Safari 3.2.2 for Windows Released
Apple has released an update to Safari web browser for Windows users which fixes RSS vulnerability reported back in 11 Jan 2009.
Twitlet: The Way to Twit in Any Browser
Twitlet, a free service that works on any JavaScript capable browser, comes very handy when trying to update twitter in a fast and very simple way to twit on Twitter.
To get it to work, click the create button, then type your Twitter user name and password then create. Now just drag the link to you bookmarks toolbar and you are ready to go.
It also supports posting which web page you are visiting, you only need to put #this or #link to the update textbox.
Via DownloadSquad.com
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Firefox is Not So Secure (Jeff Jones, Microsoft)
Once again, Microsoft’s security evangelist Jeff Jones has tried to substantiate his proposition that Internet Explorer is at least as secure as Firefox. However, the Washington Post’s Brian Krebs has clarified that the figures Jones used for making the comparison, are misleading.
Continue reading at Heise Online
Thanks again to Mabdul for sending this.
Skyfire 0.9 Beta Released, Time to Socialize
New version of Skyfire mobile browser has been released today for both, Windows Mobile and Symbian.
There are quite a lot of noticeable changes in this release. For instance, Skyfire startup page now includes feeds, Facebook and Twitter integration which will surely help you to get all the latest news as well as catch up with your friends.
Besides social integration, it has also received:
Improved text readability
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Small Dot in Google Search Bugs Firefox 3 Users
There appears to be a discussion on Google Help regarding small dots appearing in Google search results near the “Previous” and “Next” buttons. So far, those dots seem to appear only for Firefox 3 users. Continue Reading
Opera Mini and Parental Control
Yesterday Opera Software and BrightCloud, Inc. have announced a partnership which would increase security as well as allow web operators to filter content viewed by Opera Mini users.
As press release explains:
With this technology, operators across the globe will be able to implement parental control mechanisms, block access to adult content or other sites, block services that are deemed inappropriate, and add in an extra level of security, especially for enterprise networks.
Q&A on Mozilla and the European Commission
To avoid confusion on this case, Mozilla has published a Q&A which should answer most of your questions.
Opera 10 Release Dates “Leaked”?
Okay, I can’t confirm or deny the following information. It was sent by one of our readers earlier today.
According to the message, Opera 10 Beta should hit the streets on April while final release is set to be released on September.
Opera 10 Beta, April 2009
Opera 10 Beta 2, June 2009
Opera 10 RC 1, August 2009
Opera 10 Final, September 2009
I am sure we will be able to confirm or deny that later this year.
Thanks to Tim.
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Opera to Unveil a “Very Aggressive” Advertising Campaign
It looks like Opera Software has finally started to focus more on its products advertising. Opera will unveil a “very aggressive” advertising campaign designed to promote Opera for mobile phones. “Over our history, we’ve spent zero [on advertising], so it’s a huge shift” Opera’s Software SVP Rod Hamlin said.
And if that’s not enough, Opera has also placed the following message on a billboard near Microsoft Redmond campus: “Be a Real Internet explorer…Opera.com.” Sadly, there are no pictures yet.
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Fennec Milestone for Windows Mobile Released
The very first public milestone of Fennec (Firefox Mobile) for Windows Mobile has been released.
Brad explains installation process:
You can install this on your HTC Touch Pro by navigating to the cab installer with your existing browser. This will download the cab file and kick off the installation process. Continue Reading
