Google has released an update for its Google+ app for iOS. This new version adds support for custom Google Apps domains. Along with this new feature some other minor bug fixes and enhancements were added including presence information in messenger and the ability to +1 photos. As usual, you can find the new update in the App Store.
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Samsung Will ‘Never’ Buy WebOS
Speaking at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Samsung CEO Choi Gee Sung addressed rumors Samsung was in talks to purchase WebOS. Choi Gee Sung said Samsung would ‘never’ purchase WebOS from HP according to a report from Bloomberg.
While it seems to make a good fit, Samsung does have its own operating system, along with selling phones with Android and Windows Phone 7.
So it would seem that if there are any talks with HP about WebOS, it may be limited to licensing WebOS to sell on their phone hardware.
Nexus S Receives 2.3.6 OTA Update to Fix Search Bug
Google has finally released a bug fix release to Nexus S users who have been experiencing the random search screen bug that was reported back in April. The new update 2.3.6 is now being rolled out that includes this fix but it isn’t known what other fixes are included. Previous Nexus S users (but not the Nexus S 4G) were on 2.3.4.
Paul from Google reported that the update may take a few days before everyone receives it.
Update: It looks like Google disabled the tethering/wi-fi hotspot feature for all Nexus phones with this update. Previously, only the AT&T sold version had this feature disabled.
AT&T’s A-List Feature Given the Axe
After introducing the A-List feature nearly two years ago, AT&T has decided to scrap the feature completely for new customers. Existing customers will be allowed to keep their existing A-List feature on their account.
Statement from AT&T:
With automatic addition at no-cost of AT&T’s Mobile to Any Mobile offer for our wireless customers with an unlimited messaging plan, AT&T A-List is being discontinued for new users. Existing A-List users are not affected. We have seen a very enthusiastic response to the value of Mobile to Any Mobile which lets users with an unlimited messaging plan call any mobile number in America, regardless of the wireless provider.
Lenovo Launches IdeaPad A1 Tablet Starting at $199
Looking to find a niche in the Android tablet market, Lenovo has announced the 7 inch IdeaPad A1 Tablet running Gingerbread.
There will be 3 models starting at $199 for the 8GB (16GB $249, 32 $299). Unfortunately, only the 2 more expensive models will be making it to the United States.
Connectivity is limited to WiFi, but GPS will be included as well. Front and back cameras will available however with the back camera being 3MP.
While the lack of Honeycomb (and most likely never getting upgraded to it either) may be a turn off to some. For $199, this could be a great entry level tablet.
Netflix Price Hike Starts Today!
After announcing their plans to increase subscription rates almost 3 months ago, Netflix’s new rates are now live.
If you are a current customer, you may still have time to opt out since the new rates do not go into affect until your next billing cycle after today (September 1st).
All new customers starting today are required to go with the new rates as well. The 60% price increase was met with much anger throughout the internet. It remains to be seen if people will stick to their word and drop the service with the new plans in place. Netflix claims the new plans were required to keep the DVD plans profitable.
Google Introduces +1 Chrome Extension
Google has quietly (no fanfare) released an extension on the Chrome Web Store. This release comes with no announcement from any of Google’s official channels.
However, it does offer a great way to “+1″ a website without the website having to embed their own version of the button. As of yet, there is no way to share the +1 to your circles.
This extension does raise some privacy concerns:
… by installing this extension, all of the pages and URLs you visit will be sent to Google in order to retrieve +1 information.
That may raise a few eyebrows that even sites that aren’t don’t get the +1 treatment will still be sent to Google for their data collection.
For now the extension only works on Chrome, but it should be ported to other browsers in the future.