Software 
Android, iOS Called Dominant Smartphones – PC World
Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS account run 86 percent of the U.S. smartphones, leaving RIM’s Blackberry and other mobile platforms — we’re looking at you, Windows Phone — in the dust. That’s the latest word from research firm Nielsen, which … Continue reading
Oracle keeps hope alive for JavaFX, Java on iOS – Computerworld
Infoworld – If planned technical sessions are any indication, Oracle will remain undaunted in intentions to champion both the low-profile JavaFX rich client platform and the notion of Java on Apple’s iOS devices, where Java has been stymied.
Apple investigating App Store fraudulent activity – Los Angeles Times
an Apple spokeswoman. “We take reports of fraudulent activity very seriously, and we are investigating.” Alexey Borodin discovered a method to steal content from iOS apps by making in-app purchases without actually paying any money. In-app …
Apple investigating iOS in-app purchase hack – ZDNet
News broke today that Russian developer Alexey Borodin has hacked Apple’s In-App Purchase program for iOS, allowing iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users to circumvent the payment process and essentially steal in-app content. Apple has confirmed it …
Apple ‘investigating’ in-app purchase freebie exploit – CNET News
Apple says it’s investigating an exploit that currently allows users to purchase digital goods inside of iOS apps without actually paying for them. “The security of the App Store is incredibly important to us, and the developer community,” Apple …
Apple Announces Key Mountain Lion Updates – Zeropaid
The computer giant bridges the gap between OS and iOS by bringing more iPhone and iPad features to Apple desktops. Apple announced new OS X Mountain Lion updates during its 23rd Worldwide Developers Conference this week. The company’s annual conference … Continue reading
Apple’s "in-app purchase" service for iOS bypassed by Russian hacker – Ars Technica
A Russian hacker has unveiled a service that allows users of Apple iOS devices to pirate digital books, premium game levels, and other content sold through the company’s In-App Purchase program. The new service, which has already been subject to … Continue reading
Tiny Wings 2 flaps into the App Store – CNET News
Last year, Andreas Illiger’s Tiny Wings came out of nowhere to challenge the likes of Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja for App Store dominance. Since then, legions of fans have been waiting for the inevitable sequel — and their patience … Continue reading
Apple iOS Hack Enables Free In-App Purchases, Including Newsstand Subscriptions [VIDEO] – International Business Times
A Russian programmer has released a hack that compromises iOS security and allows users to access paid in-app content for free. The developer posted a video, which was picked up by the Russian blog i-ekb and reveals an in-app proxy, … Continue reading
iOS Hacker Unlocks Free In-App Purchases On Most Applications On iPad And iPhone – Huffington Post
For now, there is some good news for Apple and iOS devs: ZonD80′s servers are down, meaning that those who want to install the in-app purchase workaround on their own iPhones and iPads are temporarily out of luck. ZonD80 wrote … Continue reading
