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Apple marks 50 billionth app with big prize

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:35:10 GMT

The maker of iPads, iPhones, iPods and Macintosh computers said that it gave a $10,000 App Store gift card to an Ohio man who downloaded the 50 billionth app.

Apple to discuss closer ties with Yahoo!

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:17:50 GMT

Mayer said in January she’s seeking to work alongside companies such as Apple, Google and Facebook to broaden Yahoo’s reach.

How to get premium features on any android phone

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:55:34 GMT

Android phones have really large screens, a single app on the whole screen sometimes feels like a waste of screen space.

Firms, start-ups offer apps, services to make women feel safe

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:42:00 GMT

The app has 'Free fall activation', which gets activated automatically when the mobile phone drops or one can simply shake the phone to activate it.

Tech Battleground: Lessons that India can learn from China

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:30:10 GMT

India is becoming increasingly dependent on others for its hi-tech requirements. On the other hand, China has made significant advances.

Nasscom must be more federal, needs structural change: Senior officials

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Nasscom’s executive council discussed recommendations made by NR Narayana Murthy on “restructuring” Nasscom to make it more relevant to IT environment.

No 'Plan B' for Microsoft's mobile ambitions: CFO

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:53:31 GMT

Along with its partners, Klein said only that Microsoft was "well set-up to deliver the most versatile set of experiences across form factors".

Adobe reviews report of another security bug in its software

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:48:48 GMT

Adobe said on its own security blog that the issue also affected Acrobat XI, the current version of the software used to create PDF documents.

Infosys to partner with Australia's premier ICT research organisation NICTA

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:14:14 GMT

"Innovation across borders is essential to accelerate the pace of world prosperity," said N R Narayana Murthy.

Nielsen increases TCS contract size to $2.5 billion

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:34:19 GMT

Nielsen also extended the contract by three years & said it would buy at least $100 mn in services annually from TCS.

Now, wave your finger to flip through channels on TV

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:56:39 GMT

The technology is software-based and uses the standard camera in the device, although it is also compatible with 3D and infrared sensors.

New smartphone app PressureNet could help forecast storms

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:43:44 GMT

Researchers have developed a new app that lets users send pressure measurements to scientists which may help predict storms.

Kavin Bharti Mittal's Hike works magic, user surge causes outage

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:57:04 GMT

Hike, the newest kid on mobile instant messaging scene, has had such a wild welcome and adoption rate that it brought the servers down causing disruption in services.

LinkedIn beats Street, outstrips social media rivals

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:31:09 GMT

LinkedIn Corp extended its hot streak on Thursday, announcing both blow-out quarterly profits and a bullish forecast for the new year.

Apps like Viber, Skype, Nimbuzz, Fring allowing free calls on mobile data and Wi-Fi gain popularity

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:30:00 GMT

With call tariffs going up, smartphone usage rising and service providers cutting down on free minutes and discounts, a lot more people are likely to start using app calling.

Google Maps: Apple's iPhone lags Android version

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:00:33 GMT

The Android version allows you to set a final destination and search for places along your route, while Google's iPhone app doesn't.

Tech Mahindra hopeful of merger with Mahindra Satyam soon

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:21:57 GMT

Tech Mahindra took over reins of the scam-tainted Satyam Computers in April 2009 and rebranded it as Mahindra Satyam.

Oracle expands capacity with $2 billion Acme deal

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:35:06 GMT

Oracle said Monday it was buying Acme Packet for $2.1 billion in cash, helping the business tech group expand its capacity to deliver voice, video and data over IP networks.

Nasscom members form policy think tank 'iSpirit' to share expertise

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:39:25 GMT

About 30 software product firms, who are also members of software body Nasscom, have formed a policy think tank 'iSpirit' to share expertise.

Oracle to buy network gear maker Acme Packet for $2.1 billion

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:14:21 GMT

Oracle Corp said it agreed to buy network gear maker Acme Packet Inc for about $1.9 billion.

Rogue software programs pose security threat

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:59:05 GMT

Software programs are believed to help in changing International Mobile Station Equipment Identity of mobile phones.

Quick Heal ties up with SoftBank for anti-virus technology

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:21:14 GMT

As the part of its global expansion plans, Quick Heal now plans to open offices in Kenya and USA.

30 software product firms break free from Nasscom

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:01:28 GMT

iSpirt, has been formed with the vision that India now has the basic building blocks to develop a powerful software product.

Include do-not-track feature in software, apps: US FTC to mobile industry

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:28:26 GMT

The staff report, which was approved by the commission, is nonbinding but is an indication of how seriously the agency is focused on mobile privacy.

Oracle Corp to fix Java security flaw 'shortly'

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:46:55 GMT

Oracle said that the recently discovered flaw only affects Java 7, the program's most-recent version, and Java software designed to run on browsers.