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Mozilla’s ‘Failed’ Bet on Yahoo Takes Spotlight in Google Trial
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Mozilla’s ‘Failed’ Bet on Yahoo Takes Spotlight in Google Trial

[ad_1] Mozilla Foundation's decision to switch the search engine built into its Firefox browser to Yahoo from Google was a “failed” bet that degraded the user experience, the company's chief executive said. Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Baker said Mozilla decided to switch to Yahoo's technology in 2014 after CEO Marissa Mayer took over and promised “to make a big bet on us.”  “That bet failed,” Baker said in a videotaped interview from 2022 played Wednesday in Google's defense during the Justice Department's antitrust trial. “The search experience that Yahoo was providing to Firefox users deteriorated.” The Mozilla example — the only situation in which a browser has switched the default search engine provider — has been cited by both Google and the Justice Department to support the...
Google expands Discover feed to desktop users, testing underway
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Google expands Discover feed to desktop users, testing underway

[ad_1] Google is expanding its popular Discover feature to the desktop version of its search page. Google Discover feed, known for curating personalised content based on users' web activity and interests, has long been a staple on mobile devices, including the Google app and Pixel Launcher. However, the feature is now making its way to desktop users.Familiar Concept, Limited ControlSimilar to the mobile version, the desktop Discover feed will present users with personalised content. It's a feature that many users have grown accustomed to, but there's a key difference: on the desktop, unlike its counterpart Bing, Google's Discover feed cannot be customised or disabled. Users have no control over its appearance or contents. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. To further solidify its pr...
Apple WWDC 2023: How to get the new iOS 17 on your iPhone
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Apple WWDC 2023: How to get the new iOS 17 on your iPhone

[ad_1] Great news for iPhone users! Apple has unveiled its latest software, iOS 17, at WWDC 2023. This means your iPhone will soon have an exciting new update.No matter if you have the newest iPhone 14, iPhone 13, or even an iPhone 11, iOS 17 will give your phone a fresh new look without spending any money. The iOS 17 beta version has been initially released to members of Apple's $99/year Developer Program subscribers right after the announcement. However, if you don't want to pay the yearly fee, then don't worry! A public beta version will be available in July through Apple's free Beta Software Program. Keep in mind that this beta version may not include all the features we'll see in the final release later this year, so expect some bugs. If you prefer a more stable experience, it migh...
WWDC 2023: Apple iOS 17 unveils an array of exciting new features
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WWDC 2023: Apple iOS 17 unveils an array of exciting new features

[ad_1] Apple has finally lifted the curtain on the highly anticipated iOS 17, revealing a range of significant updates that are set to redefine the user experience. With this latest release, Apple aims to enhance functionality and introduce fresh features that will captivate users.They have exceeded initial expectations by offering not only bug fixes and performance enhancements but also an array of exciting features. While it lacks a central "tentpole feature" like the revamped Lock Screen in the previous iOS 16 update, Apple has dedicated considerable resources to the development of xrOS, the operating system designed specifically for their upcoming AR/VR headset. iOS 17 is now officialYour phone's contact book is getting an upgrade with a cool new feature called "posters." This featu...