iOS
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Devices in Business
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Devices in Business (via slashdot) So many consumers have adopted better, faster smartphones and the latest tablets that business leaders are compelled to adopt enterprise mobility as the next big thing in the evolution of business technology. Most companies have invested heavily in enterprise technology and infrastructure that still… continue…
Netgear Contest Pushes Connected Appliance Apps
Netgear’s launched an app-development contest meant to encourage developers to create solutions for connected homes and businesses, and to join its Smart Network Developer Program. The winning developer will get $10,000, but of course all participants will be encouraged to market their apps through the Netgear genie+ marketplace. The company wants to offer consumers more options for interacting with connected devices, like refrigerators and other appliances, which are increasingly seen as potential development platforms. Cedar Milazzo, the company’s vice president… continue…
Even as iPad Sales Increase, Apple Loses Ground in Tablet Market
Even as iPad Sales Increase, Apple Loses Ground in Tablet Market (via slashdot) As if Apple didn’t have enough concerns at the moment, new data from Strategy Analytics suggests that the company’s lead in tablets is shrinking. According to the research firm, Apple iOS fell from 63.1 percent of the tablet market in the first quarter of 2012 to 48.2 percent in the first quarter… continue…
Think Different: What a New iPhone Needs to Be
As has become typical, numerous rumors are circulating about a new Apple iPhone and a new version of iOS, which isn’t surprising since June and the World Wide Developer Conference are looming. Since speculating about Apple’s plans has become a popular sport — even if Tim Cook says nothing new’s going to hit the stores until fall — I’d like to join the fun. The consensus seems to be that an iOS 7 release will coincide with the launch of… continue…
QA Lessons From iOS 6.1.2
Shortly after the release of Apple’s iOS 6.1, reports appeared about issues with iOS Mail and Microsoft Exchange mail servers. They said iOS devices were generating excessive interactions with the server, resulting in huge log files, and there was talk of reduced battery life on the iOS device. In February, Apple released iOS 6.1.2 to address the issue. It turned out the excess Exchange activity only occurred after the user accepted an exception to a recurring calendar event. It seems… continue…
Twitter Adds Mobile-App Developer Tools
Twitter Adds Mobile-App Developer Tools (via slashdot) Twitter: It’s not just for 140-character Tweets anymore. Actually, that’s a bit of a stretch: displaying 140-character Tweets is all Twitter really does, when you come down to it. But a new set of tools will give developers the ability to deep-link mobile apps to Twitter Cards, the feature that… continue…
Apple’s iPad Three Years Later: Not Easy Being King
Apple’s iPad Three Years Later: Not Easy Being King (via slashdot) Three years ago this week, Apple’s iPad arrived on store shelves and immediately proved a hit. Within four weeks, the 9.7-inch tablet managed to sell a million units—and that was just the beginning. The device’s success spawned legions of copycats and helped weaken the market for traditional… continue…
Apple Acquires WiFiSLAM for Indoor Maps: Report
Apple Acquires WiFiSLAM for Indoor Maps: Report (via slashdot) While the furor over Apple’s Maps app seems to have calmed over the past few months, the company is still working on improvements to the much-criticized platform. According to a new report in The Wall Street Journal, which quotes the ever-popular unnamed sources “familiar with the matter,” Apple… continue…
Microsoft’s App Incentive Won’t Excite Many Developers
Is Microsoft’s incentive program for app developers a sign of desperation? The software giant’s offering developers $100 for each app published in the Windows and Windows Phone stores. The cash is limited to $1,000 per store. It’s part of a campaign to take a bigger share of the market that’s overwhelmingly dominated by Apple and Google. By some estimates, there could be as many as 800,000 apps out there, but not many of them are built for Windows. There are… continue…
The Best Tools for Enterprise Mobile Dev
It’s no secret that everyone is designing software with a “mobile first” philosophy, including corporate America. As a matter of fact, the corporate world is trying to use one code base to support all mobile platforms. The good news is that several products and tools are available that allow developers to do just that, or at least get sort of close. As part of its risk-mitigation process, a large national bank recently asked me to evaluate vendors for its new… continue…
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