Microsoft and cellphone maker Nokia were in advanced talks about an acquisition of the Finnish company’s device business, but the discussions have broken down, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Windows Phone ‘weak’, Huawei sneers
Huawei calls the Windows Phone platform weak despite using it as the foundation for some of the smartphones it makes.
Running through a minefield – Google’s Play store is still unsafe
The things that cyber-criminals are able to do with your phone are terrifying.
Out on display
With its new display centre in Bur Dubai, MaxTouch Computers is hoping to convince partners that its new line of display products is worth investing in.
Experts support Google in Oracle’s lawsuit over Java APIs
More than 30 computer scientists signed off on a court brief opposing Oracle’s effort to copyright its Java APIs, a move they say would hold back the computer industry and make technology more expensive.
CloudOn CEO: Office Mobile for iPhone is ‘half-baked’
Microsoft’s Office Mobile for iPhone is a “half-baked” effort that breaks basic features like file compatibility, according to the chief executive of rival CloudOn, which provides Office compatibility across the Apple iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms.
Microsoft announces Office Mobile for iPhone
Microsoft has finally unveiled Office Mobile for iPhone, available to Microsoft Office 365 subscribers. After months and years of rumours, …
Google Glass could get a look at the enterprise
While the curious are looking to get their hands on a pair of Google’s Glass, companies also may be looking …
Nokia to abandon Symbian this summer
When Nokia said the 808 PureView would be the company’s final Symbian-based smartphone, the company meant it – this time. The once …
Google buys Waze and puts the squeeze on Facebook and Apple
With Google set to buy app-maker Waze, the question is whether Google actually needs the crowd-sourced traffic app or is …
Zscaler fixes BYOD risk with new mobile traffic cloud filtering
Zscaler has added mobile security to its arsenal of cloud-based security services, which the firm is pitching as a flexible …
iPhone owners spend 75 minutes a day on their phones, research suggests
New research from Experian Marketing Services shows that iPhone owners spend 53.06 percent more time on their phones than Android users do. …
Review: HTC One
HTC has come out fighting with its new One. Completely redesigned, it features an aluminium case, 4G connectivity and an updated version of the Sense platform.
Computer scientists oppose Oracle’s bid to copyright Java APIs
Nearly three dozen computer scientists have signed off on a court brief opposing Oracle’s effort to copyright its Java APIs, …
Google woos developers as software becomes more important
Google did its best to court developers at this year’s I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for …
BYOD: Keep your eyes on the enterprise
To protect your network and your data, you need complete and proactive enterprise visibility, says Paul Wright, Manager of Professional Services …
Acer unveils second-gen Iconia B1
Acer recently unveiled its second-generation Iconia B1, which comes with a simpler design, increased performance and a 3G data connection …
Ten years young
Serjios El-Hage, CEO, EMW
DISTREE Middle East hosts over 2,000 meetings
Delegates at the ninth annual DISTREE Middle East, held for the first time in Abu Dhabi last week, participated in …
Nokia files cases against HTC One in the US
Nokia is targeting HTC’s latest slate of smartphones, including the HTC One, with new legal action in the U.S. that …