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New reports have surfaced that Microsoft is developing Office apps for iOS and Android. If true, it's a very smart move by Microsoft.

Windows Phone is falling further behind Android and iOS, with market share dropping from a year ago, says the latest report from IDC. And the report also warns that there will likely be only "slow growth" for the smartphone operating system.

From where I'm sitting it looks like Samsung may rue the day it crossed its biggest customer, Apple as it appears Cupertino's investing in competing firms, meaning the iPhone 5 won't just transform smartphones, but will also generate new competitors for its former friend.

Support supervisor for a retirement system is responsible for (among other things) making sure that tax form 1099 goes out to all pension recipients -- as well as the special machines to process the forms.

In the case of Oracle v Google, the latter has prevailed -- at least, as far as the jury is concerned. There was no Java patent infringement in Android, said the men and women who performed the service. Now we wait to find out if APIs are even copyrightable at all. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers go back for second-helpings of popcorn.

Agence France-Presse (AFP) caused quite a stir when it reported Steve Ballmer saying that Windows 8 would have up to 500 million users by the end of 2013. But Microsoft says that Ballmer never made that prediction, and the AFP article was based on a misunderstanding.

Will the capabilities of drones spying on Americans from above match what London's 'eye in the sky' cameras can see and hear? While monitoring for security threats from the air, London’s helicopter cameras can make out shoelaces from nearly a mile away! It also captures audio. If you don’t like the idea of your local police station spy-flying drones, then the EFF said local governments have the power to limit drone surveillance.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says that he expected 500 million people to have Windows 8 by the end of 2013. But a look at Windows' sales history and PC growth shows that number is way off base.

Why does Apple's lead designer gain a Knighthood while competitors founder in imitative flattery? And what does Apple's message that it will "innovate through recession" suggest politicians should do as we face tough economic challenges? Simplicity is complex. Good design is not a luxury item. Ive speaks to The Telegraph.

[Updated: Facebook and its underwriter banks face the book being thrown at them by the SEC and others] The Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock price has fallen again, and now we hear allegations that aspects of the IPO may have violated securities laws. If true, the outrage is that insider knowledge in the run-up to the IPO wasn't shared with small investors -- allowing the big boys to make the big bucks. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers are the 99%. Not to mention: You are the product...

This company's IT staff is troubleshooting a very new product from a very small vendor, one designed expressly for a particular industry-specific management system. The problem that requires troubleshooting? The new program won't run.

There's a lot of talk right now in the industry about big data and the business intelligence applications that are being used to wrangle it. However, very few people are talking about the impact that big data can have on the network.

Do you ever feel like you are being watched when you drive? The ACLU believes that feeling of being watched is justified and not only while you're driving. The DEA is tracking Americans' movements by scanning license plates which go in a database. The ACLU believes there are plans to data mine those plate records to better track and build files on us for alleged 'suspicious' activity. If nothing is done about logging and data mining our every move, Americans will lose the freedom to drive around anonymously.

Those who believe Apple doesn't take security as seriously as Microsoft have new fuel: the Kaspersky security company claims that because Apple won't allow companies to develop "true endpoint security" for iOS, iOS will become a malware target, leading to plunging iOS market share.

Apple is shaking up the world's electronics supply chain, making huge investments in plant and infrastructure as it prepares for Fall's iPhone 5.