There is a significant different between the iOS version and other available versions of WhatsApp. iOS users pay a one-time fee whereas users on other mobile platform have to pay an annual subscription fee. However, WhatsApp is now planning to change this by also implementing a subscription model for its iOS users.
Last year, we have seen Google shutting down five redundant services as a part of its ‘Spring Cleaning’ ritual. This year is no different. Yesterday on March 13, Google announced that it is going to shut down its popular RSS readers, Google Reader and seven other services as a part of ‘Spring Cleaning’ ritual.
It is fairly ironic when a government entity, meant to help thwart cyber attacks and hacking attempts, gets to be under the ax itself. In this case, it is the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Vulnerability Database website which has been offline since many days, apparently due to a malware infection.
Although a lot of hype surrounded Windows 8 before and at the time of its launch, it has apparently failed to gain much traction in the PC world. One of the key reasons for this may be the high licensing fees PC vendors have to pay to Microsoft. However, that may change soon as Microsoft is expected to slash down its licensing fees.
ASUS Transformer AiO is the world’s first all-in-one PC which is able to run on both Windows 8 and Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. And most importantly, you can use this device as a desktop PC too. This device also comes with a PC station, equipped with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse that can convert it to a desktop computer.
Towards the close of 2012, many had speculated that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer may finally lose to the onslaught from the likes of Firefox and Google Chrome. However, with the release of IE10, Internet Explorer has not only been able to stand its ground but has been gaining market share over the last two months.
Third-party cookies are often placed on different websites by advertisers to keep track of the users’ activity online. This is done to help the advertisers dish out targeted ads. Thankfully, Firefox 22 will be blocking all such third-party cookies.
If you had been thinking to purchase Windows 8 Touchscreen PCs, but might be hesitating to buy one because of high price, then you are in luck now. According to a new report, online retailer Best Buy is launching a two-week promotion this Sunday, February 24, offering $100 discounts on Windows 8 touchscreen PCs.