Sony Mobile yesterday announced a new program whereby it will offer developers loaner Xperia smartphones to give them a chance to test their apps on them. Would you be interested in trying out and testing an Xperia smartphone, without any cost, to ensure that your app is compliant? If yes, then why not borrow a smartphone from our Device Loaner […]
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Chevron Labs closes shop with free App Hub membership for users
Early this year, Chevron Labs sold out of the unlock tokens it offered users to “developer unlock” their Windows Phone 7 devices. The US$9 codes, which had been provided by Microsoft, had been meant to make it easier for potential developers to become published developers by lowering initial costs. While Chevron Labs left the door open at the time that […]
Apple releases Flashback malware removal tools
An estimated 600,000 Macs were infected by the Flashback trojan earlier this month. The botnet apparently collected personal information and web browsing logs. It exploited a Java security hole that, while patched by Oracle some time ago, had not been fixed by Apple. Apple has now released a removal tool that will deal with “most common variants” and has patched […]
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7.5 apps will run on Windows Phone 8
This may not exactly be the news that current Windows Phone 7.5 device owners are looking for but it does answer a related question: Will current Windows Phone 7.x applications run on Windows Phone 8? In a recent blog entry, Microsoft confirmed that they would (their emphasis): With regard to existing applications: today’s Windows Phone applications and games will run […]
Latest Instagram for Android update adds support for Tegra 3 devices
Instagram has been fixing bugs and adding features furiously to its photo-sharing Android app since its release last week. The latest update adds support for Tegra 3 tablets and mobile phones, including the HTC One X. Other changes include: Bug fixes for tablet users Location for photo geotag is updated more often Fixed Instagram photos not appearing in gallery Increased […]
RIM to stop PlayBook app sideloading with upcoming OS update
Research In Motion will put an end to users ability to sideload applications on the BlackBerry PlayBook with the next update. In response to a developer enquiry, RIM Developer Relations VP Alex Saunders’s Twitter response was unequivocal: we’re removing sideloading for consumers. Pretty sure we’ve got a solution for devs. Saunders defended RIM’s decision with a further tweet: piracy is […]
Facebook to acquire Instagram for US$1 billion
Facebook today announced that it is acquiring Instagram, makers of the photo-sharing app of the same name. It will pay about US$1 billion in cash and company stock and is the company’s largest acquisition to date. According to Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook: For years, we’ve focused on building the best experience for sharing photos with your friends […]
Update to Instagram for Android adds tablet support
Instagram for Android launched earlier this week. It topped the million download milestone in a day and shows no sign of slowing down. Meanwhile, the Instagram team has also been busy and has just released another update. The key feature in Instagram for Android 1.0.3 is the added support for Android tablets and Wi-Fi-only devices. Other changes include: App installation […]