Bits Blog: Apple Loophole Gives Developers Access to Photos
Feb 29, 2012 Technology
After a user allows an application on an Apple mobile device to have access to location information, the app can copy the user’s entire photo library, without any further warning.
France Says Google Privacy Plan Likely Violates European Law
Feb 29, 2012 Technology
The statement, just days before the new policy was to go into effect, is the latest hurdle the company has faced in Europe.
Rule on Rearview Cameras for Cars Is Delayed for Review
Feb 29, 2012 Technology
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told Congressional leaders on Tuesday that further review was necessary on a rule mandating rearview cameras on all passenger vehicles.
25 Suspected Hackers Arrested in International Raids
Feb 29, 2012 Technology
Suspected members of the Anonymous hacker movement were arrested in a sweep across Europe and South America, Interpol said on Tuesday.
Critic’s Notebook: At Sony, Portable Games Just Got Bigger
Feb 29, 2012 Technology
At a time when smartphones can be used to play video games, Sony’s PlayStation Vita makes the case for a separate mobile device.
Google exec hints of Android 5.0 release this fall
Feb 29, 2012 Developement
Google is not letting on much about the next version of Android, even though it is rumored to be coming to a smartphone by early summer.
Big Data causes concern and Big Confusion
Feb 29, 2012 Developement
A new study suggests many organizations are concerned about managing big data, but most don't have a clear understanding of what big data means. Log management solutions can help organizations make sense of some of the data they're generating, but many resort to syslogs, spreadsheets or nothing at all.
Cloud computing in 2012: An InfoWorld special report
Feb 29, 2012 Developement
InfoWorld's experts keep you up to date on the realities of deploying the cloud in the enterprise
Microsoft Visual Studio 11 embraces DevOps
Feb 29, 2012 Developement
Sensing the growing interest in DevOps, Microsoft will incorporate a number of new tools in its next edition of Visual Studio that will allow developers to work more closely with operations personnel.
U.S. patent authorities weigh against Oracle claims in Android suit
Feb 29, 2012 Developement
An ongoing series of reviews by U.S. patent authorities has led to a new series of adverse rulings against Oracle's Java patent and a copyright lawsuit against Google over the Android mobile OS, according to a filing late Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.