Mellisa Tolentino
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Android Should Countersue Apple for All the Rip-Offs in iOS 5 Beta!
The much anticipated Apple iOS 5 Beta has been released to developers over the weekend, although it’s only the beta version. Aside from the iOS 5 Beta, the Xcode 4.2 Developer Preview 5, iTunes 10.5 Beta 5 and Apple TV Software beta 4 were also released. The software is available through an over-the-air update but you have ...
Mobage Gains Carrier Support, Extends Mobile Gaming Revenue Channels
Just before July ended, DeNA company ngmoco announced that its Mobage social games platform for Android has been released in English-speaking countries around the world. On August 4, ngmoco announced the roll out of its Mobage platform to Android device users via AT&T. “Games are consistently among the most popular entertainment apps for smartphones,” said ...
Android, iOS or Others: Which Platform Suits You?
Admit it, you want an Apple device, be it for the design of the software or its outer aesthetics. But unfortunately, due its higher price compared to other devices, you can’t afford one. So many are using other devices, most likely Android. But seriously, is price the only reason why Android is getting a lot ...
HTC Acquires Dashwire, Another Move to Dodge Patent Lawsuits
In this era, it’s hard to be a start-up company or a company pushing for innovation, because you’ll probably be hindered by other companies too busy slapping patent lawsuits in your face. So what can one do to continue the quest for innovation? Like they say, ‘fight fire with fire’, not in the sense that ...
China Reacts to Hacking Accusation as Things Escalate Worldwide
Over the recent months of hacking incidences, there have been some individuals and groups that are pinpointing China as the one responsible for the attacks. China has published a statement in their national newspaper regarding the allegations and has shown great remorse over the accusations thrown at them. “Linking China with Internet hackers is irresponsible,” ...
South Korean Cyberspace Under Assault From North Korean Hackers via China
Just as July was ending, the South Korean cyberspace was rattled when their social networking sites Nate and Cyworld were attacked by Chinese hackers. Then just as August has started, the South Korean cyberspace fell once more at the hands of hackers as malicious computer software was unleashed by North Korean hackers hired by a South ...
Android Woes Grow as Developers Seek Revenues, Transparency
Google is fending off lawsuits from Microsoft, Apple, and Oracle to defend their Android OS platform. The company has always stated that they have an open-source platform but their platform developers seem to think otherwise. A few issues with Android have cropped up in recent weeks, starting with some missing revenue from developer app sales ...
Social vs. Serious Gaming: Zynga, EA Strategies Shift Gears
Zynga Inc., Electronic Arts Inc. and Walt Disney Co. have been dominating the social gaming scene ever since Facebook launched gaming in their network. But most of their games are too broad, not genre-specific, and not that serious for some hard-core gamers. Smaller gaming companies are now focusing on games that target specific groups which they think will be ...
Sony Delays Launch of PS Vita, Focus on TV Sales
The holiday season is still a couple months out, but in today’s rapid retail cycled environment, many manufacturers are planning release dates and timing product launches accordingly. And people are getting excited for new gadgets to be released in time for this special occasion. But alas, one gadget that boys and girls have been ...
Patent Wars Ablaze: Google’s Outrage, Verizon’s Loss
Google has been caught in a web of lawsuits for a period of time now, and last Tuesday, it just got worse as they have been slapped with nine new lawsuits by European Union–another hit on their Android platform. So on Wednesday, it seemed as though Google has had enough waging war not on the ...
