Apple to outsell Microsoft in two years, Android will beat both this year

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	Apple to outsell Microsoft in two years, Android will beat both this year Sales of devices based on Apple's OS X and iOS will overtake those of products running all flavors of Windows -- Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Phone -- in 2015, a Gartner analyst predicts. The switch in leadership would come roughly 13 years after Steve Jobs reinvented Apple, launching the iPod and plotting the company on a new path that has seen it conquer and define new markets, beginning with music players and continuing through cellphones and tablets. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Powerful and secure remote support with LogMeIn Rescue For companies that want to compete in their industry, improving the customer experience is a top priority. To do that, having an on-demand remote support solution is essential. That's why companies around the world choose LogMeIn Rescue to provide powerful, secure support of any device, anytime, anywhere. Rescue offers a simple, reliable interface packed with all the features technicians want. Check out LogMeIn Rescue to learn more and start your free trial today. In this Issue Bitcoin miners, beware: Lawmakers are fixating on digital currency Facebook in hot water over data gathering practices BlackBerry creates Secure Work Space for Android and iOS smartphones Sony launches Smart Watch 2 and Xperia Z Ultra smartphone with 6.4-inch screen WHITE PAPER: Dell Software Tech Brief: What's New in Toad for Oracle v11.6 Dell is excited to announce the release of Toad® for Oracle version 11.6. This tech brief showcases many of the updates and enhancements to Toad for Oracle and will guide you through your evaluation and use, whether you're a beginner or a long-time user of the product. Read Now! Bitcoin miners, beware: Lawmakers are fixating on digital currency Lawmakers have become increasingly focused on bitcoins as the virtual currency has gained popularity and value in recent months. But judging by a recent cease-and-desist notice sent to the Bitcoin Foundation, some government types may be taking the "shoot first, ask questions later" approach to dealing with the non-traditional currency. California's Department of Financial Institutions (CFI) has warned the non-profit that it "may be engaged in the business of money transmission" without a license or proper authorization. Read More Facebook in hot water over data gathering practices As if admitting a data breach exposing personal information for 6 million of its members wasn't bad enough, now Facebook is facing growing ire over its data gathering practices. Last Friday, the social network announced it fixed a bug that affected about six million people that allowed some of its members to see additional information about their contacts when using Facebook's "Download Your Information" tool. The tool allows a person to download an archive copy of their Facebook account. Read More BlackBerry creates Secure Work Space for Android and iOS smartphones BlackBerry continues to expand its support for Android and iOS with Secure Work Space, which separates work and personal apps and data, as the company tries to hold on to enterprise users by becoming more platform neutral. Read More Sony launches Smart Watch 2 and Xperia Z Ultra smartphone with 6.4-inch screen Sony has launched the SmartWatch 2, an update of its Android-based watch, while the competition still seems largely to be in development mode. The company is also hoping to attract users that want a smartphone with a really big screen with the 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra. Smart watches have been in the spotlight recently, with reports that Apple, Google, and Samsung are all working on products. But Sony is already offering a third-generation device in this category with the SmartWatch 2, the company said on Tuesday at the Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai. Read More
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