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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Are Apple's 99-Cent Apps Are Too Cheap???

Microsoft is wooing developers to Windows Mobile by promoting the idea that Apple, Inc. prices App Store apps too low at 99 cents. Loke Uei told developers "your app is worth more than that" in sessions preparing for Microsoft's launch of Windows Marketplace for Mobile. The BlackBerry, Palm and Android stores also plan to charge more than 99 cents.

With Apple's App Store offering many free and 99-cent apps whose prices please buyers but frustrate many developers, Microsoft is wooing developers to its Windows Mobile platform by promoting the idea that 99 cents is too low.

Loke Uei, senior technical product manager for Windows Mobile, recently told developers that, while "99 cents is interesting," "your app is worth more than that." He made the comments at developer sessions currently being conducted in Redmond, Wash., in advance of Microsoft's launch of Windows Marketplace for Mobile.


By Barry Levine
http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=68520

FCC To Hear Fight Over Internet Calls

Consumers who use Android, the Google-developed operating system for wireless devices, can't use Skype, a leading Voice over Internet Protocol service. A pioneer in free Internet calling, Skype allows you to talk as long as you want without draining cell phone minutes. Android users get Skype Lite, a watered-down version of the original.

By Leslie Cauley

Twitter Adds Location-Sharing

Twitter is joining the location trend by debuting a new feature to make Twitter location-aware: an API that will allow for accurate, tweet-level location data. Twitter users will be able to opt in to sharing locations on a tweet-by-tweet basis. Twitter is addressing security concerns by saying the geolocation services will remain off by default.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Democratization of Data: Mass. Shares Transit Info

Massachusetts is planning to "democratize the data" behind its public transportation network. It's providing software developers with all the coding and background data they will need to develop iPhone applications and other high-tech aids incorporating MBTA subway, bus, train and regional transit information.

Fiorina Gears Up for US Senate Race

Former HP chief executive Carly Fiorina on Tuesday took the first formal step toward running for Democrat Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat. Fiorina filed for a tax identification number Tuesday and registered a campaign committee named "Carly for California." The committee will allow her to begin raising money for a potential 2010 run for the Republican nomination.

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