Firefox 4 beta 4 tackles browser tab chaos
Trying to restore a semblance of order to the tab profusion that afflicts some people’s Web browsers, Mozilla introduces Panorama. Also in new beta: Firefox Sync.
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Privacy Watch: Privacy and Location in Appleâs iOS 4 (PC World)
PC World – Apple’s new iOS 4 operating system for iPhone 3G and above pays close attention to your location, in good and maybe not-so-good ways.
China Unicom has iPhone 4 antenna issue covered
Carrier will include complimentary case when it starts selling the phone on September 16, according to Chinese media.
Road Trip puts iPhone 4 and iPad to the test
Road Trip 2010: Each year, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets the chance to test out Apple’s latest over several thousands of miles of driving. This year, that meant the iPhone 4, the iPad 3G, and the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Third Time’s a Charm: iOS 4.1 Will Finally Fix iPhone 4 (PC World)
PC World – Following a couple of random rumors that iOS 4.1 is impending, a stereotypically terse response apparently sent from Steve Jobs confirms that the highly anticipated iPhone update is, in fact “coming soon.” This will be the third update to iOS 4 since its initial release in June, and if speculation about iOS 4.1 is accurate, this update will finally be the software that should have been on the iPhone 4 when it launched.
Firefox 4 beta 4 adds hardware acceleration
Some Windows users will be able to try a Direct2D-accelerated version of Firefox–if they manually switch it on. Also coming: tab candy.
Apple iPhone 4 may go on sale in China by Sept
China state television reported China Unicom may start selling the Apple iPhone 4 as early as September.
Report: China to get iPhone 4 next month
China Unicom, the nation’s second-largest carrier, is apparently getting Apple’s iPhone 4 next month. China will also get the iPad.
Elcomsoft Releases IPhone 4 Password Cracker (PC World)
PC World – Russian password-cracking company Elcomsoft has released new software that can in some instances figure out the password used to encrypt backed-up iPhone data.
Internet Explorer 9 Platform 1.9.7916.6000 Preview 4
The Platform Preview is an early look at the Internet Explorer 9 platform so some features are incomplete some may change and some may be added Microsoft asks that you refrain from providing feedback on features where noted that they are either partially implemented or not available Microsoft is aware of their condition and will provide updates in future releases Similarly for known issues Microsoft is also aware of their existence and are actively working on them Using and setting the home page The default home page of the Platform Preview is the Internet Explorer 9 Test Drive site which you can use to see demos for and information about the new Internet Explorer 9 platform You can press F10 at any time to go to your home page To change your homepage right click the Internet Explorer Platform Preview icon in the Start menu and choose Properties In the Target field on the Shortcut tab add your home page URL to the end of the path