Google Play restores paid apps in Taiwan
Taiwanese customers can now buy paid mobile apps from Google Play after the company lifted its 20-month ban over a legal dispute with the Taipei government.
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Chinese users may have to pay for WeChat use
The government is looking into the possibility of making users of Tencent's mobile messaging app pay local operators for the service, but will prevent collusion among operators to fix the prices.
Singapore to benefit from 'app economy'
The building blocks for developers to create mobile apps are in place, but it is important to equip app developers to build products that benefit both businesses and the wider local community.
Security nous lacking in cloud app development
Hewlett-Packard exec says developers' poor grasp of security practices when building cloud-based enterprise software could lead to code having loopholes hackers can exploit.
Mobile app testing imperative, but not foolproof
Developers need to avoid treating end-users as beta testers and conduct pre-launch app testing to avoid critical reviews due to poor usability once released to market, analysts urge.
Philippines govt sites to have standardized 'look and feel'
Various are learning to build their sites based on a standard template to improve ease of use and enhance the government's online identity.
Internet could contribute US$100B to India's GDP by 2015
Country is on the verge of an "Internet boom", and could see Web industry raise its contribution to GDP from 1.6 percent to 3.3 percent, but limited infrastructure will be key challenge.
10 made-in-Asia Android apps for biz
Everyone is familiar with Dropbox and Evernote, but we spotlight 10 other Android apps workers will find useful in completing their business tasks.
Mobile messaging apps core to an evolving ecosystem
These apps become the core platform to build an extensive ecosystem of related, value-added services which developers and service providers hope will boost monetization opportunities and retain user traction.
Evernote sets up Taipei office, partners Taiwan Mobile
The note-taking service provider will look to its new Taiwan office to collaborate with local developers to create new services and apps, as it aspires to be a global company whose products are made worldwide.