In a move that is sure to be welcomed by many, Microsoft has stopped the distribution of all Xbox Live-related iPhone applications at the Apple's AppStore. Why is this going to be welcomed? Because Microsoft wants these apps to be absolutely free of charge. More on this after the jump.

Do you ever wonder which among the consoles are getting the most attention from the developers, meaning how many developers are actually working on a particular platform? Apparently, Game Developer Magazine wondered precisely about this, and so has published a survey report on the state of the game development. Their findings can be found after the jump.

It's time to update your Mac OS X systems once again. Apple recently released a new Security Update (flagged as 2008-005), which is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5, and is "recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X". Find out the details of the new software update in our full article after the jump.

Heads up, iPhone and iPod Touch users! The respective firmware 2.0 updates for your Apple gadgets are now officially live and available through iTunes. Before you connect and upgrade, though, check out the full article for more info on these updates.

It seems like Microsoft and Apple may soon be hand-in-hand once again as evidence of a new crossover utilizing both company's products has recently been sighted. During a recent demonstration at the Citrix Application Delivery Conference in Melbourne, presenters were able to use a client desktop software entitled "XenDesktop" to access Windows sessions over a Citrix server. More details regarding this can be found in our full article.

Last week's game releases introduced a lot of fun games, such as Dr. Mario DX and Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. This week, however, is the week for game ports, with Mac getting its own conversion of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, PS3, Xbox 360), the Nintendo DS getting the arcade classic Super Dodgeball Brawlers, and many others.

* Article originally posted May 26, 2008 at 12:37AM

OpenOffice may have started catering to the Mac with only a handful of features, but its most recent beta version may prove to offer more open-sourced office suite love to Mac users. Its latest version, OpenOffice.org 3 beta, now has some improvements in UI as well as added new functions. More info in the full article.

It's a bit strange to note that right now, using Microsoft's Exchange application with Apple's iPhone is a bit better than using it with .mac. However, it looks like Apple's going to even it out, according to a rumor that .mac will soon get its much-needed overhaul and will be reintroduced with the new iPhone. More details in the full article.

The Wiimote is surely catching the eye of many manufacturers - even Microsoft and Sony have recently been rumored to come up with new controllers that seem to be taking a page from Nintendo's waggler. Evidence of a new patent from Apple hints of a new remote control system similar to Nintendo's Wiimote controller. The new filing was recently sighted on the US Patent & Trademark Office website and outlined the technical specifications for it, along with several possible applications. You can read more about the latest patent idea from Apple by clicking on the "read more" link found below.

If you're into the business side of gaming, you might be interested in this piece of news: in BusinessWeek's list of The World's Most Innovative Companies, Microsoft ranked above its competitors in the video game industry, Nintendo and Sony. Guess who topped the list? Apple. (Cue whooping from Mac users.) Details in the full article.