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Senator Demands FTC Probe Over iOS, Android Picture Issue
Mar 5 By Kevin ParrishSenator Charles E. Schumer wants the FTC to investigate recent reports concerning Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile operating systems, and their use of private data.
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Android Surpasses Symbian as Most Attacked Mobile Platform
Mar 5 By Douglas PerryThe popularity of Android is attracting mobile threats much more than for any other platform, a study released by F-Secure reveals.
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Not Just iOS: Android Apps Can Secretly Copy, Upload Photos
Mar 2 By Kevin ParrishOh my. More invasion of privacy talk thanks to Android app permissions.
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Pwn2Own Host Responds to Google's Departure
Mar 1 By Kevin ParrishThe host of Pwn2Own has responded to Google's decision to pull out of the 2012 competition and offer its own cash prizes for Chrome hacks.
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Dolphin Brings Voice-Based Web Navigation to Android
Mar 1 By Kevin ParrishThe new version of Dolphin Browser HD for Android now features voice-controlled navigation.
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Kaspersky Does Parental, Theft Protection for Android Tablets
Feb 29 By Kevin ParrishKaspersky is now offering Android apps covering tablet anti-theft, antivirus, parental controls and more.
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Android 5.0 May Arrive This Fall, Hints Google
Feb 27 By Kevin ParrishAndroid 5.0 may actually arrive this fall after all, but it's possible we'll see it early due to Google's "flexibility."
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Facebook Accused of Reading Text Messages via App
Feb 27 By Kevin ParrishA recent article is heating up the privacy issue with apps again, this time focusing on text message reading via Facebook's app.
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Mozilla Opens Apps Marketplace for Developer Submissions
Feb 23 By Kevin ParrishMozilla is opening the doors of its Marketplace to developers next week at MWC 2012.
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Congress Wants Answers Regarding iOS Apps and Privacy
Feb 16 By Kevin ParrishA letter from Washington asks that Apple answer a list of questions about developer policies and practices.
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Motorola Releases Status on ICS Upgrade Schedule
Feb 16 By Kevin ParrishThe majority of qualifying Motorola gadgets won't bite into Google's Ice Cream Sandwich until the second half of 2012.
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Time Warner Now Streams TV to PC, Mac
Feb 14 By Kevin ParrishTime Warner Cable is now streaming TV directly to subscribers via their Mac or PC.
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Government Wants a Social Media Data Mining Toolset
Feb 14 By Kevin ParrishThe government wants a toolset that monitors Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and even traffic webcams.
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Heartbeat Could Someday Be Used to Replace the Password
Feb 14 By Kevin ParrishForget facial and voice recognition -- use your heartbeat to lock and unlock a device.
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Sony May Be Eying Smartphones, Tablets with Vita OS
Feb 13 By Kevin ParrishSony hints that the PlayStation Vita OS could be used on a smartphone and tablet.
InOS |Brands:Sony Computer Entertainment SONY