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Gmail removes ‘on behalf of’ text while sending mail from a non Gmail address

31, Jul 2009

The users of Gmail’s custom “From:” option know well about the “Sender” field issue. The issue is that the receiver receives the message, sent by using this option, with a sender field as “From username@gmail.com On Behalf Of customaddress@mydomain.com “. This really annoyed many senders/ receivers. The Gmail’s custom “From:” is used to send messages [...]

“I quit iPhone” – a trending topic on twitter

31, Jul 2009

I was just using my Twitter when all of a sudden I caught the glimpse of the trending topics. And boy was I amazed when I saw this topic “I quit iPhone“. Before clicking on the topic, I just asked myself, why would one want to do such a thing. And you know what was [...]

Microsoft claims Windows Mobile browsing better than iPhone

31, Jul 2009

Microsoft guarantees improvement in Windows Mobile development, and yet it provides better functionality and browsing features in upcoming version of Windows Mobile than iPhone. This Thursday at Microsoft’s annual Financial Analysts Meeting, Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices division, said: it has been “a challenging year” for Windows Mobile, but help will arrive [...]

Oracle-Sun deal still needs DOJ approval

31, Jul 2009

The story started way back in April, when Oracle got acquisition to Sun Micro systems for $7.4 Billion. Latest sources tell that both companies awaits approval from the Department of Justice. To me Oracle’s decision of acquiring the giant of hardware makers is pretty good, and it is hoped that Oracle will win the contest. [...]

What’s coming in Namoraka (Firefox 3.6)

31, Jul 2009

After the announcement of Firefox 3.5, Firefox team started working towards Firefox 3.6. The codename for this version is Namoraka. Initially the version number will be set to Firefox 3.6. But it is not the final thing and there might be a change in the version number, and you may name the project as Firefox.next. [...]

Windows 7 testers to get a free copy of Windows 7 ultimate

31, Jul 2009

Microsoft took a U-turn Yesterday, which you can call a pleasant one specially if you are a Windows 7 tester. Good news is that Windows 7 testers will be getting a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.  To be more specific members of the Windows 7 Technical Beta Program will be eligible for this offer. [...]

Microsoft to launch a free full length video service

30, Jul 2009

Microsoft is to compete with BBC iPlayer and Hulu. It is being reported that Microsoft is about to launch a free full length video service in the UK to compete alongside the likes of BBC iPlayer and Hulu. The MSN Video Player will be offering full series  like the Young Ones and Peep Show. Microsoft [...]

Sony praises Windows 7

30, Jul 2009

Sony has come out and praised Microsoft for their latest sensation in the operating system field. Sony seems to have developed a liking for Windows 7 and welcomed its arrival. Don’t believe me, just go through this post, and your opinion might eventually change. Things like performance, Ease of use, Speedy exectuion and connectivity innovation [...]

Microsoft’s Project Natal to ship late next year‎

30, Jul 2009

It is well known that Microsoft‘s Project Natal was announced earlier this year, and there was a lot of excitement as well. Many companies have tried to take motion capture to gaming. This was such a big and impressive deal; it really showed off some great performance, and when people actually got to try it, [...]

Yahoo shares affected by the Microsoft-Yahoo search deal

30, Jul 2009

Yesterday, it finally happened. Yes Microsoft and Yahoo finally reached the search deal. As always many questions would have arose in people’s mind. One of them would possibly be “What impact would it have on the shares of both the parties?‘. While Microsoft’s shares received a boost Yesterday, exactly the opposite happened for Yahoo. Sadly [...]


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