Top Stories Developer
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Learn All The New (And Removed) Windows 8 Command Prompt Tools
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How One Aussie Developer Gave Parents Peace Of Mind
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What Does The Chrome/WebKit Split Mean For Web Devs?
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Leaked Internet Explorer 11 Features Rudimentary WebGL Support
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Lifehacker And Microsoft Developer Challenge: Publish Your App, Win Big!
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This HTML5 Bug Lets Web Sites Fill Your Hard Drive (With Cat Pictures)
Publish An App In The Windows Store: Win A Trip To TechEd Australia With Lifehacker And Microsoft
FINAL ROUND! Good news developers: you still have 3 days (and this weekend!) to chase your dream. Simply submit your new app to the Windows Store (even if it’s an Android or iOS port) and you could win the chance to present your app to thousands of industry-types at Microsoft’s TechEd 2013 on the Gold Coast. Then there’s the HP laptops, Xbox bundles and Microsoft peripherals that we’re also giving away…
What Apple’s 50 Billion App Downloads Can Teach Developers About Making Money
Today Apple is boasting that more than 50 billion apps have been downloaded from the iOS App Store since 2008, and that it has paid out more than nine billion US dollars to developers. Digging deeper into those numbers reveals the strategies you can use to get a larger chunk of that money — but also suggests you probably won’t be getting any at all, since at least three-quarters of app downloads are for free apps.
Google I/O 2013 Kicks Off Soon: Here Are 15 Android Fixes We Hope To See
Google I/O is almost upon us, and that means, presumably, some updates to Android. We might not see a full-on update to a new version (5.0) announced at tomorrow’s keynote, but we do expect some changes. And while the wishlist might not be as long as it has been in years past, there’s still plenty left to do. Here’s what we’re hoping for.
Round 5 Winners! Lifehacker And Microsoft’s Developer Challenge
OK developers, it’s time to go crazy. No more themes. Just your great app ideas, and the opportunity for exclusive help and feedback from Microsoft Australia’s developer brain trust. Register in our comp, and Microsoft’s team will help you publish your app to the Windows Store! One lucky dev will also be chosen to present their app at TechEd Australia 2013 on the Gold Coast. Speaking of fame and fortune, we’re also giving away HP laptops every week. It’s easy to get started. What better way to debut your app on the Windows Store and even port one over from Android or iOS.
Windows Blue To Debut At Microsoft Build 2013
Last week we had confirmation that Windows Blue would debut in a public beta before the end of June. Now we know that its official first appearance will be at the Microsoft Build developer conference.
Check Out MIT’s Scratch, The Programming Tool For Kids (And Adults, Too)
MIT’s Scratch, developed by the institution’s Lifelong Kindergarten group, recently underwent an overhaul, with the wraps taken off the new version a few days ago. The visual programming tool is designed to teach children how to code, but there’s nothing stopping anyone from giving it a crack.
Hacker Challenge: Can You Top This Guy’s Voice-Controlled Home?
In the above video, DIY hacker Doug Gregory shows off his voice-controlled home which was created using a Nexus 4 smartphone, a handful of plugins and some cheap Home Automation equipment. Can any of you lot match his tricks?
Visual Studio Updates Available As ISOs
Until recently, updates to Visual Studio have required a live net connection. However, Microsoft has announced that Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 has been released as an ISO image that can be downloaded and installed offline. Microsoft plans to ship ISO images for the RTM version of future Visual Studio updates, in addition to the existing distribution mechanism.
