-
No, The New Gmail API Is Not Killing IMAP
At Google’s I/O developer conference, the company announced a new way for developers to build apps that integrate with Gmail, via its brand-new Gmail API. Designed to allow programmatic access to messages, threads, labels and drafts, the API was initially misunderstood by some as Google’s attempt to “kill off IMAP,” an older email protocol that […]
-
Foursquare, Quora, Path: What Becomes Of The Underachievers?
Foursquare, Quora, Path. Each is (or was) a Valley darling; each has millions of loyal users; each has raised more than $50 million, albeit nontraditionally, and been valued at $400 million or more — and each has recently done something remarkable. Foursquare and Path pivoted, hard. Quora, bizarrely, joined Y Combinator. Are they just flailing, […]
-
Ctrip Swiftly Responds to Temporary Potential Internet Security Risk
International, Ltd. (“Ctrip” or “the Company”), a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, ticketing services, packaged tours, and corporate travel management in China, today issued this press release in response to a recent incident related to Ctrip’s information security. In the evening of March 22, 2014, a third party website with focus on internet […]
-
Tencent and Jingdong close to shareholding deal
China’s leading internet company Tencent, and e-commerce firm JD.com, also known as Jingdong, may soon announce a deal in which Tencent holds a stake of about 16% in Jingdong, according to Saturday media reports. The two sides have basically reached the shareholding deal and may announce it on Monday, Zhengzhou Evening News reported, citing a […]
-
‘Flappy Bird’ Creator Says He’s Taking The Game Down
In a bizarre turn of events, the Vietnamese creator of the maddeningly difficult #1 Android and Apple iOS game Flappy Bird is saying that he’s taking the game down within the next day. Developer Dong Nguyen announced the decision on Twitter just a few hours ago: “I am sorry ‘Flappy Bird’ users, 22 hours from […]
-
The Ten Commandments Of Efficient Design In Axure
Axure is a powerful tool for creating software prototypes quickly. Getting started with it is really easy; however, therein lies a danger. The tool is so intuitive that many users can be productive without undergoing any formal training. What they might not be aware of is that they probably aren’t using Axure optimally. In my […]
-
Snapchat improves app security after user account leak
After the usernames and mobile numbers of 4.6 million users found their way onto the Web this week, Snapchat has taken steps to plug the some of the security gaps in its photo sharing app. In a blog post that seems short on contrition, the development team promises that an update is on the way […]
-
Ericsson to deploy TD-LTE in 15 provinces in mainland China for China Mobile
Telecom equipment vendor Ericsson on Tuesday said it will deploy TD-LTE network in 15 provinces in mainland China for China Mobile. The deployment covers 63 percent of China’s population. As part of the 4G deal, Ericsson will provide radio access network, Evolved Packet Core and upgrade and expand the installed base of core networks. This is the […]
-
Aviary:The world’s best photo editing SDK
Aviary’s beautiful photo editor is powerful, customizable, and can be plugged into your mobile apps and website in minutes. Brand and platform consistency Aviary is fully customizable and embeds directly inside your app for a seamless experience. Maintain consistency between your website and mobile apps by adding Aviary to all platforms. Photo editing expertise This […]