It’s been a busy week filled with lawsuits, new patents, acquisitions and a host of Black Friday deals. Check out our round up below of all the best news you may have missed this past week. Apple acquires 3D sensor maker PrimeSense AllThingsD now reports that Apple has completed its acquisition of PrimeSense for $360 million, slightly more than the $345 million reported last week. Eric Schmidt posts guide on switching from iPhone to Android, says it’s like switching from PC to the Mac As the Chairman of Google, it doesn’t come as a surprise when Eric Schmidt promotes Android, but in a rather unusual move, he took to Google+ to help his friends make the switch with a detailed step-by-step guide, who he says are switching from iPhone to Android. Apple wins patent for Lytro-like Light Field camera that lets you refocus image after shooting Apple was today awarded a patent for a Lytro-like Light Field camera that would let you refocus images after you’ve taken them with the help of a “refocusable imaging mode adaptor.” QuizUp security flaw sends your personal data to other players You may want to hold off on playing popular trivia game QuizUp, as the game may be sending your personal information to other players. This security and privacy flaw was detected by developer Kyle Richter and described in a recent blog post. Honda confirms Siri Eyes Free is coming to 2013 Honda Accord, Acura RDX and ILX models After announcing support for Siri Eyes Free earlier this year, Honda is finally ready to deliver on its promise and bring the technology to select vehicles in its 2013 and 2014 lineup. New and improved App Store engine detects and fixes typos on your behalf Anyone who has spent time in the App Store looking for new apps will agree that search has always been a weak point for the iOS App Store. One the biggest flaws — the lack of autocorrect for typos — was reportedly corrected in a recent update to the App Store search engine. Judge dismisses consumer lawsuit over data privacy against Apple U.S District Court Judge Lucy H. Koh has dismissed a consumer lawsuit over data privacy against Apple. Stolen Smartphones can now be blacklisted on International Carriers as well Last year major U.S carriers launched a database to block stolen handsets on their network. The purpose was to stem the tide of stolen phones and other devices, which has been on the rise. Pebble Watch now available on Amazon Pebble started shipping its smart watch earlier this year and has been gradually increasing its retail presence. After a successful Kickstarter project, the company landed on the retail shelves of Best Buy. In another big boost for the company, the smart watch is now available from Amazon. Black Friday Deals Roundup Here’s a round up of all the Black Friday related posts to ensure you haven’t missed them. Some deals may have expired, but a lot are in effect through the weekend. Best Black Friday 2013 Deals on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Best Black Friday 2013 Deals on iPad Air, Retina iPad mini Best Black Friday 2013 Deals on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac Black Friday 2013: Best Deals on iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps & Games Best Black Friday 2013 Deals on iPhone and iPad accessories Black Friday Deals: Save up to 20% on iTunes Gift Cards Hot deals from our Deals Hub: The Micro Drone 2.0 With an Aerial Camera The iPhone 5/5s Tough Armor Bundle The Universal Lens Kit – Essential Bundle for All Phones The Black Friday Deal Bundle The iPhone-Controlled Cobra iHelicopter The Karma WiFi Hotspot + 1GB Free Data + FREE Shipping Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 Continue reading
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