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Who said computers have to be all work and no play? Software developer and author Ed Burnette shares his unique view of industry trends, technologies, and personalities.
Ed Burnette
Ed Burnette is a software industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience as a programmer, author, and speaker. He has written numerous technical articles and books, most recently "Hello, Android: Introducing Google's Mobile Development Platform" from the Pragmatic Programmers.
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iOS 6.1 banned from corporate servers due to Exchange snafu (Updated)
iPads and iPhones running the newest version of iOS are being blocked in some enterprises because bugs are overloading corporate Exchange servers.
BlackBerry 10 announced
In a last-gasp effort to remain relevant in a category it once dominated, Research In Motion announced BlackBerry 10 this morning, and renamed the company to "BlackBerry" to indicate its dedication to the brand.
Buying guide: iPad mini vs. Nexus 7
Which device to buy depends on what type of person you are as much as which one has the best specifications and price.
PlayFirst abandons PC/Mac market for greener mobile pastures
PlayFirst calls it quits on PC and Mac, doubling down on iOS and Android instead. Flo fans will just have to go buy a tablet to get their daily dash on.
New activation numbers show Android tablets catching up to iPad
Android tablet sales get a boost from the Nexus 7, putting Android within striking range of the up-to-now unassailable iPad.
The verdict is in: Samsung vs. Apple
After 3 weeks of testimony and 3 days of deliberation, the jury in the Samsung vs. Apple patent trial has reached a verdict. And the winner is...
The Eclipse Way vs. The Android Way
I've worked on both projects, and while both are "open source", the philosophical difference between how they are managed is stark.
More on Olympics malware
What's the real story on that London Olympics widget - is it malware or just adware? Dig deeper here.
More Android malware FUD is the only thing that is sprouting
Yesterday, ZDNet's Rachel King picked up a malware story from security vendor Webroot. Now questions have arisen about the accuracy of the article, and the tactics and credibility of the vendor.