On Tuesday, Apple announced that more than 1.5 billion applications have been downloaded from its app store. We also get CNET's security expert, Elinor Mills, in the studio to talk about a new phishing scam that's tricking people into giving up their bank account information via SMS text message.
Also discussed: Blockbuster OnDemand is coming to a Samsung TV near you; Microsoft announces Azure pricing; and attacks on U.S., Korea sites pegged to U.K. server.
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Today's stories:
More than 1.5 billion apps have been downloaded from Apple's store
Attacks on U.S., Korea sites pegged to U.K. server
Microsoft announces Azure pricing, details
Blockbuster OnDemand coming to Samsung TVs, home theaters
Cisco: Text message scams on the rise
Facebook wants to show good amid scandals: The social network updates its tools for blood donations, nonprofits and mentorships.
Everything Apple announced: What we know about Apple's TV content and service, credit card, game subscription service and more.
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