Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Microsoft addressing Windows Phone SMS flaw

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:01 AM PST

Microsoft has confirmed that it is aware of the SMS flaw in Windows Phone that reportedly allows a Windows Phone 7.5 device to be compromised by a specially worded text or IM chat message."We are aware of the issue and our engineering teams are examining it now," said a Microsoft spokesperson. "Once we have more details, we will take appropriate action to help ensure customers are protected." At this point, the company has not revealed a timeline for when a fix will be distributed to customers.
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SiriusXM adds time-shifting to iOS app

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 04:37 AM PST

Satellite music provider SiriusXM is now offering DVR-like time shifting abilities in its native iOS application. The app now allows users to go back up to 5 hours on any SiriusXM Internet Radio channels. It also gives users the ability to start shows from the beginning, pause live radio, and rewind and fast forward previously aired programs. SiriusXM also notes that the app includes bug fixes and Show Finder, which lets users find and set alerts for favorite shows. The updated iOS application is available now from the iTunes App Store for Apple's iPhone and iPad.
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Press Release: Dell Expands Mobile Broadband Options for Latitude Customers

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 05:23 PM PST

Security vulnerability found in Windows Phone Messaging Hub

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:03 PM PST

A serious security vulnerability in the Messaging Hub in Windows Phone has recently been discovered. The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the phone to reboot and disable the Messaging Hub with a specially worded text message.
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Safety agency calls for ban on all talking, texting on phones while driving

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:33 PM PST

The National Transportation and Safety Board is calling for states to put a nation-wide ban on all talking and texting on a mobile phone while driving a vehicle - even if the driver is using a hands-free device.
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Microsoft releases SkyDrive apps for iOS, Windows Phone

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:04 PM PST

Microsoft has released new apps for the iOS and Windows Phone platforms that allow users to access files stored in their SkyDrive accounts. Before this, users could only access their SkyDrive accounts through the Office Hub and Pictures Hub on Windows Phone and through the browser on other smartphones.
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Video: Motorola DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 video tour - part 2 of 2

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:20 AM PST

The Motorola DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 are the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE versions of Motorola's XOOM 2 tablets that are sold in Europe. They offer very similar specs apart from their screen sizes and the fact that the 10.1 inch model comes equipped with a stylus and supports handwriting recognition.
Watch the video here.


Skype updates Android app with photo/video sharing

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 10:31 AM PST

Skype has released a new version of its Android app that lets users share photos and videos captured with their smartphone or tablet with other Skype users over chat messages. The new version also features improved battery life and video quality on devices with NVIDIA's Tegra 2 processor (most Android 3.x Honeycomb tablets and a few smartphones). Version 2.6 of Skype for Android is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Google offers 6 new apps, 6 repeats on Day 8 of 10-cent promo

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:52 AM PST

Those who work for Google and are responsible for picking out the apps that are featured in its 10-cent promotion must be running out of choices, as Day 8 brings us only 6 new apps along with 6 repeats from earlier in the promotion (yes, there are 12 total available today).
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Sprint, C Spire put lawsuits against AT&T on ice for now

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:16 AM PST

Sprint and C Spire, formerly Cellular South, have both agreed to postpone their lawsuits against AT&T over its proposed purchase of T-Mobile since the deal appears to be in jeopardy in its current state.
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EU throws wrench into Google's Motorola purchase plan

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 07:16 AM PST

The European Commission overseeing the proposed purchase of Motorola Mobility by Google has requested more information from Google on its plans and has halted its review of the purchase until the requested documents have been submitted.
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Report: Android, iOS grow in 2011 at expense of RIM, Microsoft

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 06:54 AM PST

Research group NPD has released its report on the smartphone market in the U.S. for 2011, and it suggests that Android and iOS grew significantly over the past year at the expense of RIM and Microsoft.
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New study finds security holes in Google Wallet

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 06:30 AM PST

A new study by security firm ViaForensics claims that Google Wallet leaves a large amount of sensitive data unencrypted on a user's smartphone, and all it takes is root level access on the device to get to the data.
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Judge grants stay on AT&T/T-Mobile suit with DoJ

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 05:53 AM PST

A federal judge has approved the joint request made by AT&T and the U.S. Department of Justice that the lawsuit over AT&T's planned purchase of T-Mobile USA be put on hold.
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