Apple and Microsoft boast about HTML5
The battle over HTML5 specifications—and who supports them best—is in full swing. Both Safari and Internet Explorer 9 are being held up as “shining examples” in this area. Competitors are angry. Both Apple and Microsoft have cranked up the pro…
No Firefox for Windows Mobile and Phone 7
Mozilla is halting development of Firefox for Windows Mobile. Microsoft does not allow “native” apps on Windows Phone 7. The open-source foundation has been working for some time on a version of its mobile browser (code-named Fennec) for Micro…
Google is building an app store for businesses
Google is working on an app store for business applications that tie into the web services of Google Apps. This store for conventional software is set to open in March. The applications on offer are developed by third parties and provide addit…
US Army Uses iPhone on the Battlefield
An increasing number of consumer devices are being used by the U.S. military. iPhone applications are intended to help locate and neutralize adversaries. Defense contractor Raytheon has developed an application for the iPhone. The app, One For…