Gifting returns to the App Store, SafeSearch gets tweaked, Internet Explorer may be vulnerable to a mouse tracking exploit, and Comcast customers can now download content to their mobile device.
- App Store app gifting returns to iOS just in time for the holidays After being absent on iOS 6, you can once again gift apps in the App Store. The option appears as a button after tapping the action sheet. You can also specify when the gift should be delivered, up to 90 days in advance. Our iOS Gift Guide is a great place to start if you're looking for ideas. [9to5Mac]
- SafeSearch: filter objectionable content Google has tweaked its SafeSearch filter down to a single option: filtering explicit content. The change came after some user backlash yesterday, when it was announced that Google searches would only display explicit content for users who specifically searched for it. [Google Inside Search]
- Possible IE bug would let hackers track mouse moves Security firm Spider.io claims that all versions of Internet Explorer going back to IE 6 are vulnerable to a bug that lets hackers track users mouse movements. The bug works through exploited ads, and will track you as long as the page containing it is open. Microsoft is investigating the claims, but have no immediate plans to patch the vulnerabilty [CNET]
- Xfinity TV: Instant Access to Download Top TV Shows and Movies on the Go Comcast's Xfinity TV Player app launched a download feature yesterday for mobile users. Now Comcast customers can sync TV shows and movies to their iOS or Android device for viewing when they don't have a readily available connection. [Comcast]
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