Morning Xtra: Apple’s Billion Apps Sold, New US Cyber Command

Apple Ready for a Billion Apps Sold
In case you haven’t realized it, Apple is swiftly closing in on one billion app downloads from its App Store. According to TechCrunch, Apple is predicting that it will cross the mark on 1:24:06 AM PST on April 23, and the company already has its billion-download party page ready to go. It was impressive when Apple passed the billion-song mark, but creating an entirely new industry out of iPhone apps and reaching a billion sales in under a year is bordering on ridiculous. Well done, Apple. [From: TechCrunch]

New Cybersecurity Command
After yesterday’s cybersecurity debacle (wherein hackers stole terabytes of data from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program), it comes as no surprise that the Obama administration plans to create a new military command charged with defending U.S. computer networks and beefing up our offensive abilities in cyberwar. Expect to see the new command fall under the arm of the Pentagon’s Strategic Command, but be sure to check back often, as we’ll be watching this story as it develops. [From: WSJ]

Google Profiles: a Service to Ensure Success When Googling Yourself
Let’s not be modest here, we’ve all searched for ourselves on Google. If you’ve ever been unhappy with the results that come up, Google has the answer. Google Profiles is a new service that gives you greater control over what people see when they search for your name. Search queries will now begin to show Google Profile results, displaying abbreviated info and linking to your full profile, which is then linked to searches on MySpace, Facebook, Classmates, and LinkedIn. Get started on your profile by googling “me.” [From: Google Blog]

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