In a clear break of Apple’s strict no-porn policy, Cinemax’s app Max Go has been approved by the App Store. Among other channels, the app includes softcore porn programming, Max After Dark. The app clearly informs users that it includes “frequent/intense sexual content or nudity.” Additionally, only 17+ users will be allowed to download it
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Study: You’re not as kinky as you think
The book “A Billion Wicked Thoughts” has been billed as the first massive undertaking in the study of sex since the Kinsley Reports. Co -authors Ogi Ogas and Sai Gaddam analyzed billions of web searches from around the world to come to their conclusions. While it’s assumed folks lie to some degree when taking surveys,
‘Gay cure app’ no longer available in Apple App Store
After a month in the Apple App Store, the controversial and offensive app that offers a “healing alternative” for those to prefer the company of the same sex has been removed. Whether this removal will be definite is unclear. So let’s get this straight (ba-dum-dum!): CGI breasts- offensive. Telling the LGBTQ community that their orientation
How to protect yourself from malicious apps
Google Android has been taking a lot of heat after it’s been revealed that over 50 malicious apps were distributed through the Android Market. Unlike the Apple App Store, the Android Market isn’t heavily screened, making it easier for developers to publish their applications than in other official OS markets. Google relies on user feedback
Global Android Activations
Check out this sweet data visualization of global Android device activations from October 2008 to January 2011. Peep the spike in American activations at 1:30. Looks like a bunch of you got Moto Droids for Christmas. We couldn’t help but notice one missing annotation at 1:32. On November 29, 2009 there should be a
Google revamps the Android Market
It looks MiKandi isn’t the only one to overhaul their app store. Over the next two weeks, Google Android will be rolling out a major update to to Android Market. Just like MiKandi users, folks with devices running Android 1.6 will see the changes. If your device runs Android 1.5 and you want MiKandi and
Apple awarded anti-sexting patent
Today the US Patent and Trademark Office approved a patent application submitted by Apple in 2008 which prevents users from sending “objectionable” (read: sexy) text messages. Regardless of in-good-fun jabs we make against Apple, we respect that they set themselves as a “family friendly” company with family friendly products. But we also wonder: Are they
iPhone Blocks Nipples – Android Apps Allow Porn
How did we miss this one? Look for the MiKandi shout out at the 2:30 mark. Mee Kandi? Muh-Kahndi?
Fart > Titties? In what world?! (Hint: Apple’s)
I call shenanigans!! Wired reported that Apple’s director of applications technology, Phillip Shoemaker, has been selling apps in the Apple App Store under the company name Gray Noodle. No biggie. But this guy, this guy!, has been selling fart and urination apps. \/\/ Whateva! So you can’t get bikini apps, but farts? Why not? It’s
Disney about to aquire Playdom- coooool!
I’ll be honest- I’m a sap for Disney. I may have at one time cried tears of joy as the tram approached the entrance to DisneyLand. This “one time” may have been a number of trips over the past few summers. What?! DON’T YOU JUDGE ME! It’s the happiest place on Earth. So you can imagine





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