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Must-have Windows widget app Pokki leaves beta, OS X version on the way

Pokki apps menu

We recommended Pokki — an interesting app launcher, widget, and productivity hybrid — back in December as one of the best programs to improve the Windows 7 experience. The app has just received a major update, making it better than ever. Pokki allows you to download and run different apps (like Gmail, Pandora, or Angry Birds) straight from the taskbar, and this update adds an apps menu,...

Bob Mansfield retaining Senior VP role at Apple, but with no specific group under his watch

Bob Mansfield

Earlier this week, Apple announced that former Senior Vice President of hardware engineering Bob Mansfield would be staying with Apple despite his previously-announced retirement. What wasn't clear from Apple's announcement was what role Mansfield would be playing going forward. That question is still largely unanswered, but we now know that he'll be retaining his title of Senior VP. Apple's leadership page now reflects the recent changes made, with Mansfield retaining the title of Senior Vice President — though he has no specific division or responsibility attached with his title, unlike all other Senior VPs at the company. As expected, Dan Riccio now holds Mansfield's previous title. Given how important Mansfield has been to Apple during its decade-long turnaround, we're not surprised to see the company hold on to him —...

It's still not clear what exactly Mansfield is doing in this new role

Withings introduces WS-30 Wireless Scale and Health Companion app

Withings app and scale

Withings has introduced a new wireless bathroom scale and mobile app combination in an attempt to challenge rival Fitbit. Building on the original Wi-Fi Body Scale, the Wireless Scale WS-30 offers a combination of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to enjoy what the company terms a "PC-free experience," connecting the scale directly to smartphones and tablets. Other new features include position control, which helps users to stand properly on the scale, and an automatic...


Apple loses Samsung patent case in Japan (update)

iphone happily sitting in bento

Samsung may have lost its war with Apple in California, but it's winning small battles elsewhere. Following the company's recent victory in its home nation of South Korea, a Tokyo court has ruled in its favor in Japan. The Nikkei reports that Apple's case dealt with a patent covering the syncing of media files between devices, and eight Galaxy-series devices sold by NTT Docomo and KDDI were alleged to have infringed.

Apple was seeking ¥100...

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90 Seconds on the Verge: Thursday, August 30, 2012

Paul 90 Seconds

It's that time of year again — can you smell it in the air? It's laptop season! The world is gathered in Berlin for the glorious release of one hundred and forty million new laptops (all numbers approximate). We've welcomed Paul from off the internet, and shared with him all of this week's new wares. And oh, what wares! In addition to the slew of laptops, today brought word that Google and Apple are engaged in some very high-level...