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Quixey – New and Innovative App Search Engine

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May 26, 2011
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Quixey is a new company which has already raised over $400k in funding from Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors foundation (a former Google CEO investing in search) and this week launched their site live to the public. It is an innovative approach to app searching, letting you search based on conversational, what you want phrases, compared to simply by an app name or category which are the current methods of app searching. The app world has recently exploded after Apple’s wild success with the App Store (which recently hit 500,000 approvals by the way). Everybody and their mother has a More >

[How To] Unlock Samsung Galaxy S II With SIM Unlock Code Finder App

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May 24, 2011
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If you were one of the many who got your Samsung Galaxy S II with a locked SIM, meaning that your carrier barred your phone from using another company’s SIM card, then we have some great news for you. There is now a free app available in the Android Market that searches for your Samsung Galaxy S II’s SIM unlock code. Apart from this, the app can also find the unfreeze code that might help if running SIM unlock code search features lands your phone in an unresponsive state. The Samsung Galaxy S II SIM unlock code finder is based on XDA developer Odia’s mode and has been compiled plus released More >

[How To] Install CyanogenMod 7.1 Gingerbread ROM On Nexus S 4G

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May 23, 2011
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CyanogenMod is a custom developed OS for Android phones that frees them from all kind of operator shackles while kicking out any branded bloatware / apps on board. There is some great news for all those on Sprint who opted to go for the all new Google Nexus S 4G. Android 2.3.x Gingerbread CyanogenMod 7.1 Custom ROM in shape of nightly builds is already available for users to flash and enjoy. CM builds are mostly out of the box AOSP Android source code with mods and hacks integrated to provide optimum user experience.

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The CM nightly builds are mostly auto complied with More >

Logitech Unveils New Line Of Accessories For iPad & Android Tablets

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May 20, 2011
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Logitech has announced a new lineup of accessories for the iPad and Android tablets.

Encompassing products for both iPad and Android-based tablets, the new lineup from Logitech features a wide range of accessories — from keyboards to speakers — that help create the perfect environment for your tablet. Whether you want to use your tablet to catch up with friends on Facebook, post quick updates to your blog, or share your favorite music – Logitech has a product for you.

Logitech Keyboard Case Created in collaboration with ZAGG, the latest Logitech Keyboard Case features the same sleek More >

Control Your Android Phone Remotely With LazyDroid Web Desktop

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May 19, 2011
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Want to be able to take control of your mobile Android device by simply using your web browser and accessing a website? XDA forum member CloudsITA has developed LazyDroid Web Desktop, a web application that allows you to control your mobile phone from a WiFi, internet or USB connection.

LazyDroid Web Desktop is currently in beta and the developer is looking for feedback on bugs (there are currently javascript issues with using the app on IE9). The app features the following:

  • SMS – Send SMS via the web interface
  • Contacts – view and manage your contacts
  • Call handler – More >

Google’s Android Credentials Vulnerability Being Patched

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May 18, 2011
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Well it didn’t take too long for Google to response. We mentioned just yesterday about the Android vulnerability found in ClientLogin that could have some serious security ramifications. Using a dummy open access point, a nefarious third party could passively through the use of Wi-Fi collect authentication tokens to password protected services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google Calendar stored on affected Android devices. Speaking with Mobilized’s, Ina Fried, the Android-maker has stated that it is taking action, and fast.

Google told the publication; “Today we’re starting to roll out a More >

User Login Vulnerability Found In 99% of Android Handsets

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May 17, 2011
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Research from multiple universities is now warning that almost all smartphones that are running Google’s Android software could be allowing third parties access to digital tokens that could allow access to services such as Google Calendar and Contacts. The issue seems to affect all devices running versions of Android prior to 2.3.3 and is related to handling of the authentication protocol ClientLogin. According to researchers at the German University of Ulm, once a user enters their credentials, the programming interface retrieves its token in clear text. The token is valid for 14 days and More >

Android 3.1 Honeycomb With Android Apps Support Coming To Google TV

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May 12, 2011
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Google has announced Google TV will be to run Android apps starting this summer.

The announcement was made during its I/O conference keynote. The Google TV will reportedly get updated with Android 3.1 Honeycomb this summer which brings Android Market to the device.

Android 3.1 will bring enhanced multitasking features that will allow you to access many more applications than the standard five you’re given with Android 3.0. The dedicated multitasking option for Honeycomb was received rather well, so we weren’t surprised to see this feature beefed up a bit. Other features that aren’t More >

Apple Considering Over-The-Air Updates For iOS 5

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May 6, 2011
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Apple has been pushing iOS firmware updates to the iDevices via their popular iTunes application for the longest. When a new software update is available, users need to plug their device in via USB, click update, and the new software version is downloaded and installed.

Apple’s competitors have already been offering a different, more direct method for software updates that happens over-the-air. Specifically, when an update to Google’s Android operating system or HP/Palm’s webOS is released, users are provided an update notification and can update the software right on their phone. No More >

RIM’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server To Support iOS, Android Devices

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May 4, 2011
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Research In Motion Ltd. is launching a new initiative that opens the door for businesses and government agencies to start using iPhones and Android devices on their networks, with a little help from the BlackBerry maker’s renowned security architecture.

According to RIM, the single web-based console is being designed to provide IT administrators with the ability to distribute software and manage policies, inventory, security and services for BlackBerry devices, as well as other mobile devices. IT administrators will be able to manage devices over-the-air, including activating More >

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