Skype Brings Multitasking Support for iOS 4 and iPhone 4

Its finally here! Skype app for iPhone and iPod touch has finally been updated to support the new multitasking feature in iOS 4. With this new feature, you can now receive calls and instant messages with the app minimized in the multitasking tray.
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BOOM !! Facebook Hits 500 Million Members Milestone !

The founder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has made it official !! As of today morning, the largest social networking site is now 500 million members strong and growing.

Microsoft: iPhone 4 = Windows Vista [Yay or Nay?]

There is no question about Windows Vista being a PR failure for Microsoft. But so is iPhone 4 turning out to be one for Apple. Speaking at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference, the Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft Kevin Turner called iPhone 4 a Windows Vista of Apple. “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that.”, said Turner in his keynote address on Windows Phone 7 at Microsoft WPC. He further added:

Google Releases OpenSpot for Android to Find Empty Parking Spot

Who thought bots would be guiding us where to find a place for Parking? Guess what, Google is here to serve the cause. Today Google released a new app for their Android operating system titled Open Spot. This app would let users find a vacant spot for parking by marking any nearby spot so other users can see and approach it. This is similar to the you-help-me-i-help-you system, in which users parking the car will indicate on their app all the nearby vacant parking spots which will be seen by other users using the same app and present in the area to get a chance to park their vehicles at the marked spot.

China Renewed Google’s Internet Content Provider (ICP) License

The Chinese government doesn’t like Google. This is why China’s internet is barred from everything which is Google. China is probably the only place on earth where Google is struggling to do well. Recently however, there was good news for Google that despite their grievances, the Chinese internet regulatory authority has renewed Google’s license (as an Internet Content Provider (ICP)) which will allow the search giant to continue its operation in China as a search engine.

Trillian for Android Coming Soon

When it comes to instant messaging, every user has its own preference among different IM clients. There is good news who use Trillian, they have announced that they will be releasing the cross-platform chat client for Android devices.

What is the First Thing Young Women Do in Morning Before Going to Bathroom? Check Facebook [Report]

According to a new report released by Oxygen Media and Lightspeed Research, about one-third of women on Facebook between 18 to 34 in age check this social networking site in the morning as the first thing even before going to bathroom. Some of the other astonishing facts deduced from this research on young women are as follows.

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview 2 for Developers

Internet Explorer 9 is shaping out to be quite a significant jump over its current incarnation i.e. Internet Explorer 8. The first platform preview of IE9, which was released back in March at MIX10 had significant performance increase over IE8. The new IE9 Preview 2 has even more improvements. The first platform preview of IE9 scored an impressive 55 out of 100 on Acid3 test. This number has now reached 68.
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Hulu Plus Announced for iPhone, iPod Touch And iPad

Hulu, one of the most popular video streaming service besides Youtube has decided to charge its user fee to view HD content. This paid subscription plan will have users paying $10 per month in order to gain access to HD content on Hulu.

Cisco Introduces Android Based Tablets for Enterprises

Cisco, a popular multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics and focuses on networking devices has decided to take a swim into the great ocean of tablet electronic devices. In an official press release today, Cisco Systems announced that they’ll be joining a vast majority of companies worldwide who develop and sell tablets. The new tablet named “Cisco Cius” is slated for an early 2011 release and will feature Google’s Android operating system.