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The Best of Mobile 2012: Products, Lawsuits and Bump Offs
The year is almost at its end, and 2012 has been a big year for mobile. We’ve seen some great products released on the market, some interesting developments in the BYOD space, and some amazing apps that have taken the world by storm. As we prepare to ring in 2013, let’s take a look at ...
Insecure WordPress Cache Plugin Renders Sensitive Data Vulnerable
WordPress users beware! Researcher Jason A. Donenfeld discovered a vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin, W3 Total Cache, which is described as a “performance framework” that speeds up sites, speeds up page load, downloads and other important tasks in a website. Donenfeld stated that he discovered the vulnerability while helping his brother stationed at Amundsen-Scott ...
Apple Fined $165K For Copyright Infringement In China
In today’s mobile news roundup: Apple gets fined in China; BlackBerry 10 features leaked; and take cool 360º photos with Cycloramic app. Apple gets fined in China The Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People’s Court has fined Apple to pay 1.03 million yuan or $165,908 to eight Chinese writers and two companies for being guilty of ...
Windows 8 Security [Infographic]
The Security in Touch: Exploring Digital Security on Windows 8 infographic tackles how people are adapting to the many devices they use. It’s like people use these devices, such as smartphones and tablets for specific daily tasks like watching videos, reading news articles, playing games etc. According to the infographic, though people tend to shift ...
Samsung Confirms Premium Suite For Original Galaxy Note
In today’s mobile news roundup: Samsung confirms Premium Suite upgrade for Galaxy Note; Google-Motorola makes ‘X phone’; and Nubia unveils quadcore phone. Samsung confirms Premium Suite upgrade for Galaxy Note Owners of Samsung’s original phablet, the Galaxy Note, will be happy to know that with the arrival of the Android Jelly Bean upgrade for their ...
What to Expect at CES 2013: Flexible Smartphones, Laser TVs, Connected Polaroids
The world did not end last Friday. I’m sure a lot if people were disappointed but hey, life goes on right? Don’t be too glum about it, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2013, the International Consumer Electronics Show, wherein every major tech company will make us drool over their latest innovations and ...
Apple Granted Micro SIM Connector Patent. A Win for Innovation?
In today’s mobile news roundup: Apple granted micro SIM connector patent; Nokia Windows RT tablet to sport battery extender keyboard; and Samsung files for Ericsson ban. Apple granted micro SIM connector patent Apple has been granted a patent for a micro SIM connector that would facilitate the easy removal and insertion of a SIM card ...
Second Data Leak in the State of California
When people’s personal information, such as passwords, bank info, home address, gets published, people immediately think that the system was hacked and the hackers were the ones responsible for the leak. But what if your social security number gets published by a government agency–because of human error–how would you feel? Would you still trust the ...
Still Iffy On Instagram? Try These Apps For A Change
Even though Instagram’s backpedaled on its controversial update to its Terms of Service, the damage has been done (more analysis on that in the video below). Many users have deleted their accounts, promising never to use Instagram again. If your among that crowd, here’s some worthy alternatives to consider. Colorized If you think adding filters isn’t artistic ...
Instagram Handling User Backlash Better than Facebook Ever Did
In today’s mobile news roundup: Instagram updates controversial ToS; Nokia and RIM settle patent dispute; HTC to release Windows tablets 8 next year; and Apple pulls plug on Kickstarter project. Instagram updates controversial ToS After hearing incessant complaints from their users over their new Terms of Service regarding users photos possibly used for advertising without ...