Posts Tagged ‘development’

RIM’s BlackBerry Java SDK v7.0 Beta Now Available

June 1st, 2011

Research in Motion has unveiled a beta BlackBerry Java software development kit (SDK) v7.0, offering developers a chance to test their apps on their BlackBerry 7 operating systems. The SDK includes simulators for the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone devices and will allow developers to prepare their apps in time for the handsets’ launch.  The BlackBerry App World is currently accepting app submissions for the new devices

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Apple files patent on cloud-based iTunes service; stores local cache like Pandora, Spotify

May 19th, 2011

As details of their deals with major American record labels leak in the lead-up to June’s WWDC, Apple has filed a patent revealing long-rumored plans of a cloud-based iTunes streaming service. The patent calls for a wireless media syncing service between a “Host Device” (ie. home computer), Electronic Device (iPhone/iPad/iPod) and a content source (iTunes)

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T-Mobile G2x Gingerbread Leak [Apparently the Real Deal]

May 8th, 2011

What we’ve got here, courtest of Paul from MoDaCo is what appears to be the Gingerbread build that will eventually be the one send out to G2x users across the USA. This build is release-key signed, which generally means that it’s the real deal, and the file you’re about to download is both pre-rooted and is a repacked ROM so you’ll be able to flash it easily – just so long as your device is rooted, of course

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Notion Ink Adam Tablet gets a Honeycomb port

May 7th, 2011

Man, when we reported earlier this week that Notion Ink was back with more Adam news, we didn’t know they’d be back with a vengeance.

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Complete Schedule for Google I/O Now Available

April 29th, 2011

The full schedule for Google I/O , coming up on May 10-11, is now available.

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Epix HD bringing movies to Android phones and tablets

April 27th, 2011

EPIX Expands Availability across Consumer Electronic and Mobile Devices New Apps Enable Authenticated Subscribers to Stream 3,000 EPIX Movies and Original Programming on Over One Hundred Devices EPIX to Partner with Distributors in Campaign to Use Apps to Attract New, Authenticated Subscribers New York, NY, April 27, 2011 – Continuing to expand availability wherever viewers are consuming video, EPIX, the premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service, today unveiled apps for download on over one hundred consumer electronic and mobile devices including Android™-powered tablets and phones from a variety of manufacturers such as Motorola®, HTC® and LG®; Samsung® TVs and Blu-Ray™ players; Google TV™; Roku® streaming players; and the BlackBerry® PlayBook™.

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Nokia to layoff 4,000 employees by the end of 2012, transfer Symbian software activities to Accenture

April 27th, 2011

With the shift towards Windows Phone , Nokia is changing not only its primary smartphone OS, but also its overall strategy.

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Nokia posts Q1 2011 results, signs definitive agreement with Microsoft

April 21st, 2011

Just like Apple yesterday, Nokia announced its financial results for the last quarter (Q1 2011). The company reported net sales of €10.4 billion for the quarter – up 9% YoY, but down 18% sequentially. Nokia’s net profit in Q1 2011 was €439 million – 10% less than in Q1 of last year, and a staggering 50% less than in the previous quarter (Q4 2010).

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Morphy Android Concept bends with you

April 20th, 2011

The Morphy is a design attempt to address a user’s need to keep their phones in their pockets, without having a clunky bulge that mucks up fashion lines. Designs may be elegant, but they are reliant on rigid technologies and thinking when newer options are out there to make a phone far more flexible

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Andy Rubin Responds to Android Closed Source Rumors

April 8th, 2011

Today on Android’s Developers news feed, Andy Rubin has responded to all the wild closed-source talk that’s been circulating, essentailly taking what yours truly wrote up in Android Remains Open, Android Remains Powerful and rehashing it. That’s not to say that Andy read what I wrote over there and decided he ought to write one too, but you never know! Rubin, also known as the VP or Engineering, aka known as the Great OG Father of Android

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