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Adobe announces security breach, says 2.9 million customer accounts, encrypted credit and debit card data stolen

You might want to check in with Adobe on this… Per AppleInsider, Adobe on Thursday confirmed that malicious parties had compromised its networks and potentially gleaned credit card and other personal information from the accounts of nearly three million users. The company revealed the breach in a post to its official blog. Adobe’s security team […]

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T-Mobile boosts incentives prior to iPhone launch, begins trade-in program for iPhone 4, 4S users

When in doubt, offer all the incentives you can. Per 9to5Mac, T-Mobile USA announced the latest move in their continuing initiative to lure iPhone users to their network, which currently boasts the smallest subscriber base in the country. The new iPhone trade-in program allows subscribers switching to T-Mo from other carriers to recieve deep discounts […]

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Apple receives patent for offline purchasing system

Ok, this is interesting. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office and AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday was awarded a patent for an offline purchasing system that would allow iTunes users to buy music, movies and other media when not connected to the internet. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple U.S. Patent No. […]

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Skype updated to 6.2.73.1117

On Thursday, version 6.2.73.1117 of the Skype VoIP application was released. The new version, a 41.5 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – eGifting: Skype user can now send a gift of credit to anyone they care about on their birthday. – One-way SMS without verifying your mobile number. Skype 6.2.73.1117 is available […]

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iPhone News

Verizon to tack on $2/month fee for users not using autopay system

You may not like this. Per Droid Life, a leaked memo shows that Verizon Wireless will soon be charging customers US$2 for every month they aren’t using the company’s autopay/autodraft system. The leaked memo details what has to be done with the policy change since the carrier boosted its early termination fee for “advanced devices.” […]