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Google unveils cell phone software and alliance
November 5, 2007
In much the same way it changed the wired Internet, Google plans to revolutionize the mobile Web through its new open software platform.
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BT guns for Android and Skype with Ribbit buy
July 29, 2008
In the deal, announced Tuesday, BT has agreed to pay $105 million in cash for Ribbit, which bills itself as "Silicon Valley's first phone company."
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First Symbian Foundation handsets due in 2010
June 24, 2008
The move by Nokia and allies to spur the development of mobile Web applications is seen as a major strike against Google and its nascent Android platform.
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Going from killer app to major Web platform
July 12, 2007
Applications that evolve into open platforms--and successful online businesses--are the wave of the future, execs say.
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Google aims for Web developers' hearts and minds
August 26, 2005
Latest products hint at company's efforts to create a platform on which to build add-on products and services.
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Week in review: Go go Google
November 2, 2007
The search giant is outgrowing expectations, while Apple releases its Leopard into the wild. Also: Finding some privacy on the Net.
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Corel focuses on modular components
June 27, 2006
Alta illustrates the company's new focus on mainstream use of modular applications.
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Web mulls Google's threat to Microsoft
September 27, 2005
Discussion grows over whether the Web will become the next computing platform, and whether Microsoft can compete if it does.
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MSN vs. Google and Yahoo, Round 3
March 16, 2005
Microsoft's surge into search started with algorithmic and desktop efforts. Now comes the paid-search platform.
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From Danger's realm come Android's makers
November 12, 2007
Google's Andy Rubin talks nuts and bolts about the Linux-based phone software, the lessons of Sidekick, and the beauty of the iPhone.Google releases Android toolsImages: Software tools for Google A...
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Social networks don their platform shoes
October 15, 2007
Facebook scored big by opening up to outside developers. Now its rivals are aiming to follow in its footsteps.
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Google's Android has long road ahead
November 6, 2007
Search company's new mobile software platform could revolutionize the cell phone market, but consumers shouldn't hold their breath for cool new phones.
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Yahoo opens Panama search ad platform
June 4, 2007
Businesses and developers can work with the rival to Google's ad programs on a free or subscription basis.
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It's all about software, says Gates
January 7, 2008
Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows. Photos: Gates' last call at CES?
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Joy: Future of the Web is mobile devices
September 29, 2005
Want to see where the Web is headed? Bill Joy, Sun co-founder and venture capitalist, says look no further than your cell phone.
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Computer-challenged elves need not apply
December 5, 2006
perspective MIT Dean Richard Schmalensee says key role of software in this year's toys underscores a bigger shift.
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Waiting for the OpenSocial hammer to drop
January 28, 2008
Veteran developer Marc Canter warns industry politics could stymie push to give social-network users more control over data.
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Bruce Chizen on past and prospects
November 13, 2007
With digital information exploding, Adobe's outgoing CEO sees lots of upside and room for innovation on the desktop and the Web.
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Mobile Linux standards forum gives up
June 26, 2008
Efforts to standardize mobile Linux get put on hold after the Linux Phone Standards Forum announced it's merging with the Linux Mobile Foundation.
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With Mesh, Microsoft rethinks its place in the world
April 23, 2008
Redmond unveils its new Live Mesh service--and acknowledges that computing no longer revolves around the PC. Images: Hands-on with Live Mesh Live Mesh platform takes on Google, Adobe
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