iPhone 5C now only $45

In the U.S., the expensive iPhone is sold cheap. Even, Wal-Mart retail stores selling the iPhone 5C for only USD 45. But the low price it is accompanied with an operator contract for 2 years. During the period of two years, iPhone users must subscribe to a certain rate per month.

Still 5C iPhone prices only USD 45 is fairly cheap and actually the price is cuts from Wal-Mart. Initially, this handset sold USD 75 in that store. The iPhone 5C later is trimmed its price in the U.S. Compared to the iPhone 5S who had higher specifications, the iPhone 5C is lose. Although sales are not too bad.

“As a leader on price, we are always looking for ways to surprise consumers with cheap prices and disrupt competitors,” said Sarah Spencer, a spokesman for Wal-Mart. iPhone 5S is already sold out at Wal-Mart. 5S has higher specifications than the iPhone 5C, such as a fingerprint scanner and a 64-bit processor. iPhone 5S sold in the range of USD 199 with a 2 years contract.

“I think 5C less bright, and given the already limited stock 5S, this is the way to get people interested in Apple's latest product,” said Stephen Baker, an analyst at the NPD Group, which quoted from United Press International.

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BBM for Android is Now re-Testing

After so long do not get for sure when BlackBerry Messenger for Android will be present, lastly the news eventually appears as well. BBM for Android beta version is now retesting. Yes, according to the reports BlackBerry recently launched application called BBM latest beta version and immediately retesting.

Moreover, just like the previous test, the BlackBerry also does it in a limited people. It also seemed to confirms previously twit of official account @BBM, he said it remains committed to presenting BBM cross-platform.

According to information, a number of improvements were made ​​in the application of the latest beta version of BBM. But what's interesting is in display menu, it more different than previous versions. Also notification function now can be disabled by user.

According to CrackBerry on Thursday (10/03/2013), the display menu will also be significantly different than the version that has been circulating unofficially. Unfortunately, no further information when this application is re-launched by BlackBerry. But certainly, BlackBerry is still a very serious look in his attempt to bring BBM cross-platform.

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Bill Gates is asked to resign from Microsoft

In the middle of Microsoft's new search to replace CEO Steve Ballmer, a minority shareholder of Microsoft asks Bill Gates to step down. This is the first time investors aiming Gates, one of the most respected and influential in the technology industry.

The request filed by 3 of 20 shareholders. Reuters sources did not disclose the exact name of the investors. Gates is the founder and former CEO of Microsoft. He is the largest individual shareholder in Microsoft, about 4.5 percent of the 277 billion shares of the company.

The three investors was worried Gates’ role as chairman will hamper the implementation of the new strategy and he will limit the power of new CEO to make significant changes. They also worry Gates get too long time to spend in one of the highest position in Microsoft.

However, according to a Reuters report, so far there is no indication of the board of directors will consider the proposal of the three investors. Gates has resigned from the CEO of Microsoft and entrust the company led by Steve Ballmer in 2000. Since then, he focuses on Bill Gates & Melinda Gates Foundation, which often do a lot of acts of humanity.

In August 2013, Ballmer says will retire within the next 12 months. Now, Microsoft is looking for a new CEO. Kim Caughey Forrest, senior analyst at Fort Pitt Capital Group, argued that now is not the time to ask Gates stepped down from Microsoft. Instead, Gates will have a big role to decide who will be a new Microsoft’s CEO.

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Pinterest Got Profit of USD 7.2 Million

Pinterest got profit of USD 7.2 million from trademark lawsuit for trademark infringement which successfully won from Chinese companies. From the results of the lawsuit, the photo sharing social network also has rights to 100 domain imitate his trademark, among others pinterests.com, pimterest.com and pinterost.com.

As quoted from the All Things D, Wednesday (10/02/2013), there are a lot of domain names that are similar to Pinterest name, scattered around the internet. These domains are from China. " It was a good decision for us and Pinterest users . We will continue to protect the pinners and our trademark, "the statement Pinterest.

Previously, Pinterest also involved the seizure of the logo with the Path. Pinterest step patented trademark logo of ' P ' which has been worn, tried thwarted by Path. Path and Pinterest cases are fairly interesting because they do have a logo design which is more similar styles. This similarity could indeed cause confusion among users.

Last July, on the Pinterest mobile app design experiences a very significant update. This photo sharing service introduces a new interface and animations. Animation is displayed, almost similar to that popularized Path, which is a small round icon that will appear when users tap on the screen.

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New Update of Gmail in Android will Allow Ads

Perhaps you are familiar with Gmail service that Clean in your Android. Be prepared to get Advertisements invasion. The latest update Gmail for Android allows ads popping up in your email. An application package file (APK) reported by Android Police website, the site mention that update application version 4.6 has a new library called ' Ads '. Users can save their favorite ads as a message.

Google seems to start 'spread' ads on email service. Before, Web version of this free email service also had to show ads. Now, these ads are venturing into Gmail Android version as well. Quoted by AFP on Tuesday (01/10/2013), the latest update Gmail on Android also features a design that is more 'clean ' for the conversation view and tweak as checkmark to select multiple messages. Another added feature in this update is a reminder, if any unsent mail, saved in the draft.

Ads are being revenue fields for Google. In the April until June yesterday, the internet giant’s revenues from advertising reached USD 12 billion. This number takes for about 85% of Google's total revenue for that period.

Online marketing research firm, eMarketer estimates that 33% of global online advertising revenues in 2013 were spent on the Google network. Google also mentioned will take about 53% of the world total mobile ad revenue this year. Awesome!

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