How Google’s big court win just made history
A jury found that Google’s use of the Java programming language in Android is legal, in a patent battle that lasted some six years. Oracle, which …
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New Java 7 exploit can be used to compromise Windows, Mac OS X or Linux computers
A vulnerability in the latest Java 7 runtime has been discovered that can be exploited and used for malicious attacks, Computer World reported. While all the reported …
Jury says Google infringed on Oracle's copyrights
A San Francisco jury on Monday determined that Google’s Android operating system infringes on Oracle’s copyrights concerning its Java programing language, Reuters reported. After days …
New Flashback variant continues Java attack on Macs
Security firm Intego on Monday announced that it had discovered a new variant of the Flashback malware called Flashback.S that continues to use a Java …
Second Mac trojan discovered, also exploits Java vulnerability
The “Flashback” trojan virus affecting at least 600,000 Macs was discovered last week that is capable of intercepting passwords and other private data. The discovery prompted …
Oracle rejects Google’s offer to settle patent suit with Android revenue share
Google on Tuesday offered to pay Oracle a percentage of its Android revenue if Oracle wins a patent infringement suit set to be tried soon. Google …
Android to overtake iOS and become the top mobile platform for developers
Over the next 12 months, Google’s Android operating system will become the favorite platform among mobile developers, according to research firm Ovum. Nearly all developers, …
Sprint announces new music service: Sprint Music Plus
Via a press release this morning, U.S. wireless carrier Sprint announced a new music service offering for its customers dubbed Sprint Music Plus. Powered by …
Opera Mini makes triumphant return to GetJar app store
After ousting Opera’s popular Opera Mini Web browser from its app store earlier this month, GetJar announced the browser’s return on Thursday. The app was …
Opera launches app store for Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, Java handsets
Browser maker Opera has announced the a new application store for Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, and Java based handsets that offers both free and paid applications …
Bloomberg: BlackBerry PlayBook to run Android apps
We independently confirmed it with multiple sources of ours when we broke the news back in January, and today, Bloomberg has chimed in with multiple sources of …
Exclusive: BlackBerry PlayBook and smartphones to run Android apps?
As crazy as that sounds, we have been told by multiple trusted sources that RIM is seriously considering a feature that will allow BlackBerry devices …
Nokia acquires U.S. analytics company Motally
Today, Nokia announced that they have signed an agreement to acquire U.S. mobile analytics company Motally. Motally “offers in-application tracking and reporting, and is designed …
Google releases statement about Java suit, disappointed and ready to defend
Following up on a story we posted this morning, Google has released a statement in response to the lawsuit filed by Oracle over the search …
Oracle files suit, goes after Google over Android's use of Java
CNET is reporting that software giant Oracle has filed a lawsuit against Google for the search giant’s use of Java in the Android mobile operating …
Google: Java is running "rudderless"
While speaking at the Red Hat Middleware 2020 virtual conference, Google’s Josh Bloch expressed serious concerns over the direction of Oracle’s recently acquired Java platform. …
New and updated BlackBerry development tools released by RIM
Yesterday, RIM released an update to its Java and web-based development tools for the BlackBerry platform, a move which RIM says will: “provide new capabilities …
Amazon planning to overhaul the Kindle's browser?
A job posting for a position within Lab126, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon that focuses on the Kindle, suggests that Amazon may be developing …
RIM's new loves: OpenGL ES, Java GUI Builder, Advertising and Push Services
We’ve already talked about some of the news from the first day of the 2009 BlackBerry Developers Conference, but another blast of PR from RIM …
Verizon Wireless to deploy Java-based services
In with the new, out with the BREW — Sun Microsystems has just announced that Verizon Wireless is among several new partners to jump on …
IBM to Sun Microsystems: On Second Thought, No Thanks
In an economic climate such as the one we’re currently experiencing, we’re sure that Sun Microsystems is wishing they could say, “No takesies-backsies!” For the …
Palm Pre to support Flash
Palm Pre lovers, prepare to wet yourselves – the one many are calling the second coming of the Jesus phone will support Flash! That’s right, …
Skype now available for Android and 100 Java enabled mobile phones
Skype announced on Thursday the availability of a new Skype Mobile beta that is compatible with Android-powered phones and over 100 Java-enabled phones from LG, …
Emoze brings Facebook messaging to the masses
If you’re addicted to Facebook, as millions upon millions of people are these days, the odds are pretty good that you don’t want to be …
Microsoft teams with Sun, aims to take Google down
Microsoft announced today that it will be teaming up with Sun Microsystems on a web search deal in an attempt to move one step closer …
Emoze Gives Dumb Phones a Push
Emoze has been a top player in the push email realm for quite a while now. Known for its consistent victories in speed battles with …
