Software
Review: iPhone 3G Software Is A Sweet Upgrade (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - We put the Apple's iPhone 2.0 software through its paces, along with a half-dozen top apps. Despite a couple of bugs, the new software makes a great phone even better and gives first-generation iPhones and the iPod Touch an extreme gadget makeover. Read more…
IBM Slims Down the Web for Your Phone (PC World)
PC World - Researchers at IBM's Almaden labs have developed software that lets you created slimmed-down versions of Web sites for mobile... Read more…
iPhone 2.0 Brings Enterprise Features (PC World)
PC World - The latest iPhone operating system update makes the device usable in enterprises by adding better networked security options and global configuration profiles. Read more…
Micro Focus buys Liant (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Cobol tools provider Micro Focus on Friday announced its acquisition of Liant Software for $5 million, adding PL/I and modernization capabilities to the Micro Focus fold. Read more…
Best Buy Offers Ubuntu Linux With OpenOffice (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Version 8.04, also known as the Hardy Heron release, is shrink wrapped for $19.99 and includes other open source software. Read more…
Medialets Introduces iPhone Ad Platform (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The company has created an ad platform for the iPhone that will let software developers offer rich media ads that are built into their applications. Read more…
Symbian Foundation Gains More Support (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - The open source operating system will be combine elements of the Symbian OS with Nokia's S60, DoCoMo MOAP, and UIQ to create an open mobile software platform. Read more…
Oracle Launches iPhone Apps For Business (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Oracle is the first major business software vendor to make iPhone apps available at Apple's new App Store. Read more…
iPhone killer-app is letting users choose software (Reuters)
Reuters - The first iPhones won praise for their sleek design and elegant touchscreen, but Apple's new computer phones, arriving this week, will use the power of software to make the device like no phone ever seen. Read more…
Apple Opens App Store for iPhones with 2.0 Software (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Apple's new App Store turned on its virtual lights Thursday, featuring third-party applications for the iPhone and the iPod. The store is intended to support developers who are creating applications for the iPhone. The store is also reportedly helping developers get their products into final shape. Read more…