Android User Takes Apple To Federal Court Over Undelivered Text Messages

Android User Takes Apple To Federal Court Over Undelivered Text Messages

Jordan Crook

TechCrunch

Apple will soon face a federal lawsuit brought on by a woman named Adrienne Moore, who, like many former iPhone users who have switched to Android, is upset that she did not receive text messages after switching from iPhone to Android. She is seeking unspecified damages, and to make the lawsuit a class action.
Since the release of iOS 5, Apple has experienced issues with users not receiving text messages after switching from iMessage on an iPhone to an Android device. iMessage works by sending messages over the users data plan, theoretically saving that user money on text messages. If a message fails to go through on iMessage, it’s supposed to default back to text message.

Moore is far from the only person to go through this issue. In fact, Apple recently released a web tool to help users switch from iOS to Android, and prevent this from happening to other users.
The lawsuit was first filed back in May of 2014, and Apple has since moved to dismiss the case. Though Judge Lucy Koh (who happens to be the same judge that presided in the mega battle between Samsung and Apple last year) dismissed some of the claims made by Moore, she still believes that Moore should have the right to argue that Apple disrupted her wireless service from Verizon and violated an unfair competition law in California, according to a Reuters report.
There’s no timeline on when this case is expected to go to court.

If you want to see the original complaint, it’s right here. (Extra links: here, here, and here.)
To check out Apple’s motion to dismiss, click right here.
And finally, here is the full text of Judge Lucy Koh’s decision today.
Moore et al v. Apple Inc by Jordan Crook
[via 9to5mac]

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Good News Swifties ! Blank space hits 15 Million Views

Good News Swifties! Blank space hits 15 Million Views 

Taylor‘s new music video for “Blank Space” has generated a ton of buzz over the past day and a half since it was released online and it looks like tons of people are watching it! The video has been viewed 15 million times already on her Vevo page and now the experience doesn’t even end with the video as Taylor created a super cool new app for fans to get more content.

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Google Has Developed An Intimidating Robot And Trained It To Do A Scene From 'Karate Kid'

Google Has Developed An Intimidating Robot And Trained It To Do A Scene From 'Karate Kid'

Matt Johnston
Business Insider 

Boston Dynamics has created this enormous robot, and maybe most impressively, taught it how to re-enact a famous scene from "The Karate Kid," according to The Daily Mail.
Boston Dynamics is owned by Google.
This slightly terrifying beast of a robot is 6'2" and weighs 330 lbs. Its name is Ian.
The robot was programmed by IHMC in Florida. Ian came in second at the US Government's Robo-Olympics, and was apparently able to walk, carry a fire hose, and get in a car and drive it, according to The Daily Mail.

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Microsoft's first Lumia defines Windows Phone's future

Microsoft's first Lumia defines Windows Phone's future

Tom Warren

The Verge

Microsoft’s first Lumia device is being officially unveiled as the Lumia 535 today, a low-cost smartphone that underlines exactly where the company is heading with Windows Phone. Microsoft’s Lumia 535 isn’t all that different from the Nokia devices that have come before it, but it’s the first to drop the Nokia branding in favor of Microsoft text at the rear and front, and a company logo on the colorful removable shell. All future Lumia devices will launch with Microsoft branding, and existing Lumias with the Nokia moniker will continue to be known as Nokia handsets.

With no new flagship Lumia devices planned this year, Microsoft is betting on low-end handsets to push Lumia sales and Windows Phone market share, a tactic that Nokia adopted before its phone division joined Microsoft earlier this year. Specifications might be low on the Lumia 535, but Microsoft has made some changes that don’t compromise the experience as much as some other budget Lumia devices. The Lumia 535 comes with a 5-inch qHD display (960 x 540), a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and 1GB of RAM. While the screen is something you’d normally see back in 2011, viewing angles aren’t as bad as you’d expect even if the pixels are clearly visible.

The addition of 1GB of RAM here instead of the usual 512MB is an important move, especially as a lot of Windows Phone games require higher amounts of RAM. Microsoft has also included auto brightness, and a 5-megapixel forward-facing camera with a wide angle lens. In my review of Microsoft’s latest low-end Lumia 630 I had complained about a lack of forward-facing camera, 512MB of RAM, and a lack of automatic display brightness, so it’s encouraging to see Microsoft address all these drawbacks in a device at an even lower price point.

Microsoft is tempting potential Lumia 535 owners with what it calls a "5x5x5" proposition. Essentially, it’s five integrated Microsoft services: Skype, Office, OneDrive, Cortana, and OneNote. While Microsoft can and should be bundling these essential apps, it’s hard to see these — with the exception of Cortana — as differentiators. Microsoft’s Skype, Office, OneDrive, and OneNote apps are all better on iOS and Android compared to their Windows Phone equivalents. It might work at the low-end here with the Lumia 535 as owners aren’t expecting much for their money, but it’s increasingly difficult for the company to use these services as a unique offering for its Lumia phones across the board.

"Lumia is very much our smartphone brand."

What the Lumia 535 really signals is Microsoft’s clear plan for Windows Phone. The software giant has been signing partnerships with low-cost hardware makers, and Windows Phone is sorely lacking a flagship device to compete with the iPhone 6, Nexus 6, and many other high-end Android devices this holiday season. Microsoft is focusing on the low-end of the market to drive growth and keep Windows Phone healthy. Microsoft did have an opportunity to partially reset here, but it’s keeping the numbering scheme Nokia introduced, and even the Lumia brand. "We believe that there’s a lot of equity in people’s knowledge and understand at the basic level of our numbering scheme," says Neil Broadley, director of phone product marketing at Microsoft. "Lumia is very much our smartphone brand," explains Broadley, noting that Surface will remain focused solely on "iconic tablet experiences."

Perhaps the most surprising part of the Lumia 535 is its price. Microsoft is aiming to make the handset available in single and dual-SIM variants for around 110 euros ($130) in November. That’s slightly more than the $114 the Lumia 530 debuted at, but for the extra cash you’re getting a bigger display, forward-facing camera, and a reasonable bump in specifications. Microsoft’s Lumia 535 will be available initially in Asian markets, expanding to Russian and the Middle East in the coming months.

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Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' Video is Here And She Looks Cute Even If She Is Crazy In It

Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' Video is Here And She Looks Cute Even If She Is Crazy In It 

Taylor Swift music video for “Blank Space” has officially been released after getting leaked on Yahoo’s sitethis morning!

“GUYS. Blank Space Music Video Directed by @JosephKahn Co-Starring @Seanopry55,” the 24-year-old singer tweeted to her fans on Monday afternoon (November 10).

The video features Taylor in love with model Sean O’Pry before seeing him texting with another woman. She then goes crazy on him to get her revenge  and she looks so cute even if she is crazy.

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Harry Styles: I’m ‘Lucky’ Taylor Swift Has Written A Song About Me

Harry Styles: I’m ‘Lucky’ Taylor Swift Has Written A Song About Me

It is no secret Taylor has written several songs about her failed relationship with Harry, but how does he feel about being the inspiration for some of the tracks off of 1989? In an interview with People, Harry gave us the answer we have been waiting for, admitting, “We write from personal experience, and I think everyone does, so it would be hypocritical of us to be like, ‘Oh you can’t write about us,’ And she’s really good, so they’re good songs. So I’m really lucky in that sense.” We’re glad Harry has such a good attitude about being Tay’s latest muse.

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What Punishment Justin Bieber's Got For Egging His Neighbor's House?

What Punishment  Justin Bieber Got For Egging His Neighbor's House? 

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After much speculation about whether or not Justin Bieber would go to jail for egging his neighbor's house, his verdict is finally here! According to TMZ, the singer must pay $80,000 to his neighbor and take 12 anger management classes and participate in six community service days.

Since that's a serious punishment, we hope he stays out of trouble in the future. We don't thinkSelena Gomez would approve of him getting into more drama! He wants to win "The Heart Wants What It Wants" singer back, so we think he is going to try to be on his best behavior — in fact, he's already completely half of his classes.

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CheckOut Bella Thorne New Haircut

Check Out Bella Thorne New Haircut

INSTAGRAM

Bella Thorne was super busy this weekend doing press for her new movie and she took to her Instagram to debut her lovely new haircut!

Just before promos for The Duff began, she posted a fun black and white snapshot of her shorter hair. She captioned the pic, 'What do you Think?'

Bella is always changing up her look in subtle ways, and we think this hair length looks so great on her!

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Ansel Elgort Isn't Into Modeling: 

INSTAGRAM

Ansel Elgort's father is famous fashion photographer Arthur Elgort, and despite the fact that Ansel has posed in many of his dad's pictures, he has no interest in modeling! Ansel spilled to Fashionista about the multiple times he has appeared in his father's photography:

"I was so young, I didn’t really think anything of it. My dad was kind of like, 'Can you be in the background of this picture?' And I would just go. [However] I wouldn’t like to be a model to be honest, I’m more into acting."

Ansel still appears in numerous photo shoots to promote his movies.

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Prove That Taylor Swift Loves Her Fans :

Taylor Swift goes all out for her fans -- even when she’s in the middle of a workout.

The pop star was jogging in Nashville on Sunday when she came across a young girl having her portrait taken by professional photographer Sarah Bailey.

Despite being dressed down in workout gear, Swift gamely agreed to appear on camera with the fan. In one picture, the pair pose with their hands on their hips; in another, the two are facing each other and smiling they both look really cute.

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Vanessa Hudgens Wants Your Help:

INSTAGRAM

Vanessa Hudgens dyed her hair red in time for the Halloween holiday, and now she is trying to decide if she should keep the cool color!

Vanessa posted the adorable photo of her hair above along with posing the following question:

"Now that halloween is over... Do I keep my hair red??"

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Xbox One update arrives with customization and Twitter tie-ins

Xbox One update arrives with customization and Twitter tie-ins

Jon Fingas

Engadget

Have you been eager to customize your Xbox One profile, or share your gaming escapades on Twitter? Now's your chance. Microsoft has started rolling out its promised November update for its latest console, and it includes a ton of updates that let you both personalize your system and keep tabs on tweets. You can now customize your background with colors or achievement images, and post a bio that includes your location. If you're a social sort, you can also tweet your favorite game videos and follow the Twitter buzz surrounding live TV shows. You can finally snap Internet Explorer to a smaller view, too. Fire up your system if you've been waiting weeks for any of these perks.

Major Nelson

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