IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 22/03/2011

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 22/03/2011

Digital Trends

IPhone 5 said to be in â€کtrial production,â€™ rumored to include NFC
A report out of China suggests Apple is going ahead with plans to support "wave and pay" NFC technology in the iPhone 5 and is also looking to establish a manufacturing base in South America to help meet North American demand for its products.

Despite update, new Apple MacBook Pros continue to crash
Even after an update to OS X 10.6, new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros are reportedly freezing when running multiple programs.

Verizon has no plans to buy Sprint, says CEO
Despite being pushed to No. 2 because of the planned AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Verizon says it does not need to purchase Sprint to stay competitive.

Amazon launches Appstore for Android with free Angry Birds Rio
Amazon celebrates the launch of its Appstore for Android with a free download of Angry Birds Rio, normally $0.99, for one and all.

BlackBerry Playbook priced at $500 and up, pre-orders now open for April 19 release
Research In Motion confirms pricing and an April 19 release date for its upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet as pre-orders open at Best Buy.

Steve Jobs ordered to answer questions in iTunes-related antitrust case
A federal judge has ordered Apple CEO Steve Jobs to submit to questioning relating to a 2004 iPod software update which rendered content purchased from competing digital music store Harmony inoperable on the device.

Valextra Macbook Air Portfolio in fine Italian leather
This Macbook Air Portfolio from Valextra is high on style and price, but has quality craftsmanship to back it up.

Dispatch Bag from Triple Aught Design packs versatility and pockets
The Dispatch Bag features 13 pockets in 800 cubic inches of storage space and even has a removable sleeve for when you only need to essentials.

France fines Google over Street View privacy violations
Google's privacy SNAFUs have drawn the ire of the French government, which claims that privacy breaches extend to the geo-social app, Google Latitude.

NPD: Consumers flock to supersized smartphones
Remember the Razr? Yeah, we barely do either - and there's a reason. Consumers wants big screens on their smartphones.

Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble over patent infringement
Microsoft finds more fault with an Android device: The company will take Barnes & Noble, Foxconn, and Inventec to court for infringing on its technology with the Nook.

Nintendo 3DS pictures: A closer look
We took our Nintendo 3DS to the studio for some beauty pictures so you can get a closer look at the soon-to-be-released portable gaming system.

iPad 2 problems: What users complain about the most
Whether you're experiencing iPad 2 problems and issues yourself and need solutions, or just want to know what users complain about most before you buy, we've got the rundown on what to look out for.

Malone HandiRack inflatable roof rack makes your compact car more fun
The Malone HandiRack fits almost any car, making transporting skis, kayaks, or cargo loads a piece of cake.

4G BlackBerry PlayBook coming to Sprint this summer
The first officially publicized release date for the PlayBook is here, and Sprint will be adding the 4G tablet to its lineup this summer.

Google fixes Flash security bug before Adobe
Google has addressed a serious security issue in Adobe's Flash Player -- but only for its Chrome browser.

This yearâ€™s Madden Curse recipient to be chosen by fans
To decide who will adorn the cover of Madden 12, EA has opened the voting up to the public, and the player with the most votes will receive the honor.

Zynga RewardVille will deepen social gaming addictions
There's a new "ville" to add to the Zynga family. RewardVille will connect the developer's various social games and give players more incentives.

Happy fifth, Twitter! A look back at noteworthy tweets
How time flies. In recognition of Twitter's fifth birthday, we're looking at five hilarious and amazing the site has brought to us over the last few years.

Western Digital pushes My Book Studio Edition II to 6 TB
Western Digital has pushed its My Book Studio Edition II external hard drive to a whopping 6 TB of storage - and it has FireWire 800 and eSATA interfaces.

IBM pays $10 million to settle bribery charges
IBM has agreed to pay $10 million to settle with the SEC over charges it bribed government officials in Asia to win lucrative contracts.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides unleashes second trailer
The second trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has Jack Sparrow fighting off mermaids, zombies and Blackbeard, on his way to plunder the summer box-office.

Joseph Gordon-Levittâ€™s role in the Dark Knight revealed (Updated!)
The actor will not be playing the Riddler, Hugo Strange or any of the other suggestions that have been bandied about in the Dark Knight Rises.

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