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Chinese developers can now launch paid Android apps via Google Play

Nov20
by on November 20, 2014 at 5:29 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Google

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Google announced that it will now allow developers from China to release paid apps for Android users in over 130 countries via its Google Play store. This gives Chinese devs a chance to share their apps with millions of Android users worldwide by either charging upfront or building in in-app purchases and subscriptions. In the past, displaying ads within their apps was the only way to get a financial return, as they were only allowed to release free apps to the public via Google’s store. While this is great news for mobile developers in China, TechCrunch reports that it doesn’t…

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Here’s the only way to delete your Uber account

Nov20
by on November 20, 2014 at 1:42 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

If the past week’s Uber allegations are enough to make you want to leave the service, you might have found that it’s not particularly easy to delete your account. It turns out there aren’t any automated ways to close your Uber account, instead there’s a manual process you have to follow. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow in order to close your account for good: Head over to the Uber support site to create a request Fill in the email address associated with your account with the subject line “Close my Uber account” In the description, ask for the company to…

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Apple’s suppliers repeatedly made mistakes, leading to no sapphire screen for the iPhone 6

Nov20
by on November 20, 2014 at 1:22 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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As you’re well probably well aware, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were repeatedly rumored to sport a sapphire display which never eventuated. We even saw leaks of the entire front panel emerge, which never materialized on the final device. GT Advanced, the company chosen by Apple to grow sapphire and create the front of the iPhone 6, filed for bankruptcy protection in October after the sapphire display was left out of the new iPhone. Even more suspiciously, executives offloaded millions of dollars in GT stock the day before Apple’s unveiling. In a report by The Wall Street Journal today, a…

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Senator Al Franken expresses concern over Uber’s actions

Nov20
by on November 20, 2014 at 12:02 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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A letter written by Senator Al Franken and addressed to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick expresses concern over the company’s actions over the last few days and asks for them to address concerns surrounding privacy. Franken expresses concern that the privacy policies on the Uber website do “not match or support what [Uber] has stated in the wake of Mr. Michael’s reported statements” which raises concerns. He continues on to request that Kalanick address ten questions, such as who has access inside the company to the “god view” tool that was used to track journalists, whether any disciplinary action was taken against the Uber…

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