In the midst of map- and scuff-gate, it seems the true advances of iOS 6 are being overlooked. In particular, it seems to us that the update will begin to close the gap between native and mobile web apps.

First impressions of Safari in iOS 6 are promising – better (but not great) developer tools, file upload, the ability to capture photos and video… The combination of more robust client capabilities and consistent, fast and inexpensive wireless data will narrow the gap between native apps and mobile web apps.

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In fact, unless mobile devices develop some radical new capabilities that prove difficult for a mobile web app to harness, it’s likely that the gap will be eliminated. It won’t happen overnight, but it will be very interesting to see how Apple in particular manages the transition as the iTunes App Store’s importance as a control point for the iOS market diminishes.

Platzner Consulting’s new outsourcing report: on the money
Posted on September 29, 2012 by admin

Every now and then you see people who really “get it.” If you’re interested in learning from people with practical experience making outsourcing work, check out the new report from US marketing consultancy Platzner | brand storytellers.

[b]Their report nails some [/b]of the key best practices for working with offshore development teams, and they recognize a lot of the unique characteristics of software engineering in Vietnam that make it so special.

Every now and then you see people who really “get it.” If you’re interested in learning from people with practical experience making outsourcing work, check out the new report from US marketing consultancy Platzner | brand storytellers.

Their report nails some of the key best practices for working with offshore development teams, and they recognize a lot of the unique characteristics of software engineering in Vietnam that make it so special.

TPL to Sponsor Startup Weekend Ho Chi Minh City

“Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur?”
- Startup Weekend

Well, we have a little bit of experience there! We’re sponsoring $5,000 in free development for the winner of this year’s Startup Weekend to get them started right. Tech Propulsion Labs CTO Dan Shupp will be there as a mentor, and we’re all looking forward to seeing some great companies emerge.

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