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Apple Accepts PhoneGap For iPhone Development

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Cross-platform mobile development is getting easier, thanks to frameworks that leverage Web technology.

Apple Sues To Stop Power Adapter Knock Offs

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST

A lawsuit filed on Monday charges a California-based company with copying a patented Apple design.

'Godfather Of Spam' Gets Four Years In Prison

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

Prosecutors hope the prison sentence sends a message to spammers.

Microsoft Issues Internet Explorer Security Advisory

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST

Users of Internet Explorer 6 and 7 may be vulnerable to a malware attack.

Amazon Boosts Kindle Features

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST

The market-leading e-book reader is getting PDF support and longer battery life.

Google, TiVo Partner For TV Data

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:28:00 EST

TV advertisers can look forward to a deeper understanding of how TiVo viewers receive their ads.

Chip Market Decline Less Than Expected

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST

Semiconductor revenue plunged more than $32 billion this year, but iSuppli said it could have been much worse.

Microsoft Bing Cashback Not Always A Bargain

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Microsoft's search rebate program inflates some prices for online shoppers, claims a competitor.

Google Buys Ad Start-Up Teracent

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:33:00 EST

Teracent's technology will help Google automate display ad design and delivery.

Apple Defends App Store Approval Process

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The company said its App Store approval process makes sure Apple's platform has high-quality products.

Jailbroken iPhones Vulnerable To 'Duh' Worm

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

Cybersecurity companies are warning that new malware can turn modified iPhones and iPods into zombies.

Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.

Air Force To Expand PlayStation-Based Supercomputer

J. Nicholas Hoover — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:00 EST

The cluster of PlayStation 3 consoles is already being used for research into high-def video processing and systems with brain-like properties.

Ballmer Says Windows 7 Is Microsoft's Best OS Ever

Paul McDougall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EST

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.

Opera Mobile 10 Hits Windows Mobile

Marin Perez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:00 EST

The latest version of Opera Mobile adds boosted touchscreen support, visual bookmarks, and improved data compression features.

Google Releases Chrome OS Code

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.

Yahoo Refocusing Mobile Efforts

Marin Perez — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The company is shutting down its Go service to concentrate on specialized apps and the mobile Web.

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Google Phone Coming, Report Claims

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:00 EST

But for many, a Google phone doesn't make sense.

T-Mobile Says Employees Sold Customer Data

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST

A report issued by the U.K. Information Commission's Office calls for action against the unlawful sale of personal data.

CTIA Seeks More Mobile Broadband Spectrum

Marin Perez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:33:00 EST

The mobile industry group said spectrum below 3 GHz should be reallocated for mobile data purposes.

Microsoft Expands App Store

Marin Perez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:00 EST

Windows Marketplace for Mobile is available for handsets running Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.0, giving developers an audience of about 30 million devices.

Verizon Calls AT&T's Lawsuit Meritless

Marin Perez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EST

In a plainspoken response to AT&T's suit, Verizon said its 3G map ads are accurate and "the truth hurts."

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Glide OS Extends Search

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TransMedia's forthcoming revision of its media sharing service will be accessible from any Web site through a browser plug-in.

Palm Updates WebOS

Marin Perez — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:16:00 EST

The 1.3.1 update fixes bugs and beefs up security, but doesn't restore the ability to sync with iTunes.

Google Apps Gets LTech Management Tools

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

The switch to cloud computing doesn't have to mean giving up administrative power.

Microsoft 'Sudo' Patent No Danger To Unix

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:41:00 EST

The recent "Rights elevator" patent granted to Microsoft covers a graphic user interface element.

Ericsson Completes Nortel Acquisition

W. David Gardner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

The $1.3 billion purchase of Nortel's CDMA/LTE unit makes North America the largest region in Ericsson's global reach.

Qualcomm Revamping Brew Platform

Marin Perez — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

The company is integrating social networking, e-mail, and location-based services into its Brew Mobile Platform.

FLO TV Device Hits Retailers

W. David Gardner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Qualcomm's $249 handheld mobile television lets users watch shows on the go.

Dell Confirms Android Smartphone

Marin Perez — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

The computer maker will release the touchscreen Mini 3 in emerging markets this year.

Nokia N60 Gets Fast Location App

W. David Gardner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Skyhook's Map Booster system delivers instantaneous location data to the Nokia smartphones.

Qualcomm Shows Smartbook

W. David Gardner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

The hybrid smartphone and netbook was revealed briefly by Qualcomm chief executive Paul Jacobs at an analysts meeting.

Web 2.0 Expo: The Power Of Less

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:33:00 EST

Next week's Web 2.0 Expo will explore business opportunity and innovation in a time of uncertainty.

Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:00 EST

The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.

Google Gets Gizmo5

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

The acquisition is likely to bring VOIP capabilities to Google Voice, making it more competitive with Skype.

Femtocells Struggle To Catch On

Marin Perez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:00 EST

The economy and the lack of carrier marketing are sapping demand for femtocells, according to ABI Research.

Adobe Flash Security Model Permits Malware

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST

Web sites that allow user-generated content could be risking attack due to Flash's permissive security model.

Qualcomm Intros Smartphone Chips

Marin Perez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:46:00 EST

The chipsets can support 3G and 4G networks and provide high-end multimedia features.

Apple Tweaks App Store Review Process

Marin Perez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:23:00 EST

The iPhone maker is adding transparency to its App Store vetting process.

Google 'Go' Name Brings Accusations Of 'Evil'

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

Developers want Google to change the name of its new Go language because there's already a Go! language.

T-Mobile Lays Out 3G Plans

Marin Perez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The mobile operator plans to roll out 3G networks that can get 21 Mbps downlink speeds.

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Google Search Visualizes Global Data

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

Data made available by the World Bank is now being used to provide visual support for certain statistical queries.

Smartphones Sales Continue Rise

Marin Perez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:00 EST

Apple and RIM gained 3Q market share, but Android is poised to be a serious competitor, says IDC.

Lawmaker Eyes Verizon Termination Fees

Marin Perez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:49:00 EST

A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation that will stop carriers from raising cancellation fees.

Motorola: LTE Will Catch Up With WiMax

W. David Gardner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:35:00 EST

Motorola says WiMax's early launch will give it a firm foothold in the 4G wireless race, but LTE's more robust networks will help it catch up.

RIM Looks To Woo Developers

Marin Perez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

The BlackBerry maker is boosting its ecosystem in hopes of getting more apps to compete with the iPhone and Google Android.

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Google Introduces 'Go' Programming Language

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:14:00 EST

Go aims to combine the benefits of rapid application development with program execution speed.

Microsoft Demands Takedown Of Bing Cash Exploit

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

A flaw Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed startup co-founder Samir Meghani get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases.