics Media Accelerator 500 chip. It relies on an 8.9-inch, 1024×600 display as its sole interface.
Users will be able to purchase an optional keyboard and optical mouse, along with a digital pen. The device also integrates dual cameras, including a three-megapixel sensor on the back. All of the hardware is built into a package that, despite the smaller size, weighs More >