South African telecommunications company Telkom (TKGJ.J) made a second stab at buying IT infrastructure firmBusiness Connexion (BCXJ.J) with a 2.7 billion rand ($256 million) offer, seven years after competition concerns scuppered its first bid.
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Apple iPhone 6 Wallet Release Will Benefit Credit Card Companies and Challenge PayPal
Analysts and industry experts have predicted for years about Apple’s possible inclusion of the near-field communications technology to its handset series. However, that has not happened but analysts remain hopeful. According to recent information, Apple may be planning on including a touch-less mobile payment system on the next iPhone 6. The tech giant has been developing its Wallet application in coordination with financing and banking institutions.
What We Know So Far About Apple iOS 8: Release Date in June, Multitasking Support and More
Apple will soon release the iOS 8 this June during the Worldwide Developers Conference. As the release date approaches, more information about the iOS 8 features comes up. The latest hints that Apple may be working on a multitasking support for the iPad. People may soon be able to open two applications simultaneously or on either side of the iPad’s screen.
Google developing tablet with advanced vision capabilities - WSJ
Google Inc (GOOGL.O) is developing a new 7-inch tablet that can capture 3-D images, and plans to produce about 4,000 of these prototypes beginning next month, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the company's plans.
Facebook narrows audience that sees new users' first posts
Facebook Inc has changed a privacy setting on its social network, limiting the audience that sees new users' first posts in a reversal of a feature that had critics said forced people to over-share personal information.
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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will commence this June. Similar to previous conferences, people expect the release of the iOS 8. According to previous reports, Apple will focus on two products during the event: the new iOS 8 and the OS X Mavericks. Whereas the iPad Air has been limited to “unitask” device, the new operating system promises to support multitasking for better productivity.
Samsung has released an update for its Samsung Galaxy S5 handset. The company has started rolling out the update although some users may have to wait for their devices to receive the upgrade. According to the update details, Galaxy S5 users can expect faster camera application and better fingerprint scanner. More details about the upcoming Galaxy S5 Prime have also surfaced. The S5 Prime will reportedly offer faster download speed three times more than the standard LTE connection.
Goolge will reportedly replace its Nexus program with a new Android system called Silver. Whereas Nexus devices offered a “pure” Android experience, the Silver program is intended to bring more of what Google wants people to experience with its mobile operating system. The approached will be more tailored. Likewise, it appears Google wants to compete with custom UIs like HTC’s Sense and Samsung’s TouchWiz. Can Google pull it off?
Samsung has been well known for targeting different sections of the market. The company has released tablets in different sizes and features to cater to varying users. According to recent information, it appears the Korean tech giant has been working on one of its largest series yet. The most recent leak indicates one of Samsung’s releases will be a 13.3-inch tablet sporting AMOLED and LCD technology.
LG has unleashed three new tablets for its G Pad series. The tablets offer different sizes targeting varying user needs and preferences. In September 2013, LG release its LG G Pad 8.3. The G Pad 8.3 received good response from the market setting a standard for the next LG tablets. Can the three new tablets match or surpass the success of the previous G Pad? What can people expect?
The Association for Corporate Growth Orange County chapter ("ACG-OC") bestowed coveted awards celebrating growth, innovation and corporate responsibility to Orange County's finest companies Thursday night at the sold out Annual Awards Gala held at the Island Hotel.
Indonesian retailer Mitra Adiperkasa said it will sell majority stakes in its Domino's Pizza and Burger King chains to keep its capital to develop its other franchises.
