SOFTWARE

As Android popularity grows, here is a look at five possible reasons why Android powered devices are faring better than others.

Late to the party, Microsoft will release its tablet OS in 2012, sources say.

Investment firm General Atlantic is investing in Facebook, valuing the leading social network at $65 billion, representing a 30 percent boost from its last big investment in January, according to a report on CNBC.

Longstanding rivals Google and Microsoft seem to have found friendship in a common enemy - GeoTag - whom they are teaming up to sue over patents.

Nexon will be launching its KartRider franchise in iOS and Android and publish MapleStory title on Facebook, thereby making its entry in to the mobile and social gaming space.

Microsoft Corp's Bing search engine said it launched 'Bing deals' for both the desktop and mobile, allowing consumers to find the best deals locally, a service that will pit it against daily deals website Groupon.

Motorola Xoom, which is touted by some as the iPad killer, is hackable, it has emerged.

RIM may be bringing its popular messaging service to rival platforms, say sources.

A week after blocking Breakup Notifier, Facebook has restored the popular application.

New Bing based website brings deals from Groupon, Living Social and others to one single platform.

Google had to pull over 50 Android apps, after they have found them to contain malicious code.

Yahoo is said to be in talks to sell its 35 percent stake in Yahoo Japan, a move that will give Yahoo the necessary cash infusion to fight against arch rival Google and Facebook.

A recent study says Facebook can have a positive effect on people's self esteem.

Apple, along with the launch of iPad2, has officially updated its iOS mobile operating system to 4.3, with features including a faster browser, iTunes home sharing and enhancements to AirPlay.

Biz Stone, co-founder of popular microblogging site Twitter, denied a report that the company was in talks to sell a $450 million stake to a JPMorgan fund, reiterating that it was committed to remaining independent.

A Northern Ireland software company that supplies services to major financial institutions said on Wednesday it was creating 360 new jobs, a rare piece of good news in an economy squeezed by public services cuts. First Derivatives, based in the border city of Newry and currently employing 550 people, is to expand using 4.3 million

At the Game Developer's Conference, Nintendo recognizes the importance of social gaming and evolving content; announces 10,000 WiFi hotspots and NetFlix availability for the 3DS.

Thinner and faster, Apple's newest tablet is joined by iPad versions of Apple's Garageband and iMove software.

A rogue Google Android developer by the name of Myournet took advantage of the company's openness by developing free mal-ware induced apps, which were direct rip-offs of popular apps.

Google said it will be offering its user managed storage service to Google Apps customers in next couple of days.

Apple could be a victim of its own hype, created by its muted response to media prodding for details about the upcoming iPad 2.