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Android Trojan Answers Incoming Calls
A new variant of the Nickispy Trojan can intercept calls while sending messages out to a remote server
Microsoft Quick To Woo Android Refugees
Microsoft has already begun its overtures to Android phone makers displaced by the Google-Motorola deal, says Nicholas Kolakowski
McAfee Adds iOS Support To Mobile Management Suite
McAfee has added more management features to WaveSecure, but has held off on malware protection
Motorola Launches Defy+ Rugged Android Handset
As it agrees to be acquired by Google, Motorola has introduced the Android 'Gingerbread'-based Defy+ smartphone
Google Wins More Than Patents With Motorola
Google's stunning Motorola Mobility move nets a powerful patent portfolio, a good phone maker and intriguing options, says Wayne Rash
Pricey Broadband Stifles Uptake In Developing Nations
Ovum has warned that the high cost of broadband in developing markets has put it out of reach for many
BlackBerry Management Centre Launched For SMBs
RIM's new free online management service simplifies smartphone security and requires no technical expertise
Huawei To Launch Own-Brand UK Handsets Next Month
Huawei is set to launch the Android Blaze in order to establish itself as a handset brand 'from scratch'
Google To Buy Motorola Mobility For £7.7bn
Google has announced it will buy mobile phone manufacturer Motorola in a deal worth $12.5 billion
A Dozen Vulnerable Android Apps Uncovered
Commonly used Android apps leave phones vulnerable to phishing and hijacking, according to Privateer
The PC Is Not Dead, It Has Just Evolved
The PC is not going away, it is just evolving into a variety of smaller, faster and more versatile mobile devices, says Wayne Rash
Analyst: Amazon To Challenge iPad With Content
Analyst Tim Bajarin argues Amazon's tablet could undercut Apple and turn it into a profitable e-commerce tool
Study: Android Leads On Mobile Advert Impressions
Google's Android is the top advertising target by impressions, but Apple's iPhone remains the top smartphone
Apple May Announce iPhone 5 On 7 Sept: Rumour
Apple is to host a 7 September launch event for iPods, which may include more information on the iPhone 5
Acer Iconia Tablet Finally Launches In America
Acer has finally launched its 7-inch tablet in the United States, nearly five months after its UK arrival
European Mobile Security Zooming Up To The Cloud
IDC says mobile management and security in Europe is heading for massive growth in the cloud
Smartphones Worse Than 2G Handsets For Rural Calls
Smartphones are slightly worse than 2G handsets for making voice calls in rural areas, research has found
Google Misdirection In Patent Spat Is Gamesmanship
Microsoft and Apple are using patents suits to bash Google. Google is hitting back in this colossal waste of time, argues Clint Boulton
Dutch Refuse Apple Immediate Ban On Samsung Tab
Apple did not get its iPad injunction in the Dutch courts where Samsung played its Knight Ridder concept ace
Samsung Ramps Up Tablet Storage To 512GB
The maximum capacity of Samsung's new solid state drive will provide giant gains for tablet memory
Nokia Wanes As Android Grabs 43.4% Market Share
Gartner said Google's Android is the top phone operating system but Nokia hangs on as top manufacturer
Touchpad Price Slash Could Mean Tablet War
HP's decision to cut the US price of the webOS Touchpad could spark a tablet price war with Android
Aruba Repelled Over 8,000 Wireless Hacks At Black Hat
Aruba Networks' military grade MOVE architecture was deployed over three wireless networks at Black Hat
Increasing Availability Of Contactless POS Terminals
ABI Research reports NFC providers and smartphones are stimulating the contactless payments market
Apple Targets Motorola With Tablet Complaint
Apple is looking to follow up its injunction success against Samsung with a new lawsuit against Motorola
Microsoft Continues Slide Down Smartphone Slope
Not good news for Nokia after Gartner found that Microsoft's smartphone share continues to tumble
Facebook Denies Making Phone Numbers Public
Syncing mobiles with Facebook does not reveal contact numbers in public, says the social networking giant
$300 Million Set Aside For Ultrabook Developers
Intel’s investment arm laying out $300 million to encourage ultrabook hardware and software partners
Gingerbread Samsung Galaxy R Runs On Tegra 2
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy R, itsfirst Android smartphone powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual-core processor