Get a nice look at the improvements Google is making to the Chromium OS, malicious Android apps get remotely removed from devices, and YouTube introduces a button that adds vuvuzelas.
- Chrome OS Adding Polish. Zip Files, Boot Up, And "Addictive" Games Being Debated
TechCrunch takes a look at a few of the latest changes in the source code to what will eventually be Chrome OS. [TechCrunch] - Exercising Our Remote Application Removal Feature
Google has the right and capability to remove installed copies of Android applications on your device. It is intended as a security measure to protect users from malicious applications. [Android Developers] - VLC Media Player Portable
The newest version of VLC Media Player with hardware acceleration and WebM support is now available as a portable app. [Portable Apps] - FaceTime Does Not Work Over Google Voice
With the new iPhone 4, it is not possible to make a FaceTime call through Google Voice. Meaning, if you want it to work, you're going to have to show your real number. [Gizmodo] - BZZZZZZ: YouTube Gets A Vuvuzela Button (Seriously)
YouTube adds a little soccer ball button to related soccer videos. Clicking on the button does not get rid of vuvuzelas, it adds a relentlessly buzzing sound. [TechCrunch] - Hostelworld.com Offers Free PDF Guides To Major Cities
If you're traveling soon, Hostelworld.com is offering 50 free guides to cites around the world. While there's many European guides, the guides cover every continent except South America and Antarctica. [Lifehacker Australia]