It looks like Google has recently made some changes in terms of Chromebook purchases for those in the enterprise and education markets. And if you remember back, Google originally required these areas to purchase the notebooks on three-year deals. Anyway, it seems Google has recently had a change of heart. Or more specifically, Google has more »

While many here in the US are likely preparing to blow some stuff up, err, celebrate the Fourth of July with a nice low key family bar-b-que — it looks like Netflix has added a bunch of content that may make the geekier in the audience smile a bit. With that, and as was previously more »

According to Forbes, Google will indeed offer at Chrome-powered laptop for a low monthly fee. According to a Google executive, for $20 students will be able to get their hands on a Google Chrome OS laptop/netbook. We reported on the rumor earlier and it is expected to make headlines when announced today at Google I/O. more »

In a new report from Good Technology, the company’s customers are activating iOS devices at a much higher rate than Android. Good Technology provides enterprise-grade mobile security and control. According to Good, 65% of activations in Q4 of 2010 were iOS devices. The report revealed iPhone 4 as the most popular device activated. Various iPhone more »

The latest rumor surrounding Windows 7 deals with the pricing, and in this case I am not sure I can believe the numbers. To begin with, they have come courtesy of an “anonymous tip and is not from a trusted source.” Also on top of that, the prices seem to be a little high, especially more »

Despite what we hoped in thinking that Microsoft may have learned a lesson with the many available versions for Windows Vista, it seems they are determined to make the same mistake with Windows 7. So, just how many versions are we talking about? Six in total, and if you ask me, that is about three or four more than we need. Of course, it may not be all that terrible considering most consumers will only have to choose between Home Premium, Professional and possibly Starter. All-in-all, here are the versions will see and a little glimpse into what each will offer:

• Windows 7 Starter: Ability to run three concurrent applications, improved taskbar, JumpLists and the ability to join a Home Group.
• Windows 7 Home Basic: Available only in emerging markets.
• Windows 7 Home Premium: Aero Glass, advanced windows navigation, handwriting recognition, multi-touch and Windows Media Center.
• Windows 7 Professional: Ability to join a managed network, advanced network backup and Location Aware Printing.
• Windows 7 Enterprise: bitLocker, DirectAccess and AppLocker. Limited to bulk business sales.
• Windows 7 Ultimate: Includes everything from the lower versions.

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For some people (ourselves included) its just not enough to read the details or highlights from yesterdays announcement, we have that need to be able to watch and feel the need to take it all in. If you fall into that category then Apple has taken care of you, they have just posted the March more »

As part of the iPhone 2.0 software update, Apple also announced Enterprise support for the iPhone (and iPod Touch) which will come in the form of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The new support will feature push email, push contacts, push calendar and global address list. It will have support for certificates and identities, WPA2/802.1x and enforced security policies with more VPN protocols, device configuration and remote wipe.

Well, as expected the long awaited SDK for the iPhone has been officially announced and will be available with iPhone software version 2.0. With great disappointment but very little surprise the availability of version 2.0 and the apps will not be available until sometime in June. According to Apple; the software update will be available sometime “by the end of June”. However beginning today “selected developers and enterprise customers” will have access to a beta release, which will hopefully mean that we will be see a good selection of apps available when software version 2.0 first launches.

We are up, waiting and trying to control our excitement, just what details will we get today about the long awaited iPhone (and iPod Touch) SDK. Today’s event will also be including some news about the “exciting new enterprise features.” The event, which is taking place at the Apple HQ in Cupertino begins today at more »