Friday, September 28, 2012

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Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper protects users from malicious wipe code until Samsung issues patch for vulnerable phones

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Security researchers discovered this week that several Samsung phones are vulnerable to a "dirty USSD" attack that can wipe a phone's data without the user's permission. Mobile security firm Bitdefender has introduced a new app that prevents the attack from being implemented.
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Verizon NFL Mobile app adds Android 4.1 and HD screen support

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 02:19 PM PDT

The real referees are returning to the NFL tonight, and the matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens will also mark the first game in which the NFL Mobile app has worked on some of Android's best phones. The Verizon NFL Mobile app previously had compatibility issues with some phones running Android 4.1 or an HD resolution. The update addresses those and other bugs to make the app work more smoothly with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Galaxy S III. While the previous version crashed for some users, most should be able to once again access the app. Download from Google Play
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RIM shipped only 7.4 million phones last quarter, reports $235 million net loss

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 01:43 PM PDT

Research in Motion had a rough quarter, but the beleaguered BlackBerry maker's financial report for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year was slightly better than expected.
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Samsung hosting launch party for Galaxy Note II October 24, more release details likely to follow

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Samsung Mobile has already confirmed that the Galaxy Note II will launch on all four major carriers this fall, though it left it up to the individual carriers to provide price and launch date specifics. So far, only regional carrier U.S. Cellular has declared a price, but the others will likely have to follow suit soon now that Samsung has scheduled a launch event for October 24 in New York City. Samsung has sent us a Save the Date notification where it will showcase "The Next Big Thing," which just happens to be the Galaxy Note II. I can only hope they'll soon confirm the day I'll be able to sign my RSVP notification with an S Pen.
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Google Field Trip notifies users about nearby places of significance

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 10:26 AM PDT

The world isn't short on apps for points of interest, but they typically deal with restaurants and commercial venues. Google has released a new Android app that also highlights nearby places of historical or unique significance.
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AT&T MiFi Liberate is the world's first 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot with a touchscreen

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 08:28 AM PDT

AT&T and Novatel Wireless have developed what they claim is the first mobile hotspot with a touchscreen display. The new AT&T MiFi Liberate is a mobile hotspot that accesses AT&T's 4G LTE network, and it's controlled by an easy-to-use touchscreen.
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Amazon asks court to dismiss Apple lawsuit over "App Store" name

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:37 AM PDT

Though Apple asserts that it has a trademark on the "App Store" name, Amazon contends that the phrase has become generic and an industry standard. Lawyers for Amazon have asked a federal judge to throw out Apple's lawsuit against the company for claims of false advertising.
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Nokia TaP data will deliver transit directions in Garmin apps for iPhone and Android

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:19 AM PDT

While an official Google Maps for iOS app doesn't appear to be on the horizon in the near future, users upset about the new iOS Maps app lacking transit directions can try the Urban Guidance feature from NAVIGON and Garmin.
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Huawei Ascend P1 LTE launching as UK exclusive for EE

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:48 AM PDT

Huawei plans to deliver its Ascend P1 LTE device to several markets throughout the globe, but the Chinese manufacturer will start first in the United Kingdom.
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Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon processors that boost the capabilities of entry-level smartphones

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:30 AM PDT

Qualcomm has added two new versions of its Snapdragon S4 processor. The newly minted MSM8225Q and MSM8625Q are both part of the Snapdragon S4 Play tier, the class of Qualcomm mobile processors that are designed for entry-level smartphones.
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ASUS Transformer Pad Prime and Transformer Pad Infinity get Android 4.1 update in U.S.

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:47 AM PDT

ASUS has announced plans to update both the Transformer Pad Prime (TF201) and the Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean starting today.
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Nokia announces price or carrier info for Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 in Australia and select European markets

Posted: 27 Sep 2012 05:23 AM PDT

Nokia debuted its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 handsets three weeks ago, but the company didn't reveal how much the phones would cost. Today, Nokia announced price or carrier availability in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
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