SonyEricsson Shows Windows Mobile 6.5.3

February 2nd, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Windows Mobile | No Comments »

By unveiling their new Aspen smartphone, SonyEricsson might have unveiled on of Microsoft’s MWC showpieces at the same time. The SonyEricsson Aspen is running the new Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS.

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DYZPlastic Comes with Android Collectibles

February 2nd, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Funbox, Platforms: AndroidOS | No Comments »

Monetizing an open platform can be a hard thing, but we can always count on Google to find a new way to do it. This time the giant hooked up with a firm called DYZPlastic for some sweet merchandising.

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Handmark and Astraware Split

February 1st, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

In pursuit of their future in development and support, Handmark has given Astraware back to its original owners. Handmark bought the successful casual games studio about two years ago.

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DragonFire SDK Enables iPhone Development on Windows

February 1st, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | 2 Comments »

One of the biggest frustration for Windows developers is the obligation to buy a mac in order to develop for Apple’s iPhone OS. Though Adobe announced a solution already, it seems DragonFire SDK has beaten the giant to it.

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WinMo/Android DualBoot

February 1st, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Platforms: Windows Mobile | No Comments »

Developers on a tight budget can now use Windows Mobile devices to test both their Windows Mobile applications and games as well as those for Google’s Android platform.

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Macworld 2010 Announces iPad Event

January 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Events & Conferences, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Developers that will be heading to Macworld 2010 on February 13th will have a shot at playing with the all new iPad according to a special newsletter from the organization of the event.

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Fujitsu Claims iPad Trademark

January 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Aside from Nokia and Apple combating each other over iPhone patents, Apple has a new legal enemy. This time it’s Fujitsu that claims to have a trademark on the name iPad.

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Inside Apple’s Approval Process

January 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Funbox, Platforms: iOS | 2 Comments »

Ever wondered what life must be like for the folks testing your apps? We found this little video that takes you inside Apple and shows the amount of work and iPhones needed to ensure consumers only get the best quality.

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Dutch Toystore Sells Unlocked 3Gs

January 29th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Dutch toystore Intertoys has sent out a mailing to promote their newest toy, the Apple iPhone 3GS. This is the second time the toystore managed to sell official unlocked iPhones in Holland.