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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, Eric Schmidt, Qualcomm Inc., platform, Google Inc., HTC, SDK, handset, cell phone, smart phone, mobile device, Motorola Inc., CEO

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, development, Motorola Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, London, Google Inc.

Microsoft turns Live users into guinea pigs

April 24, 2006 "Experimentation Platform" helps developers test out new features for Windows Live online services. TAGS: experiment, platform, Microsoft Windows Live, developer, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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, Silicon Valley, Google Android, platform, spokesperson, IP telephony, telecommunications, developer, Google Inc., e-mail

MIT designs 'invisible,' floating wind turbines

September 18, 2006 Professor schooled in oil exploration structures has designed a platform to hold turbines dozens of miles offshore. Image: Envisioning a floating turbine TAGS: turbine, professor, platform

Intel launches broad reorganization

January 17, 2005 Among the changes: a new division devoted to digital health care technologies, plus a unit to focus on Intel's distribution channels. TAGS: reorganization, Paul Otellini, health care, health, division, Digital Home, Intel, cell phone company, flash memory, platform, computing, Intel Centrino, cell phone, AMD, notebook computer, PC

Key mobile Linux platform out in March

February 4, 2008 The LiMo Foundation's mobile Linux platform will be released next month, but the API is available to developers immediately. TAGS: Morgan Gillis, Mobile Linux, platform, handset, consortium, API, Linux, specification, founder, developer

XM jumps on DirecTV platform

September 29, 2005 Beginning Nov. 15, DirecTV will broadcast dozens of the music and talk radio shows offered by XM Satellite. TAGS: XM Satellite Radio, DirecTV, broadcaster, subscriber, radio, platform, music

Women outnumber men in online games, survey finds

October 5, 2006 New study on gamers reveals Playstation 2 as the most popular console, but PCs are the platform of choice. TAGS: gamer, survey, game console, online game, women, Microsoft Xbox, console, video game, handheld, games, entertainment, Sony Playstation, Xbox 360, platform, Sony PlayStation 2, brand

LiMo chief talks rivals, Nokia, and mobile Linux

February 4, 2008 Morgan Gillis discusses the LiMo Foundation's first mobile Linux platform release and why it matters that Nokia bought Trolltech. TAGS: Morgan Gillis, Trolltech, Mobile Linux, platform, Nokia Corp., API, handset, consortium, acquisition, announcement, Linux

BT launches secure, hosted IP telephony

September 25, 2007 An alliance with Nortel has produced a certified, hosted service for large corporations and government institutions. TAGS: Nortel Networks Corp., British Telecommunications, IP telephony, telephony, platform, IP

Mobile phone companies join forces on Linux

June 15, 2006 Several cell phone makers and mobile operators plan to pull resources to develop a common Linux operating system for mobile devices. TAGS: handset maker, mobile operator, foundation, handset, Linux, Motorola Inc., Motorola ROKR, platform, specification, cell phone company, telephone company, API, mobile phone, mobile device, operating system, cell phone

Microsoft, Motorola eye emergency providers

October 4, 2005 The companies team up to enhance software applications for law enforcement and other emergency service providers. TAGS: Motorola Inc., records management, software application, reliability, platform, service provider, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

Nokia gets more firmly behind Eclipse

September 23, 2005 Finnish phone maker will take the lead in developing tools for mobile applications based on the open-source platform. TAGS: Nokia Corp., MIDP, mobile application, J2ME, Java, platform, developer, open source, IDE

Comcast introduces open-cable platform

January 8, 2008 If the cable operator's efforts to partner with leading gadget makers are successful, those set-top boxes could be a thing of the past.Photo: Comcast's AnyPlay device TAGS: Brian Roberts, Comcast Corp., set-top box, set-top, Consumer Electronics Show, DVR, platform, TiVo Inc., Panasonic, cable box, cable company, satellite, TV, Microsoft Corp.

Multiverse opens doors for indie game designers

September 9, 2006 A year into recruiting online game development teams to its platform, the company has 100 working on a wide range of projects. TAGS: virtual worlds, online game, middleware, platform, Electronic Arts Inc., designer, beta, dollar, developer, 3D, games

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, developer, Google Inc.

AP to expand its online video platform

March 7, 2007 Developed by MSN, new tools allow wire service affiliates to upload, tag, syndicate and sell local ads on their own videos. TAGS: affiliate, online video, MSN, platform, video, Microsoft Corp.

Facebook's app feeding frenzy

June 16, 2007 Founder Mark Zuckerberg says new third-party applications will help his social network grow. But how much is too much of a good thing? TAGS: Facebook, Meetup, terms of service, founder, app, developer, platform

Qantas ditches Linux for AIX

April 27, 2007 Airline looks to IBM's Unix-based AIX platform to handle internal finance systems, says "stability issues" were a factor. TAGS: Hyperion Solutions Corp., airline, finance, IBM AIX, Oracle Corp., transformation, Linux, Unix, approach, platform, IBM Corp.
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