TechWeb - InformationWeek - Oracle is the first major business software vendor to make iPhone apps available at Apple's new App Store. -- read full article
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The open source operating system will be combine elements of the Symbian OS with Nokia's S60, DoCoMo MOAP, and UIQ to create an open mobile software platform. -- read full article
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The final service pack for the retired Windows XP operating system was pushed out to users who haven't yet downloaded the update, first released in May. -- read full article
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The company has created an ad platform for the iPhone that will let software developers offer rich media ads that are built into their applications. -- read full article
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Version 8.04, also known as the Hardy Heron release, is shrink wrapped for $19.99 and includes other open source software. -- read full article
Reuters - The first iPhones won praise for
their sleek design and elegant touchscreen, but Apple's new
computer phones, arriving this week, will use the power of
software to make the device like no phone ever seen. -- read full article
Reuters - Nine more firms, including telecom
operators "3" and TIM, have lined up to support the new open
mobile software alliance Symbian Foundation, the world's top
cellphone maker, Nokia, said on Thursday. -- read full article
USATODAY.com - Apple CEO Steve Jobs expected to launch his App Store - the online venue for third-party iPhone and iPod Touch applications - with 200 software offerings; he ended up with more than 500. -- read full article
NewsFactor - Apple's new App Store turned on its virtual lights Thursday, featuring third-party applications for the iPhone and the iPod. The store is intended to support developers who are creating applications for the iPhone. The store is also reportedly helping developers get their products into final shape. -- read full article
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The vulnerability is widespread and affects products made by numerous networking and software vendors beyond Microsoft. -- read full article
NewsFactor - At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston this month, attendees received new details about the software giant's push into the realm of SaaS (software as a service). -- read full article
Reuters - Nine more firms, including telecom
operators "3" and TIM, have lined up to support the new open
mobile software alliance Symbian Foundation, the world's top
cellphone maker, Nokia, said on Thursday. -- read full article
Reuters - Microsoft Corp introduced on
Wednesday pricing for its suite of online services targeted at
corporate customers and a revenue-sharing plan to encourage
other companies to sell the software company's products.
PC World - Some Microsoft partners are less than thrilled by the company's push into a software-plus-services model, which will compete... -- read full article