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 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.
Cisco Anyconnect is now available for Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The preview version allows Android phones and tablets to access sites behind company firewalls, clearing the way for greater enterprise adoption of Android.
A year ago, the Apple iPad dominated the tablet market with a nearly 40 point lead over Android. Now, two reports show Apple's lead has been cut by more than 20 points, with the Kindle Fire passing Samsung in the assault.
You too can be a success at building and selling mobile apps. Read Gregory Kennedy's advice on how to develop a successful app and turn that success into a career.
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I have the new Kindle Fire from Amazon in my hot little hands and I'm not letting go. It's going to take the tablet market by storm.
Source code for Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is now available for developers to examine and manufacturers to build into their new devices.
The latest version of Android provides a consistent and well thought out user experience, unifies the platform for both tablets and phones, and adds hundreds of new APIs for developers.
Google engineer Steve Yegge accidentally published a brilliant but widely misunderstood treatise on the importance of Platform-first development.
Steve Jobs has left us a legacy not of material goods and technology, but of genius, inspiration, and joy. Join me as we remember how he enriched us all.
Apple releases new iPhone models, but reversing its slide in market share will take more than a few bells and whistles.