April 8, 2013
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Java Returns to Top of the Tiobe Charts

Android's success has been good for the programming language.

Verizon Ranks Apps by Resource Consumption

The new charts could prompt the mobile development industry to pay more attention to energy and data consumption.

Google Drive Highlights Third-Party Apps

The change could result in more usage of apps written for Google's cloud computing platform.

Report Finds Increasing Numbers of Pre-Teen Hackers

What happens when you teach kids to code? They try to steal virtual currency.

Samsung Program Will Let Devs Keep 100% of App Sales

Over time, the developers' cut will eventually drop to 70%, as in other app stores.

DropBox Releases Sync API

The company says the new tool will make life easier for mobile development firms.

Facebook Launches Developers Live App

The new app will feature video tutorials, news and other Facebook development resources.

Amazon Announces Virtual Currency

Amazon Coins will launch in May.

Google Play Changes Its Developer Payment Schedule

The company hints that it's adding new payment methods.

App Store Short Links Debut During Super Bowl

A Star Trek app is the first to advertise the new App Store feature.

Open Source Rookies of the Year

JavaScript projects dominate the Black Duck list.

Report: Google Play Revenue Doubles in Three Months

But the App Store still brings in more than three times as much revenue.

iPhone App Price Decreases Boost Downloads by 1,665%

Price increases don't have as much impact on sales.

Twitter Buys Crashyltics

The purchase looks like an "acquihire."

Mindshare Survey: iOS Drops 5%, Android Climbs 4%

A report says that developers who target multiple platforms earn the most.

GitHub Search Update Exposes Security Vulnerabilities

Many users were inadvertently publishing their private encryption keys.

June 1, 2 Named 'National Day of Civic Hacking'

NASA, the Census Bureau and the Department of Labor have issued coding challenges.

Why Are Developers So Resistant to Change?

Many have been burned by bad experiences with past managers.

RIM Extends Deadline for Developer Program

The firm added 19,000 more BB10 apps last weekend.

UI and UX Are Becoming More Important

Enterprise application development teams are coming to realize that mobile development is vastly different than creating desktop apps.

Objective-C Receives Top Programming Language Award (Again)

A rise in mobile development is fueling the popularity of certain programming languages, including Objective-C.

Square Releases Bug Analysis Tool 'Squash'

The open source tool helps route bug reports to the appropriate developer.

Application Developers Alliance Boasts 20,000 Members

The industry group just passed its first anniversary.

Google Glass Developer Events Scheduled

The invitation promises hands-on use of the device.

Google Releases Speech API for Chrome

The tool enables development of voice-controlled Web apps.

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