Mobile Software Development

Mobile Software Development

Mobile Development Stories
Need a Convention Booth at CES for Your Mobile App?The number of conventions dedicated to the gaming and mobile apps communities is growing, and so is the number of people attending them each year. We look at some of the most popular conventions nationwide and the costs for you to exhibit your projects.
The Next Big Phase of Mobile AppsMobile isn’t a portal to the Internet we know today, but a gateway to build world-changing companies that will upend entrenched incumbents and exponentially recast even the most bullish of mobile expectations.
Debating the Value of Google’s Big Flu DataGoogle and the CDC are using big data to report the severity of the annual flu season and are even inviting developers to come up with their own ideas on what to do with the data. But is there something to be gained other than simply being the first to report the findings? We weigh in on the debate.
The Future of Connected Devices: Testing Required With the Internet reaching into different facets of our everyday lives—from vehicles to appliances—in-the-wild testing will play a vital role.
Phishers Ramp Up Attacks on Anyone with a Mobile DeviceThe number of mobile devices on our planet isn't far away from eclipsing Earth's entire population, and those attempting to steal personal information are well aware of that fact. Learn how you and even your children can prevent sharing too much information while using your favorite phone or tablet.
Why SOAP Services Are Being Put to RESTSOAP is now an aging protocol and its days are numbered. With so many developers familiar with the protocol and so many standards surrounding it, why are we seeing it disappear? The nail in the coffin is the mobile revolution and its driving need for web-based APIs.
Patent Assertion Entities: Trolls or Angels?A patent assertion entity (PAE) is a firm that acquires and licenses patents with no intention of manufacturing or marketing the invention itself. Is the bashing of PAEs justified because they’re "patent trolls" or misguided since they’re "angels" for inventors and investors alike?
The Importance of Diverse, Inclusive Software ConferencesBy making a software conference inclusive, you avoid perpetuating the stereotypes that only certain people are good at technology. You're also helping to grow the pool of people who see a career in the computer industry as a possibility. Rick Scott looks at why diversity is beneficial for everyone.