CE Newswire - 04.01.14

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Visionaries Of The Tech World Who Foresaw Apple's Future   "What would I do? I'd shut it down and give the money back to the shareholders." - Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell offering his opinion on what could be done to fix Apple at the Gartner Symposium in 1997. (AppleInsider) Why This Is Important: Points of view on Apple's direction and products have changed over the years, but the company has thrived despite all the naysayers. #2 Google Cracks Down On Sketchy Android Apps   Google hopes an updated Google Play Developer Program Policy will help cut down on deceptive advertising in mobile applications. The new approach imposes on developers more specific rules regarding what content Android apps can display, and makes developers responsible for ensuring their partner affiliates are not employing shady practices. (PCMAG) Why This Is Important: Google posted  an update  that attempted to stop children from making  purchases within apps. Similar measures have also been put into place by their competitor Apple. #3 F.C.C. To Free Airwaves For Wi-Fi And Wireless Broadband   The Federal Communications Commission approved measures on Monday that will free up more airwaves for Wi-Fi and wireless broadband. The agency also moved to help curb increasing cable rates for consumers, but in doing so cracked down hard on the ability of broadcast stations to negotiate jointly in competition with cable systems. (NYTimes) Why This Is Important: The measure will help end back-door deals that allowed stations to sell advertising time on other stations in the same market with different owners. 4. Next iPhone Tipped For Interchangeable Lenses With Bayonet Mount (SlashGear) 5. Is Apple's Quest For Samsung Phone Ban A Stretch? (BusinessWeek) 6. New iPhone 6 screens To Enter Production As Early As May: Sources (Reuters) 7. 7 Easy Tips To Extend Your PC's Lifespan (PCWorld) 8. How To Save Your iPhone's Battery When You're Almost Out Of Power (BusinessInsider) 9. Scientists Make Smart 'Tattoos' To Store Data & Deliver Meds (VentureBeat) 10. LG's Curved OLED Tech Is Better In Lamps Than Phones (TheVerge) Mozilla posted this statement on its blog after newly appointed CEO Brendan Eich made negative remarks about gay marriage: "Mozilla supports equality for all, including marriage equality for LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender] couples. No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves the same rights and to be treated equally." Blog Post of The Day Threes, Clones And Cornflakes: A View On 'Casual Games' By Leigh Alexander "Maker of hit puzzle game 2048 says he created it over a weekend," exclaims a breathless Los Angeles Times headline. What a miracle! The CNBC reporter who ran a similar story -- isn't Gabriele Cirulli, developer of that fiendishly-addictive 2048, a whiz? -- is probably still getting angry Tweets and mails.  More » Upcoming Events CES Unveiled Shanghai April 8 Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, China http://ce.org Azione Unlimited Fall Conference Oct. 8-10 Sheraton Austin Austin, Texas www.azioneunlimited.com Was this copy of CE Newswire forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. TWICE Editorial Team Stephen Smith, Editor In Chief Phone: (917) 281-4754  | Email Greg Tarr, Executive Editor Phone: (917) 281-4760  | Email John Laposky, Managing Editor Phone: (917) 281-4736  | Email Lisa Johnston, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4733  | Email Joseph Palenchar, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4746  | Email Alan Wolf, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4769  | Email

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