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Today, Google switched up its usual paradigm and revealed its newest version of Android before it will actually release it. The new version is called Android L (no dessert name yet) and here's what's new. Android L Release Developer Preview For the first time, Google will allow developers to download the new version of Android before it's released to the general public. Like Apple does with iOS, developers will be able to download an early build of Android to developer devices. A New Notification System Android's L release has a new approach to notifications. In Jelly Bean, Google allowed developers to add expanded information and functionality to notifications. Now, users can access their entire notification list directly from the lock screen. You can swipe down to expand the notification panel to get more information. You can also swipe up to unlock the device. Google also introduced heads-up notifications that allow developers to add a small box t...

Prices of apps, movies, and music in the iTunes store for South Africa have increased following news that  Apple would comply  with new local tax regulations. National Treasury issued new electronic services regulations towards the end of March 2014 which required that  14% VAT be charged on all digital goods and services  sold in South Africa. Music albums that previously cost R69.90 now cost R79.90, while songs that cost R6.99 now cost R9.99. One user also showed a screenshot of their checkout after buying a song where Apple now states, “This amount includes VAT at 14%”. Movie rentals and purchases through iTunes also cost a bit more.