Russian regulator orders Google to stop anti-competitive practices
After finding Google guilty of "abusing its dominant market position," Russia's FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service) has ordered the search giant to make changes to its licensing agreements with device manufacturers. The current agreement states that hardware partners that sell Android devices with the Play Store pre-installed will have to prominently highligh...
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Russian regulator orders Google to stop anti-competitive practicesAfter finding Google guilty of "abusing its dominant market position," Russia's FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service) has ordered the search giant to make changes to its licensing agreements with device manufacturers. The current agreement states that hardware partners that sell Android devices with the Play Store pre-installed will have to prominently highligh...Google/AndroidOctober 10, 2015, 16:33:1Russian regulator orders Google to stop anti-competitive practicessource: http://www.androidcentral.com/russian-regulator-orders-google-stop-anti-competitive-practices | October 10, 2015, 16:33:1
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Oracle Proposes OpenJDK Mobile Java
The proposal was made in the OpenJDK mailing list by Bob Vandette, Consulting Engineer at Oracle and committer on the JDK project, who has worked on Java for over 15 years, focusing on Java SE Embedded and mobile platforms for the last 9 years. He suggests the creation of the Mobile Project with himself as the initial Project Lead and the Porters Group as the sponsor....
Programming
Oracle Proposes OpenJDK Mobile JavaThe proposal was made in the OpenJDK mailing list by Bob Vandette, Consulting Engineer at Oracle and committer on the JDK project, who has worked on Java for over 15 years, focusing on Java SE Embedded and mobile platforms for the last 9 years. He suggests the creation of the Mobile Project with himself as the initial Project Lead and the Porters Group as the sponsor....ProgrammingOctober 9, 2015, 3:23:36Oracle Proposes OpenJDK Mobile Javasource: http://www.i-programmer.info/news/80-java/9044-oracle-proposes-openjdk-mobile-java.html | October 9, 2015, 3:23:36
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Shovel Knight physical release for Xbox One canceled
Shovel Knight will no longer receive a physical retail version on the Xbox One platform, developer Yacht Club Games announced today. A "retail update" shared by the studio explains that "because of publishing policies on the platform that are totally beyond our control, we couldn't make it happen."...
Gaming
Shovel Knight physical release for Xbox One canceledShovel Knight will no longer receive a physical retail version on the Xbox One platform, developer Yacht Club Games announced today. A "retail update" shared by the studio explains that "because of publishing policies on the platform that are totally beyond our control, we couldn't make it happen."...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:22:21Shovel Knight physical release for Xbox One canceledsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9484139/shovel-knight-physical-release-xbox-one-canceled | October 9, 2015, 3:22:21
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Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boosts
Players of Zynga games like FarmVille are being offered a way to earn in-game cash and boosts: by playing mini-game advertisements, sometimes known as "advergames."...
Gaming
Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boostsPlayers of Zynga games like FarmVille are being offered a way to earn in-game cash and boosts: by playing mini-game advertisements, sometimes known as "advergames."...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:21:55Zynga games now include advertising mini-games that offer player boostssource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9484445/zynga-games-now-include-advertising-mini-games-that-offer-player | October 9, 2015, 3:21:55
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DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEW
Dragon Quest Heroes isn't a game I expected to work half as well as it does. Not unlike last year's Hyrule Warriors, the concept behind Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is to take the formula of the long-running Dynasty Warriors series of beat-em-ups, and apply it to a new and seemingly ill-fitting franchise. In this case, that ...
Gaming
DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEWDragon Quest Heroes isn't a game I expected to work half as well as it does. Not unlike last year's Hyrule Warriors, the concept behind Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is to take the formula of the long-running Dynasty Warriors series of beat-em-ups, and apply it to a new and seemingly ill-fitting franchise. In this case, that ...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:21:27DRAGON QUEST HEROES REVIEWsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9324119/dragon-quest-heroes-review-world-trees-woes-blight-below-ps4-playstation-4 | October 9, 2015, 3:21:27
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TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEW
In a world where the battle between Autobots and Decepticons hadn’t been adapted into one of the biggest film franchises on Earth, Transformers Devastation would be a dizzying dose of nostalgia. Platinum Games, one of the industry’s best action developers, lovingly lifting the original cartoon series (Generation 1, as it’s retroactively known) for a beautifully animated brawl...
Gaming
TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEWIn a world where the battle between Autobots and Decepticons hadn’t been adapted into one of the biggest film franchises on Earth, Transformers Devastation would be a dizzying dose of nostalgia. Platinum Games, one of the industry’s best action developers, lovingly lifting the original cartoon series (Generation 1, as it’s retroactively known) for a beautifully animated brawl...GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:20:48TRANSFORMERS DEVASTATION REVIEWsource: http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/8/9476405/transformers-devastation-review | October 9, 2015, 3:20:48
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Indie Dev Spotlight: Effects Studio's Claude Bezeaud
Claude Bezeaud, 52, is an independent app developer in France. He’s used an iPhone for years, but when he tried Xcode a few years ago, he wanted to develop and create an iOS app. This was challenging because he already had a full-time job in retail. But he decided to become a developer on the side. He liked the idea of creating a photo effects app, so he could change a picture ac...
Design
Indie Dev Spotlight: Effects Studio's Claude BezeaudClaude Bezeaud, 52, is an independent app developer in France. He’s used an iPhone for years, but when he tried Xcode a few years ago, he wanted to develop and create an iOS app. This was challenging because he already had a full-time job in retail. But he decided to become a developer on the side. He liked the idea of creating a photo effects app, so he could change a picture ac...DesignOctober 9, 2015, 3:19:21Indie Dev Spotlight: Effects Studio's Claude Bezeaudsource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/indie-dev-spotlight-effects-studios-claude-bezeaud | October 9, 2015, 3:19:21
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Chesh is a modern twist on classic chess
Chesh ($2.99) by Damian Sommer is a strategic board game that is inspired by the classic game of chess, except not at all. If you enjoy turn-based strategy games like You Against Me, Cubic!, and Kindo, then you will like what Chesh brings to the table....
Gaming
Chesh is a modern twist on classic chessChesh ($2.99) by Damian Sommer is a strategic board game that is inspired by the classic game of chess, except not at all. If you enjoy turn-based strategy games like You Against Me, Cubic!, and Kindo, then you will like what Chesh brings to the table....GamingOctober 9, 2015, 3:18:45Chesh is a modern twist on classic chesssource: http://appadvice.com/review/chesh | October 9, 2015, 3:18:45
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Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple Watch
Facebook’s popular Messenger app has made its way to the Apple Watch. The app has just received an update moving up to version 38.0. On your Apple Watch, you can send and receive voice clips, Likes, stickers, and more. Here’s a interactive preview of the watch app courtesy of our sister site WatchAware...
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Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple WatchFacebook’s popular Messenger app has made its way to the Apple Watch. The app has just received an update moving up to version 38.0. On your Apple Watch, you can send and receive voice clips, Likes, stickers, and more. Here’s a interactive preview of the watch app courtesy of our sister site WatchAware...PlatformsOctober 9, 2015, 3:18:20Facebook Messenger lands on the Apple Watchsource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/facebook-messenger-lands-on-the-apple-watch | October 9, 2015, 3:18:20
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Review: Native Union's Anchor is a simple dock for the Apple Watch
Still looking for a charging dock for your Apple Watch? Native Union has just announced a new, and very simplistic, home for the wearable device. The Anchor is the second Apple Watch charging solution from the company as its Dock arrived during the summer. But unlike that option, the best part of the Anchor is in its simplicity. Weighing in at just 0.22 pounds, the entire solution ...
Hardware
Review: Native Union's Anchor is a simple dock for the Apple WatchStill looking for a charging dock for your Apple Watch? Native Union has just announced a new, and very simplistic, home for the wearable device. The Anchor is the second Apple Watch charging solution from the company as its Dock arrived during the summer. But unlike that option, the best part of the Anchor is in its simplicity. Weighing in at just 0.22 pounds, the entire solution ...HardwareOctober 9, 2015, 3:17:45Review: Native Union's Anchor is a simple dock for the Apple Watchsource: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/10/review-native-unions-anchor-is-a-simple-dock-for-the-apple-watch | October 9, 2015, 3:17:45
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After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves Company
The executive who oversees Microsoft’s developer tools and services, S. Somasegar, has announced that he will leave the company after 27 years. In a series of tweets, Somasegar, who is usually called by his nickname Soma, said he plans to pursue other career opportunities....
Microsoft/Windows
After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves CompanyThe executive who oversees Microsoft’s developer tools and services, S. Somasegar, has announced that he will leave the company after 27 years. In a series of tweets, Somasegar, who is usually called by his nickname Soma, said he plans to pursue other career opportunities....Microsoft/WindowsOctober 9, 2015, 3:15:17After Nearly 30 Years, Microsoft’s Developer Division Head Leaves Companysource: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/somasegar-leaves-microsoft/ | October 9, 2015, 3:15:17
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Amazon Launches AWS IoT — A Platform For Building, Managing And Analyzing The Internet Of
As Amazon describes it, it is a managed cloud platform “that lets connected devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices.” The platform, which is launching in beta, will be able to support billions of devices and trillions of messages, “and can process and route those messages to AWS endpoints and to other devices reliably and securely.”...
Platforms
Amazon Launches AWS IoT — A Platform For Building, Managing And Analyzing The Internet Of As Amazon describes it, it is a managed cloud platform “that lets connected devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices.” The platform, which is launching in beta, will be able to support billions of devices and trillions of messages, “and can process and route those messages to AWS endpoints and to other devices reliably and securely.”...PlatformsOctober 9, 2015, 3:14:51Amazon Launches AWS IoT — A Platform For Building, Managing And Analyzing The Internet Of source: http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/amazon-announces-aws-iot-a-platform-for-building-managing-and-analyzing-the-internet-of-things/#.benqr9:XcNN | October 9, 2015, 3:14:51
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Twitter Switches Off JSON API - No More Tweet Counts
Microsoft Hololens Development Edition
Google Speeds Up Mobile HTML With AMP
Perl 6 Unveiled
