Ting Launches ‘Mobile Service That Makes Sense’ on Sprint
Eric M. Zeman, PhoneScoop, 2/3/2012 A company called Ting has this week launched its cellular phone service using Sprint’s CDMA and WiMax networks. Ting, which is operated by Tucows, provides inexpensive, no-contract access to mobile services. Potential customers will need to buy a Ting-branded phone from Ting, which range from the Samsung Reclaim for $45 [...]
In: Mobile Technology · Tagged with: CDMA, Motorola, Samsung, Sprint, WiMax
Samsung and Apple looking at new waterproof smartphone tech
Stuart Miles, PocketLint, 1/16/2012 A new technology that could save your phone from getting water damaged could be included the next wave of smartphones about to be made by Samsung and Apple. Called HZO, the technology creates a nano-scale film barrier which has special water repelling properties once applied to the inside of electronic gadgets. [...]
In: iPhone, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: Motorola, Samsung
Two-Way PIM Sync for Android and Windows Phone Devices Announced at CES 2012
Michelle Ruhfas, MobileBurn, 1/12/2012 CompanionLink Software announces two-way synchronization of contacts, calendars, tasks, and memos between popular CRMsolutions and the latest smartphones and tablets announced at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Over 25 new devices on both the Android and Windows Phone platforms were announced, including the Samsung Galaxy Note, Sony Xperia S, EeePad Memo [...]
In: Android, Mobile Technology, WinPhone · Tagged with: Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, WiFi
Google Strikes A Blow For Android Consistency By Requiring Stock Theme
PaidContent, 1/4/2012 In explaining how mobile developers can use Android 4.0’s Holo theme, Google acknowledged two of the most persistent complaints about Android development—fragmentation and software updates—and promised that apps developed for the new OS will look more consistent across different Android devices. Adam Powell, a Google engineer in charge of Android frameworks, updated Google’s [...]
In: Android, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: Motorola, Samsung
Apple, Motorola, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile latest to be sued over Carrier IQ tracking
Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12/5/2011 Apple, Motorola, and three major wireless carriers are the latest to face a class-action lawsuit over a smartphone privacy scandal, with Carrier IQ, HTC, and Samsung also facing allegations that they spy on users with software installed on smartphones. While Carrier IQ makes the software, it is installed on phones manufactured [...]
In: Android, iPhone, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: AT&T, HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile
Security takes a backseat on Android in update shambles
John Leyden, The Register, 11/21/2011 The majority of Android smartphone users are walking around with insecure devices running out-of-date OS builds, leaving personal and business data at greater risk of attack. The latest figures from Google’s Android developer web site show that 44.4 per cent of users have the latest version of Android (Android 2.3 [...]
In: Android, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: HTC, Malware, Motorola
Leading Mobile Device Makers Pledge Support For Carrier-Led NFC Venture Isis
Sarah Perez, TechCrunch, 9/27/2011 Isis, the carrier-led joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, is today announcing support for its mobile wallet system from the majority of leading device makers, including HTC, LG, Motorola, RIM, Samsung and Sony Ericsson, as well as from NFC hardware provider Device Fidelity. All of the handset makers are now [...]
In: Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: AT&T, Ericsson, HTC, Motorola, NFC, Samsung, T-Mobile, Verizon
Citrix Brings GoToMeeting App to Android
Dan Rowinski, ReadWriteWeb, 9/7/2011 Cloud and virtualization company Citrix is releasing its popular GoToMeeting application for Android devices. Citrix sites stats from The Telework Coalition that 58% of companies consider themselves a virtual workplace while 67% of all workers use mobile and wireless computing devices. Combined with the fact that Android controls more than 40% [...]
In: Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: Cloud, Motorola, VoIP, WiFi
How does the Google-Motorola deal change mobility?
John Cox, Network World, 8/22/2011 What does Google’s decision to buy Motorola Mobility mean for the future of mobility? Last week’s mega-mobility-deal throws into relief a range of interrelated issues facing Google, its advertising-based business model, and the role and future of the Android mobile operating system. This mélange feature six key items: It’s all [...]
In: Android, Mobile Technology · Tagged with: HTC, Motorola, Samsung
Android: The Smartphone OS with Multiple Faces
Christof Kerkmann, Mobile Tech Today, 5/31/2011 Many manufacturers have decided to make use of the open-source mobile operating system Android, but everything can change from one Android-operated smartphone to the next: interface, functions, options available. The one thing that stays the same: With an Android-enabled smartphone, you’re only a click away from the Internet. Android [...]