RIM Claims Fix for Global BlackBerry Outage

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/13/2011

RIM just released a statement in which it claims to fix the service issue plaguing its BlackBerry users this week. The issue caused three days of outages of BBM messaging and email services.

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T-Mobile Releases Improved Bobsled VoIP Service

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/11/2011

T-Mobile has announced improved functionality for its Bobsled by T-Mobile VoIP service, which allows users to make calls from a computer, tablet or smartphone over a data connection. It now provides users with the ability to call Facebook friends from most Android-powered smartphones, tablets and Apple iOS devices.

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Norton Anti-Theft Service for Phones, Tablets and PCs Now Available from the Cloud

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/5/2011

Fending off big rivals, Symantec on Tuesday released Norton Anti-Theft, the first in a set of planned cloud security services for smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

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Apple Unveils More iOS 5 Details: Voice Control and Other New Software and Services

By Grant Hatchimonji | 10/4/2011

The new and improved iOS 5 is coming from Apple, this much we knew. But what we didn't know was that it's coming so soon: October 12. Upgrades are coming to a number of devices, including the iPhone 4 and 3GS.

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HTC Responds to Claims of a Major Security Flaw in Its Android Smartphones

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/4/2011

HTC has released an official statement regarding reports of a massive security flaw in its Android devices. The company has concluded that while their software does no harm to customers' data, there is indeed a vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by a third-party application.

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Google's Powerful Chrome Web Browser Headed to Android

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/3/2011

A new version of Google Chrome that runs on Android is in the extreme early stages of development, with the updated user interface already completed. Chrome for Google could boost the Android's standard browser from a fairly minimal experience to a full-strength desktop browser feel.

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Warning: HTC Android Devices Feature Massive Security Flaw

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/3/2011

Several HTC Android devices feature a serious security flaw that allows hackers to access phone numbers, GPS, email addresses, SMS and more, according to numerous reports. The HTC EVO 3D and 4G as well as the HTC ThunderBolt are currently the only smartphones affected.

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Facebook Will Be Timeline of Your Life, for Good or Ill

By Valerie Sarnataro | 10/1/2011

In a new policy known as "frictionless sharing" Facebook will become a full representation of your life. As part of a new system, users' activities in third-party apps will be automatically noted in the news feed "ticker."

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Skype for Android Update Adds More Smartphones, Tap-to-Zoom Capabilities

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/29/2011

Skype has recently released an update to its Skype for Android app, adding support for several new Android devices. Some of the new smartphone additions include the Motorola Droid Bionic, the LG Optimus 2x and the original Google Nexus One.

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Microsoft Finally Rolling Out Windows Phone 7.5 Upgrades

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/28/2011

Microsoft has finally begun rolling out Windows Phone 7.5, though not all Windows Phone owners will be getting the update right away. Customers should check Microsoft's web page to verify when their devices will be getting the upgrade.

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Apple iOS 5 Might Be Headed for the iPhone 4 and iPad on Oct. 10

By Ed Hardy | 9/25/2011

Evidence suggests that current smartphones and tablets from Apple might get a major system software upgrade on Oct. 9. This will apparently be the day that iOS 5 is released.

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Hulu Plus for Android App Adds Nine New Devices

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/21/2011

A recent update to Hulu Plus brings the TV streaming service to nine additional Android devices. This more than doubles the number of smartphones that can access this video service.

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