Mobiledia http://www.mobiledia.com/ Find breaking news, reviews, and opinion on the latest cell phones and mobile devices worldwide. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:26:34 GMT en-us Copyright 2002-2012, Mobiledia Corp. All Rights Reserved. Mobiledia http://www.mobiledia.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.mobiledia.com/ 88 31 Read the latest cell phone reviews and news, research cell phone specs, and participate in active discussion forums. mobilediahttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation Apple, Google Agree to App Privacy Policies as Scrutiny Heats Up http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129346.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129346.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:26:34 GMT Mobiledia News Apple, Google Agree to App Privacy Policies as Scrutiny Heats Up
Tech companies agreed to stronger privacy policies for mobile apps, as scrutiny ramps up among lawmakers and consumer advocates about how apps handle personal information.
]]> Facebook Privacy in Spotlight as Lawsuits Mount http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129347.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129347.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:10:49 GMT Mobiledia News Facebook Users Sue Over Tracking
A flaw in Facebook's security policy has triggered a series of lawsuits nationwide, drawing further attention to how the social media giant treats its users.
]]> T-Mobile Plans LTE Network, Brushes Off Subscriber Losses http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129338.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129338.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:24:01 GMT Mobiledia News T-Mobile Plans LTE Network, Brushes Off Subscriber Losses
T-Mobile plans to build and launch its own LTE network by 2013, as the carrier looks to level the playing field after its recent struggles.
]]> Why You Won't Hear Adele on Spotify http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129258.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129258.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:58:20 GMT Mobiledia News Why You Won't Hear Adele on Streaming Services
Consumers will wait longer for their favorite music to hit free streaming sites, as the music industry increasingly "windows" new releases to prevent services like Spotify from cannibalizing album sales.
]]> Technology Helps Languages Endure http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129244.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129244.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:30:03 GMT Mobiledia News Technology Helps Languages Endure
Technology is saving endangered languages, preserving dying tongues and encouraging young people's use of less common dialects.
]]> T-Mobile Seeks to Block Verizon Spectrum Deal http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129245.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129245.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:56:54 GMT Mobiledia News T-Mobile Seeks to Block Verizon Spectrum Deal
T-Mobile is seeking to block Verizon from buying cable company spectrum, as carriers fight to protect their interests and boost bandwidth in competing for faster networks.
]]> Cell Phones Encourage Selfishness, Study Says http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129236.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129236.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:56:41 GMT Mobiledia News Cell Phones Encourage Selfishness, Study Says
Cell phones may encourage selfish behavior, according to one study, even though other examples demonstrate the devices can also foster social connectedness.
]]> Motion-Sensing Software to Combat Distracted Driving http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129232.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129232.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:32:06 GMT Mobiledia News Motion-Sensing Software to Combat Distracted Driving
Motion-sensing technology is re-routing voice calls as texts or voicemail, highlighting the innovative ways companies are taking to curb distracted driving.
]]> More Smartphones, More Smart Thieves http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129152.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129152.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:29:04 GMT Mobiledia News More Smartphones, More Smart Thieves
The rate of identity theft is rising, as customers store more personal data on smartphones, highlighting the intensifying fight for protection against hackers and criminals.
]]> Biden Removes Political Hurdles to Spectrum Reform http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129143.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129143.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:14:36 GMT Mobiledia News Biden Removes Political Hurdles to Spectrum Reform
Vice President Joseph Biden lifted political barriers to spectrum allocation to expand wireless bandwidth and ease the crunch in the wireless industry.
]]> Samsung, Blockbuster to Boost Entertainment on Devices http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129160.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129160.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:08:08 GMT Mobiledia News Samsung, Blockbuster to Boost Entertainment on Devices
Samsung and Blockbuster are teaming up to develop a streaming video service to boost content for smartphones, tablets, and smart-TVs.
]]> T-Mobile to Sell Samsung Galaxy Blaze Next Month http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129174.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129174.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:46:15 GMT Mobiledia News Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, a speedy Android 2.3 device, in late March for $150 with a two-year contract.]]> T-Mobile to Sell Samsung Galaxy Blaze Next Month
T-Mobile plans to sell the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G, a speedy Android 2.3 device, in late March for $150 with a two-year contract.
]]> ITTO: March Madness Won't Be Free http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129164.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129164.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:35:37 GMT Mobiledia News ITTO: March Madness Won't Be Free
March Madness is hectic month for college basketball fans, but online services are debuting a paid service to reap profits from the 67 games this year.
]]> Microsoft Wages Patent War Against Motorola http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129119.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129119.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:56 GMT Mobiledia News Microsoft Wages Patent War Against Motorola
Microsoft is firing at Motorola for its treatment of fair-use patents, piling evidence against Motorola for alleged abuse of standard patent usage guidelines.
]]> U.K. Court Serves Papers on Facebook, Spurs Privacy Concerns http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129101.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129101.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:02:20 GMT Mobiledia News U.K. Court Serves Papers on Facebook, Spurs Privacy Concerns
A U.K. court served legal papers through Facebook, pushing the network further into the official public sphere and sparking privacy concerns.
]]> Doctors-Only Social Networks Protect Patient Privacy http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129073.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129073.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:02:56 GMT Mobiledia News Doctors-Only Social Networks Protect Patient Privacy
A new breed of exclusive, secure social media sites allow doctors to collaborate and share knowledge on mobile devices without compromising patient privacy.
]]> For Gen Y, Smartphones Are Necessities http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129068.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129068.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:38:14 GMT Mobiledia News Smartphones Replace TV, Computers for Gen Y
People are replacing TVs, stereos and more with smartphones, a new study finds, as mobile technology increasingly becomes a necessity across all age groups and income levels.
]]> Hackers Eyeing U.S. Power Grid, NSA Warns http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129017.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129017.html Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:47:32 GMT Mobiledia News Hackers Eyeing U.S. Power Grid, NSA Warns
Hacking collective Anonymous may attack U.S. power grids, warns the National Security Agency, suggesting federal agents are taking extra precautions as cyber-warfare threatens critical infrastructures.
]]> App Simplifies Braille, Aims to Revolutionize Texting http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129005.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/129005.html Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:12:19 GMT Mobiledia News App Simplifies Braille, Aims to Revolutionize Texting
"Braille Touch," a free app which simplifies Braille texting for the blind, aims to revamp keyboard possibilities for the mainstream smartphone market.
]]> Apple Cleans Up Factories with Environmental Audits http://www.mobiledia.com/news/128991.html http://www.mobiledia.com/news/128991.html Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:49:08 GMT Mobiledia News Apple Suppliers to Receive Environmental Audits
Apple's third-party examinations of suppliers' environmental safety records in China are pending, suggesting the internationally renowned company is addressing criticism of its manufacturing at all levels.
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