Apple releases iOS 10.0.2 to fix problems & Twitter is about to "change hands". And may fall in Google's hands

Apple releases iOS 10.0.2 to fix problems

We are just over a week the official release of iOS 10 and Apple is already fixing some bugs that were appearing.

Once you have released to developers the new version 10.1 beta 1, the Cupertino company has just put to download the update from the official version. already download iOS 10.0.2 for your iPhone and iPad.

What's new?

After the release of iOS 10 release, some users complained of minor bugs that appeared in this version. Apple, as in all versions, did not miss much time to act, however, behind this update, also may be the correction of the "security hole" that allowed the Italian hacker, Luca Tedesco, to jailbreak the iOS version 10.0.1.

10.0.2 This version of iOS brings bug fixes and improves the stability of the iPhone and iPad.

This update:

• Fixes an issue that could cause the controls headset temporarily cease to function;
• It fixes a bug that caused, for some users, the Photos application closed to activate the library in iCloud.

For now is only available this information, but also did not expect any other changes.

Twitter is about to "change hands". And may fall in Google's hands

The sale of the microblogging platform may be closer than ever. This Friday, shares of Twitter skyrocketed to the highest values of the last two years, after several "celebrities" of the technological world have shown their interest.

The value of Twitter bonds rose 20% this morning after the US television station CNBC have advanced, citing unidentified sources, that several technology companies were interested in "lay hands" on the social network.

Apparently, an official purchase proposal can be presented very soon, at the latest by the end of the year.

The same sources suggest that among those interested are Google and Salesforce.com.

Statista data show that the basis of monthly active users Twitter has had serious difficulties in growing significantly. This is one of the reasons why the service tried to attract attention - and capital - technological giants.

Between the first quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016, the basic monthly active users has remained stagnant at around 300 million, without any significant increase.

The social network of 140 characters has sought to win new users, without losing those who already have. A task in which it has not registered much success. In late August, for example, the company said it would begin paying 70% of the advertising revenue to video creators to present this content. A strategy that will serve to establish itself as a multimedia platform.

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Allo Google wants to bring new content and intelligence for instant messaging & Microsoft blocks installation of Linux on Lenovo machines?

Allo Google wants to bring new content and intelligence for instant messaging

It is not the first time (or will probably be the last) that Google tries to dethrone other apps in the world of instant messaging, but Google Allo seems to be a bet on the right track.

The app was announced today and is available for Android but also iOS systems, looking to win a significant number of users on both platforms to achieve the desired "network effect".

On departure the model adopted in Google Allo is simple: allow the exchange of quick messages, but also fun, with emoji and usual stickers. The integration of Google wizard that makes the difference, with suggested responses according to the context, directly in the chat.

Now no need to exit the application to give an indication of a path on the map, or to seek suggestions for a restaurant for dinner. And the Smart Reply only allows one-touch choose a quick response, which will adjust to their style of responses and learning their habits.

If you do not have anyone to talk to can "put up" with the staff of Google assistant. just write @google the App to "call" this tool and put questions about the weather, traffic or sports. For is already available in English only, but Google wants to extend its use in other languages.

Although Google has today announced the Google Allo app is not yet available for Portugal, but who are interested can already do the pre-registration in the Android and iOS app store. The company promises that reaches around the world in a few days.

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Microsoft blocks installation of Linux on Lenovo machines?

In recent times the approach Microsoft to Linux world has taken place at various levels. While many have considered that Microsoft was a "good friend" of Linux, here comes the information that the Redmond company does not allow users to install Linux on Lenovo machines.

But is Microsoft's fault, Lenovo or Linux?

A user with the nickname BaronHK recently published on reddit that tried to install Linux on your ultrabook Yoga 900 ISK2 but without success. According to the user, there was also attempts to install a Yoga and Yoga 900S 710S but this was not possible.

Curious about what was going on, you went to the store where you purchased the equipment, where he was informed that his ultrabook was part of the "Signature Edition" program and in this sense there was a lock to the BIOS level that does not allow the installation of other operating systems. This levy is part of an agreement that Lenovo has with Microsoft.

This system has the Signature Edition of Windows 10 Home installed. It is locked per our agreement with Microsoft

Speaking to site TechRepublic, Cassim Ketfi a Lenovo representative said that there is no block at this level both Lenovo and Microsoft, however, those responsible for these Linux systems have to release the appropriate drivers. According Ketfi, the problem is the lack of support for RAID configuration of the machine storage.

To Improve system performance, Lenovo is leading an industry trend of Adopting RAID on the SSDs in Certain product configurations. Lenovo does not intentionally block customers using other operating systems on its devices and is fully committed to providing Linux certifications and installation guidance on a wide range of products -https: //support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/pd031426. Unsupported models will rely on Linux operating system vendors releasing new kernel and drivers to support features such as RAID on SSD

Despite statements the truth is that now that this case was made public it was found that there are many users with the same problem. Does Lenovo should document and help in this situation?


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YouTube asks users to help to moderate content & McLaren denies rumor that Apple wants to buy the company

YouTube asks users to help to moderate content

YouTube created a new Community program for the moderation of content where the achievement of each task will be converted into points which, in turn, will give access to various rewards

Following the launch of the new YouTube social section, the video-sharing platform has now created a new content moderation program and want to rely on the help of your user community.

The initiative, called the site "YouTube Heroes", to place volunteers to perform tasks such as signaling inappropriate content, creating captions and subtitles to some videos and answer questions on the YouTube help forum.

The implementation of each of these "tasks" is subsequently converted into points which, in turn, will bringing the user in the program category. In each level you can unlock new tools of moderation and receive rewards such as exclusive access to workshops and new product launches. In the fifth and final level YouTube also ensures the opportunity to join other volunteers in an international meeting of volunteer moderators.

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McLaren denies rumor that Apple wants to buy the company

After having emerged today the rumor that Apple was in talks to acquire McLaren, making sure their entry into the car market, with production of its "iCar", now comes the denial by the British car manufacturer.

After all that truth exists in what has been put forward by the Financial Times?

McLaren - does Apple want to buy this company?

According to McLaren, it is totally false rumor that put Apple in buying position of the company created in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren driver. According to the denial, the company states that there are no talks with Apple or to acquire this car manufacturer even to make any partnership. The words of company managers, breaks down the news today advanced by the Financial Times and later confirmed by The New York Times.

We confirmed that McLaren is not in talks with Apple respectively to any potential investment

If McLaren was peremptory to disprove, on the side of Apple, as always about the rumors, he did not comment yet.

McLaren is a renowned brand in the automobile sector which has grown substantially in the bet made in Formula 1. In addition to this its participation in F1, the company has grown in its road car division, with their supercars and also by investing in hybrid McLaren P1. This company also has a large consulting division, as well as a large group of technologies which allows providing equipment to other brands. No doubt that before his philosophy of market and operating characteristics, this would be a good acquisition or investment by the Cupertino company.

The declaration of the McLaren seems to convey a definite fact, despite the fact that the two newspapers have confirmed that there are ongoing talks. According to what was said, it is very unlikely that there is no longer a business cooperation. McLaren is a private company and does not have the same disclosure requirements as a public company, so if the talks were to take place at higher levels, it is possible (though unlikely) that the talks are denied to the team relations public McLaren.

Will Apple acquiring McLaren would succeed in the industry of electrical and autonomous cars?

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Apple offers iOS 10.1 Beta 1 for developers & MIP 4K - the virtual reality as never seen

Apple released a few hours ago the first beta of the next version of iOS 10, a few days after released the official version on the market. IOS 10.1 brings, for now, some corrections and some minor adjustments in functionality.

One of the novelties introduced in this beta 1 iOS 10.1 is the new mode "Portrait" for the app Camera iPhone 7 Plus.

Registered developers can now download the new iOS version 10.1 beta from Apple Developer Center. According to Apple, it is planned to launch this public beta already tomorrow, Friday, so that beta testers can install and begin tweaking the next iOS 10

Apple bet more on the photo

One of the trends we have seen grow in recent years in the smartphone segment is the bet on the photo. Apple also strengthened its arguments in this area to enable the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with innovative attributes within the segment.

With this release, Apple also brings the "Portrait" feature, which adds diversity to users of iPhone 7 Plus when it comes to photography. This mode allows users to take advantage of the two chambers and create pictures with greater depth of field and blur effects in the back, making them more realistic with the interpretation of our gaze.

IOS 10 was described by Apple as the largest ever version of iOS, where the number of entered features broke all previous releases. A redesigned lock screen, the SIRI SDK that enables third party applications to control by voice from this Apple's assistant, a fully the reviewed Messages app, a Home button with more features and new jobs in the area of ​​applications, are the guarantees to be more than 100 new discoveries in this version of iOS.

But it was no longer displayed the portrait functionality?

The "Portrait" mode for the camera of the iPhone 7 Plus, which was revealed in the last keynote, in fact did not appear in the official version of iOS 10 launched on the 13th of this month. Reportedly, it would not be ready yet.

The portrait mode is designed to mimic the type of depth of field images that can be achieved with DSLR quality machines. This mode highlights a subject in front of the image and blurs the background superficially, to increase the concentration in the photo key point.

To achieve this effect, which is also implicit in the way we humans see, the iPhone 7 Plus brings a processor that checks the scene where the cameras are pointing, using techniques developed to recognize people in the images, in order to highlight the "reason" principal without the blur, with the rest of the scene. After the software that Apple has developed to make this work, the processor creates a depth map of the image of the two cameras simultaneously, keeping people in focus of the moment captured in the photo.

According to TechCrunch, the portrait feature Apple was built on technology acquired from LinX company. The Portrait mode is using a 56 mm lens to capture the image as the wide-angle lens perspective gathers data to build depth map and dividing the image into layers.

This portrait mode appears along the ways that already exist: Video, Photo, Panorama, etc ... and brings the Live Preview option. As it is in beta, there are still details to adjust for the best result is not always achieved.

More versions beta ...

Taking advantage of this release, Apple also released a new version for the Apple Watch, the watchOS 3.1 beta 1, the new MacOS Sierra 10.12.1 Beta and still tvOS 10.0.1.

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MIP 4K - the virtual reality as never seen

Virtual reality is gaining an increasingly interesting dimension in our lives. There are already many brands to launch devices that let you watch this type of content, targeting the general public at very affordable prices, but there are other equipment dedicated to real enthusiasts.

It is these latter that today we talk with the example of 4K MIP, a virtual reality headset high resolution and high reliability, and allows a climate to the sound level.

Nowadays it is very common to see a brand associated with smartphones to launch a headset dedicated to virtual reality, which fits the smartphone and you can make some jokes with them. In this universe, it was Samsung that was perhaps the pioneer in large scale, but this year we have already seen cases like Alcatel or own Xiaomi also already include in its portfolio of products each of these products.

But for the true enthusiasts of virtual reality, these options fall far short of their requirements, thus tackled with a headset at the level of Oculus Rift ... or an alternative much more into account, such as 4K MIP that today we present.

MIP 4K, what they have to offer?

The MIP 4K is a headset dedicated to virtual reality for PC, as the name implies, is able to show content at a resolution of 3840 x 2160p (4K). It has ultra fast dual Gyro 1000 Hz, which causes the dizzying feel of this type of equipment is reduced.

The lenses have an automatic adjustment system of light and a misting system. These lenses have a 53mm field of view (FOV) of 110.

It comes with a built headphones, which can be removed in order to provide a more complete and immersive experience the virtual reality world.

These virtual reality glasses are compatible with SteamVR and games dedicated to Oculus.

Note that these MIP 4K requires a PC with Windows 7, 8 or 10, an Intel i5 or higher GPU DirectX 3D10, Nvidia GT X960 / AMD R9 290 or higher, 4 GB of RAM or more, with HDMI and USB .

Pimax 4K

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Galaxy Note 7 are back on the shelves & Windows 10 Skype will be able to send SMS by smartphone

The phablets Samsung, who gave that talk in recent weeks, are returning to stores. Verizon telecom operator is the first to (return to) sell these devices, nearly a month after the manufacturer has suspended its marketing.

From today, the Galaxy Note 7 again being sold in the United States after the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on 9 September, have banned their sale due to defective batteries that have resulted in several incidents.

On its website, Verizon, the largest US mobile operator, writes that the new Note 7 are now available for sale, after receiving "green light" by the regulator.

Globally, Samsung has recovered about 2.5 million of these phones, with one million sold in the US alone.

The operator warns that the provision at an early stage, can be limited.

It is recalled that last week, Tim Baxter, head of Samsung's business in the US, said the exchange program in that market begin today at the latest.

The problem of "exploding batteries" made the Seoul technological suffer serious losses, both financially and reputational.

According to information advanced by Reuters, Samsung said it has issued more than 500 thousand new Note 7 to the US market.

Windows 10 Skype will be able to send SMS by smartphone

Far beyond being to create an operating system that is multi-platform and bring the same user experience, Microsoft wants to create a Windows 10 platform that interconnects and can use resources from various sources.

An example of this came last week to the Insider Program, to allow Skype to Windows 10 to send SMS, using it for devices with Windows Mobile 10.

Microsoft has managed to bring to the Windows 10 many of the features we have in the Mobile version and to other mobile systems, thus these two systems and a close integration that until now few had. The Cortana already can, for example, show users the alerts that are received in Android, something useful for many.

But this integration one wants to even greater and that Microsoft released the latest build of the Windows Insider Program 10 (Mobile) a new feature in Skype that allows from the Desktop you can send SMS and MMS directly from Skype, but using the mobile network, accessible from the smartphone with Windows Mobile 10 user.

Of course, this feature works in both directions and also SMS or MMS received on your smartphone are displayed in Skype Windows 10.

In addition to having to be present the latest version of Windows 10, received by the Insider program, either on the PC or the smartphone, users must have Skype defined as the application to use to send and receive SMS and MMS on Windows 10 Mobile. PC side has yet to be activated the option to synchronize SMS messages with Skype.

In addition to this new team that develops Skype also improved the messages and how Skype treats overall, also improved the calls and how you can do them, improvements in tiles, which become transparent and other general improvements in the application.

This integration and the ability to connect Windows systems is part of the basic idea that Microsoft set for Windows 10, with all its versions and attendance.


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Madden NFL 17 review

Although less publicized than in the U.S.A., American football begins to be increasingly known in the old continent. The last few years have seen a growth in the number of practitioners and enthusiasts. For this very contributed one of the most popular sports franchise video games. Developed by Electronic Arts for EA Sports, the franchise Madden NFL has existed since 1988 - and its original name John Madden Football.



Madden NFL 17 is the latest release of this franchise and promises to bring more fans to the sport. We played a few games, experiencing the different game modes and let you our impression of a game that promises to be one of the best of the year.

After Madden NFL 25, whose reception was not expected, the franchises of the following years - including Madden NFL 15 and Madden NFL 16 - managed to get the series back on track. Madden NFL 17 is presented as the natural follow-up to this improvement. The presented graphics are absolutely fine, the menus are well designed and are extremely intuitive.

When starting the game, the player is taken to a tutorial - which is presented in a format similar to the skill games FIFA franchise - where you can learn the basic rules of the sport, as well as to move on the pitch, the block opponents and grab the ball using different techniques. the basic concepts relating to the roles of the various players in a game, as well as the concepts for each of the different possible configurations are also explained.

During the games, we have also provided a number of visual indicators, including power windows when we kick the ball or the indication of the players who can pass - each command button corresponds to a different player.

For those who do not know, or are not used to this franchise, the franchise mode is a completely new way that allows us to fully manage the team. The well-designed and intuitive interface makes it easy for us to task, making us recommendations on which players to buy, sell or promote, which allows us to not spend as much time involved in all the paperwork.

The player can also enable the Moment Play option. With this option only we have direct action at certain times of the game, controlling only the most important plays of each game, greatly reducing the total time of each meeting. Thus, using this option, each player will have only direct intervention in the most offensive plays of his team which, for those who prefer defensive moments, it may seem that the defense was left aside. Nothing wrong because the defending team was greatly improved especially with regard to artificial intelligence: the various players of our defensive line always try to look for the best position to counter the opponent's moves without ruining the formation of the team itself.

With regard to the presentation of the game and graphics, there is really nothing to point. The work is excellent. Every time we start a game, it is easy to forget us that this is not a television broadcast such realism given to the game. The various stages are designed in sublime form and players of the various teams are very detailed.

The movements of the various players are also recreated perfectly. Since ball reception to the clashes between players, the field in realism turns Madden NFL 17 an authentic football simulation.

But there, in the midst of so many good things, a detail that - albeit minor - could improve a little and contribute to a better gaming experience. We refer to the waiting time or the loading of games either in loading menus. Resolving this issue, Electronic Arts transform this game into what would be the most complete football simulation ever.

We sure going to spend some time playing this game.


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Samsung sued in the US because Note7 exploded & Microsoft will force Insiders to upgrade Windows 10

The process of replacing Galaxy Note7 is ongoing and Samsung will thus eliminate all possibilities of problems for users of smartphones.

As expected, the United States, the company will find more problems. The first one has come up with a legal process to have been received by the end of this week.



Acording to Reuters, which is reporting this case, the process will have been entered in a Florida court on Friday, a day after Samsung have started the process of collecting more than one million Note7 sold in the US alone, for have problems with the battery.

The process was initiated by a Florida resident who wants to be compensated for damage after its Note 7 have exploded in the pocket of his pants. According to the indictment, this explosion caused second degree burns on one leg and a finger.

This process, which was received in court, details that this explosion has happened on September 09, when there was already an unofficial indication for the collection of equipment, a week before the official order from Samsung for its implementation, which took place in Friday.



The prosecution wants Samsung to pay medical expenses, damages and loss of money that was due to the inability to work. There were already advanced to values for this compensation.

So far, only the United States, there are 92 recorded cases of batteries over-heated. These situations resulted in 26 cases of burns and 55 cases of property damage.

It is very likely that this is only the first case to appear in court and soon many others from starting, seeking from Samsung, compensation for damages.


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Microsoft will force Insiders to upgrade Windows 10

With Windows 10 Microsoft has changed the way creates versions of tests and provides the community. They became available versions that can be evaluated and where the company evaluates the maturity of the news that develops.

But many have joined this program of tests and eventually abandoned the updates, leaving the machines in older versions. This will no longer be possible, because Microsoft will force them to do the updates.



The Insiders program aims to be a showcase of the new features of Windows 10, but at the same time wants to be the place where these same innovations are tested and evaluated. It is a public test program that can ensure the maturity of new versions, thus saving time and money to Microsoft.

All versions available have an expiration date and Microsoft will now begin to alert users to the need to upgrade their machines to the latest version. The alerts will begin to appear daily to remember the need for updates.

If for now will only alert in October the situation will change figure. From 1 October the Windows 10 that are on the Insiders program and are not updated will begin to reset itself every 3 hours to remind the user of the need for updating and 15 will fail to start comprehensively , forcing the user to upgrade to the latest version or to leave the Insider Program.



There is however a simple way around these alerts and to start-up problems. Just that change your choice in the Insider Program and pass to the versions Slow Ring, where this situation will not exist.

The need for updates is not only to give access to news. Microsoft wants the machines to test new versions and is collected information on the use, ensuring that many more mislead problems and detect anomalous situations.

If you still are running an outdated version of Insiders versions of Windows 10 is recommended that the upgrade to the latest, released yesterday. The effective date of this ending only on May 1, 2017, which will give you more seven months of operation of Windows 10, before these problems get.

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Microsoft will force Insiders to upgrade Windows 10

With Windows 10 Microsoft has changed the way creates versions of tests and provides the community. They became available versions that can be evaluated and where the company evaluates the maturity of the news that develops.

But many have joined this program of tests and eventually abandoned the updates, leaving the machines in older versions. This will no longer be possible, because Microsoft will force them to do the updates.



The Insiders program aims to be a showcase of the new features of Windows 10, but at the same time wants to be the place where these same innovations are tested and evaluated. It is a public test program that can ensure the maturity of new versions, thus saving time and money to Microsoft.

All versions available have an expiration date and Microsoft will now begin to alert users to the need to upgrade their machines to the latest version. The alerts will begin to appear daily to remember the need for updates.

If for now will only alert in October the situation will change figure. From 1 October the Windows 10 that are on the Insiders program and are not updated will begin to reset itself every 3 hours to remind the user of the need for updating and 15 will fail to start comprehensively , forcing the user to upgrade to the latest version or to leave the Insider Program.



There is however a simple way around these alerts and to start-up problems. Just that change your choice in the Insider Program and pass to the versions Slow Ring, where this situation will not exist.

The need for updates is not only to give access to news. Microsoft wants the machines to test new versions and is collected information on the use, ensuring that many more mislead problems and detect anomalous situations.

If you still are running an outdated version of Insiders versions of Windows 10 is recommended that the upgrade to the latest, released yesterday. The effective date of this ending only on May 1, 2017, which will give you more seven months of operation of Windows 10, before these problems get.



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