Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Android Grows Up, Gets Its First Virus

Android has finally come of age. Today, like iOS, Google's smartphone platform has a real, honest to goodness virus. PocketNow reports that Kaspersky Lab has found the malicious little bugger in Trojan named Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a. This nasty l...
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G Coming to T-Mobile

The BlackBerry Curve 3G will arrive on the T-Mobile network this month. Capable of upgrading to BlackBerry 6, it’s a world phone and the first to support 3G on GSM-based networks.
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Verizon Wireless Reports $146 Million Enhancement to Florida Digital Network in First Half of 2010

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless company with the largest, most reliable voice and 3G data network, announced today that it invested $146 million in the first half of 2010 to further enhance advanced wireless services and coverage for Florida customers. The investment included construction and upgrades to large network facilities, installation ...
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Samsung intros two new mobile phones

NEW DELHI: Samsung Electronics today announced the enhancement of its touch screen range by launching Samsung Champ, touch mobile phone which can function as a music player, and Omnia Lite, a Windows 6.5 Pro based touch screen phone.
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Samsung champions touch screens with launch of âSamsung Champâ

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) has announced the Samsung Champ (model: GT-C3303K) designed for mobile users who are ready to switch to touch technology without breaking the piggy bank.
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Nokia Siemens Networks Deploying Trial LTE Network in East Germany

Nokia Siemens Networks says that it is to supply Telefonica O2 Germany with a pilot LTE network in Halle (East Germany) and will start network deployment in September 2010 in the 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz spectrum.
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Sanyo's VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camcorder, your perfect accessory for visiting Sealab 2021

Sanyo isn't breaking out the hyperbole with this water-resistant full HD pocket camcorder -- that honor went to the DMX-CA100 back in May -- but the VPC-CA102YL does boast a spec sheet as impressive as its product name. We've got 1920 x 1080 / 60i video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, 14 megapixel stills, an articulating 2.7-inch wide LCD, 12x dual dual range zoom on video, and 5x optical zoom on ...
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MVNOs must differentiate with specialty services

Purchasing wholesale telecom services used to be a straightforward move for carriers that leased capacity to extend services where they didn't have infrastructure.
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Samsung Life net profit jumps 81pc

SEOUL: Samsung Life Insurance reported yesterday a 80.8 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the April-June quarter, driven by healthy growth of insurance sales and one-off gains from bonds.
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Nokia Siemens Networks Deploying Trial LTE Network in East Germany

Nokia Siemens Networks says that it is to supply Telefonica O2 Germany with a pilot LTE network in Halle (East Germany) and will start network deployment in September 2010 in the 2.6 GHz and 800 MHz spectrum.
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CSR delivers CD-quality stereo wireless audio to Sennheiser Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled headphones


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Did Administrator Abuse Its Discretion?

(8/6) A North Carolina customer service rep's duties involved entering lots of data into a computer. But she had a history of hand and wrist problems, which worsened in her job. Finally, she sought disability benefits. When those were cut off, she tried to get them back, couldn't, and sued.
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Nokia 5250 set to replace the 5230, turn the ugly dial down from 10 to 6?

It wasn't that long ago that T-Mobile USA launched Nokia's venerable 5230 as the Nuron , but you've got to admit -- with a mug only a mother could love, Nokia owed it to itself to get cracking on a prettier replacement. On that note, we've got a shot of an alleged model 5250 today, sporting the same button configuration as the 5230; considering the gargantuan bezel, we're figuring on a smallish ...
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Did Administrator Abuse Its Discretion?

(8/6) A North Carolina customer service rep's duties involved entering lots of data into a computer. But she had a history of hand and wrist problems, which worsened in her job. Finally, she sought disability benefits. When those were cut off, she tried to get them back, couldn't, and sued.
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Burly, thin Gorilla glass may shine in flat-screen world

CORNING, N.Y. - An ultrastrong glass that has been looking for a purpose since its invention in 1962 is poised to become a multibillion-dollar bonanza for Corning Inc. The 159-year-old glass pioneer is ramping up production of what it calls Gorilla glass, expecting it to be the hot new face of touch-screen tablets and high-end TVs.
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Samsung Duos B5722 - In the Flesh, Price, Close-up Shots

For those who are wondering how Samsung's first dual SIM touchscreen phone looks in the flesh and fits in the hand. Here you go. Samsung Duos B5722 -- This phone is priced at Php 9,500 . It comes in two colors: Dark Brown and Elegant Pink. Learn more about Samsung Duos B5722 via the link. Stay tuned for TP's quick review of the handset. Enter your email address to subscribe to free daily ...
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Sony Ericsson Launches Xperia X10 Android Phone


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LG Electronics Unveils Self-Diagnosing Customer Service Feature for Laundry Systems

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA today launched a new self-diagnosis technology for LG clothes washers and dryers that delivers added convenience while saving consumers time and money. Called SmartDiagnosis(TM), this LG-developed innovation helps customer service representatives quickly and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical issues over the phone, limiting ...
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Thoughts on Nokia's Developer Day from Developer Marek Pawlowski

Nokia’s London Developer day has come under the microscope of Marek Pawlowski and he finds not only Nokia’s organisation of the day to be lacking, but also questions the whole idea of App Stores as a sustainable model for all. It's a constructive article, which I hope is taken seriously.
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