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Microsoft to Hire 1,000 in China Over Next Year: Executive
Microsoft will hire 1,000 staff in China over the coming year, adding to the 4,500 the company already employs in the country, a senior executive said on Thursday. The move is aimed at strengthening the company's position in a market it sees as key to future growth, but where software piracy and regulation remain serious hurdles.
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Android Dominates Europe With Two-Thirds Market Share: Is Apple Listening?
Data released Monday from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reveals Android now takes two-thirds of the device share in Europe. The report also revealed that Microsoft’s Windows Phone remained at five percent, though that was through cutting prices, while the appetite for smaller screens is dwindling.
Oracle to Appeal U.S. Copyright Damages Case: SAP
U.S. business software maker Oracle has launched an appeal on a five-year long court case that could see SAP pay millions more in damages over copyright infringement.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean: Update Arriving September At Second IFA Conference
The Samsung Galaxy S3's delayed update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is an issue that owners of the smartphone want addressed. Samsung said during its Aug. 29 conference that it is releasing the update "soon," but a precise date has not been officially confirmed; however, CNET Asia reported that the update will arrive in September.
Windows Phone 8 To Launch Alongside Windows 8
The release date of Windows Phone 8 remains elusive, though rumors expect it to be confirmed at the Sept. 5 event Microsoft and Nokia will hold in New York. ZDNet reports, however, that the launch date is October 29.
Firefox 16 Beta For Desktop And Android Available For Download
Firefox 15 hasn't been out for very long, and yet Mozilla found the time to release beta versions of Firefox 16 for both the desktop and Android devices. There is not much to talk about when it comes to Firefox 16 beta for Windows, Mac and Linux, since the changes there are mainly for developers. The big changes however, comes in Firefox 16 beta for Android; fans of Mozilla's mobile browser should be happy with what the company has been doing in this version of Firefox for Android.
Windows Phone 8 Official Launch On Oct. 29, Suggests Report
Microsoft has all guns blazing in preparation for its Windows Phone 8 launch. According to a ZDNet report, reliable sources have divulged that the Redmond-based company intends to host an Oct.29 event to announce its highly-anticipated Windows Phone 8, after the launch of its tablet-centric OS Windows 8 on Oct. 26.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean For Samsung Galaxy S3 Releasing 'Very Soon'
Rumors suggested that Samsung could release the latest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean alongside the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at its Aug. 29 conference. However, Samsung only said that Jelly Bean will arrive "very soon" and did not specify a date.
Samsung S Launcher Widget Comes To Windows 8: The Return Of The Start Menu
Samsung is trying to bring back that Windows 7 feeling in Windows 8 with its S Launcher Widget in the company's newest Windows 8 laptops. The interesting thing about this widget is its similarity to the Apple launcher widget on Mac Computers, especially after the huge court loss Samsung recently suffered at the hands of Apple.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Seemingly Going Live Soon
Reports recently suggested that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus were delayed, seemingly on the carrier's end. The issues may be resolved, however, as a user over at the XDA-Developers forum posted on a photo of the update.
Firefox For Android & Desktop Updates: Exciting New Features, Faster Browsing
Mozilla has released its latest Firefox upgrade, providing updates for both its desktop Web browser and Android Web browser interfaces, as well as a browser-based game to keep users engaged.
5 Windows Phone-Windows 8 Announcements Microsoft Should Make
Microsoft's upcoming Sept. 5 event is expected to reveal the next wave of Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia. With Microsoft building an integrated ecosystem, announcements during the conference could also point towards Windows 8.
Latest Java Software Opens PCs to Hackers: Experts
Computer security firms are urging PC users to disable Java software in their browsers, saying the widely installed, free software from Oracle Corp opens machines to hacker attacks and there is no way to defend against them.
