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Ballmer says Windows 8 is all about the cloud



Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told developers attending BUILD that Windows 8 would be a "re-imagining" of Redmond's flagship operating system, with every other product "pivoting" around the long-awaited OS.

Google moves to help developers in patent lawsuit

Google's stepped in to try and defend Android developers from patent-holding firm Lodsys, calling for two patents to be reexamined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

U.S. Navy gets serious about unmanned sea drones

The Navy is stepping up its development of unmanned vehicles designed to patrol the high seas.

Microsoft offers devs a basket full of Mangos

Microsoft is currently offering Windows Phone 7 developers early access to Mango. 



Apple moves to support developers in patent fight

Apple's stepped in to try and defend iOS developers that have been targeted by patent-holder Lodsys.

Lodsys goes ahead with patent suits

Lodsys has delivered on its threat to sue iOS developers it believes is violating its patents, and has filed suit against seven companies.

Twitter may launch photo sharing this week

Twitter could be planning to launch its own photo upload and sharing service this week, according to multiple reports.

Small iOS developers hit with patent suit

Several iOS developers have received warning letters from a company called Lodsys, which claims they are violating its patent for in-app software upgrades.

Google expands Chrome web store, offers Angry Birds

Google has announced that its Chrome Web Store will be available to the "entire" browser user base in 41 different languages. 

Microsoft showcases next-gen SDKs for WP7 and Kinect

Microsoft is showcasing the next version of its Windows Phone SDK at MIX11.

Facebook gets mobile facelift

Facebook is the perfect pastime to engage in while waiting for the bus or standing in a long line. The problem?

Dorsey tasked with making Twitter more useful

Last week, TG Daily reported that Jack Dorsey, original Twitter founder, would be making a comeback to the company.

Not booked for Apple's developer conference yet? Too late

Tickets for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) have sold out already, within hours of going on sale.

Dems ask Facebook to halt dev data leaks

Four Democratic senators have asked Facebook to halt a plan that, if implemented, will allow app devs to access phone numbers and addresses belonging to members of the popular social networking site.

Facebook backtracks over user addresses

Facebook - a little taken aback - has temporarily disabled a feature allowing developers to access users' home addresses and phone numbers.