Download Squad http://downloadsquad.switched.com Download Squad. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/downloadsquad.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif Download Squad http://downloadsquad.switched.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Farewell, Internet]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=c93e2b2d1d6dcef95531f67e15bda405 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/12/farewell-internet/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/12/farewell-internet/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/12/farewell-internet/#comments DownloadSquad
Well, here we are. More than four years after launching, Switched and DownloadSquad are unfortunately being closed. I've been thrilled to work at these two sites that have expanded tech coverage beyond the usual gadgets and social networks to cooking, culture, design, art and more. It's been humbling to work with these incredibly dedicated and talented teams of writers, and it would have been impossible to do it without them.

Going forward, you'll still be able to get the best tech news coverage from Engadget, HuffingtonPost Tech, Joystiq and TUAW. While we're still working out some of the details, Switched and DownloadSquad will continue to live on the Web and be fully accessible via search. Understandably, our Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr presences will quiet down, but you can still follow the Switched and DownloadSquad writers on their personal accounts. Thanks for reading.

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]]> announcements switched top Thomas Houston Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Angry Birds Rio for Symbian lands in Nokia's Ovi Store]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=fa6a9ed56db0f29756656a2582f88018 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/angry-birds-rio-for-symbian-lands-in-nokias-ovi-store/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/angry-birds-rio-for-symbian-lands-in-nokias-ovi-store/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/angry-birds-rio-for-symbian-lands-in-nokias-ovi-store/#comments Angry Birds Rio for SymbianAngry Birds is one franchise that sure gives new meaning to the word cross-platform. Angry Birds Rio, the latest installment in the bird-slinging series from Rovio Mobile, is now available in Nokia's Ovi Store, ready to fly to your Symbian device. Angry Birds Rio has so far been spotted on iOS, Android, and webOS.

As with the versions for all the other platforms, Angry Birds Rio for Symbian has a story that's a bit different to what fans of the franchise have seen so far. The original Angry Birds are kidnapped and taken to Rio de Janeiro, where they manage to escape their captors and subsequently set out to save their friends, Blu and Jewel -- two macaws that incidentally are also the stars of the movie Rio. The gameplay is mostly unchanged though, and you get two episodes right now, with more episodic updates promised, for free, in May, July, October, and November.

Angry Birds Rio is only available for devices running the 'new Symbian', also known as Symbian^3. At the moment, these are the Nokia N8, E7, C7, and C6-01.

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]]> angry birds angry birds rio AngryBirds AngryBirdsRio apps game gaming nokia Symbian Symbian 3 Symbian3 Vlad Bobleanta Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:45:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Kindlebility sends Web pages from your computer to your Kindle]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=d8c3b4e7ac20254bcef49128a1428287 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/kindlebility-sends-web-pages-from-your-computer-to-your-kindle/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/kindlebility-sends-web-pages-from-your-computer-to-your-kindle/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/kindlebility-sends-web-pages-from-your-computer-to-your-kindle/#comments KindlebilityKindlebility is a bookmarklet that can send any Web page you're viewing to your Kindle. Kindlebility will format the websites so that viewing them on the Kindle isn't a pain. Once you've set it up (more on that in a moment), Kindlebility only requires one click to use -- and the pages arrive on your Kindle in seconds.

Before you use Kindlebility for the first time, you have to quickly set it up. This only needs to be done once, and requires that you go to the Kindlebility site and enter your Kindle email address (something @free.kindle.com or @kindle.com). The bookmarklet is then generated for you, and you can drag it to your bookmarks bar. However, you can't use it just yet. You need to go to Amazon, enter your account page, and find the email whitelist under the Manage My Kindle settings. Then just add kindle@darkhelmetlive.com to the whitelist.

That's it. Whenever you're surfing the Web on your computer and find an interesting page that you want to read on your Kindle, just click the Kindlebility bookmarklet. A quick demo video showing you how to set Kindlebility up is after the break.

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]]> Amazon Kindle AmazonKindle bookmarklet E-readers Internet kindle kindlebility utilities Web Vlad Bobleanta Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Auslogics Disk Defrag 3.2 gets smarter, faster]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=07be79dde63e9d30541517792dc66e76 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/auslogics-disk-defrag-3-2-gets-smarter-faster/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/auslogics-disk-defrag-3-2-gets-smarter-faster/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/auslogics-disk-defrag-3-2-gets-smarter-faster/#comments auslogics defrag
Auslogics Disk Defrag has been part of my system maintenance toolkit for quite some time. With the release of version 3.2, it's now even better at tidying up and optimizing your system's hard disk drives. In addition to a cleaner, easier-to-use interface, Disk Defrag 3.2 offers improved single file and folder defragging, better processing of multiple disks, a simplified scheduling screen, and more informative tool tips. Auslogics has also fine-tuned the program's defragmentation and file consolidation algorithms.

For laptop users, there's a new option to lock the program if your system is running on battery power -- so scheduled operations don't kick in and drain your power source at an inopportune moment. If you happen to have an SSD installed in your PC, you can head to the Disk Defrag options and exclude it from scanning (many think that defragmenting an SSD is a very bad idea).

Auslogics Disk Defrag is a free download and works with most versions of Windows.

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]]> apps auslogics defrag defraggler defragment disk defrag DiskDefrag hard drive HardDrive optimize utilities windows Lee Mathews Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Windows 8 App Store images leaked?]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=f95734065fd53b205b159888b41a227b http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/windows-8-app-store-images-leaked/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/windows-8-app-store-images-leaked/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/windows-8-app-store-images-leaked/#comments windows 8 app store Windows 8 images continue to leak onto the Internet, despite Microsoft's wallpaper-based pleas to those with access to the early releases. Today's installment courtesy CNBeta shows the upcoming Windows App Store, which will likely feature prominently in Windows 8.

We've got our doubts about the authenticity of the image. In addition to showing several of the built-in games which already ship with Windows, Opera is listed -- and a competing browser seems like an odd inclusion this early on. Of course, with the browser ballot still in place in the EU for quite some time, Microsoft would probably need to include rivals like Opera and Firefox to stay out of trouble. We're also not sure why Clickgamer is shown beneath Angry Birds instead of Rovio -- the game's actual publisher.

It's still early, of course, so it's entirely possible that the Windows App Store image is genuine but merely using placeholder images and text for now. Anyone else thinking Windows Marketplace might be a more logical name? You know, to keep things consistent with Windows Phone and keep Apple's legal eagles at bay.

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]]> apps leak marketplace milestone 3 Milestone3 win8 windows windows 8 windows app store Windows8 WindowsAppStore Lee Mathews Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[YouTube Live now streaming select partners in real time]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=09987f0d86afdd0883dab9a8852b6ff6 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/youtube-live-now-streaming-select-partners-in-realtime/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/youtube-live-now-streaming-select-partners-in-realtime/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/youtube-live-now-streaming-select-partners-in-realtime/#comments
Not content with limiting its dominance in streaming uploaded videos, YouTube is now ready to take on competitors like Justin.TV and Ustream. The new YouTube Live service is being rolled out to select YouTube partners and will enable real-time broadcasting. In its official announcement, Google states that "The goal is to provide thousands of partners with the capability to live stream from their channels in the months ahead."

You can check out live broadcasts at http://www.youtube.com/live, where you'll also find a schedule of upcoming episodes from beta partners like Revision3 and Destructoid. You're also able to subscribe to YouTube Live broadcasts -- which will ensure you're notified when a new episode is coming up.

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]]> google justin.tv live streaming ustream video web youtube youtube live YoutubeLive Lee Mathews Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:35:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[New Firefox Nightly and Aurora logos unearthed, and how to enable channel switching]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=6e098d89358cf1779f9d3ec2e99d5655 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/new-firefox-nightly-and-aurora-logos-unearthed-and-how-to-enabl/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/new-firefox-nightly-and-aurora-logos-unearthed-and-how-to-enabl/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/new-firefox-nightly-and-aurora-logos-unearthed-and-how-to-enabl/#comments Firefox Nightly and Aurora logos Later today, Firefox will undergo its biggest developmental upheaval ever. Mozilla-central, the source of nightly builds, will be renumbered to version 5 -- and at long last, after years of wallowing around version 1, Mozilla's rendering and layout engine, Gecko, will also have its version number updated to match Firefox.

Shortly thereafter, Firefox's new channel system will be implemented. Firefox 5a2 will be introduced as the first Aurora build, and we should also see a Firefox 6 Nightly build. While we we're not sure where they came from, one Sören Hentzschel seems to have unearthed the new Nightly and Aurora logos (see above), along with new About Firefox dialogs (after the break).

In other news, if you want to take a sneak peek at the new 'channel changing' technology that will be introduced in upcoming Firefox builds, head to about:config and create a new string called app.update.desiredChannel -- the value doesn't matter. Then open Help > About Firefox and you'll be able to switch channel, but it doesn't do anything just yet (image after the break). Here's hoping that Firefox channel switching is smoother than Chrome.

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]]> alpha apps aurora beta browsers channel firefox firefox 5 firefox 6 Firefox5 Firefox6 mozilla nightly web Sebastian Anthony Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:35:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Google Chrome now uses SPDY HTTP replacement, halves page load time]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=76ef9cd6344620c41b59178ab6098f94 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/google-chrome-now-uses-spdy-http-replacement-halves-page-load-t/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/google-chrome-now-uses-spdy-http-replacement-halves-page-load-t/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/google-chrome-now-uses-spdy-http-replacement-halves-page-load-t/#comments SPDY in Google Chrome
We're not entirely sure of the time line here, but it looks like Google has now rolled out the SPDY HTTP replacement to its full bevy of Web services, including Gmail, Docs, and YouTube. If you're currently using Google's Chrome browser you're probably already using SPDY.

We originally reported on SPDY way back in November 2009, when Google introduced it as yet another experiment in making the Web faster, like Go, Native Client and speculative pre-connections. Over the last 18 months, though, SPDY support has found its way into the stable build of Chrome.

SPDY is basically a streamlined and more efficient version of HTTP. At its most basic, SPDY introduces parallel, multiplexed streams over a single TCP connection -- but at the same time, SPDY allows for prioritization, so that vital content (HTML) can be sent before periphery content (JavaScript, video). All in all, the SPDY protocol can halve page load times, which is obviously rather significant.

The best bit, though, is that SPDY is an open-source project. HTTP 1.1 is a lumbering beast that needs to be replaced before low-latency real-time computing really becomes a reality, and SPDY is one of the best options currently on the table. To be honest, we're not sure why SPDY hasn't received more coverage -- it's awesome in every way. At the moment, though, the only way to help speed up SPDY's proliferation, is with an experimental Apache mod.

As far as actually 'trying it out,' your best bet is downloading Chrome, hitting up some Google sites, and then checking chrome://net-internals to see your active SPDY sessions. SPDY is a transparent replacement for HTTP, though, and as such it's rather hard to see its effects. Google's sites definitely feel fast in Chrome, but there are more technologies than just SPDY at work.

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]]> browsers chrome faster google google chrome GoogleChrome http http 1.1 Http1.1 spdy speed web Sebastian Anthony Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[You can now rent Adobe Photoshop for $35 per month, CS 5.5 available soon]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=a02ec0591b0554362e5acd883150fea8 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/you-can-now-rent-adobe-photoshop-for-29-per-month/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/you-can-now-rent-adobe-photoshop-for-29-per-month/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/you-can-now-rent-adobe-photoshop-for-29-per-month/#comments Rejoice! No longer will you have to fork over $700 for a Photoshop CS5 license! Adobe has unveiled a new subscription scheme where you can rent the entire Creative Suite, or individual packages, by the month, or for an entire year.

Adobe Photoshop can be yours for $35 per month if you agree to rent it for 12 months, or $49 per month if you require its services for a shorter period. Dreamweaver can be had for even cheaper, at just $19 per month. The entire Master Collection is still rather expensive, though, at $125 per month.

Today, Adobe also ushered in the release of Creative Suite 5.5, and simultaneously upped its release cycle from 18 months to 24 months. This means, if you rent Photoshop for two years, it's actually the same cost as buying it outright. There's no rent-to-own option, though -- so you wouldn't have access to the cheaper upgrade price once Creative Suite 6 rolls around next year. Still, if you need access to Photoshop, After Effects or Premiere for a one-time project, the new rental scheme could be exactly what you're looking for.

In other news, Adobe has announced that it will be launching three rather exciting iPad apps that work in conjunction with Photoshop: Eazel, Nav, and Color Lava. Eazel lets you five-finger paint on your iPad, and export the result into Photoshop; Nav acts as some kind of workspace, brush and menu extension, and the hopefully named Color Lava is a paint mixing palette. The apps are expected to appear in the App Store in the next 30 days.

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]]> adobe adobe creative suite adobe photoshop AdobeCreativeSuite AdobePhotoshop apps color lava ColorLava creative suite CreativeSuite cs 5.5 cs5 Cs5.5 eazel nav windows Sebastian Anthony Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Ultrasn0w 1.2.1 carrier unlock now available for jailbroken iPhones running iOS 4.3.1]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=2177aef18184b5505d3625534811ac57 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/ultrasn0w-1-2-1-carrier-unlock-now-available-for-jailbroken-ipho/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/ultrasn0w-1-2-1-carrier-unlock-now-available-for-jailbroken-ipho/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/ultrasn0w-1-2-1-carrier-unlock-now-available-for-jailbroken-ipho/#comments ultrasn0w 1.2.1Anyone who relies on a carrier unlock to use their iPhone on another GSM carrier, can now take the iOS 4.3.1 plunge thanks to ultrasn0w 1.2.1. The iPhone Dev-Team have worked their magic to make ultrasn0w functional once again for the iPhone 4 (GSM), 3GS and 3G, and to correct a signal bar issue for anyone maintaining an older baseband but not using an unlock.

It's important to note that this isn't a new carrier unlock, and still requires an older baseband. Therefore if you're intending to upgrade to iOS 4.3.1 make sure you use something like Pwnage Tool to maintain your existing baseband, and do not just upgrade using iTunes in the hope of using redsn0w to jailbreak, as that will result in ultrasn0w being locked out.

Once you've jailbroken your iPhone using Pwnage Tool, fire up Cydia and search for ultrasn0w to get your carrier unlock installed, then just reboot your phone. Voila! Carrier unlocked.

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]]> apps carrier unlock CarrierUnlock cellphones iOS iPhone iPhone dev team IphoneDevTeam ultrasn0w utilities Samuel Gibbs Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[CyanogenMod 7.0 now stable, released for over 30 Android devices]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=55fb8dafa43c6a42f9817b9c4e7c2e35 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/cyanogenmod-7-stable-released-for-over-30-android-devices/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/cyanogenmod-7-stable-released-for-over-30-android-devices/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/11/cyanogenmod-7-stable-released-for-over-30-android-devices/#comments It's official, folks! CyanogenMod 7 is now deemed stable enough to be called, well, stable. The ROM is available now for your flashing pleasure on over 30 devices -- including some tablets. Don't worry, it doesn't disappoint; I've been using it through the development process for months and it's well worth the wait.

If you haven't been following the updates on its progress, here's a quick recap: It's based on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, it's got built-in root access with all the command-line goodies, Apps2SD capability (built-in), Incognito Mode for the Android Browser, built-in CPU frequency adjustment and scaling (including overclock and choice of governor), loads of UI improvements and interface tweaks, OpenVPN and SIP calling settings, USB/WiFi/Bluetooth tethering, FLAC support, an FM Radio player, and loads of other features and enhancements.

It's even got a one-click UI theme-switcher that T-Mobile helped develop (open-source, no less).

Even if you aren't into flashing custom ROMs on your expensive new smartphone, you have to admit that this release is a pretty great thing... After all, it means a fully-functional version of Android 2.3.3 is now running, with loads of bells and whistles, on about 30 devices whose manufacturers and carriers are simply too lazy to update.

Alright, enough jabbering. You can learn more about the ROM at CyanogenMod.com, or jump straight to the download mirror if you already know what you're doing!

CyanogenMod 7.0 now stable, released for over 30 Android devices originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> android cellphones custom ROM CustomRom cyanogenmod gingerbread mobile open-source tablets Matthew Rogers Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Google Hotpot finally (and fully) merged into Places]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=cd156662c7be0e15b9e3e75c68ed48fd http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-hotpot-finally-and-fully-merged-into-places/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-hotpot-finally-and-fully-merged-into-places/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-hotpot-finally-and-fully-merged-into-places/#comments It's taken months of confused looks, but Google's finally seen the light. Hotpot, which has been a universally scorned moniker for a service that just about everyone called Places, is now simply lumped in with Places.

The actual differences between Hotpot and Places were nearly non-existent, especially when dealing with the mobile aspect (which was even worse, since finding and rating restaurants and other venues is typically done on a smartphone, not a desktop). When it came down to it, Hotpot was basically just the rating/reviewing system for Places -- so while it probably started off as a separate project, it was destined to be gobbled up by the bigger app from the get go.

So, now that the hideous name is over and done with, Places can go on to gain popularity alongside its older sibling, Latitude -- and we can definitely expect both of them to get a major boost now that check-in deals have been brought into the mix.

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]]> cellphones google hyperlocal local mobile rating restaurants social venues Matthew Rogers Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:07:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[SeaMonkey, Mozilla's all-in-one Internet suite, releases new beta]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=f367476aa62d3941e87762f14a80f59e http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/seamonkey-2-1-beta-3-is-out-brings-many-new-features/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/seamonkey-2-1-beta-3-is-out-brings-many-new-features/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/seamonkey-2-1-beta-3-is-out-brings-many-new-features/#comments SeaMonkey 2.1 Beta 3 The SeaMonkey Project has released SeaMonkey 2.1 Beta 3, a version that makes a lot of new functionality available to a wide audience for the first time. A lot of stuff has been added and tweaked since SeaMonkey 2.1 Beta 2 hit the streets back in February, and we're now one step closer to the final release of version 2.1 of the integrated Internet app suite.

SeaMonkey 2.1 Beta 3 lets you enter Safe Mode from the Help menu, and you can permanently apply some of the Safe Mode settings if you so wish. When a plug-in crashes, you're now instantly presented with options, such as reloading the page. Built-in extensions such as ChatZilla, JavaScript debugger, DOM inspector, and DebugQA are now installed by default. SeaMonkey Sync has received an easier setup process, and Windows 7 jump lists are now supported. Also added are detection of outdated plug-ins, WebGL support, an optional search bar (including suggestions for search engines that support them), an engine manager for OpenSearch, and plug-ins now work in feeds shown in MailNews windows.

ChatZilla is working again, as are the JavaScript Debugger Venkman, as well as download progress display in the Windows 7 taskbar. Restoring large browser sessions has been improved, and you can even switch tabs by mouse scrolling.

This being a beta, the obvious warnings apply: stuff may break, bugs may show up everywhere, and generally speaking you probably shouldn't use this version as your daily driver -- at least not from the get-go, without having tested it for a while first.

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]]> apps beta browsers free Internet Linux Mac OSX productivity seamonkey SeaMonkey 2.1 seamonkey 2.1 beta 3 Seamonkey2.1 Seamonkey2.1Beta3 utilities windows Vlad Bobleanta Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Angry Birds Rio catapults into webOS App Catalog]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=8e881689f3c79891d922cd3dc4d9fbd4 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/angry-birds-rio-catapults-into-webos-app-catalog/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/angry-birds-rio-catapults-into-webos-app-catalog/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/angry-birds-rio-catapults-into-webos-app-catalog/#comments Angry Birds Rio webOS
After having been available for iOS and Android for around a couple of weeks, Angry Birds Rio, the latest edition of the casual gaming megahit, has finally reached webOS as well.

Angry Birds Rio has two episodes that contain over 60 new levels at the moment, but episodic updates are promised to arrive throughout this year. Let's not forget that Angry Birds Rio brings the biggest change to the franchise yet -- you no longer aim for little green pigs. This time, in fact, your anger is directed at monkeys who are to blame for holding other fowl hostage in cages.

Buy Angry Birds Rio for webOS for $1.99 from the webOS App Catalog

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]]> angry birds angry birds rio AngryBirds AngryBirdsRio apps games gaming webos Vlad Bobleanta Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Google Latitude check-in deals now available across the US]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=d10a06787b7c7a8b35396b548ccc7b87 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-latitude-check-in-deals-now-available-across-the-us/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-latitude-check-in-deals-now-available-across-the-us/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-latitude-check-in-deals-now-available-across-the-us/#comments Recently, Google has been busy beefing up Latitude to make it more competitive with other location apps -- and more fun to use. Location history was added recently, iOS users can post check-ins via Latitude, and now Google has begun rolling out location-based deals which are tied to the service.

If you're in the U.S., you can now score local savings at participating merchants by checking in with Latitude. Google will also be offering "status deals," which users can unlock by visiting a particular merchant on a regular basis. Mashable notes three status levels: regular, VIP, and guru -- though partners can apparently customize those titles if they choose.

Right now deals are available from merchants like American Eagle Outfitters, Arby's, Finish Line, Macy's, Quiznos, and RadioShack.

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]]> apps check-in checkin deal deals facebook deals FacebookDeals google google latitude GoogleLatitude groupon hyperlocal latitude local location Lee Mathews Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:18:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Apple orders iCab iOS browser to cripple JavaScript modules]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=42e0a3e2d316b6d8673514a7ae76d2be http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/apple-orders-icab-ios-browser-to-cripple-javascript-modules/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/apple-orders-icab-ios-browser-to-cripple-javascript-modules/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/apple-orders-icab-ios-browser-to-cripple-javascript-modules/#comments The developer of iCab Mobile, a feature-rich alternative to the Safari Web browser on iPad and iPhone, has been ordered by Apple to remove its ability to download and install JavaScript modules.

Presumably it's not the fact that iCab can execute JavaScript that's causing Apple to apoplectically puff and splutter, but rather its ability to download modules. Both Apple and Google frown upon apps that contain market-like functionality, and someone at Apple probably thought that iCab's JavaScript modules looked like a bit too much like discrete apps.

Alexander Clauss, iCab's developer, has rather a lot to say on the matter. "Maybe if I would have called the modules 'smart bookmarks' and would have made installing them much more complicated, Apple would have never asked to remove the ability to download them from the internet. The great user experience of installing modules has probably created a suspicion that these modules are more than just a piece of JavaScript code. From a pure technical point of view, if Apple does not allow to download modules (JavaScript code), Apple would also have to disallow to load web pages in general, because these do also contain JavaScript code."

In conclusion, to circumvent Apple's draconian decree, iCab Mobile now simply comes bundled with some 20 JavaScript modules. The ability to download modules made by third-party developers has been disabled, however -- but even then, Clauss says that you can simply contact him and ask for your module to be bundled with the next version of iCab.

Download iCab Mobile for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch ($1.99)

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]]> app store apple apps AppStore icab icab mobile IcabMobile ios ipad iphone ipod touch IpodTouch javascript javascript modules JavascriptModules mobile modules web Sebastian Anthony Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Bing begins roll out of HTML5-enhanced search interface]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=85f7a697c9c7e4f92070d6f071c2dd20 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/bing-begins-roll-out-of-html5-enhanced-search-interface/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/bing-begins-roll-out-of-html5-enhanced-search-interface/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/bing-begins-roll-out-of-html5-enhanced-search-interface/#comments Bing transitions Bing's new HTML5-and-CSS3-enhanced search interface, which was first demonstrated back in September 2010 to showcase the power of IE9, has started to roll out.

The most notable addition to the new interface is is smooth page transitions -- the fade in and out -- and navigation tabs (maps, images, videos, etc.) now persistently float at the top of the page. WinRumors is also reporting that a feature reminiscent of Google Instant search is being added to Bing, with page elements smoothly transitioning in and out as you type in your search query.

If you want to try out the new Bing UI, your best bet is to set your locale to United States - English and pray that you're part of the initial roll out. Alternatively, just wait a few days until MIX 2011, Microsoft's Web developer conference, which is when the new Bing UI should be officially launched.

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]]> bing css3 html5 microsoft microsoft bing MicrosoftBing search transitions web web search WebSearch Sebastian Anthony Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Adblock Plus developer pokes holes in Mozilla's new add-on performance tests]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=121e9071796ba0cb2ef1461740dd02c3 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/adblock-plus-developer-pokes-holes-in-mozillas-new-add-on-perfo/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/adblock-plus-developer-pokes-holes-in-mozillas-new-add-on-perfo/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/adblock-plus-developer-pokes-holes-in-mozillas-new-add-on-perfo/#comments Wladimir Palant, developer of the most popular add-on in the world, Adblock Plus, is also an active contributor to the Planet Mozilla blog community. Over the last few days, in response to Mozilla's new name and shame list of slow add-ons, Palant has been investigating whether Mozilla's testing methods are actually accurate.

Rather surprisingly, it turns out that Mozilla's numbers could be significantly wrong -- and if they're not wrong, the factors that Mozilla uses to tabulate an add-ons final score should definitely be made more transparent.

In the first set of tests, Palant shows that FlashGot's position in the top 10 is probably due to a fault in Mozilla's testing setup, and that add-ons can perform very differently depending on which operating system they're being tested on. In the second analysis, Palant uncovers an irregularity that doesn't seem to have an obvious cause -- but it could be due to an I/O bottleneck on Mozilla's test machines. Basically, even though performance testing of Read It Later is disabled because of a bug, it still (somehow!) manages to record a 14% slow-down on Windows 7.

Palant concludes both analyses by scolding Mozilla for going public with the performance data before its testing methods had been confirmed accurate. It definitely looks like Mozilla has been more than a little reckless, considering the importance of Firefox's add-on ecosystem.

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]]> adblock plus AdblockPlus add-on add-ons addon addons apps browsers extension extensions firefox firefox 4 Firefox4 mozilla performance speed testing web wladimir palant WladimirPalant Sebastian Anthony Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:20:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Google streaming I/O conference 2011 live for those who can't make it]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=e72cd265235a34ae3a17214cd5357bd1 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-streaming-i-o-conference-2011-live-for-those-who-cant-ma/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-streaming-i-o-conference-2011-live-for-those-who-cant-ma/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/google-streaming-i-o-conference-2011-live-for-those-who-cant-ma/#comments Google I/O 2011 The Google I/O conference, a gathering of developers from across the globe to San Francisco's Moscone Center, sold out in under an hour. In an effort to encompass as many people as clearly want to join in with the conference, Google is going to stream the keynotes, sessions and Developer Sandbox, live via the Google I/O website. This is in addition to the already planned I/O Extended viewing parties that Google and others are hosting around the world.

So if were unlucky in getting tickets, stuck at home, or to your desk on May 10th and 11th, but really want to get in on the I/O action, check out the Google I/O Live page, where you can register your interest by displaying the Google I/O Live 2011 HTML5 badge on your site. Oh and check out the fancy, bouncing ball, countdown clock while you're there too.

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]]> developer Google Google IO Google IO 2011 Google IO Live GoogleIo GoogleIo2011 GoogleIoLive Web Samuel Gibbs Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Telus recruits Leonard Nimoy to vet your Facebook status updates]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=0b429f2cc49ac84a1b4deaa41c779a96 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/telus-recruits-leonard-nimoy-to-vet-your-facebook-status-updates/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/telus-recruits-leonard-nimoy-to-vet-your-facebook-status-updates/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/08/telus-recruits-leonard-nimoy-to-vet-your-facebook-status-updates/#comments What Would Leonard Nimoy Say Have you ever thought your Facebook status updates lacked finesse? Ever regretted saying that to the whole of Facebook about 30 seconds after hitting send? Ever wished you had your own personal Leonard Nimoy to proof read your mind-dumps before you make a fool of yourself? Yes, me too, and now you can!

Brought to you by Telus, What Would Leonard Nimoy Say (WWLNS) is a Facebook app, which allows you to run your status updates past the legendary sci-fi actor before slapping them up on Facebook. To use the app you must 'Like' it, and sacrifice your https connection if you happen to have it enabled, but that's the price you pay to have Spock proof read your inane musings.

Check out Telus on Facebook to take the app for a whirl, and jump on over to Engadget to see more Nimoy-Telus combinations.

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]]> apps Facebook Leonard Nimoy LeonardNimoy social networking SocialNetworking Telus Web WWLNS Samuel Gibbs Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Microsoft releases sexy Bing app for iPad]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=d37200449e3786cfc2b159efb8a6670f http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-releases-sexy-bing-app-for-ipad/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-releases-sexy-bing-app-for-ipad/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-releases-sexy-bing-app-for-ipad/#comments It's still a bit odd seeing Microsoft deliver apps for Apple's mobile platform. And it's even stranger still to see one as sexy as the new Bing app for iPad, which brings a slick, immersive search experience to Apple's tablet.

Just as a regular search on bing.com will, the Bing app for iPad tailors the results it displays based on what you're searching for. There are loads of custom views, covering everything from movies and maps to weather and shopping. The app also offers a heads-up display of currently trending searches, complete with related images, which is an iPad-exclusive feature.

Navigation is a breeze thanks to multitouch controls, allowing users to flick or swipe through results. And while the development team refers to the app as "touch and decide," Bing Voice Search is also built in -- making it easy to start a query without using the iPad's on-screen keyboard.

The Bing app for iPad is available for download now from the App Store.

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]]> apps bing ios ipad microsoft mobile search tablet Lee Mathews Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Skype for Linux gets an update after almost 15 months]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=ce7a3bdf1f6367f73feb53324a847aed http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-for-linux-gets-an-update-after-almost-15-months/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-for-linux-gets-an-update-after-almost-15-months/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-for-linux-gets-an-update-after-almost-15-months/#comments Skype for Linux download page
Proving how much it cares about those people who use its app on Linux, Skype has released version 2.2 for Linux. Don't run towards the champagne though, as this is still a beta version, and, as its minor revision number implies, isn't the much-awaited big new version that achieves feature parity with its Windows and Mac brethren.

It's only been what, almost 15 months since the last Skype beta for Linux? Well, during this time, Skype's main focus has clearly been improving its Linux app, since the new version fixes the amazing number of 49 bugs. It also brings 23 'improvements', and yet somehow still manages to have a fair share of 'known issues'. Exciting, no?

What is perhaps the most important feature addition here is the support for Skype Access. This lets you easily connect to paid Wi-Fi hotspots across the globe while paying for them with Skype credit. Skype for Linux has also received support for call waiting and holding, as well as easy conference hosting. Audio and video quality have been boosted (hopefully in a way that's going to be noticeable in day-to-day use), and some of the languages have been updated.

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]]> apps audio call holding Call Waiting CallHolding CallWaiting conference call ConferenceCall Linux skype skype 2.2 beta skype 2.2 for linux skype access skype for linux Skype2.2Beta Skype2.2ForLinux SkypeAccess SkypeForLinux video voip Vlad Bobleanta Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[LinkedIn app for Android now available]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=3c6afb54bb95caa4793873f7df8a0101 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/linkedin-app-for-android-now-available/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/linkedin-app-for-android-now-available/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/linkedin-app-for-android-now-available/#comments LinkedIn for Android LinkedIn, the 'professional' social network, has finally launched an Android app. The app has previously been available in beta for a while. The final version includes support for messages, as well as a new Reconnect button, which suggests people you may know based on your profile and current connections. LinkedIn for Android obviously has all the features you'd expect, making it easy to connect with fellow LinkedIn users from your smartphone.

The app lets you post status updates, view updates from your contacts, view your contacts' profiles, add new contacts, search for LinkedIn users (this can be either limited to your contacts, or it can go through the entire user base), and respond to invitations.

LinkedIn expects to improve its Android app in future versions by adding some features that "have been heavily requested during the public Beta".

Download LinkedIn for Android for free from the Android Market, from LinkedIn directly, or just point your Android smartphone to m.linkedin.com/android

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]]> android apps business linkedin linkedin for android LinkedinForAndroid social networking SocialNetworking Vlad Bobleanta Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[New software uses facial recognition to defend against prying eyes]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=fe17a0c7036b40c6beb95256914dc734 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/new-software-uses-facial-recognition-to-defend-against-prying-ey/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/new-software-uses-facial-recognition-to-defend-against-prying-ey/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/new-software-uses-facial-recognition-to-defend-against-prying-ey/#comments Having the right programs and hardware to keep the information on your display safe from prying eyes is never a bad idea, and new software from Oculis Labs offers a very interesting take on how to do just that. It's called PrivateEye, and it utilizes facial recognition to automatically pixelate the contents of your display when you look away.

If you step away from your system and someone else decides to sit down and poke around, PrivateEye will present a confusing jumble of garbled text. It'll even notify you if someone tries to peek over your shoulder -- and display a picture of your peeping Tom, throw up an alert, or sound an alarm.

Check out the video embed after the break, and share your thoughts in the comments!

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]]> apps facial recognition FacialRecognition oculis peeping tom PeepingTom privacy privatreeye security windows Lee Mathews Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:10:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Skype 5.3 for Windows released, improves mobile video call quality]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=918de8965f67c99f67cb8b0e5fa208ac http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-5-3-for-windows-released-improves-mobile-video-call-quali/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-5-3-for-windows-released-improves-mobile-video-call-quali/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/skype-5-3-for-windows-released-improves-mobile-video-call-quali/#comments Version 5.3 of Skype for Windows has just been released, with the main emphasis of the new release being improved call quality, and the quality of video received by mobile Skype users. Presumably one party of the video call must be using Skype for Windows 5.3, though.

Beyond improved call quality, not much has changed. You can now see your friends' presence icons when contact cards are collapsed, and the topic editing button is now always visible on the conversation header. For a complete list of changes, hit up the Skype Garage blog.

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]]> apps mobile mobile video calling MobileVideoCalling skype skype 5.3 Skype5.3 video calling VideoCalling voip web windows Sebastian Anthony Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:17:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[AVG launches LiveKive cloud sync and backup tool]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=a354d74a6c2f0d41e0145f4d7a781969 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/avg-launches-livekive-cloud-sync-and-backup-tool/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/avg-launches-livekive-cloud-sync-and-backup-tool/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/avg-launches-livekive-cloud-sync-and-backup-tool/#comments avg livekive dropbox A while back, we told you about AVG's new LiveKive service, a new cloud synchronization and backup tool which appears to have been named after a vat in which mash is made during the brewing process. But enough about AVG's odd choice of monikers -- LiveKive has launched and is now ready to accept your files into the AVG cloud.

LiveKive takes aim at services like Dropbox and SugarSync, though at the moment it's lagging behind in terms of features. As it stands, LiveKive is only compatible with Windows and OS X. There are no mobile clients yet, though with AVG's strong presence on Android we wouldn't be surprised to see an app arrive in the near future.

The company is offering a heck of a deal right now, however. If you sign up for a paid account during the launch phase, you can score unlimited storage for $80 for a whole year. You can't even score 50GB per year at that price from Dropbox, so if cost and space are more important to you than cross-platform availability, LiveKive might be worth checking out.

If you're not interested in ponying up any cash at the moment, you can still get a 5GB account free of charge. Just head on over, and create a LiveKive account.

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]]> apps avg backup cloud dropbox livekive mac os x OsX storage sugarsync sync windows Lee Mathews Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:42:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Opera 11.10 includes improved power saving features]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=6990c84ce69b2b740bdb5a2ac09e06bc http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/opera-11-10-includes-improved-power-saving-features/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/opera-11-10-includes-improved-power-saving-features/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/opera-11-10-includes-improved-power-saving-features/#comments opera 11.10 battery power Just recently, the Opera 11.10 release candidate was made available for download. It brought a handful of important feature additions -- like HTML5 File API support and IMAP enhancements -- and loads of bugfixes. Nestled in amongst the other details in the Opera team's announcement is one more interesting tidbit: Opera 11.10 offers improved battery optimizations.

The timing here is certainly interesting, what with Microsoft's recent report on how much power the top five Web browsers consume. In its findings, Opera 11 was fairly low in the standings. While we've not seen any new benchmarks yet, we're curious to know whether the Opera 11.10 RC offers any significant gains.

If you're running Opera 11.10 on a laptop, let us know if you're seeing an improvement in your battery life while browsing!

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]]> apps barracuda battery browser browsers efficiency green laptop linux mac opera opera 11.10 Opera11.10 power savings PowerSavings web windows Lee Mathews Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Windows 8 to feature adaptive Aero colorization, get it now on Windows 7]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=a51bf6461f7c5eca1dc160d41fa9c97f http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/windows-8-to-feature-adaptive-aero-colorization-get-it-now-on-w/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/windows-8-to-feature-adaptive-aero-colorization-get-it-now-on-w/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/windows-8-to-feature-adaptive-aero-colorization-get-it-now-on-w/#comments windows 8 aero colorization aura While we've still yet to see anything truly Earth-shattering, the tandem of Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott continues to churn out insight about interesting new features they've discovered in Windows 8 milestone 3. The latest discovery is that Aero in Windows 8 will be able to automatically adapt itself to match your current wallpaper image. It's a bit like what Windows 7 already does with your taskbar icons: if a program alert needs your attention, the icon will glow using the predominant color (e.g. Firefox should glow orange).

And yes, you can already make Windows 7 behave this way if you like. Over at CodePlex, there's a little program called Aura that parks itself in your system tray and automatically adjusts your window borders to compliment your wallpaper images. The effect is quite nice, and you can try it out by minimizing your windows and cycling through your theme's wallpapers (right click on your desktop and choose next desktop background).

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]]> aero aura codeplex color desktop glass interface milestone 3 Milestone3 ui win8 windows windows 8 Windows8 Lee Mathews Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[GNOME 3 released, ushers in an interesting amalgam of iOS and OS X]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=79e19a6472eead8f3a06defc6fd24f49 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gnome-3-released-ushers-in-an-interesting-amalgam-of-ios-and-os/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gnome-3-released-ushers-in-an-interesting-amalgam-of-ios-and-os/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gnome-3-released-ushers-in-an-interesting-amalgam-of-ios-and-os/#comments GNOME 3 desktop manager GNOME 3, after more than two years of development, has been released into the wild. GNOME 3 is not merely the logical successor of GNOME 2: it is an entirely new project, started from scratch, to create a "completely new, modern desktop designed for today's users and technologies."

The best way to check out GNOME 3's new features -- and it has lots of new features -- is to run a live version of openSUSE or Fedora, or simply head over to the GNOME 3 website and watch the (rather pretty) introductory videos. If you want a synopsis, though, here it is: GNOME 3 looks a lot like Mac OS X, with a healthy dollop of iOSesqueness for good measure, but yet it still somehow retains an underlying feel of Linux.

The overall aesthetic is very simple, very elegant, and despite being slightly out of fashion, there are plenty of rounded corners, too. The main addition, workflow-wise, is the addition of an app-launcher-cum-alt-tab screen, where you can launch apps, or flip through your open windows. For a complete list of the new features and changes, check the GNOME 3 release notes.

Despite GNOME 3 being officially launched, there aren't actually any releases for existing, stable Linux distros -- it's the live CD/USB images, or Ubuntu users will have to wait for the launch of 11.04 for a GNOME 3 PPA, but it will break Unity in the process. Fedora users will have to wait for for the May 24 release of Fedora 15. Of course, if you're feeling crazy, you can always build GNOME 3 from source.

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]]> desktop manager DesktopManager fedora gnome gnome 3 gnome project Gnome3 GnomeProject linux opensuse ubuntu window manager WindowManager Sebastian Anthony Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:40:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[First Firefox 6 build next week, Firefox 7 by May, and aurora channel introduced]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=0ff6f8824967c4dda03d52816d577b9b http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/first-firefox-6-build-next-week-firefox-7-by-may-and-aurora-ch/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/first-firefox-6-build-next-week-firefox-7-by-may-and-aurora-ch/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/first-firefox-6-build-next-week-firefox-7-by-may-and-aurora-ch/#comments Firefox 5, 6, 7 and release channels Mozilla's Engineering Project Manager, Christian Legnitto, has detailed the release schedule for Firefox 5, 6 and 7. If all goes to plan, Firefox 6.0a1 will be released next week, April 12, and Firefox 7.0a1 in the middle of May. The final build of Firefox 5 should be released on June 21, exactly three months after the release of Firefox 4.

Along with the faster 6-week release cadence, Firefox's new Chrome-like release channels have also been given names and anticipated update frequencies. The most notable change is the introduction of a new alpha channel -- which is analogous to Chrome Canary -- that will be called 'aurora' and will update nightly. Aurora will be where fixes and features are tested, and either approved for Beta, or backed out to Central. Aurora will have a new icon, too.

The Nightly (mozilla-central) channel will remain unchanged in name and frequency, but it will gain a new 'nightly icon.' The Beta (mozilla-beta) channel will remain as-is, with new builds rolling out weekly. The Release (mozilla-release) channel will also remain as-is, with security and stability updates coming every 6 to 12 weeks.

It should be noted that the names (including 'aurora') are not necessarily final, but it's unlikely that they'll change. We're also awaiting the arrival of the new 'channel switching' technology, which should arrive in the next few days -- in time for the release of Firefox 6 aurora!

First Firefox 6 build next week, Firefox 7 by May, and aurora channel introduced originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> aurora beta channel firefox firefox 5 firefox 6 firefox 7 Firefox5 Firefox6 Firefox7 mozilla nightly release channel ReleaseChannel Sebastian Anthony Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:20:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Gmail Contacts auto-save can now be disabled plus myriad of small updates]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=c79c608213bee25bf4794ebde22fd2db http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gmail-contacts-auto-save-can-now-be-disabled-plus-myriad-of-smal/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gmail-contacts-auto-save-can-now-be-disabled-plus-myriad-of-smal/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/gmail-contacts-auto-save-can-now-be-disabled-plus-myriad-of-smal/#comments Gmail auto-contact settings The Gmail team has been busy behind the scenes of late addressing a plentiful supply of little niggles. First up on the chopping block is the annoying (or amazing, depending on how you look at it) auto-save contacts feature, which has been the bane of many-a-contact neat-freak (myself included) since its inception. Now Google has finally added an option to turn off the auto-save contacts feature. It's available in the 'General' tab of Gmail settings going forward, and should please anyone who syncs their phone contacts with Gmail contacts.

Gmail will also now point out any incorrectly entered email addresses visually, rather than simply telling you something was wrong. This will be handy for anyone addressing emails to a long list of recipients, as it'll be a lot easier to spot the typo. A few of Gmail's error messages have also migrated from pop-ups to in-window messages that allow you to action things more easily, while still getting on with the task in hand. Gmail will also now send you back to the message you were looking at if you happen to create a filter for 'messages like these,' a nice tweak that should save you some time.

If you're into your keyboard shortcuts, Gmail now has one turned on by default and that's the shortcut help key. Hit 'shift' and '?' together and you'll be presented with an overlay detailing all the keyboard shortcuts available to boost your productivity. Last but not least, the 'refresh' link is now a button on to match the rest of the buttons on the toolbar. Consistency in UI is important for a decent user experience, and now Gmail conforms just a little bit more.

To check out these little changes, all you have to do is head to your Gmail and have a look around the UI. Many people rely daily on Gmail in the browser, and these small, but important changes, can make the difference between a slick and productive experience, and a sluggish and frustrating one.

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]]> Samuel Gibbs Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:45:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Microsoft Office 2011 SP1 for Mac arriving next week with Outlook improvements]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=7fd9cc2304bfeb81d75c8d6994fdf2cd http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-office-2011-sp1-for-mac-arriving-next-week-with-outloo/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-office-2011-sp1-for-mac-arriving-next-week-with-outloo/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/07/microsoft-office-2011-sp1-for-mac-arriving-next-week-with-outloo/#comments Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac SP1 Microsoft's Business Unit, the Mac software arm of the Redmond-based software giant, is set to release its first Service Pack for Office 2011 for Mac. Just like most updates of this nature, SP1 will address a myriad of bugs, and roll in most of the hotfixes that came before it into one, easy to install package.

SP1 will also address Outlook's syncing support, with the BU adding calendar support for Sync Services allowing you to finally sync Outlook calendars with iCal and other local calendars, as well as syncing iDevices hooked up through iTunes. For Office 2008 upgraders, this was one of the features removed in the Entourage to Outlook switch, so it's nice to see it finally make an appearance in Outlook. The irony here is that Outlook will no longer be able to sync with your MobileMe calendar when it's upgraded to the new version on the 5th of May, or before if you've jumped the gun early, as Apple has removed Sync Services support from MobileMe by turning to CalDAV. Nothing to do with Microsoft here of course, and it shouldn't be long before something gets worked out.

Outlook has also been bestowed with the ability to edit server-side Exchange rules, something our friends at TUAW pointed out, have been missing on the Mac since Office 2001 for Mac OS 9. The email Redirect and Resend buttons have also made an appearance, allowing you to send mail onto the intended recipient without being caught in the email chain for replies. Excel also gets some love from SP1 with improved Solver integration support, which should be handy for those attempting to use equations in Excel.

Look to Microsoft Autoupdate on your Mac starting next week, or visit the Microsoft Mac download center to update manually once it becomes available.

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]]> apps Microsoft Office 2011 Office 2011 SP1 Office2011 Office2011Sp1 OS X OsX productivity service pack ServicePack Samuel Gibbs Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:45:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Zoho Docs 2.0 adds iPad support]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=e30d06a3f25debb85a18b16621060ed7 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/zoho-docs-2-0-app-for-ipad-arrives/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/zoho-docs-2-0-app-for-ipad-arrives/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/zoho-docs-2-0-app-for-ipad-arrives/#comments zoho docs ipad Zoho has offered an iOS app for a while now -- at least for the iPhone and iPod touch. Those of you who have been wanting to use the Zoho app on your iPad were out of luck, but that's no longer the case.

Zoho Docs 2.0 has landed in the App Store, and the most notable change is that it's now a universal app. Now you're able to take advantage of the app's mobile productivity powers on your larger iOS device. Retina display support has also been added, as have document sharing options -- which you can utilize in both the viewer and collaboration modes.

Just like the basic Zoho service, the app is available totally free of charge. Paid subscriptions get you additional storage space and start at $3 per month for professional use.

Zoho Docs 2.0 adds iPad support originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> apps ios ipad mobile office productivity retina display RetinaDisplay universal app UniversalApp zoho zoho docs ZohoDocs Lee Mathews Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:17:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[TweetDeck to launch as HTML5 Web app, now accepting beta testers]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=728da2fb6c9c2e6786ab4850ef2ec5cc http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/tweetdeck-to-launch-as-web-app-now-accepting-beta-testers/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/tweetdeck-to-launch-as-web-app-now-accepting-beta-testers/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/tweetdeck-to-launch-as-web-app-now-accepting-beta-testers/#comments When TweetDeck landed in the Chrome Web Store, it seemed like an indication that it might eventually evolve into a pure HTML5 Web app. Now it looks as though that's exactly what's going to happen, with TweetDeck announcing that a new, not-just-for-Chrome Web client is ready for beta testing.

It's a natural progression for TweetDeck, especially since its originally Adobe Air app is practically all Web code. TweetDeck Web will sport a feature set which is nearly identical to the Chrome app, with the notable exception of Twitter streaming.

Initially, TweetDeck is targeting Firefox 4 and 3.6, Google Chrome, and Safari. Opera and Internet Explorer 9 won't be invited to the dance until a bit later on.

If you'd like to get in on the TweetDeck Web beta, head on over and register -- or sign up using your existing TweetDeck account.

TweetDeck to launch as HTML5 Web app, now accepting beta testers originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> activity streams ActivityStreams apps social socialnetworking streams tweetdeck twitter web web apps WebApps Lee Mathews Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Add a Windows 8 user tile to your Windows 7 taskbar]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=8d6b5eba4d4588bd22f05bb1ece990e7 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/add-a-windows-8-user-tile-to-your-windows-7-taskbar/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/add-a-windows-8-user-tile-to-your-windows-7-taskbar/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/add-a-windows-8-user-tile-to-your-windows-7-taskbar/#comments Now that Windows 8 images have begun leaking out, it's only a matter of time until developers start releasing mods for Windows 7 which mimic upcoming features. Over at Into Windows, they've spotted one such mod already.

In the earliest Windows 8 images, we saw Windows Live integration on the taskbar. In the far right corner, there's a user tile displayed. If you'd like to do the same on Windows 7, download Taskbar User Tile from DeviantArt user AngelWZR.

Once installed, your current picture will appear on the taskbar. Click it, and a menu appears which allows you to log off, switch users, and access the control panel. Right now, the mod only works if your taskbar is displayed on the bottom of your Windows desktop.

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]]> apps mod modding superbar taskbar user tile UserTile win7 win8 windows windows 7 windows 8 Windows7 Windows8 Lee Mathews Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=e400fc5f2a700c1a30a373056f6f4bc1 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/opera-11-10-gets-html5-file-api-support-imap-improvements/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/opera-11-10-gets-html5-file-api-support-imap-improvements/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/opera-11-10-gets-html5-file-api-support-imap-improvements/#comments opera 11.10 The crew in Oslo keeps plugging away at Opera 11.10, and the latest snapshot build includes a number of improvements to Opera's built-in email client -- as well as HTML5-related additions.

On the IMAP front, Opera now supports special folders like sent items, spam, and trash. It also better handles duplicate items in Gmail -- such as those which appear in all mail and under your custom labels.

Opera 11.10 now partially supports the HTML5 File API as well, which means your favorite Web apps (like Gmail) may soon begin adding Opera to the list of supported browsers.

You can download the latest Opera 11.10 snapshot for Windows, Mac, or Linux from the official release post.

Update: The Opera 11.10 RC is now available, as pointed out by SlashZaku in the comments. Thanks!

Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> apps browser browsers email file api FileApi gmail html5 imap linux mac mail opera opera 11.10 Opera11.10 snapshot web windows Lee Mathews Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Moom for Mac simplifies window moving and zooming]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=56b82921a9a4a0adeb8e210d7db162f6 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/moom-for-mac-simplifies-window-moving-and-zooming/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/moom-for-mac-simplifies-window-moving-and-zooming/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/moom-for-mac-simplifies-window-moving-and-zooming/#comments Moom for Mac
Moom is a Mac utility that aims to simplify the task of moving and sizing windows. Moom can run in three different modes, seen in the image above. The Standard mode will make Moom have a Dock icon as well as menu items in the menu bar. In Menu Bar mode, Moom will only show up in your menu bar, and in the Faceless mode you won't see any sign of its existence at all -- unless you hover over the green zoom button in any window, which is when Moom starts working its magic.

Moom has two ways in which it can be operated -- by using the mouse or the keyboard. Using the mouse, after you've hovered over the aforementioned green zoom icon, a Moom menu will pop-up (above left). From there you can select if you want the current window zoomed to full screen, or if it should only occupy the left or right half of the screen, or even the top or bottom half if you're feeling saucy. The arrow-like icon allows you to revert the window to its original position.

But wait, there's more! If you drag the width/height icons a few pixels instead of just clicking on them, they're transformed into even more options, allowing you to zoom the current window to a(ny) quarter of the screen. How exactly does this work? To make the window occupy the top left quarter, you drag the 'left half' icon up, and to assign it to the bottom left quarter, you drag the 'left half' icon down.

Keyboard mode lets you control Moom with a global hotkey and the arrow buttons. You can set any key combination to be your global Moom hotkey, and set any subsequent key press to do any action that Moom can accomplish. Using the keyboard also gives you the option of centering a window, something which can't yet be done with the mouse. Hit the jump for a screenshot of the entire keyboard shortcut configuration menu to admire the amazing number of ways in which you can customize your interactions with Moom. Last, but definitely not least, you can rest assured knowing that Moom does support multiple displays.

Moom works for 100 uses in its free demo mode, after which you can purchase it either directly from Many Tricks (the developer), or from the Mac App Store. The license costs $5.

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]]> apps Mac moom moom for mac MoomForMac OSX productivity utilities window management window move window size window zooming WindowManagement WindowMove WindowSize WindowZooming Vlad Bobleanta Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=add3cbb363152399a4247313ca883b07 http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/banshee-music-player-now-works-in-windows-supports-amazon-mp3-d/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/banshee-music-player-now-works-in-windows-supports-amazon-mp3-d/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/banshee-music-player-now-works-in-windows-supports-amazon-mp3-d/#comments A few moments ago, version 2 of the Banshee music player for Linux was released, bringing with it a whole slew of new features, and the addition of an official -- but alpha-quality -- Windows build. The Mac OS X build of version 2 is due later today.

The most notable new feature is support for the Amazon MP3 store -- you can buy and download music from within Banshee -- but unfortunately it's only available in the Linux build at the moment (OS X and Windows support are planned, however). There have also been some significant improvements to artist, album, and queue interactions -- and yes, you can finally right click a track, album or artist and select 'play after' to insert it into the queue.

Beyond actual playback, the user interface has been tidied up -- it now looks a whole lot smarter -- and the Ubuntu One Music Store and SoundMenu extensions have been made official. For a complete list of changes, additions and bug fixes, check the change log.

When Windows support initially appeared in February, we found it rough around the edges and fraught with stability issues. With version 2, Banshee for Windows is still a bit unstable, but it's shaping up to be a good alternative to Winamp, iTunes, or whatever other music library manager you use. It's almost as attractive as its GNOMEish brother, too!

Download Banshee 2 for Linux and Windows (Mac OS X coming soon)

Banshee music player now works in Windows, supports Amazon MP3 downloads originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> apps banshee banshee 2 Banshee2 cross platform cross-platform CrossPlatform gnome linux mac mac os x MacOsX music music player MusicPlayer osx ubuntu windows Sebastian Anthony Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:35:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Grooveshark gets kicked out of the Android Market]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=2c64b8a5821634c46c4268c2b202674c http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/grooveshark-gets-kicked-out-of-the-android-market/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/grooveshark-gets-kicked-out-of-the-android-market/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/grooveshark-gets-kicked-out-of-the-android-market/#comments Grooveshark logoGoogle has removed Grooveshark from the Android Market. The move, which comes many months after Apple kicked the music app from its App Store, has to do with (what else?) accusations from several top music labels that Grooveshark violates copyright law.

It's unclear whether Google plans to also remotely remove the app from Android smartphones on which it's already been installed, something that Google has the power to do but has only in the past used to get rid of malware-ridden apps.

In response to questions regarding Grooveshark's removal from the Android Market, a Google spokesperson only had this to say: "We remove apps from Android Market that violate our terms of service." The spokesperson did not mention what violations Grooveshark has committed in relation to the Market's terms of service. Google has also, understandably, not said anything about this happening in response to pressure from the music industry -- yet what else could have triggered this removal?

In an interesting coincidence, Google is set to outline its anti-piracy efforts before the House of Representatives' Judiciary committee today. Google has been accused numerous times that it profits from piracy by allowing 'pirate' sites to post Google ads. The company is expected to deny this as well as issue a tougher stance on piracy at today's hearing.

As for Grooveshark, it looks like it's quickly running out of mobile app stores on which it's allowed to exist. Do consider however that you'll probably still be able to get the Android app from Grooveshark directly -- since (unless you have an AT&T Android device) Android does allow you to install apps that don't come from the Market.

Grooveshark gets kicked out of the Android Market originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> android market AndroidMarket anti-piracy antipiracy apps audio google Grooveshark grooveshark for android GroovesharkForAndroid music piracy Vlad Bobleanta Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:45:00 EST Download Squad <![CDATA[Chocomize personalized chocolate: giveaway and discount code]]> http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=f818f3b179c7414d38b7d0bd69d53d2a http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/giveaway-and-discount-code-chocomize-personalized-chocolate/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/giveaway-and-discount-code-chocomize-personalized-chocolate/ http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/04/06/giveaway-and-discount-code-chocomize-personalized-chocolate/#comments chocomize Okay, I know what you're thinking: chocolate on Download Squad? That's right! That's because Chocomize is one of the nerdiest ways to get chocolate online: it's a website where you customize your own bar using a multi-step process.

We've covered Chocomize before in our holiday gift guide, so when they reached out to us offering to do a giveaway, we really couldn't resist.

Chocomize is giving away ten gift certificates, each worth $50, for you to create your own customized chocolate. They sent us some pictures of their recent creations, which you can find in the gallery below.

Regardless of the giveaway, you can use the discount code switched to get 10% off any Chocomize order. The code is valid through April 20th - just in time for Easter!

To participate, simply leave a comment. Fine print is after the jump.

Gallery: Chocomize personalized chocolate

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Chocomize personalized chocolate: giveaway and discount code originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> chocolate chocomize give away giveaway kids Erez Zukerman Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST Download Squad