Software News

News: Nokia adds Windows Live Messenger support to Nokia Messaging
By Brian James Kirk on Friday November 20, 2009

Nokia has added support for Windows Live Messenger to its Nokia Messaging application. The software lets users do many of the things they can do with the desktop version of Live Messenger.

News: Google details Chrome OS, updates Google News for iPhone, Android and Pre
By Brian James Kirk on Friday November 20, 2009

Google has provided more details about its netbook operating system, Chrome OS. The company is focused on a minimalistic interface, speed, and security. The company also released a new version of Google News for Mobile.

News: Sony Ericsson could port Android Nexus UI to Symbian Foundation, other platforms
By Brian James Kirk on Thursday November 19, 2009

After news that Sony Ericsson is launching a cross-platform software development kit, an executive says the company could port its Nexus UI, built for its Android-powered XPERIA X10, to other platforms.

News: Microsoft unveils Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 application suite beta
By Michael Oryl on Wednesday November 18, 2009

Today Microsoft unveiled a beta version of its Office Mobile 2010 application suite for Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones.

News: Verizon launches Social Beat, free social networking app for feature phones
By Brian James Kirk on Wednesday November 18, 2009

Verizon is providing Social Beat free to customers who own any of more than 20 different feature phones. The social networking application gives access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and more.

News: Opera Mobile 10 beta available for Windows Mobile
By Michael Oryl on Wednesday November 18, 2009

Today a new beta version of Opera Mobile 10 for the Windows Mobile platform was released.

News: Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch updated to version 2.0
By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday November 17, 2009

Google has updated its Google Earth software for iPhone and iPod touch devices to version 2.0. The new software features content syncing, an improved user experience, and new languages.

Newsbrief: BlackBerry App World to offer carrier billing in 2010
By Brian James Kirk on Friday November 13, 2009

Research In Motion's mobile application storefront, BlackBerry App World, will allow customers to charge apps to their cellular bill in 2010, CEO Jim Balsillie said Wednesday.

Newsbrief: Samsung announces "bada" mobile platform
By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday November 10, 2009

Samsung has announced "bada" a new mobile platform for the company's lineup of feature phone devices. The company claims that bada will have an intuitive and graphical UI and will bring smartphone functionality to basic handsets.

News: BlackBerry apps to get advertising, purchasing, geolocation, and gaming tools
By Brian James Kirk on Tuesday November 10, 2009

Research In Motion has announced a new set of tools for third-party BlackBerry apps that provide in-app advertising and purchasing, location-based functionality, and better support for gaming.

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