The dangerous delusions of the BlackBerry fan

Microsoft's latest mobile app acquisition shows it gets urgency Apple bumps approved size for iOS apps, lets them eat twice the memory

InfoWorld Mobilize February 16, 2015 The dangerous delusions of the BlackBerry fan A set of delusions has let BlackBerry become endangered and will finish off the job if fans continue to believe them. BlackBerry needs a realistic strategy if it hopes to prosper again, not more delusion. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft's latest mobile app acquisition shows it gets urgency 2. Apple bumps approved size for iOS apps, lets them eat twice the memory 3. Microsoft releases Windows 10 technical preview for phones 4. The rise (and rise) of Slack, Silicon Valley's hottest startup White Paper: LogMeIn Collaboration 2.0 Death of the Web Conference This new study from Ovum and join.me by LogMeIn is based on a survey of over 3,900 full time professionals worldwide regarding their collaboration and meeting-related behaviors and activities. LEARN MORE Microsoft's latest mobile app acquisition shows it gets urgency Microsoft's latest buy -- the Sunrise Calendar, an Android and iOS app -- beefs up Outlook and furthers Redmond's 'cloud-first, mobile-first' strategy. READ MORE Apple bumps approved size for iOS apps, lets them eat twice the memory People looking for richer mobile apps may cheer Apple's decision to double the size limit of those approved for sale. But those whose iPhones and iPads have smaller amounts of memory will need to download carefully. READ MORE Microsoft releases Windows 10 technical preview for phones Windows 10 Technical Preview is eligible on only a handful of phones. But if you're one of the lucky ones, here's what you need to know. READ MORE The rise (and rise) of Slack, Silicon Valley's hottest startup Slack has a very simple concept that resonates with many: IRC for the enterprise, with hooks between the chat app and just about any external service you can imagine. With the release of annual user numbers, we now know how hot it is.READ MORE White Paper: Nasuni Shadow IT in the Enterprise This report reveals insights from more than 1,000 corporate IT users about their usage of Dropbox and personal mobile devices for work. Read this paper to gain an understanding for where consumer solutions are being used and if IT policies are effective in addressing the challenges associated with Shadow IT. LEARN MORE. DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!