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Security Holes in Mobile Apps—and the App Stores that Provide Them

After a recent look at a handful of popular mobile apps across multiple platforms, there are some common privacy-invasion practices that should worry users—and especially companies who participate in BYOD. Learn how to better protect personal and corporate data when selecting third-party apps.

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Noel Wurst
In Search of the Perfect Mobile App

There are many factors to consider when determining what makes a mobile app successful, but nearly, if not all of them, revolve around customers' direct input and opinions. Learn how some are trying to pinpoint the path to "perfection" in the ever-changing world of mobile technology.

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Noel Wurst
Don’t Judge a Phone by Its Cover: Inside the BlackBerry 10

The launch of the long awaited BlackBerry 10—with a touchscreen—was January 29. To RIM's credit, the initial reaction was remarkably positive. Looking past its similar appearance to most other phones, we take a look at the ever-important OS to see what makes it tick.

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Noel Wurst
Need a Convention Booth at CES for Your Mobile App?

The number of conventions dedicated to the gaming and mobile apps communities is growing, and so is the number of people attending them each year. We look at some of the most popular conventions nationwide and the costs for you to exhibit your projects.

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Noel Wurst
Phishers Ramp Up Attacks on Anyone with a Mobile Device

The number of mobile devices on our planet isn't far away from eclipsing Earth's entire population, and those attempting to steal personal information are well aware of that fact. Learn how you and even your children can prevent sharing too much information while using your favorite phone or tablet.

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Noel Wurst
Why SOAP Services Are Being Put to REST

SOAP is now an aging protocol and its days are numbered. With so many developers familiar with the protocol and so many standards surrounding it, why are we seeing it disappear? The nail in the coffin is the mobile revolution and its driving need for web-based APIs.

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Jacob Orshalick
The Challenges of Mobile Testing for Jailbroken Devices

Many of the automation tools for mobile testing on the market today require the use of jailbroken or rooted devices, a controversial condition that some testing advocates believe violates mobile testing best practices. Bonnie Bailey writes of the challenges jailbroken devices present to testers.

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Bonnie Bailey
Need for Mobile App Developers Outpaces Number of Job Candidates

The job market has never been better for those in the mobile application development field, but hirers aren't taking just anyone. Learn why the need is so great for developers, and how to take advantage of the great opportunities currently out there.

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Noel Wurst