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Google Rumored To Unveil BlackBerry Messenger Alternative For Android

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June 10, 2011
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Apple’s isn’t the only one creating a BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) type service for its platform as it appears that Google is attempting to do the same. Details are pretty scarce at the moment but it would make perfect sense for Google to jump on board, like other competitors have. The exclusive instant messenger trend began last year, when Research In Motion announced BlackBerry Messenger, an exclusive service that allowed BlackBerry users to communicate through texts and pictures with other BlackBerry users. On Monday June 6, Apple announced iMessage, a similar service that will be a part of More >

GroupOn CEO Files For $750 Million Initial Public Offering

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June 2, 2011
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The popular location-based coupon service, GroupOn, filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission recently. The start-up which alerts over 83 million email subscribers in 43 different countries of local deals that range from restaurant discounts to sailing lessons hopes to raise $750 million in its IPO. Andrew Mason, GroupOn’s Chief Executive Officer said the following in a statement: “Expect us to make ambitious bets on our future that distract us from our current business. Some bets we’ll get right, and others we’ll get wrong, but we think it’s the More >

Several Hundred Gmail Accounts Hacked By Chinese Hacker

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June 1, 2011
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Google recently confirmed that a Chinese hacker was able to break into several hundred Gmail accounts. The company detected the breach and notified victims of the attacks that had occurred as well as relevant government authorities.

Several high-profile accounts were hacked according to the Associated Press, including senior U.S government personnel, Chinese political activists, and government officials from South Korea. The actual hack was a phishing scheme that prompted users to enter their user names and passwords on a web page. “It’s important to stress that our internal systems have More >

Google To Stay In Business With Apple According to Eric Schmidt

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June 1, 2011
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The former CEO of Google and the current company executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, recently revealed in an interview with AllThingsD’s D9, that the internet search giant has effectively “mapped” out a renewed partnership with none other than Apple. This means that Google will continue to provide Google Maps for Apple’s iOS, including an updated version for the upcoming iOS 5. “We just renewed our Map and Search agreements with Apple, and we hope those continue for a long time,” Schmidt said, not really surprising anyone except for the part where he used the word “just.” I mean, were More >

Google Wallet May Force Apple To Implement NFC Technology

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May 27, 2011
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For the last few months, we have been hearing that Apple will be implementing NFC (Near Field Communications) technology in the next generation iPhone. At this point in time, it is all speculation with no hard evidence of whether the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 will actually feature NFC technology. This may soon have to change if Apple is paying close attention to what its competitor, Google announced today.

Just recently, Google announced that it’s jumping head-first into the business of mobile payments with the new “Google Offers” and “Google Wallet” programs, which is rooted in NFC. Google More >

Google Offers and Google Wallet Announced For Mobile Payments

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May 26, 2011
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During a press conference in NYC today, Google officially unveiled Google Wallet and Google Offers mobile payment services. Google recently confirmed that it is working with banks, retailers, and other partners to allow users to make mobile payments with their cell phones. “Your phone will be your wallet,” Google’s VP of Commerce, Stephanie Tilenius said. “Just tap, pay and save.”

Initial partners currently include Citi, MasterCard, Macy’s, Subway, Walgreens, and Sprint. Trials will begin today with a full launch expected this summer. The search giant said that more than 300,000 merchant 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 >

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