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Google's Android has serious flaw says NYT

2008-10-28

According to the New York Times, a group of security researchers have found what they call a "serious flaw" in the Android software that runs T Mobile's G1 Google phone."One of the researchers, Charles A. Miller, notified Google of the flaw this week and said he was publicizing it now because he believed that cellphone users were not generally awar...

ATT problems cause iPhone tethering delay

2008-10-28

Reports are surfacing about an iPhone tethering plan that may be in the works. It seems that ATT is afraid that the high number of iPhone users that would use the plan could cause a problem for ATT's network which is already suffering from some issues. How lame is that? C'mon ATT, get with the program. ...

iPhone outsells BlackBerry in Q3

2008-10-28

During Apple's quarterly conference call, CEO Steve Jobs announced that Apple's iPhone outsold RIM's BlackBerry devices during Q3. RIM reported selling 6.1 million BlackBerrys, while Apple announced sales of 6.9 million iPhones. ...

T-Mobile G1 first impressions

2008-10-28

Those of you who pre ordered the T Mobile G1 probably have it in your hands by now. Our friend Mattias got his and he gave us his impressions. He says the OS is fast. "I like the interface better than the iPhone. It's not as intuitive as the iPhone, but it has a lot more options and features (especially if you are a Gmail user). I also like that...

Brightkite iPhone Social Networking App

2008-10-28

Brightkite is a social networking application for the iPhone that helps you meet people in your area. If you watch the video you'll see that you can find people that are within certain ranges of where you are. You can get pictures and personal profiles of people on Brightkite, and you can IM those people if they're interested....

iPhone behind Motorola RAZR and others in mobile web use

2008-10-28

The Motorola RAZR is outselling the iPhone and according to AdMob, more people use the RAZR to access the mobile web. AdMob publishes a monthly report of the ad impressions it gets from each handset across the 5,000 plus sites it serves. They say the RAZR is requesting most of the impressions on the mobile web."The Motorola RAZR V3, KRZR Kc1, W386...

Extend your iPhone battery time with Mophie Juice Pack

2008-10-28

The Mophie Juice Pack is finally shipping. Give your iPhone 3G more juice with the Mophie Juice Pack. Your iPhone battery life can be doubled with the Mophie Juice Pack."Mophie gives more power to iPhone 3G fanatics everywhere with the all new juice pack 3G battery extender. The mophie juice pack 3G comes �pre charged' and ready to go straight o...

Google offers iPhone targeted ads

2008-10-28

Despite launching a phone that will compete directly with the iPhone, Google is still targeting Apple's iPhone to make a few bucks on advertising. Google has announced the launch of iPhone specific ad capabilities. "In meetings with agencies, Google has presented a new option to show different ads in response to searches made from iPhones. The cha...

European Union could require iPhone battery access

2008-10-28

The European Union is considering the implementation of a rul that would require all cell phone batteries be easily replaceable. If they do require cell phone companies to comply with the proposed rule, Apple may have a problem. As you know Apple's iPhone battery is not accessible to the user, even though it should be."AppleInsider spotted that p...

Google's G1 an iPhone Killer?

2008-10-28

Today Show contributor Paul Hochman says the G1 maybe an iPhone killer. He has several arguments including a lower price point, lower cost for unlimted 3G, a 3 megapixel camera, and of course a slide out keyboard. He's right about these features but does he really think the iPhone will drop dead because of the G1? I doubt it. If anything the la...

iPhone v. 2.2 gets Google Street View

2008-10-28

It looks like there's a pretty good reason to get iPhone 2.2 firmware beta release. Apparently Apple has put Google Maps street view in the new firmware. We thought we were going to have to pick up one of the Android phones to get Street View. Now you'll be able to get it on your iPhone. Very cool....

iPhone 3G boosts Apple's marketshare

2008-10-28

According to PC Magazin, Apple's iPhone 3G has boosted Apple's smartphone marketshare within the US. Apple's marketshare rose from 11 to 17 percent, according to an NPD report released Monday.From June through August, the iPhone 3G outsold all other smartphones in the US. During that time period two RIM BlackBerrys (the Curve and the Pearl) ranke...

Mozilla CEO says Firefox Mobile Alpha in a few weeks

2008-10-28

In a recent interview, Mozilla CEO John Lilly says Firefox mobile will be out in alpha in a few weeks."Q: And what are you doing in mobile?A: We want to make sure that the Web on mobile is more like the Web than what the mobile industry offers today, which is closed, separate networks and not a very good information getting experience for the user....

iTunes 8's Genius could be better

2008-10-28

Steve Jobs proudly showed off a new feature in iTunes 8 called Genius. The Genius feature is supposed to create playlists of songs that go great together with a single click. You simply click on a song to play, click the Genius button and you have a list of songs that go great together. Does it work? Yes. Does it leave a lot to be desired? Yes...

Obama uses iPhone App to get help with campaign

2008-10-28

No matter what side of the political spectrum you're on, you have to admit that Barak Obama's campaign sure knows how to use technology to their advantage. They famously used a text message to tell the country of his VP pick. He's use the Internet to raise money, and now he's using an iPhone App to draft people to help with his campaign."The Obam...