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.
- Texas Tribune: In Texas, Political Chicanery Finds a Home on the Web
Social media sabotage is in high gear in Texas’ later-than-usual primary, from fake Twitter feeds to deceptive Web site domains to allegations of e-mail and Facebook forgery.
- Jonathan Handel: Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0" – Sweet!
This tablet is a great entry into the Android world at an aggressive price. Simply put, it rocks, especially for social apps, productivity apps,…
- ‘I’m Not Anti-Porn,’ Says The MP Seeking Restrictions
I spent much of Thursday morning repeatedly searching "Claire Perry Porn" on Google. Luckily all the results were safe for work but there are huge…
- European Parliament Approves Lower Roaming Charges
The move, which includes caps on roaming fees for data downloads, ensures that the charges for calling and surfing the Internet abroad will decline in each of the next three years.
- New York City’s Green Book Becomes Online Directory
The Green Book, which generations of lobbyists, journalists and others have used to find out who does what in New York City, has been converted to an online directory.
- Sony shares tumble to 31-year low
Sony shares tumble to a 31-year low, a day after the company reported a record annual loss of 456.7bn yen ($5.7bn; £3.5bn).
- Bing Search Engine Revamped as War Against Google Intensifies
A Microsoft-Facebook alliance plans an overhaul of Bing in an effort to loosen Google’s grip on the search engine market.
- Xbox 360 Kinect said to add Internet Explorer browsing
Rumor has it users may soon be able to surf the Web on Microsoft’s gaming console and do so with voice and gesture commands.
- Real-world beaming: The risk of avatar and robot crime
Virtual visitors are coming – what if they commit crimes?
- Facebook Steers Into New Terrain
Today Facebook begins rolling out file sharing to all Groups, and while it’s got many restrictions, it could be good enough to limit the long-term…
- Danny Groner: Posting on The Listserve: 3 Dos and 3 Don’ts
After signing up a few weeks ago, I have read an array of daily messages from people all over the world. Based on what I’ve seen so far, here’s some advice I’d offer to someone who is panicked for his or her turn to speak.
- DealBook: Yahoo’s Chief Said to Tell Executives He Did Not Submit a Résumé
Yahoo’s embattled chief executive, Scott Thompson, told the company’s senior management on Thursday that he never submitted a résumé or falsified his academic credentials, a person briefed on the matter said.
- Apple Updates Apple TV to Version 5.0.1
Apple has released a new update for the generation 2 and 3 Apple TV models. The update allows movies and TV show previews from the iTunes Store to be viewed in HD and fixes a few other minor issues.Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1
iTunes previews – Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.
AirPlay – Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.
Home Sharing – Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.
Netflix – Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.
Stability and performance – Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.The update can be performed directly on the Apple TV by going to the Settings menu, then General, then selecting Update Software.
- Welcome to the social revolution
Salesforce’s Marc Benioff says social media has changed everything
- Bing brings Facebook to searches
Microsoft is revamping its Bing search engine to include advice from Facebook and other social media platforms.
- VIDEO: How to ‘beam’ a robot avatar
The BBC has been given an exclusive demonstration of how the technology of robot avatar ‘beaming’ works, allowing a kind of ‘physical’ interaction at a distance.
- Mobile Payments Expected To Surge (INFOGRAPHIC)
Mobile payment technology is making it unnecessary to carry a wallet or maintain a bulky cash register at your checkout counter. By using devices and…
- WATCH: Steve Jobs In Apple’s 1984 ‘Ghostbusters’ Spoof
They year was 1984. Steve Jobs was young, "Ghostbusters" was huge and IBM bigger than Apple. Sometime that year the streams were crossed and Apple…
- Facebook Stock Could Soon Be In Your Mutual Fund
BOSTON — Facebook can be a terrific way to connect with friends and family, a colossal drain on your time and productivity, or a little…
