Software

AT&T Says ‘Jury Still Out’ on Race for Third Phone Platform – Businessweek

Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) — The race between Microsoft Corp. and Research In Motion Ltd. to become the world’s third smartphone platform after Apple Inc.’s iOS and Android is still undecided, said Ralph de la Vega, AT&T Inc.’s wireless chief.

Mozilla to go after Android, Apple with cheap phone OS – YAHOO!

The non-profit group’s so-called Boot to Gecko project will go after Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS, to create an alternative which could generate smartphones that are “10 times cheaper” than an iPhone while offering similar experiences to those running …

At $500 Billion, Apple Is Worth as Much as Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and GM Combined – Atlantic Online

With the revenue and profit generating success of its iOS products, Apple’s market value has passed half a trillion dollars in after hours trading. This is truly astonishing. Look at just a few of these comparisons: Car companies used to … Continue reading

Colin, the Giant African Land Snail, continues his conquest of St Cuthbert Mayne School – PR-USA.net

If snails are not kept in correct conditions they may seal the aperture (opening) to their shell and wait … The best food is lettuce and cucumber but apple, banana and cabbage can also be given. However, if you give … Continue reading

Brightcove App Cloud Brings Closed-Loop Marketing to Mobile Apps – TMCnet

App Cloud enables digital media and digital marketing organizations to build and operate growing portfolios of cross-platform native apps for Apple iOS and Google (News – Alert) Android smartphones and tablets. The new release adds new cloud …

Hidden browser flaw threatens iOS, Android – msnbc.com

The vulnerability exists in WebKit, a software engine used by Google’s Chrome Web browser and Apple’s Safari browser. Testing their proof-of-concept hack on a Google Android-powered phone, the researchers from the security firm CrowdStrike were …

CHIP house wins energy balance solar decathlon – Examiner

The house interfaces with Apple iPad apps and an Xbox Kinect system as its master … but it can be expanded by opening the large southern aperture so the living area can be extended to the exterior. After being toured … Continue reading

The curious case of the missing iPad 3 home button – YAHOO!

Yet it’s also curious given rumors of Apple ditching the home button on the iPad, an option that came to light when the company introduced multi-touch gestures to developers in iOS 4.3, and later as a feature for users in … Continue reading

8 Great Software Finds for Photographers – Photo District News

Upgrade pricing of $79.99 is available for owners of Bibble Pro or Lite 5, Corel PaintShop Pro Photo X2 or higher, and even Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Apple Aperture. Even more popular than Hipstamatic and boasting 15 million users (and … Continue reading

Formula 1 Launches F1 2012 Timing App: Fan’s Opinion – YAHOO!

Formula 1 has launched their F1 2012 Timing App for Apple iOS and Android, available in the iTunes store and the Android Market. The app sells for about $31 in both outlets and was created by app designer Soft Pauer. … Continue reading