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Microsoft paying developers to build mobile apps

Posted by | Jul 14, 2010 | , |

Microsoft is paying developers to build mobile applications for its Windows Phone 7 system to help it narrow a lead by rival products from Apple and Google, reports “Bloomberg” (http://macosg.me/2/j7).

The company is providing financial incentives ranging from free tools and test handsets to funds for software development and marketing, said Todd Brix, a senior director at Microsoft who works with app developers. In some cases, Microsoft is providing revenue guarantees, and will make up the difference if apps don’t sell as well as expected, he told “Bloomberg.”

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‘MacVoices’ looks at Save My Place for the iPhone, iPad

‘MacVoices’ looks at Save My Place for the iPhone, iPad

Posted by | Jul 12, 2010 | |

On the new “MacVoices” (http://www.macvoices.com) Duncan Champney and Steve Sheets of WareTo discuss Save My Place for the iPhone and iPad.

They talk about the origins of the application, how users are bending it to uses not originally intended, and how that is influencing their future direction. Save My Place leverages Google maps, but improves on them with bookmarking and comparison features to deliver a more useful, personal experience.

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