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Microsoft acquires HockeyApp development tool, incorporates new iOS and Android SDKs into Visual Studio Online services

It’s hard to say what Microsoft will do with it, but it could be interesting. According to a blog post over on the Microsoft Developer Network, Microsoft has acquired HockeyApp, a class leading service for mobile crash analytics and app distribution for developers building apps on iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The company stated that […]

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FCC releases report on millions of smartphone thefts, recommends installing tracking software on devices

In a quick note on Twitter, the FCC reported that 59 percent of robberies in San Francisco involved theft of a smartphone. The report also stated that in 2013, 3.1 million Americans had smartphones stolen, up 93 percent from 1.6M in 2012. In addition, only 22 percent of smartphone users installed software that can locate […]

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Marvel app allows developers to turn sketches into prototypes

This could turn into something nifty. Per TechCrunch, UK startup Marvel, which created an app that lets you turn sketches into app “prototypes” — had just one and a half month’s runway left after burning through the majority of a £60,000 investment from Haatch, has raised a £525,000 seed round from Connect Ventures, app studio […]

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Dropbox apps updated, add Microsoft Office integration

This is going to be an interesting tie-in. And potentially useful. Per 9to5Mac, following an announcement earlier this month that Microsoft was adding Dropbox integration for syncing and sharing to the Office for iOS apps, Dropbox announced today that the feature is now available in its latest app updates for iOS and Android.

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Google to launch YouTube Music Key subscription music service

Google today announced that it will be launching its YouTube Music Key subscription music service next week. The service will be available on personal computers as well as smartphones running Google’s Android operating system to start. Beginning November 17, 2014 users will be able to listen to music without ads on the YouTube site. On smartphones, they […]