As developers for tablets and smartphones we like to keep abreast of the latest mobile technology developments . This is a daily digest of mobile development and related technology news gathered from the BBC, the New York Times, New Scientist and the Globe and Mail to name a few. We scour the web for articles concerning, iPhone, iPad and android development, iOS and android operating systems as well as general articles on advances in mobile technology. We hope you find this useful and that it helps to keep you up to date with the latest technology developments.
- VIDEO: Facebook value set at up to $95bn
Facebook has set the share price for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at between $28 and $35 per share, valuing the company at between $85bn-$95bn (£52bn-£59bn).
- Study Finds Concerns on Readiness for Cyberattacks
A report assessing the nation’s ability to respond to terrorist attacks and various disasters found that state and local officials are the most concerned about dealing with cyberattacks.
- Heads up, Intel: TSMC cranks up ARM chip to 3GHz
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is pushing the power-sipping ARM chip design toward unfamiliar, high-performance territory.
- America’s Slowest Internet: Does Your State Make The List?
While Internet speeds are sure to differ greatly from country to country, one might expect speeds to be more consistent from state to state within…
- DealBook: Small Investors May Get to Own a Bit of Facebook
While shares of the hottest initial public offerings go almost entirely to Wall Street banks that oversee the stock sale, Facebook has discussed raising the number of shares that will go to retail investors.
- Windows 8 won’t include Media Center automatically
One of the new changes that Microsoft is introducing to it’s upcoming operating system is that Windows Media Center will only be available as an upgrade.
- Facebook Announces New App Feature
Facebook’s Timeline apps are about to get a lot more interactive. The social network announced in a post on its Developer Blog the rollout of…
- More jury questions, hair-splitting in Google v. Oracle
The jury came back with more questions, suggesting that it might be not be so close to a verdict after all, and might be back at square one.
- States Unprepared To Defend Against Cyberattacks, Report Finds
While the nation has made strides in preparing for a wide range of potential disasters, state and local officials said they feel least prepared for…
- Mark Zuckerberg Will Make How Much From Facebook’s IPO?
By Poornima Gupta and Gerry Shih SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The rich are going to get richer when Silicon Valley’s biggest IPO starts trading. Facebook…
- London to test ‘smart city’ OS
An operating system developed to connect services in the cities of the future will be put through its paces in London.
- Norway heads net address shift
Norway is leading the way in preparing for the move to the net’s new addressing scheme, suggests a survey.
- Putting paedophiles in the picture
Image tools used by Interpol to arrest child abusers
- A Pixelated History Of Cameras
Remember the satisfying click and wind of a disposable camera? Though not the fanciest of technologies, it was certainly an advancement in widespread, point-and-shoot photography,…
- Facebook value set at up to $95bn
Facebook sets the share price for its upcoming initial public offering at between $28 and $35 per share, valuing the company at $85bn-$95bn.
- Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X: Quad-core faceoff
International versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X both sport quad-core chips. Which offers better performance? Read on.
- WATCH: Ornate Tattoo Captures Year Of World News
The Chaos Crew Tattoo Studio in Munich, Germany loves to show off their incredible artistic talent. And what better way to achieve that than with…
- LinkedIn Announces Major Purchase
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — LinkedIn Corp. said Thursday that its first-quarter profit more than doubled, and the business networking company is buying presentation sharing website…
- VIDEO: Taking a look at the new Galaxy S3
South Korean firm Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone, the successor to the Galaxy S2.
