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Apple’s Developer U-Turn Signals Android Pressure
Will Apple's decision to relax its restrictions on developer tools be enough, when the more open Android platform is fast on Apple's heels, asks Darryl K. Taft
Citrix And Cisco To Offer Desktop Virtualisation
Citrix And Cisco bring together XenDesktop virtualisation and UCS networking as a prepackaged implementation
Apple’s iOS4 Update Addresses User Niggles: A First Look
The iPhone 4 gets better security, improved Bluetooth support and HDR photography features with Apple iOS 4.1 update
Worm With UK Link Brings Email Misery Back
A mass mailer worm that links to a UK website is a throwback to the days of old, security researchers said
eWEEK Europe Readers Want Android Tablets
Given a free choice, eWEEK Europe readers would want an Android tablet. Next - why did Oracle hire Hurd?
3 To Offer Flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab
The operator has confirmed it will offer Samsung's Galaxy Tab when it arrives, but has given no further details on pricing or launch date
Government Axes Costly NHS IT Project
The government has decided to finally pull the plug on the troubled and hugely costly £12.7 billion NHS National Programme for IT
Government Urged To Engage Public Digitally
The government should be making more use of digital channels to provide better services and save money
Visual Studio 2010 Plugs Into Rackspace Cloud
Rackspace has released a plug-in to allow Visual Studio 2010 .NET developers to deploy applications directly into its cloud infrastructure
Apple iOS 4.1 Update For iPhone Released
Apple has released its iOS 4.1 update for iPhone and iPod Touch, introducing features such as Game Center and iTunes TV show rentals
Autodesk’s AutoCAD For Mac: A First Look
For the first time in 18 years, AutoCAD will be available for Apple's Mac platforms; Autodesk ups the ante by jumping on the iPad bandwagon
Oracle Is Making A Statement By Hiring Mark Hurd
Oracle is deadly serious about competing with both HP and IBM at the highest levels for enterprise IT systems business
Balancing Productivity And Connectivity In The Enterprise
IT must balance security policies against workers' use of the Internet and mobile technologies that blur working and personal time
RIM Buys DataViz for Documents To Go
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has purchased DataViz for a reported figure of $50 million.
Oracle Updates Solaris And Adds New Toolkit
Oracle has released a new version of Solaris, the core operating system it inherited when it bought Sun Microsystems
Microsoft Windows XP’s Long Enterprise IT Goodbye
It's taken 10 years to get rid of Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, despite its flaws and security holes
Salesforce Chatter Coming To Smartphones
Salesforce.com is introducing Chatter Mobile, giving business users Facebook-style communication and collaboration tools while on the move
Nokia Confirms N8 Arrival This Month
Finally, an official launch date for the long-awaited Symbian^3-based N8 phone from Nokia
Portable Gadgets Are The Future For Business
Apple's iPad and its forthcoming competitors could lead to a complete rethinking of operating systems and application platforms, says PJ Connolly
Analyst Predicts Apple And BlackBerry Declines
IDC believes that Android and Windows Mobile will grow their smartphone market share, but Apple and BlackBerry will experience declines
Mozilla Updates Firefox 4 Beta With Better Graphics and Security
Mozilla has once again updated the Firefox 4 Beta, with a combination of faster graphics, new audio capabilities and enhanced security
Dell To Halt Shipments Of Windows XP Systems
Dell will join other PC makers in halting shipments of Windows XP computers in October, although some users may be able to still order the venerable OS
Google Engineer Finds Serious MS IE8 Flaw
Microsoft is investigating reports that a Google security engineer has found a flaw in Internet Explorer 8 that could be exploited to attack users
Confusion Surrounds Samsung Galaxy Tab Pricing
Samsung's answer to the Apple iPad, the Galaxy Tab, could be priced anywhere from £132 to more than £652, according to various leaks
UK Councils Save Millions With Smartphone Apps
Councils in the UK saved more than £200 million in 2009, through the use of innovative mobile apps and web services
BT Launches Wi-Fi App For Android And iPhones
BT has launched an Android and iPhone app for its Total Broadband customers to help them find Wi-Fi hotspots
Android 2.2 Update Crashes O2 Phones
O2 has cancelled its initial rollout of Android 2.2 to HTC Desire handsets, after some users reported problems
US DOJ Further Probes Google Flight Data Buyout Bid
Google is angling to acquire ITA Software, w hich provides data to Microsoft Bing Travel, Orbitz and others
FTC Leaks Specs On HTC Android Handset
Photos and data on HTC's latest Google Android smartphone have been published via the US wireless regulator's website