SIlent Circle doubts whether the hack could take place in the wild, but still thanks 'Justin Case' for his contribution to the security of the platform
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Welcome To The Era Of Co-Opetition
The deal beetween Apple and IBM signals a change in how large technology businesses approach competition, says Anne Cave-Penney from Capgemini
Microsoft Demands Samsung Pay Android Patent Payments
Microsoft sues Samsung after Korean manufacturer allegedly stops paying Android royalties
BBM Arrives On Windows Phone
BlackBerry continues cross-platform strategy with BBM Windows Phone launch
Android FakeID Flaw Could Leave Phones Wide Open
Bad apps can fool Android phones using the Fake ID flaw, and take your credit card details. Your provider may not have patched it.
Samsung Profits Fall, Despite Android Domination
Samsung profit falls, as research suggests Android is on the verge of turning smartphone platforms into a one-horse race
New Firefox For Android Brings Customised Home Pages
The mobile browser gets unique homepage add-ons, new APIs
Microsoft Profits Dip After Nokia Hit
Profits dip slightly at Redmond, but the Nokia phone unit is expected to break-even within two years
Researcher Disputes Apple’s Explanation For iOS Backdoor
Apple admits to the existence of an iOS backdoor, but says its for diagnostics. The researcher that exposed it says it undermines the platform's security
Microsoft Scraps Nokia X To Focus On Windows Phone
Microsoft smartphone boss Stephen Elop declares Nokia X's fling with Android is over, amid massive job cuts
IBM Agrees Deal With Apple To Develop iOS Apps And Sell iPhones And iPads
IBM and Apple promise to redefine mobility by bringing enterprise tools and custom apps to iOS, along with a new sales and support agreement
Microsoft Starts Nokia Lumia Cyan Rollout
Lumia Cyan brings Windows Phone 8.1 and exclusive Nokia features to Lumia devices
Samsung Relaunches Its Android App Store As Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps offers optimised and exclusive apps for Galaxy devices
Microsoft Rumoured To Be Preparing Android-Powered Nokia Lumia
Twitter tipster @evleaks predicts Android Nokia Lumia as the latest Microsoft flagship, the Lumia 930, gets a UK release date
Amazon Extends Developer Select Programme To UK Ahead Of Fire Phone Launch
Amazon offers benefits and monetisation options to developers who create Android apps optimised for the Fire Phone
iOS 7.1.2 Improves Mail Encryption And iBeacon Support
Apple rolls out latest version of iOS to iPhone and iPad users, fixing a number of security flaws
4.5-Inch Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Arrives With Four Other Smartphones
Samsung launches more compact version of flagship smartphone, complete with quad-core processor and 4.5-inch display, alongside four mid-range handsets
Dell Improves The Wyse Cloud Connect Platform
The tiny PC powered by Android is no longer dependent on Bluetooth accessories
Google Introduces Android Auto – A Platform That Makes Cars Smart
The company gets ready to fight Apple on a brand new battlefield
Google Establishes Android One Programme For Affordable Smartphones
Android One aims to help manufacturers create affordable smartphones for emerging markets as Google takes on Microsoft and Mozilla
Google Announces First Android Wear Smartwatches
LG’s G Watch and Samsung’s Gear Live will ship next month, while Moto 360 is expected by the end of the summer
Android L To Boast New Interface And Samsung Knox Integration
Developer preview of Android L is released as Google seeks to expand reach of its mobile operating system
Microsoft Announces Forked-Android Nokia X2 In Bid To Spread Services
Microsoft reveals the Nokia X2, its first ever Android device
Box Notes Adds Real Time Collaboration To Box iOS Apps
Box Notes arrives on iPhone and iPad, with Android set to follow
Android And Windows Phone To Get A Mobile ‘Kill Switch’
Microsoft and Google join Apple and Samsung in introducing a new security measure
Chinese Smartphone Leaves Factory With Malware On Board
Android-based Star N9500 ships with a Trojan hidden in its firmware, says G Data
Android Malware Posing As Google Play Silently Pilfers Bank Logins
Rogue app pilfers bank logins but the most concerning thing is its ability to conceal its actions, researchers say
Chinese Website Discloses Microsoft Android Patents
A Chinese government website has published a list of the patents Microsoft claims give it the right to licence fees from Android device makers
Amazon Set To Launch 3D Smartphone On 18 June
Amazon to hold launch event on 18 June, increasing speculation that a 3D smartphone is imminent
Android Ransomware Encrypts Files, Researchers Warn
Android/Simplocker encrypts victims' content on their mobile device until a ransom is paid