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Apple can Blacklist and Disable iPhone Apps

Apple can Blacklist and Disable iPhone Apps. Newly discovered code within the iPhone 2.0 Firmware and the newer iPhone 2.0.1 OS has confirmed that Apple has built a blacklisting mechanism in to the iPhone. The device can phone home, check for unauthorized applications, and disable them. The OS includes a URL that points to a page containing a list of unauthorized applications, specifically: (https://iphone-services.apple.com/clbl/unauthorizedApps) Continue reading ‘Apple can Blacklist and Disable iPhone Apps’

Gears Support for Opera in its Desktop and Mobile Browsers

Gears Support for Opera in its Desktop and Mobile BrowsersGears Support for Opera in its Desktop and Mobile Browsers. Opera Software announced it will support Gears in its desktop and mobile browsers. The inclusion of Gears in Opera’s main browsing products supports Opera’s vision of transforming the browser into a full platform for applications, regardless of device. Continue reading ‘Gears Support for Opera in its Desktop and Mobile Browsers’