Developers (Devs) stories - Page 202

Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.

App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.

Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.

New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.

Relic dives deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Space Marine, crafting a game of relentless action and meticulous lore fidelity.

Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.

Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.

Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.

Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.

Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.

At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.

Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple to debut OSX Lion and more at WWDC, with Steve Jobs leading the charge. New versions for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud also expected.

Clearswift partners with Connector Systems to distribute software in New Zealand, boosting its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

LA Noire impresses with its groundbreaking facial animations but falls short on gameplay and character depth, not quite living up to its hype.

Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.

Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

Windows unveils Mango for Windows Phone, offering seamless integration and free updates for WP7 customers from autumn.

At the SAP Sydney summit, an NZ executive highlighted the mutual risks and rewards of bridging the ANZ and global software markets.