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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. TAGS: alliance, Andy Rubin, handset maker, Open Handset Alliance, Google Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Eric Schmidt, platform, cell phone, HTC, handset, SDK, smart phone, mobile device, Motorola Inc., CEO

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." TAGS: British Telecommunications, Skype, Google Android, Silicon Valley, platform, IP telephony, spokesperson, telecommunications, developer, Google Inc., e-mail

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. TAGS: Symbian Inc., Nokia Corp., handset, platform, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Motorola Inc., development, London, Google Inc.

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. TAGS: Salesforce.com Inc., Marc Benioff, Facebook, platform, Google Inc., developer

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. TAGS: Google Inc., Google Desktop Search, API, Google Talk, Google Desktop, desktop search, developer, heart, platform, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: OpenSocial, cell phone service provider, Google Inc., phone provider, Week in review, handset, Facebook, reader, platform, T-Mobile, Apple Computer, developer, Apple iPhone, cell phone, operating system

Corel focuses on modular components

June 27, 2006 Alta illustrates the company's new focus on mainstream use of modular applications. TAGS: Corel Corp., digital imaging, imaging, Google Picasa, platform, photograph, module, Google Inc., conference, component, security

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. TAGS: threat, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., platform, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Overture Services Inc., MSN, Yahoo! Inc., ComScore, Google Inc., search, platform, search engine, Microsoft Corp., U.S.

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... TAGS: Andy Rubin, alliance, mashup, specification, Linux, Google Inc., SDK, emulator, developer, platform, work, cell phone, Apple iPhone, keyboard, operating system

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. TAGS: Facebook, social networking, graph, developer, platform, Gmail, Google Inc., blog, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Open Handset Alliance, mobile operator, Google Android, handset, Forrester Research Inc., Google Inc., carrier, alliance, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, cell phone, platform, mobile phone, U.S., PC

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. TAGS: Panama, Internet search advertising, Yahoo! Inc., Viacom Inc., platform, Google Inc.

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? TAGS: Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, cloud, Apple Computer, chairman, platform, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: venture-capital company, venture capital, co-founder, Sun Microsystems Inc., Skype, mobile device, platform, cell phone, Google Inc., PC

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. TAGS: profit, toy, advertiser, dot-com, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, developer, platform, Google Inc., Sony Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: OpenSocial, Plaxo Inc., social networking, Friendster Inc., Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Bebo, Wiki, networking, platform, Google Inc., conference

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. TAGS: Bruce Chizen, Adobe Systems Inc., dream, PostScript, CEO, platform, Macromedia Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Mobile Linux, standardization, Linux, implementation, open source, organization, Apple iPhone, platform, Google Inc.

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 TAGS: Ina Fried, Ray Ozzie, computing, platform, Microsoft Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., PC
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