The European Commission has informed Google of its preliminary view that the company is in breach of EU antitrust rules, abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators.The Commission’s preliminary view is that Google has implemented a strategy on mobile devices to preserve and strengthen its dominance in general internet search. First, the practices mean that Google Search is pre-installed and set as the default, or exclusive, search service on most Android devices sold in Europe. Second, the practices appear to close off ways for rival search engines to access the market, via competing mobile browsers and operating systems. In addition, they also seem to harm consumers by stifling competition and restricting innovation in the wider mobile space.The Commission’s concerns were outlined in a Statement of Objections addressed to Google and its parent company, Alphabet. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook and other technology companies have written an open letter opposing a controversial encryption bill put forward by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).The bill would force smartphone manufacturers to decrypt data on demand for law enforcement. It’s been called unconstitutional and unenforceable.The letter was signed by Reform Government Surveillance, the Computer and Communications Industry Association, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, and the Entertainment Software Association. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Corning has announced the availability of ‘Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass’, a new extension to its portfolio of cover glass features. With Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass, device manufacturers can now expand their options for device design by adding multi-color, high resolution, photo-quality images to the industry’s leading cover glass solution, Corning Gorilla Glass. “Device manufacturers today are looking for new ways to differentiate their products, without compromising important features such as durability and clarity,” said Scott Forester, director, Gorilla Glass Innovations. “Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass provides a new opportunity for customized decoration and commercial branding and is one of several valuable product enhancements that leverage Corning’s core capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.” Using Corning’s proprietary process, ink and equipment, Corning prints a colorful, customized design for smartphones, tablets or notebooks on Corning Gorilla Glass, including gradient colors and logos, photo-quality images and multi-color decorations. Unlike traditional screen printing technologies, Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass provides outstanding resolution and sharpness, requires shorter processing times, and produces less waste. Gorilla Glass is manufactured using Corning’s proprietary fusion draw process. Since its launch in 2007, Corning Gorilla Glass has been used on 4.5 billion devices worldwide, on more than 1,550 product models across 40 major brands. Product sampling and shipment for Vibrant Corning Gorilla Glass are under way with Corning’s global customers.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Google has confirmed that the new launcher shortcut features in Android N will work with pressure sensitive displays, reports Mashable. Similar to 3D Touch the launcher shortcuts let you access quick actions from the icons on your home screen. Phandroid was able to get the feature working using a swipe down action instead of a deep press for demonstration purposes.Though Phandroid’s example relies on specific gestures — like a swipe down — to activate the shortcuts, the feature will also work with pressure sensitive displays, Google confirmed to Mashable. This means developers will be able to use the feature to create experiences for pressure sensitive handsets like the Huawei Mate S and ZTE Axon mini that can also work on other devices.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Google has released a big update to its Google Analytics app for iOS bringing a brand new look & feel, sharing and customization of reports, new scorecard visualizations, and more.Access all of your Google Analytics web and app data from your mobile device. Monitor recent changes with real time reports. Share reports to anyone. What’s New In This Version:* Sharing! Share a report via text, email, chat, and more* Customization! Customize reports and save them to your dashboard for quick follow-up* Brand new look & feel; easier to use than ever* New scorecard visualizations: tab through metrics, swipe through dimensions* Change & compare date ranges, dig deeper by adding segments* Greatly simplified navigation and report discoveryShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Early benchmarks for the new 12-inch MacBook show about a 15% increase in performance, reports John Poole, founder of Primate Labs and Geekbench.Poole tweeted out a 32-bit comparison of new vs old MacBook with the new MacBook scoring 2670 on the single core test versus 2303 for the previous generation. On the multi-core test the new MacBook scored 5252 versus 4621 for the older device. A 64-bit test by Christina Warren reached a single-core score of 2894 and a multi-core score of 5845. Both tests were conducted on a 1.2 GHz model. Check out the screenshots below for more details…Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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The Netflix app has been updated to let you create, update, and delete profiles.Watch TV shows and movies recommended just for you, including award-winning Netflix original series, movies, and documentaries. Netflix has something for everyone. There’s even a safe watching experience just for kids with family-friendly entertainment.Features:• Netflix adds TV shows and movies all the time. Browse titles or search for your favorites. • The more you watch, the better Netflix gets at recommending TV shows and movies that you’ll love—just for you. • You can create up to five individual profiles within a single Netflix account. Profiles allow different members of your household to have their own personalized Netflix experience built around the movies and TV shows they enjoy. • Instantly stream on iOS devices or on the web.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple announced earlier this month that the Apple Watch Hermès bands would be available as separate purchases through the online store, and today, they are finally available. Users can now purchase the Apple Watch Hermès Single Tour, Double Tour, or Cuff Band from Apple’s online store. Before today, if you wanted to get the Hermès bands, you would need to purchase the Apple Watch and band together. Paired with an Apple Watch, the bands would have cost anywhere from $1,100 to $1,500.The cheapest band available is the Apple Watch Hermès Single Tour Band for $340. The Single Tour Band is available in both 38mm and 42mm sizes, but the color options do vary based on size. For instance, the 42mm size is only available in sapphire blue, deer brown, fire orange, and black. 38mm users have an additional choices of white and peacock blue.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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During a press briefing on the security of Apple devices, the company revealed that the average iPhone user unlocks their phone 80 times a day. Other reports have that number over 130 times a day but those are more likely to be heavy device users. Apple says that it’s made the process of securely accessing your device easier with Touch ID. Over 89% of users with Touch ID have set it up and use it, according to the company. At the briefing, Apple also touted its security organization as the most effective in the world and detailed various measures the company takes to protect the data on its customers devices.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple has hired Christ Porritt, former Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering and former Aston Martin Chief Engineer, to work on ‘special projects’, reports Electrek. Special projects is where Apple’s rumored electric car is said to be under development.The news comes following a report earlier this year that Apple Car Project Leader Steve Zadesky was leaving the company.If Zadesky indeed left the company, it would make newly hired Porritt Apple’s most senior “car guy” and a likely candidate to lead the Cupertino company’s electric car initiative. While his expertise could be useful in plenty of hardware engineering roles, he had a focus on vehicle dynamics, vehicle architecture and vehicle packaging throughout his long career.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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