Need to Use Your Phone? There’s an App for That
The Ranter is a bit tired of the “coolest app” conversation that inevitably occurs when he talks with another iPhone user. It seems like there is a time-wasting iPhone app for just about everything...
View ArticleApple Sues the World for Patent Infringement
Apple Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against “the world” for violating its U.S. Patent 3,141,5926 “Removing a Booger by Performing Gestures with a Finger.” Apple is demanding licensing royalties...
View ArticleMicrosoft Hoping to Lure Developers to Windows Phone 7
In spite of having a decade head start with Windows Mobile and the Pocket PC, Microsoft somehow completely missed the initial smartphone wave and is now playing a desperate game of catchup. Apple...
View ArticleMicrosoft Officially Supports Homebrew Apps on Windows Phone
Microsoft will soon be launching an approved Windows Phone unlocking service as part of ChevronWP7 Labs. This allows developers to immediately launch apps on the Windows Phone 7 platform, without...
View ArticleMicrosoft Finds Android to be More Lucrative than Windows Phone
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. This seems to be Microsoft’s new mantra for mobile. Microsoft missed the initial smartphone wave in spite of having a decade head start with Windows Mobile and the...
View ArticleWindows Still Rules the PC but is Losing the Smartphone
A new study by Gartner shows that 94% of newly purchased PCs run Microsoft Windows 7, four percent run Apple OS X, and two percent run Linux. This number is boosted by corporate IT departments, which...
View ArticleTechCrunch Mobile Fail, or Why Every Website Should Have a Mobile Version
I like TechCrunch and read it daily. TechCrunch, ars technica, and CNET are arguably the best general technology news sites. But like millions of people, I visit these websites in my spare time on my...
View ArticleOracle Seeking Android Licensing Fees
I recently discussed how Microsoft is charging Android phone manufacturers a $5-$15 fee per smartphone to license Microsoft patents. Now Oracle has its hand out and is asking for a whopping $15-$20...
View ArticleMobile App Trends 2011
Distimo has released its Full Year 2011 Publication on the mobile app market. This report provides data on how the leading app stores grew in 2011, indicates which store generated the most revenue,...
View ArticleApp Updates: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back
The only constant in technology is change. For example, software companies must continually update their apps to fix bugs, support new devices, and add features their customers demand. The irony is...
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