| 2008-03-19 Science and Technology News at Softsland.com |
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Adobe Developing Media Player For iPhone
Adobe is developing a version of its Flash media player for Apple's iPhone. The announcement comes just days after Microsoft said a version of Adobe's tools would appear on phones powered my Windows Mobile.
Date: 2008-03-19 12:22:34
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Apple Mulls iTunes Subscription For iPod, iPhone Owners
Apple is reportedly talking with music publishers about providing iPod and iPhone users a flat-rate subscription to the iTunes library. iPod users could pay $100 for unlimited access to iTunes for the life of their devices.
Date: 2008-03-19 12:14:54
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YouTube Teams With Vancouver Film School For Scholarship Contest
In an effort to boost interest in filmmaking, the Vancouver Film School has joined hands with YouTube to offer a full scholarship in an international competition for the best three-minute video. The video must carry the theme "What Matters To You".
Date: 2008-03-19 08:26:36
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Yahoo Promotes Future Value Amid Microsoft Bid
Internet company Yahoo Tuesday released internal revenue projects showing optimistic numbers, including impressive sales numbers for the next two years. The projections were released to shareholders one month after rejecting Microsoft's $44.6 billion bid.
Date: 2008-03-19 08:22:45
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Xbox Price Cut Prompts 40 Percent Sales Boost
Microsoft Xbox 360 showed a dramatic sales increase in the U.K., sales climbing by 40 percent. The trend follows the Xbox's announcement of its three console variants, the Arcade, Premium and the Elite, dropping their prices to Ł150, 200, and Ł250.
Date: 2008-03-19 08:14:51
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Survey: iPhone Owners Are Frequent Mobile Internet Surfers
A recent survey determined that a majority of iPhone owners are regular mobile Internet surfers. A survey revealed that Apple's combined phone and media player has become the most popular mobile gadget for obtaining online news and information.
Date: 2008-03-19 07:58:48
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IPhone's Safari Leads Mobile Browsers In U.S.
A study found the Safari Web browser, the default for the Apple iPhone, dominates the U.S. charts as the top mobile phone browser, while landing in second place in the U.K. American users of the iPhone and iTouch lifted Safari's share.
Date: 2008-03-19 07:44:33
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Facebook Increases User Privacy Control
Popular online hangout Facebook recently announced enhanced privacy, giving its users the option of selecting the level of access other subscribers will have on their personal profile. The new feature lets Facebook subscribers divide their friends list into categories.
Date: 2008-03-19 07:37:37
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