Sparrow 1.2 released: Apple denies push request

Sparrow 1.2 released: Apple denies push request

Another update for the iOS mail client Sparrow has been pushed out today, bringing it to version 1.2. New features include additional languages, landscape support, label creation and editing from within the app, and refined message navigation. While many of you are probably waiting for push support, Sparrow has posted to its blog saying that Apple won’t make an exception despite the strong demand for the feature. Email messages can now be … [Read more...]

US Senate Committee to review Windows RT browser complaints

US Senate Committee to review Windows RT browser complaints

Microsoft seems to have ruffled a few feathers with its plans for browsers on Windows RT. Mozilla blasted the company over being unable to produce a fully working browser, restricted instead to the Metro interface and guidelines, while Microsoft’s own Internet Explorer would be able to run on Metro and the classic desktop interface. Google also voiced concerns, and now the US Senate Judiciary Committee will review the arguments to see if … [Read more...]

MacBook Pro 2012: 15″ Retina Display, USB 3.0 and ultra-thin

MacBook Pro 2012: 15″ Retina Display, USB 3.0 and ultra-thin

More and more information has emerged regarding the next MacBook Pros featuring Ivy Bridge chips, and now 9to5Mac has detailed exactly what to expect from the new 15-inch model. They say that Apple is currently finalizing the new laptop, and that it will feature a slimmed down design, drop the optical drive, include a high-resolution Retina display, and most interestingly, have several USB 3.0 ports. First, 9to5Mac say that the new 15-inch model … [Read more...]

HTC Desire C snapped and detailed

HTC Desire C snapped and detailed

HTC is pressing ahead with its three phone strategy in the One series, with the HTC One V commanding the budget position. That doesn’t seem to be stopping the company pumping out even more handsets, with new leaks showing there might be another cheap Android handset coming soon. Press shots of the HTC Desire C have emerged, and the handset seems to already be in the wild. GSMArena spotted that Vodafone Portugal has let slip press photos and … [Read more...]

Facebook testing paid highlighted posts

Facebook testing paid highlighted posts

Facebook may soon be worth A Lot Of Money, but what’s the plan to monetize that doesn’t involve advertisers? Turns out you may have to pay Facebook a small amount to promote highlighted posts. Facebook is reportedly testing the feature, which would charge users $2 in order to highlight important posts to gain more visibility and clicks. One user accidentally stumbled across the payment page and at first thought it was a scam, but a … [Read more...]

Ivy Bridge iMac and MacBook Pro revealed in benchmarks

Ivy Bridge iMac and MacBook Pro revealed in benchmarks

As we edge ever closer to June, more and more signs keep cropping up that Apple is poised to refresh its line of iMacs and Macbook Pros with Intel’s new Ivy Bridge chips. The latest tip comes from benchmarks posted to GeekBench with new iMac and Macbook Pro models featuring the new platform, providing detailed scores compared to old models, plus an idea of what processors we can expect to see. The first entry on GeekBench is for the iMac13,2, … [Read more...]