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Software released for attacking Android phones (Reuters)Reuters - Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smartphones that use Google Inc's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's email and text messages. Full text |
FCC Concerned Over DefCon Mobile Hacking Talk (PC World)
Remains of the Day: Zuck's not an iPhone, he's an Android (Macworld.com)
FCC Approves First LTE Phone for MetroPCS (NewsFactor)
Sprint prepping 'Peel' mobile Wi-Fi case for iPod Touch? (Ben Patterson)
How Froyo Will Boost Business (PC World)
Smartphones tempting new targets for hackers (AFP)
HTC EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week (PC World)
One charger to fit new mobiles as of next year: EU (AFP)
Sprint's EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week (PC World)
Sprint To Roll Out Android 2.2 to HTC EVO Starting Aug. 3 (PC Magazine)
Mashable - In an update coupled with Google Maps 4.4 for Android 1.6 and above, Google has improved the mobile offering of Places. Android owners can now add the Places icon to their home screens and use it to quickly locate nearby venues and their accompanying information-rich business listings. Full text
NewsFactor - AT&T launched a new hot-zone pilot Monday in downtown Charlotte, N.C., to provide supplemental Wi-Fi coverage for smartphone subscribers in an area that consistently experiences high 3G traffic and mobile data use. The wireless carrier also told media outlets that it will be introducing a software patch over the next three weeks to improve the performance of an Alcatel-Lucent app that has been slowing mobile-device data speeds for less than two percent of its wireless customers. Full text
NewsFactor - For all the talk about smartphone shortages -- the HTC Droid Incredible, EVO 4G, Motorola Droid X, and Apple iPhone 4 -- it seems smartphones aren't the only mobile devices in danger of short supply this summer. The iPad may be the next supply-chain victim. Full text
PC World - Google is changing the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA), ostensibly to pave the way for direct carrier billing for Android apps. The move should spur an increase in Android apps and Android Market sales, but may be a double-edged sword for IT admins and users. Full text
PC World - HTC on Monday announced it would use Super LCD (SLCD) display technology from Sony on its latest batch of mobile phones, replacing AMOLED screens supplied by Samsung. The move comes as shortages of HTC devices like the Droid Incredible on Verizon and the HTC Desire forced the company to find an alternative to replenish its stocks. HTC announced the decision in a press release published by the Website SlashGear. Full text
PC Magazine - Sanjay Jha, co-CEO of Motorola, said Saturday morning that he was convinced that vast majority of volume in mobile devices over the next five years would be with Android devices. Full text
PC World - The 2010 Comic-Con takes place this weekend in San Diego, California, and there???s certain to be plenty of goodies to be had amidst all the chaos. So let???s kick it all off with this cute little $6 figurine from Dyzplastics. Look familiar? That???s right; it???s the little guy that???s come to be well known all around your block ??? Google???s Android mascot! Full text
PC World - After last week's iPhone brouhaha and controversy, it's nice to be able to take a step back and explore some of the more nerdy stories making news. Here are some of our favorites from this past week. Enjoy. Full text
AFP - A major US telecommunications industry group on Friday asked a federal court to block a law requiring mobile phone makers to warn customers that the gadgets are bathing them in radiation. Full text
Macworld.com - On Thursday, AT&T reported in its earnings call earlier that it activated 400,000 to 500,000 3G iPads during its second quarter.? Full text
