Apple orders iCab iOS browser to cripple JavaScript modules

The developer of iCab Mobile, a feature-rich alternative to the Safari Web browser on iPad and iPhone, has been ordered by Apple to remove its ability to download and install JavaScript modules.

Presumably it's not the fact that iCab can execute JavaScript that's causing Apple to apoplectically puff and splutter, but rather its ability to download modules. Both Apple and Google frown upon apps that contain market-like functionality, and someone at Apple probably thought that iCab's JavaScript modules looked like a bit too much like discrete apps.

Alexander Clauss, iCab's developer, has rather a lot to say on the matter. "Maybe if I would have called the modules 'smart bookmarks' and would have made installing them much more complicated, Apple would have never asked to remove the ability to download them from the internet. The great user experience of installing modules has probably created a suspicion that these modules are more than just a piece of JavaScript code. From a pure technical point of view, if Apple does not allow to download modules (JavaScript code), Apple would also have to disallow to load web pages in general, because these do also contain JavaScript code."

In conclusion, to circumvent Apple's draconian decree, iCab Mobile now simply comes bundled with some 20 JavaScript modules. The ability to download modules made by third-party developers has been disabled, however -- but even then, Clauss says that you can simply contact him and ask for your module to be bundled with the next version of iCab.

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Apple orders iCab iOS browser to cripple JavaScript modules originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google demands veto on OEM Android changes, stretches definition of 'open source'

Google, according to reports from "a dozen executives working at key companies in the Android ecosystem" is finally locking down the open source and easily-fragmented Android operating system.

As it currently stands, Google hands over the 'final' code for each version of Android, and OEMs and developers then spend some time customizing the OS to fit their hardware, and to create a unique and marketable flavor. That's all set to change, however.

Over the last few months, according to several people familiar with the matter, Android licensees such as HTC, Motorola and Facebook, have been asked to sign 'non-fragmentation clauses.' This new contract caveat will give Google the right to review and pass judgment on all changes to the Android OS. Two executives at Facebook say that they're unhappy that Google gets to review its changes to Android -- which is understandable, given Facebook and Google are direct competitors -- and there have also been allegations that Google is preventing some Verizon devices from shipping because they include Microsoft's Bing instead of Google search.

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Google demands veto on OEM Android changes, stretches definition of 'open source' originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Corel releases VideoStudio Pro X4, we go hands on (video)

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Corel seems to be on a roll lately; after releasing WinZip System Utilities just last week, this morning the company announced VideoStudio Pro X4.

VideoStudio Pro is aimed at home users and small business professionals who want to create professional-looking videos, but without the hassle, steep learning curve and price of Adobe Premiere Pro and the likes.

This new version introduces several features:

  • Stop motion animation: You can now capture still frames using a webcam, camcorder or DSLR and use them to produce an animation. Tools such as "onion skin view" let you compare the previous image in the sequence with the current one and make the animation as smooth as possible.
  • Processor optimization: Corel says the app is optimized for Intel's new Sandy Bridge systems, and have shown us some graphs with very impressive numbers. We've been unable to test this particular point, but if you have a recent-generation Intel or AMD Fusion system, VideoStudio performance should be blazing. Even on our older test system performance was quite impressive.
  • Customizable workspace: You can drag the video preview window to your secondary monitor (if you have one) and tweak just about any other element in the window layout. Once done, you can save your ideal workspace in one of three slots.
  • Share-to-Web: VideoStudio Pro X4 hooks directly into YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Flickr, so you don't even have to launch a browser to upload your final product. Edit, produce and share from within the app itself.
  • Smart Package: Video projects typically consist of many files; Smart Package lets you bundle all video assets for a given project into one ZIP file which you can password-protect and keep in a safe place once you're done editing.
I've had a chance to play around with a pre-release version for a few days, and have put it through its paces editing a short video for my day job. Overall, I've been impressed with how easy it was to create pro-looking results. If you do any sort of video editing but are leery of the investment other apps require (both in dollars and effort), VideoStudio Pro is well worth checking out. To see a bit of the interface itself and what the app can do, watch the video after the jump.

Note: We'll be running a give-away of ten VideoStudio Pro X4 licenses later today, each worth $100 USD. Keep your eyes peeled for the giveaway post!

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Corel releases VideoStudio Pro X4, we go hands on (video) originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You're Going to Be So Disgusted with Humans After Watching This Video

Human beings, I love ya, but man are we disgusting. This video by Aaron Rogers lists and animates all the scientific grossness of being a human and it gets pretty gnarly. Like how many hot tubs our saliva can fill and what our eye boogers are made from and all the other nasty stuff that comes with our human body. It's an eye opener. [Vimeo] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/jVEuk2RFAfU/youre-going-to-be-so-disgusted-with-humans-after-watching-this-video

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Jason Calacanis Says He Will Shut Down Podcast Network ThisWeekIn.com, This Week In Startups Will Continue

thisweekin logoJason Calacanis has announced via blog post that he's planning to wind down his podcast network ThisWeekIn.com and return the remaining funds to investors. Two of the shows, This Week In Startups (which Calacanis hosts) and Kevin Pollak's Chat Show, will continue, but the company itself is shutting down. Calacanis wrote that ThisWeekIn wasn't a failure, just "a moderate success" that "would not be able to scale." Here's his argument about why a podcasting company is unlikely to make big money:

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/DHy2HPhpRmc/

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Dropbox app gets new design, new photo tab

Dropbox app gets new design, new photo tab

Dropbox for iOS has been updated to version 2.0, and with it comes a slick new design and an all new photos tab with timeline. Dropbox says:

Now all of your photos are right at your fingertips with the brand new Photos tab. With just a tap, you?ll be able to scroll through a timeline of all the photos you?ve automatically uploaded (including the pocket-dialed ones too). And since Dropbox is a one stop shop for all your memories, you can also check out the photos you?ve uploaded from everywhere else!

And as pointed out by our own Seth Clifford, Dropbox is yet another example of an app switching to a flatter, simpler, more digitally authentic interface design, similar to what's found on Windows Phone. Dropbox, talking about just that design, says:

We?ve packed a ton of love and tiny details into our new iOS design, and we think you?ll dig its simplicity. For example, we got rid of the text labels on our tabs in favor of clean and streamlined iconography. Splashed across the app is the glorious Dropbox blue you?ve come to know and love, and we?ve reduced complexity to make everything feel so fresh and so clean, clean.

If you're a Dropbox user and don't have the app installed on your iPhone or iPad, go get it now. Otherwise, hit the update button and enjoy.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/hj3BVVIy0Gw/story01.htm

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Apple adds 'App Store Best of 2012' section to App Store

The end of the year is upon us, so Apple has created a collection in the App Store highlighting the best iPhone and iPad apps of the year. For each device, Apple chose a winner and runner up for App of the Year and Game of the Year as well as included lists of their favorites in many different categories.

iPhone App of the Year

The iPhone App of the Year is Action Movie FX, an app that lets you add Hollywood effects like death rays, car crashes, and missile strikes to movies you shoot.

The runner up for iPhone App of the Year is Figure, an app that allows you to easily create music and beats with synth, bass, and percussion tracks.

iPhone Game of the Year

The iPhone Game of the Year goes to Rayman Jungle Run, a charming and addicting platformer.

The runner-up for iPhone Game of the Year is Letterpress, an addictive, social, strategic, and beautiful word game.

iPad App of the Year

The iPad App of the Year goes to Paper by FiftyThree, a beautifully crafted app for jotting down notes and sketches.

Runner-up for iPad App of the Year is Action Movie FX, the same app chosen for iPhone App of the Year.

iPad Game of the Year

The iPad Game of the Year is awarded to The Room, a mesmerizing puzzle mystery game.

And runner-up for iPad Game of the Year goes to Waking Mars, an adventure game that takes you on a exploration of the Red Planet to cultivate ecosystems and unlock secrets of a lost civilization.

What do you think of Apple's Choices? Do you agree or would you have chosen something else? Planning to pick any of these up now that Apple has given their endorsement and praise?

Apple doesn't seek user advice when choosing their picks, but iMore does! To vote for your favorite apps, head on over to the iMore Readers Choice Awards and cast your vote! You even have a chance to win the iOS device of your dreams if you do!

To see the other apps that Apple chose as their favorite, head on over the Best of 2012 section of the App store.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/Ic-nkN0vQ9A/story01.htm

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Smartphone-Controlled Toilet Includes Built-in Speakers So You Can Listen to Music, Costs Nearly $5,000

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/1_QcF57Iz1U/smartphone+controlled-toilet-includes-built+in-speakers-so-you-can-listen-to-music-costs-nearly-5000

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Chrome 11 beta adds new experimental APIs for proxies, Web navigation

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Google Chrome 11 -- which just recently made the move to the browser's beta channel -- has received a minor update that gives developers access to two new APIs.

The first is a full-featured proxy API, which will, for example, allow users to set different proxy servers for normal browsing and Incognito mode. Proxy auto-config scripts are also supported by the API.

The second -- Web Navigation Extension -- is a bit more expansive. This API will allow devs to build everything from more powerful safe browsing extensions -- like Traffic Light -- to data analysis and reporting extensions.

Both APIs are currently experimental, so you'll need to enable them on the about:flags page to try out any relevant extensions. Apart from a proxy example built by Google and shipped with the Chromium source, we're not aware of any examples just yet, however. We'll let you know when we spot any slick, new extensions which do surface.

Chrome 11 beta adds new experimental APIs for proxies, Web navigation originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mujjo Touchscreen Gloves review

The first official day of Winter is still more than a week away, but sub 30 degree temps are already here in Southern Indiana. When it gets colder than 50 degrees, this gadgeteer breaks out her gloves to combat cold hands. I have a lot of different pairs of gloves in all sorts of colors and [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/12/12/mujjo-touchscreen-gloves-review/

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