Popular application Plume for Twitter has received an update which adds numerous bug fixes and new UI enhancements to better match Ice Cream Sandwich. For those unfamiliar, Plume for Twitter is an alternative for those who aren’t fans of the official Twitter app. If you’re not yet using Plume, perhaps today’s update might make it your default Twitter client.
Owners of ASUS’ Transformer Prime have most likely noticed the tablet’s poor GPS performance. ASUS has tried to remedy the situation by releasing a myriad of software updates, but the issue seems to really be around bad hardware design. According to an ASUS support employee, ASUS will soon be sending out a free GPS dongle to Transformer Prime owners. The dongle will connect via the proprietary charger port, to offer better GPS performance.
A vulnerability in the Facebook and Dropbox apps for Android and iOS means your data can be taken by anyone with access to your device.
A security researcher has discovered a serious flaw with the Facebook and Dropbox apps for both Android and iOS that puts all of your sensitive personal data at risk.
Anyone with access to your device can use a free piece of software that’s easily available on the internet to retrieve an unencrypted, plain text file from your device that provides access to your entire account — without requiring a jailbreak.
A rumored press shot of Google's tablet, which is said to be launching in June.
The Google-branded Nexus tablet has been in the rumor-mill for quite sometime. According to rumors, the Mountain View-based company is expected to ship its own branded tablet, with the help of Asus to manufacture it. Google has also been rumored to sell it through an online store, much like it did with the Nexus One. According to a new report this morning, Google is waiting to ship the new tablet in June, pushing it back from the rumored May launch. The wait is reportedly to lower costs from $249, which will put the tablet on a more competitive level.
3D technology has reared its 3-dimensional head inside the hardware of only the bravest of OEMs. HTC was the first to test the waters with their EVO 3D but it failed to impress, receiving only lukewarm reviews. Many have been speculating that the rumored Galaxy S III would include this “gimmicky” tech, however, Samsung confirmed today that it has no plans to manufacture 3D smartphones — period!
