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Android To Outpace iOS By 2012
An iSuppli report has found that Android is headed for steep growth, due to hardware flexibility and revenue sharing
Android Handsets Outsell BlackBerry, iPhone
Smartphones running Android are now outselling Research in Motion's BlackBerry and Apple's iPhone according to new figures
RIM Resists Saudi Demand To Break BlackBerry Encryption
The BlackBerry maker seems willing to let the Saudi government shut down Messenger rather than compromise the security of its mobile service
Facebook Updates Privacy Controls For Mobile Users
All of Facebook's privacy settings are being rolled out to users surfing the site with mobile phones
Future Mobile Phones Will Include Web Browsers
New research has suggested that by 2015, the majority of smartphones will be shipped with full web browsers included
Motorola Developing Android TV Tablet
Motorola is reportedly working on a tablet computer geared up for users who want to watch TV on the move
RIM Holds ‘Last Ditch’ Talks With Saudi Arabia Over Ban
Research in Motion is reportedly in 'last ditch' talks with the Saudi Arabian government over its plans to ban BlackBerry text messaging
Microsoft Teases With Possible Tablet Images
Microsoft's hardware division has released images that offer a tantalising view of what could be a tablet device from the software giant
Eutelsat Satellite To Bridge Broadband Digital Divide
The KA-SAT satellite is being developed for Eutelsat to provide faster broadband services to the digitally deprived
Researchers Reveal Jailbroken iPhone Exploit
A Web-based jailbreak for the Apple iPhone shows mobile devices' vulnerability to remote exploits
Whose Phone Is It Anyway?
The US Copyright Office recently gave its approval for the jailbreaking of mobile devices, turning phones into commodities, says PJ Connolly
RIM Searches For Customers With BlackBerry Torch
BlackBerry Torch 9800, RIM's newest smartphone, must retain RIM's traditional corporate audience, while capturing consumers
Apple, Amazon Face E-Reader Probe
Apple and Amazon are facing an anticompetitive investigation over their e-book pricing deals with publishers
RIM Denies Security Compromise Over UAE Ban
Research in Motion said it will not compromise the security of its BlackBerry phones, in response to a possible ban in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Android Is Still Scaring Off Enterprise Customers
If Android is going to succeed in the enterprise, Google needs to address some of the basic security and privacy issues that make IT managers shy away
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Tab Tablet Device
Samsung’s announced tablet will be called the Galaxy Tab, in keeping with its popular Galaxy S smartphone line
Smartphone Security Faces Looming Battle
As the power, storage and data demands on smartphones continue to grow, the greater the security threat to these devices will become, says Larry Walsh
Android Grows User Base Faster Than Apple iOS
Google's Android operating system grew 27 percent for the second quarter, which is higher than the growth of Apple's iPhone
Americans Increasingly Hooked On Facebook, Twitter
Social networking sites are swallowing an increasing amount of America's online surfing time, new research has revealed
UAE BlackBerry Ban To Impact Visitors
The upcoming ban on some of the everday functions of the BlackBerry handset in the UAE will also affect visitors to that country
Mobile To Swamp Fixed Broadband, Warn Analysts
The growth of mobile broadband will massively outstrip the growth of fixed broadband by the end of 2015, says analyst group
Android 2.2 To Debut On Motorola Droid
Motorola said in a community forum that Google's Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) will be pushed out to the Motorola Droid in August
Apple Faces iOS4 Embarrassment
Apple is investigating reports that iPhone 3G users are experiencing a number of problems with their handsets after upgrading to iOS 4
Majority Of Brits Happy To Pack Laptop For Holiday
The vast majority of British people believe that taking a laptop on holiday would not cause arguments with their partner or family
Ten Stumbling Blocks That Could Derail Google Android
Android might be doing well, but concerns about security, privacy and an enterprise focus could hold the mobile operating system back
McAfee Expands Mobile Security Portfolio
For the second time in as many months, McAfee is pushing into the mobile security market via acquisition, this time targeting mobile security vendor TenCube
HP Hints At Business Focused Windows 7 Tablet
Executives at HP have indicated that it could make a line of Windows 7 tablets that would be geared more for businesses than consumers
Amazon Launches Third Generation Kindle
Amazon has launched its third generation of Kindle e-readers, including a price competitive Wi-Fi-only version
HTC Droid Incredible Dubbed The ‘Google Nexus Two’
iSuppli has discovered in a teardown that the HTC Droid Incredible might be thought of as the “Google Nexus Two,” because their components are so similar