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Google Wants To Remove YouTube App on Windows Phones (Reasons)

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Google is not happy with the idea that the full-fledged YouTube app continue to be used by owners of Windows Phone 8 devices. And so it asked Microsoft to remove the app or deny its installation to its latest Windows Phone OS.

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It contented that that the video playing app didn’t follow the normal approval procedures and the app apparently refused to show the regular ads. On top of it, YouTube users can stream contents and download videos that are denied to other devices despite the fact that they are not in accord with its (YouTube) Terms of Service. For one, the ad removal will completely block the revenue stream to the phone manufacturer and owner of third party apps, and this is the major issue that’s been troubling Google for the time being as the rest are just side-issues.

To show its determination to push through with the plan, Google is giving Redmond until May 22 to comply with the request in a move to let the world know that YouTube is under its control, being a subsidiary company since 2006. Microsoft responded with optimism that it can resolve the issue by taking appropriate steps to collaborate with Google regarding the ads and other concerns.

The updated YouTube version seems to caught Google by surprise after more than a week of joining Windows Phone resulting in a cease and desist letter being sent to Microsoft. Google’s previous refusal to deny YouTube metadata to Windows Phone has caused Microsoft to file a complaint with the EU and this time it has gone too far as to threaten Microsoft with infringing property rights after featuring the updated video playing app without its consent.

Although the response from Microsoft seems to imply that it is complying with the request of returning the ads back, the latest quarrel indicates a continuing strained relation between the two giants over property rights or issues connected therewith. Until Microsoft shows sincerity in complying with Google’s demands, it will be forced to remove the YouTube app and Windows Phone users will have to settle with third-party apps or a mobile web version, also from Google.

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Liberator 3D Gun Gets Controversial, State Department Wants It Removed

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After a few days since we first saw the 3D-printed gun, Liberator, the US Federal government has stepped in and sent a letter to its founder Cody Wilson demanding immediate removal of the gun’s downloadable blueprint.

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The US State Department said that the uploaded Liberator file was a violation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulation particularly the export of any defense article or technical data without a license or written approval from the DDTC (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls). The blueprint for the Liberator was reportedly downloaded over 100,000 by several individuals since it became live on DefCAD this week. There are security concerns regarding those who have downloaded the file which could become an issue in the future.

Cody Wilson and his Defense Distributed are ready to comply with the letter saying, “we’ll do our part to remove it from our servers”. However, online reports were skeptical if the file can be removed completely since it was served via Mega; also, individuals who successfully downloaded the Liberator blueprint could easily share it on forums and other web portals. Meanwhile, Wilson remains optimistic about the situation and believe that there will be further discussion on 3D printed weaponry.

The Liberator had successfully fired a .380 caliber bullet a few days ago. A total of 16 pieces were needed to assemble the gun; 15 of which were made out of plastic using a 3D printer. The design and instructions to create the pistol were uploaded and available to anyone who has an internet connection.

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Apple Wants Android Source Code to be Included in Samsung Lawsuit

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Apple seems to be tweaking its approach to its ongoing patent struggles against Google’s Android operating system, as the iOS device maker is now attempting to pull Google head-first into the proceedings in one instance, while working to keep the search giant out of another case.

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AppleInsider:

Apple on Wednesday asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul. S. Grewal to force Google to hand over information on the code powering Android, as reported by Bloomberg. Apple says that the information is necessary, given that Samsung — the defendant in the case — makes devices that run Google’s operating system. According to Apple, Google has been less than forthcoming in turning over court-ordered information on Android.

“It’s a question of transparency,” said Apple attorney Mark Lyon. “We have concerns that they’re not doing a full search.”

The issues involve not only the court-ordered Android code, but also the way Google is searching for the code. Apple contends that the search giant should be required to turn over a larger variety of code to ensure that code that might be infringing is accessible in the trial. Google responds by saying that Apple is overstepping its boundaries by asking for such a wide berth.

Matthew Warren, a Google lawyer says that Apple made a “strategic decision” to omit Google from its complain against Samsung. By turning over the search terms Google is using to go through its code, it could lead to ”future discovery that we don’t think they’re entitled to,” giving Apple “ideas about how to proceed that they wouldn’t have had.”

The case in question is the second patent suit brought by Apple against Samsung in the United States. The first case, in which Apple won a $ 1.05 billion verdict also saw developments.

Apple filed a document in opposition on Tuesday in the face of Google and other companies move to file a “friend of the court” brief in support of Samsung. HTC, Rackspace Hosting, Red Hat, and SAP America would also sign the brief. Apple says that the brief would be improper for the court to accept, as Google is hardly an disinterested party.

Google has played a peripheral role in many of Apple’s legal struggles against the manufacturers of Android handsets. Apple has not named Google as a defendant, preferring instead to move against the handset manufacturers who use the Android operating system for their devices.

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Apple Wants to Help You Find Your Car at the Mall

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Are you one of those people who can never find their car in the parking garage at the mall? And, once you find your car, where are your keys? Well, if the new patents that were published by the U.S. Trade and Patent Office on Thursday are any indication, Apple is looking for ways to help you.

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CNET:

…an Apple patent application called “Method for locating a vehicle” describes a technology in which your mobile device can talk to your car through a Bluetooth connection to confirm that it’s parked somewhere nearby. The parking garage itself would also have its own wireless system to pinpoint the exact location of your car.

A map would then display on your phone to lead you to your car, similar to the way current GPS systems lead you to a specific address.

How about those missing car keys? How are you going to get into your car and start it? Another patent application published Tuesday called ”Accessing a vehicle using portable devices” tells of a way to unlock the door using your mobile device. Your iPhone would act as a key fob replacement, using security and authentication methods to unlock your car.

Once you gain entry, you can then use the phone to start your car, turn on the radio, adjust the seats, and more. Your car can even adjust the seats and mirros according to the credentials stored on your iPhone.

According to the application:

In some embodiments, the vehicle-related operation can include a personalization operation, in which the vehicle automatically adjusts an environmental setting (e.g., seat position, mirror position, temperature controls, settings for an audio or audiovisual entertainment system) based on the received vehicle access credential and/or on the particular portable device from which the vehicle access credential is received.

Nice, the car will personalize everything according to who is sitting in the drivers seat. A definite time saver for couples who share the same car.

OK, so we’ve found the car, gained entry and got it started. When is someone going to teach an iOS device how to drive? Don’t worry, Oxford is working on that.

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Adam Orth Wants Xbox 720 With Always On Connection, Microsoft Shrugs

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Microsoft is yet to announce the veracity of the reports concerning its next gen Xbox when users have already engaged themselves with baseless conclusions that the new console may have antipathy over used games or it may be Internet dependent. Several previous reports have been giving hints that the new Xbox will have the ‘Always On’ feature and it has already caused a rift between those who believe that Microsoft knows what it is doing and those who worry that the nightmare on playing Diablo III and SimCity would recur with the upcoming console.

Currently, users can play games on the Xbox without having to worry about being wired to the Internet just to be able to play. However, the creative director from Microsoft Studio has been releasing some tweets that the company is actually looking at the future Xbox with perpetual Internet connection. Adam Orth has decided to divulge where the company might be heading as a response to Alex Wells’ tweet that talk about fans who may have issues with the new feature. Though the words don’t really say something about Microsoft, it only focuses more on how the people should go with the flow and that flow leads to the Internet. Orth also added that every future device should be ‘always on.’

The idea of having the ‘Always On’ feature of the Xbox 720 doesn’t really have to be controversial if only users didn’t have any negative gaming experiences with SimCity and Diablo III. They worry that if more game publishers would create an ‘always on’ game console, they would constantly experience service bumps or be sidelined during an abrupt loss of Internet connection.

One interesting question thrown out at Orth is about users who reside in places such as Janesville, Wisc., and Blacksburg, Va., where there’s no Internet. Whether it was intended as a joke or not, Orth didn’t really answer the question directly. Instead, he answered with another question expressing his lack of interest to live in those places.

Microsoft has responded by saying that Orth is not the assigned spokesperson of the company. Whatever he has said does not necessarily reflect the company’s own views.

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