Mobile

Google has opened up the internet giant’s social platform Google+ to the open public after three months of ‘field trial’ testing. "Google+ is still in its infancy, of course, but we’re more excited than ever to bring the nuance and richness of real-life sharing to software," wrote Google engineering chief …

New tools allow social devs to access public player info

'If it goes ahead it will be different' says Rovio executive

Should Tim Cook and Larry Page be getting together to clink glasses of champagne this week? Admittedly, it’s an unlikely prospect, but the CEOs of Apple and Google do have a joint milestone to celebrate. According to app-tracking startup Appsfire, more than one million apps have now been released across …

Though around 20 per cent have been deleted, says analytics firm

Virtual world expands to smartphones

Media conglomerate News Corporation is extending its reach into games and social networks with the acquisition of London studio Bossa. News Corp’s UK subsidiary Shine – run by Rupert Murdoch’s daughter Elisabeth – says it will entrust Bossa with its existing brands and properties. Shine has previously released content across …

Left-wing dev Molleindustria accuses Apple for removing game 'without explanation'

Phone Story draws attention to apparent slavery, suicide and eWaste in manufacturing

Smartphone project now in full production; Studio says overwhelming response has energised the team