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A quick burst of 13 links for you to chew over, as picked by the Technology team
Windows Phone Marketplace Is Weak at 1000 Apps >> PCWorld Business Center
"Some developers blame the Microsoft coding, others say they can't use an overlay such as with Android apps, while still others are waiting to see how successful Windows Phone 7 will be. It's likely that some developers l don't want to see their blood, sweat and tears go the way of Microsoft's Kin.
"However, among the most needed things are enterprise apps. Previously there were reports that the Windows Marketplace would put more effort in this area, including offering companies the capability to create in-house apps, but so far there's been little talk or action on this."
Actually this feels completely wrong. The Marketplace is growing very fast - and Apple's lineup didn't happen overnight either.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) - Q1 2011 Earnings Preview >> iStockAnalyst.com
Analysts' consensus is earnings per share for the figures to be announced tonight at $0.552. That would translate to net income of $4.87bn, and (if they grow in line) revenues of $17.09bn.
Microsoft having big Apple week -- just don't tell Melinda Gates >> TechFlash
Office 2011 for Mac, the Windows Phone Connector for Mac, Messenger for Mac. But Melinda Gates won't let Apple stuff cross the Gates threshold, apparently.
FusionCharts v3 Documentation >> FusionCharts
Interesting: adapting the Flash-based FusionCharts so that they can run on the (non-Flash) iPad too.
"Starting FusionCharts v3.2, FusionCharts also allows you to create JavaScript based charts (sometimes also referred to as HTML5/Canvas charts). This feature allows you to create charts in web browsers where Flash Player is not supported e.g. in iPhone/iPad. FusionCharts internally makes use of Highcharts library to generate JavaScript based charts. This feature works seamlessly with the current implementation mode of FusionCharts, which means you do not have to write any additional code to implement this."
Digg's Algorithmic Mystery Tour >> Digg About
On the Digg blogg, a warning that you might see a different set of "news" - randomly. "There's a chance you might notice some weirdness on Top News during this test."
Did Digg game its own system to benefit publisher partners? >> Dumplings from this Panda!
Short answer: no, but it may have been trying out different algorithms and creating fake users to try them out. Certainly it's a puzzle. (Suggestions that the Guardian is somehow involved aren't true.)
YouTube API Blog: Flash and the HTML5
Twitter's temptation continues in South Korea >> Yonhapnews
"According to the Twitter Korea Index, the number of Korean Twitter users jumped from 127,000 in January to more than 1.8 million today. Twitter has even surpassed Facebook in Korea, where it has 1.58 million users."
Is Apple About To Cut Out the Carriers? >> Gigaom
"Sources inside European carriers have reported that Apple has been working with SIM-card manufacturer Gemalto to create a special SIM card that would allow consumers in Europe to buy a phone via the web or at the Apple Store and get the phones working using Apple's App Store."
Full price, of course.
webOS 2.0 review >> Engadget
Looks like a nice interface. The conclusion: "Despite some issues, webOS 2.0 is probably neck and neck with iOS4 when it comes to polish and ease of use, and that's a pretty huge thing for Palm. This isn't just a good OS, it's a great OS, and the updates in this version have made it even better. It's obvious that when combined with even slightly better hardware, it's also a fast experience that makes it easy to get real work done. And that's the problem with webOS 2.0, really. Palm is still hampered by last-generation, underpowered hardware."
Apple's Push For HTML5 Video Wins on the Web | Peter Kafka | MediaMemo | AllThingsD
"Video search engine MeFeedia, for instance, now says that 54 percent of Web video is now compatible with HTML5. That's more than double the tally the company had back in May — less than six months ago. And because MeFeedia's numbers include old archival stuff that most people don't watch, as well as big troves of Chinese video you're unlikely to see, the practical number for most Web surfers is much higher.
"Then again, it isn't hard to find Web video that isn't compatible with your iPad or iPhone — or your Android handset from Google, either. And once you do, the fact that the clip is in the statistical minority won't make you feel any better."
Journey Planner API Back Online >> Malcolm Barclay
An independent developer writes: "When it comes to the journey planner, TfL's primary objective is always ensure the website planner is online (some peoples jobs depend on it). If the API has to be pulled for load reasons or some idiot does something stupid; I'll be the first one to support such a decision. So a word of warning, don't screw this up for everyone. If you don't know what a session key is, the difference between a HTTP POST & GET request or how to XML parse you have no business using the API."
Apple delays white iPhone until next spring >> Reuters
Truly becoming the Chinese Democracy of iPhones. Dammit, aren't unicorn horns white to begin with? So what the hell is the problem?
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