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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 has been hooked on computers ever since he laid eyes on a TRS-80 in the local Radio Shack. Since graduating from NC State University he has programmed everything from serial device drivers and debuggers to web servers. After a delightful break working on commercial video games, Ed reluctantly returned to business software. He currently develops enterprise software for Android phones and tablets.In his copious spare time, Ed writes and speaks about all kinds of technology and software. His most recent books include the Eclipse IDE Pocket Guide from O'Reilly and Hello, Android: Introducing Google's Mobile Development Platform from the Pragmatic Programmers.

Latest Posts

So long, fellow travelers

Seven years writing at ZDNet, and all I got was this stupid T-Shirt.

February 15, 2013 by Ed Burnette in Developer

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.

February 8, 2013 by Ed Burnette in iOS

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.

January 30, 2013 by Ed Burnette in BlackBerry

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.

November 15, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Mobile OS

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.

October 8, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Developer

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.

September 7, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Tablets

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...

August 24, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Legal

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.

August 17, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Developer

More on Olympics malware

What's the real story on that London Olympics widget - is it malware or just adware? Dig deeper here.

August 9, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Security

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.

August 7, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Security

Nexus 7 sees "incredible demand", sells out at major retailers

The Nexus 7 has already sold out at retailers such as GameStop, Staples, and Costco. Here's how you can get one.

July 20, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Google

Android users give malware apps permission to rob them, express shock at the results

Is it really malware if it asks permission first? A new threat sneaks past Google's automated Bouncer, but is easily defeated with a little common sense.

July 11, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Mobility

Google I/O 2012: Chrome/OS Fireside chat

We go face to face with the Chrome and Chrome OS team.

July 1, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Hardware

Live from Google I/O 2012: Day 2 Keynote

Day 2 of Google I/O 2012 opened this morning in San Francisco. What announcements for Chrome and other Google products are in store?

June 28, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Google

ZenBook Prime flunks blogging torture test, gets replaced by a MacBook Air

The Asus had sexy specs and good reviews, but when push came to shove a temperamental trackpad led to its downfall.

June 27, 2012 by Ed Burnette in Apple