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Apple requires iPhone developers to submit Retina screenshots, may herald end of 3GS era
thenextweb.com
Apple has issued a notification to iOS developers today, informing the that they need to begin submitting screenshots that are Retina resolution or above, that is 960×480 pixel images. These high-res shots will be required for any application updates or new apps. When you create or update your apps in...
Windows 8 Mail update now available, Google Calendar support removed for existing users
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Microsoft has started pushing out its latest Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, and People app updates to users today. A little ahead of the schedule, the application updates are now available in the Windows Store, bringing performance enhancements and a whole host of new features. Mail has been updated to...
IBM snatches UrbanCode for DevOps prowess
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Sensing a need among its customers for faster software development, IBM has acquired UrbanCode, a provider of tools suited for the emerging practice of rapid software development called devops.UrbanCode's application release automation (ARA) software automates the process of delivering applications and application updates directly from development shops to end-devices...
Six tips for keeping mobile devices secure at work
www.cso.com.au
There has been a lot of discussion this year about the increasing influx of consumer devices being used for both professional and personal purposes. Many organizations are feeling a little overwhelmed as they try to work out appropriate security levels and device management boundaries. When you take into consideration...
Microsoft reminds users of Windows Mobile Marketplace's imminent demise
www.engadget.com
It truly is the end of an era. In just under two weeks, Microsoft will follow through with its plan to shutter the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace for good. In a cautionary email, Redmond asked that those still using a WM device "install any available updates in advance of...
How Machines Will Use Social Networks To Gain Identity, Develop Relationships And Make Friends
techcrunch.com
Activity streams and social networks now represent a fundamental aspect of the modern application. We use activity streams on Twitter to converse in 140 characters or less. We use the “like” gesture on Facebook to show approval for an update to a friend’s activity stream. In the enterprise, Salesforce.com Chatter...
An ode to iTunes DJ, a beloved feature that died before its time
arstechnica.com
Aurich Lawson I didn't think twice about installing iTunes 11 the day it was released in late November. After all, application updates frequently fix software bugs that attackers can exploit, so I've made a habit of installing them quickly. Given that the upgrade had been billed as a major makeover, I...
Apple working on a fix for App Store snafu
reviews.cnet.com
Following reports of application updates crashing, Apple has a team looking into the problem. [Read more]...
Review: Chocolatey offers easy software installation and updating
www.pcworld.com
Chocolatey is a free command-line application that tries to make it easier to obtain, install, and update software, especially for developers. Installing a new piece of software is something most Windows users can do easily, but before you can step through the familiar "next-next-next-finish" setup wizard interface, you need...
Google Wooing Developers With Free Phones, Love
thenextweb.com
Google is on a hell-bent track to catch Apple in the mobile market, and to achieve that goal they are actively recruiting developers for the Android platform.What is Google doing to get coders to write for Android? Finding the best ones, contacting them, and then offering them Android phones to...
Tapbots updates Tweetbot for iOS and Mac to comply with Twitter's upcoming API changes
9to5mac.com
Ahead of Twitter’s new third-party application API rules that take effect on March 5th, Tapbots has updated its popular string of Tweetbot for iOS and Mac applications to comply with the new rules. Many of the changes have taken place on the backend, but users will notice subtle user-interface tweaks....
Pocket updates its iOS app to support native Facebook sharing, easier deletion of read items
thenextweb.com
Today Pocket, the popular reading application that helps users save and later access content that they want to peruse, has updated its iOS application today to support better sharing, and the ability to delete items while they are being read. Native Facebook sharing has been added in version 4.3, along with the...
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