Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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New YouTube for Android offers editing options for uploaded videos

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 04:54 AM PDT

Google has released an update to the YouTube app for Android smartphones that gives users more options and control over the videos that they upload directly from their phones. Version 2.2.14 now allows users to edit the title, description, and privacy settings of uploaded videos, and offers a new UI for uploading videos from a phone. Video playlists can now be created or edited directly from a phone, and Google promises various other bugfixes and performance improvements throughout the app. The update for YouTube for Android is available in the Android Market now.
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VEVO music video player for BlackBerry PlayBook now available

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:08 PM PDT

The VEVO music video player that has been available for iOS and Android for some time has finally made its way over to the BlackBerry PlayBook. Originally announced and teased at BlackBerry World back in May, the VEVO app offers easy access to VEVO's library of 30,000 plus music videos.
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HTC Inspire 4G Gingerbread update available now

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 12:56 PM PDT

The Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T is now available to download and install. Apparently HTC started rolling out the update on August 4, but didn't bother to tell anybody of its actions until today. Regardless, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update brings all of the usual Gingerbread goodies, including improved system performance and better battery life reporting, in addition to an updated version of HTC's Sense interface.
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Google+ for iOS updated; iPad, iPod touch support included

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Google has updated its Google+ app for the iOS platform with a number of improvements, including support for the iPad and iPod touch in addition to the iPhone.
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U.S. Cellular 4G LTE network, tiered data on track for November

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:04 AM PDT

During the conference call for U.S. Cellular's Q2 2011 financial results, the carrier let loose some future plans that it has for its network and service plans. For starters, U.S. Cellular said its 4G LTE network is on track for a November reveal, and that it is planning on moving to tiered data plans at some point.
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HTC developer portal live with Sense SDK and source code

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 09:03 AM PDT

HTC has turned on its htcdev.com site that gives developers access to SDK tools and kernel source code. In the future, htcdev.com will provide access to a bootloader unlock tool.
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LightSquared signs roaming deal with pre-paid ClearTalk service

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 08:09 AM PDT

LightSquared is not letting up on forging partnerships despite the fact that its forthcoming 4G LTE network has yet to be approved by the Federal Communications Commission. The latest agreement signed by the company is a 4G LTE roaming contract with ClearTalk, a pre-paid service provider operating in select markets across the country.
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Motorola's winning PHOTON 4G WiMAX smartphone for Sprint review

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:32 AM PDT

The PHOTON 4G for Sprint marks Motorola's return to a place of honor on Sprint's shelves, offering up both processing and data speed, as well as world roaming capabilities packaged in an Android smartphone with a large touchscreen display. Dan runs it through its paces in this review, and likes what he finds.
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Google motions to block incriminating email from courtroom

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:14 AM PDT

An incriminating email message has been revealed in the Oracle case against Google, which claims that Google's Android operating system has violated a number of Oracle's patents that pertain to Java. According to the email, Google was aware of the violations and elected to go ahead with releasing Android without paying a license fee or using other methods. Google has attempted to block the email from being used as evidence in the courtroom, but since it has been revealed to the public already, that may be easier said than done.
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Android users could be plagued with "pop-up apps" claim security researchers

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:35 AM PDT

According to security researchers presenting at Defcon this year, the Android operating system is vulnerable to pop-up ads and fishing attacks thanks to the way it is designed. Malicious apps have the ability to read what app the user is running, and then "pop" in front of that app to intercept the user's information.
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iOS, Android security flaw shown by 10-year-old girl at Defcon

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:03 AM PDT

A 10-year-old girl has figured out a way to outsmart game developers and cheat at games designed for iOS and Android by exploiting a security vulnerability within the clock system. The cheat works by modifying the clock settings on the device to accelerate time within the game's environment.
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Press Release: VelaTel Global Communications Launches Infinity G tm Product Line: The Company's First Branded Line of Wireless Devices

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 05:50 AM PDT

U.S.-based VelaTel Global Communications, Inc. (OTCQB:VELA) (previously ChinaTel Group) is pleased to announce that it has developed and launched a complete line of branded products that, when activated, enhance consumers' experience in connecting to VelaTel's GO MOVIL 4G wireless broadband network. VelaTel's Infinity G tm product line currently includes a 7" and a 10" touch screen tablet, a USB dongle, and a pocket Mi-Fi device. Photographs and further descriptions of all devices can be found on the website for VelaTel's Peru network, www.gomovil.com.pe, under the tab "Dispositivos" (which is Spanish for "Devices").
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Apple iPad expected to hold 60 percent of tablet market through 2020

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 05:46 AM PDT

You might be able to chalk this up to another bold prediction from an analyst, but according to Charlie Wolf, analyst at Needham, Apple's ubiquitous iPad tablet will still be dominating the market 9 years from now. Wolf makes these claims based on the analysis that other tablets have yet to capture the public's attention the way the iPad has.
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