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It broadcasts from Monday to Friday 8.30 at night on Megacanal Laguna, in Torreón, Matamoros, Francisco I. Madero, Saltillo and Monclova, Coahuila and in Gómez Palacio, Ciudad Lerdo and Durango, Durango. TODAY’S TOPICS: Apple – They will fix crash If you have an iPhone or iPad with the iOS 7 operating system and it restarts for no apparent reason, don’t worry, your device is not broken. This is a flaw in iOS that was detected since the release of the latest version of iOS. The firm assures that they are already working on the solution of the error that has been baptized in social networks as “The black screen of terror”, since it shows the same background and the Apple logo that users see when they turn on the device for the first time. It is unknown when the fix will be available or even if it will come bundled with version 7.1 which is currently in the testing stage. Internet – They say No to marijuana advertising Given the recent approval of the consumption and commercialization of marijuana in Uruguay and some states of the United States, internet companies come together to agree on publicity around this issue. And the decision has been forceful, both Facebook and Google have decided to prohibit any type of ads to pages that commercialize Cannabis or its derivatives, regardless of whether they come from regions where their sale and use are legal. Both companies consider that allowing advertisements promoting marijuana in certain places, while already legal, represents too high a risk, one that they are not willing to take. YouTube – The Letters from Bill Gates (GatesLetter.com) Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, was a guest on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show on NBC. Gates explains to his host that he wants to make a viral video to promote his new website: GatesLetter.com, where he publishes the annual letter from the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation explaining what can be done to help our world. Jimmy assures that they do not have time to create something like what Gates asks for, but in the end, the clip, where we can see the businessman and philanthropist having fun and making fun of himself, became one of the most shared on YouTube, effectively viralizing the page address GatesLetter.com. Mobile Devices – The cheapest smartphone in the world Motorola is ready to conquer the smartphone market with bold proposals such as the recently announced Moto G at a very attractive price, at least for users in rich countries such as the European Union or the United States. United. But the firm wants to go further and conquer the market also in poor countries. That is why among its plans is to launch the cheapest Smartphone in the world, whose cost does not exceed 50 dollars. Other plans include putting the customizable smartphone on sale, where you can choose the size of the screen, the color or materials of the case or the type of processor and some specific functionalities, to assemble a device just to the needs or taste of the user. Username. More details will be released in a few months. Mobile Apps – Beats Music Arrives (beatsmusic.com) Another competitor for Spotify, Rdio and iTunes Radio is here. The manufacturer of headphones Beats Audio launched its Beats Music service for the US market, which although it is true works in a very similar way to its competitors, they plan to stand out for the customization of the music that they recommend. The other existing services suggest, based on algorithms and comparisons with the tastes of other users, musical themes based on what we listen to. Beats Music will do that, but they promise that they will have “music curators” a team of real people with great knowledge and passion for music who will allow the best possible music suggestions and at the right time, based on our location, our activities and the mood we have at that time. Unlike other Beats Music services, it only offers a free trial for 7 days and then you will have to pay the monthly fee, which is in the same ranges as the competitors. The application is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices, and at the moment there is no announcement about its possible launch in Mexico or other countries. COPYRIGHT NOTE: Videos, images and logos belong to their respective owners. They are used in this piece of information only. .