Month: October 2013

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iOS 7.0.3 Bug Found on Apple iPhone 5 (Photos)

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iOS 7 Credit: Apple.com A new Apple iOS 7.0.3 bug was personally discovered by this author on Sunday, October 27, 2013. The status bar of my iPhone 5 failed to return to the top of the screen. (see screenshots below) My nephew was actually playing with my iPhone 5 and accidentally zoom out the screen. I returned the screen to its original size by tapping the screen with two fingers while it is inverted. However, the status bar remained inverted at the bottom of the screen even though I already revert back the screen to its original orientation. I immediately … Continue reading iOS 7.0.3 Bug Found on Apple iPhone 5 (Photos)

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Rare 14-foot Saber-toothed Whale on California Beach?

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Saber-toothed whale Image credit: Heal the Bay Is it really a saber-toothed whale or just a mistaken identity? This was the question being raised by marine scientist on the reported 14-foot saber-toothed whale that washed on the shore of Venice Beach, a Westside of the city of Los Angeles, California last Tuesday, October 15, 2013. The lifeless whale was named Stejneger’s beaked whale. It was recovered by the Stranding Response Team of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum. According to scientists, further study is necessary to really identify the carcass. One of the suggestion is to subject the whale’s … Continue reading Rare 14-foot Saber-toothed Whale on California Beach?

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Windows 8.1: Microsoft Releases Latest OS Version

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Windows 8.1 returns START button. Image credit: Microsoft.com The latest version of Microsoft‘s operating system, Windows 8.1, was released on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Windows 8.1 according to Microsoft is the new Windows. The Redmond-based company’s official website explained that “Windows 8.1 was designed to power an exciting and affordable new generation of PCs. Find the one that’s right for you.” But what is new with Windows 8.1? The changes however may not be that much. Below is a list of key features of the new Windows 8.1. START button brings back all the functionality of the Windows 7 Start … Continue reading Windows 8.1: Microsoft Releases Latest OS Version