Mobile Software

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• The New Mobile Landscape

  Mobile devices and computing have come a long way. But where will they go next?

• Will a Mobile OS Update Break Your Apps?

  When mobile operating system vendors update their platforms, third-party apps sometimes stop working. Here's why -- and how to prevent your app from being the next one that breaks.

• LTE: Not So Fast

  Dozens of operators like AT&T are building networks based on Long-term Evolution (LTE), promising multimegabit download speeds. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of LTE.

• Is Ubicomp at a Tipping Point?

  Ubiquitous computing is moving out of the lab and into the mainstream. Bo Begole, head of PARC's Ubiquitous Computing Area, explains what it means for enterprises and consumers.

• Smartphones and Tablets Go Multicore: Now What?

  Like laptops and PCs, mobile devices increasingly feature multicore processors. The extra horsepower is good news for developers, but it comes with a few strings attached.

• 5 Steps to a Successful Enterprise Wireless Strategy

  For enterprises, smartphones can be both a problem and an opportunity. Here, analyst Iain Gillott lays out five tips to help CIOs, IT managers and developers craft a can't-miss wireless strategy.

• Agile Software Development Trends

  David Thomas of Rally Software, a leader in Agile application lifecycle management, talks about the latest software trends.

• 11 Tips for Mobile Software Development

  Mobile software development varies from platform to platform, but there are key considerations that apply to all of them.