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Google unveils cell phone software and alliance

November 5, 2007 In much the same way it changed the wired Internet, Google plans to revolutionize the mobile Web through its new open software platform. TAGS: alliance, Andy Rubin, handset maker, Open Handset Alliance, Google Inc., Eric Schmidt, Qualcomm Inc., platform, HTC, SDK, cell phone, handset, smart phone, mobile device, Motorola Inc., CEO

Nokia's Series 60 phones get Flash

February 11, 2005 Phone maker will add Macromedia Flash to its smart-phone software to let developers work on new applications. TAGS: Macromedia Inc., Nokia Corp., smart phone, Macromedia Flash, developer, mobile device

Used mobile devices share secrets

August 30, 2006 Consumers can fail to wipe the data clean from their PDAs and smart phones before selling them on eBay. TAGS: smart phone, security software company, PDA, mobile device, eBay Inc., software company, security

New pests target Symbian-based gadgets

January 20, 2006 Trojan horses that target mobile phones are identified, but the threat level remains low. TAGS: Symbian Inc., Symantec Corp., smart phone, Gartner Inc., Symbian OS, mobile device, trojan horse, gadget, Bluetooth, pest, McAfee Inc., mobile phone, Nokia Corp., antivirus, operating system

2006: Year of the mobile malware

December 20, 2005 Mobile security threats are expected to rise threefold in 2006 as mobile devices become more prevalent, according to McAfee Avert Labs. TAGS: McAfee Inc., mobile device, phishing, smart phone, threat, malware, virus, security, PC

Google launches its cell phone ambitions

November 6, 2007 Tech giant unveils Android, its new software for mobile devices. Now it's up to phone makers to put Google's goods into gear. TAGS: Google Android, alliance, Google Inc., consortium, cell phone, smart phone, mobile device, chairman, mobile phone, Linux, virus

New-age keyboard: Trace, don't write

July 11, 2005 IBM comes up with pen-based shorthand method that lets users input words into mobile devices by tracing them letter by letter. Image: Keyboard of the future? TAGS: mobile device, keyboard, stylus, pattern, IBM Corp., letter, word, researcher, smart phone

Mobile minitablets still grounded despite new tech

April 30, 2007 Whether you call it a UMPC, an MID or a minitablet, it's far from certain you'll ever call it a success.Photos: Intel ultramobiles TAGS: ultramobile PC, minitablet PC, Samsung Q1, mobile device, Beijing, Intel, smart phone, manufacturing, PDA, Samsung Electronics, laptop computer, PC

Windows Mobile flaws could crash phones

January 31, 2007 Security firm has uncovered two bugs that, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile software. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Trend Micro Inc., vulnerability, security company, flaw, Microsoft Word, mobile device, denial of service, smart phone, security, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft mobile OS lands its biggest deal

April 5, 2006 U.S. Census Bureau contract calls for a half million handsets loaded with Windows Mobile. TAGS: data collection, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Symbian Inc., CTIA, data entry, handset, smart phone, mobile device, agency, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Virus makes leap from PC to PDA

March 1, 2006 "Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., malicious software, Windows PC, mobile device, virus, smart phone, researcher, PC, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Ballmer makes nice with mobile operators

February 14, 2006 Microsoft's CEO tells a 3GSM audience that the software giant will help them introduce new services to mobile customers. TAGS: mobile operator, Steve Ballmer, Research In Motion Ltd., Virgin Mobile, mobile device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, smart phone, CEO, RIM BlackBerry, mobile phone, Microsoft Corp., cell phone, TV, IM, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

AOL develops new mobile search feature

December 1, 2005 Company says search service shrinks Web for all browser-based mobile devices. TAGS: mobile search, WAP, America Online Inc., search technology, Time Warner Inc., mobile device, smart phone, PDA, Web browser

Is Foleo Palm's folly?

May 30, 2007 A device the company billed as "a new category of mobile device" is in reality a small, underpowered laptop best suited for reading e-mail, analysts say.Photos: Palm adds Foleo to its portfolio TAGS: Jeff Hawkins, ultraportable laptop, smart phone, mobile computing, Palm Inc., Gartner Inc., Palm Treo, mobile device, RIM BlackBerry, Motorola Inc., laptop computer, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Windows

'Berry bad work-life balance?

July 19, 2007 Despite their potential negative impact, using mobile devices helps increase productivity, CIOs say in a survey. TAGS: director of information technology, downtime, RIM BlackBerry, Hasbro Inc., productivity, CIO, impact, mobile device, survey, Research In Motion Ltd., smart phone, office, PDA, U.K., e-mail

Employee gadgets pose security risk to companies

November 16, 2005 iPods, smart phones, digital cameras and other gadgets pose a real security risk to organizations. IT managers are looking for solutions. TAGS: security risk, gadget, Gartner Inc., mobile device, smart phone, security, organization, worker, conference, digital camera, camera, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Short films eye the really small screen

March 13, 2006 Independent filmmakers are wondering if mobile devices could allow them to get their work in front of a mass audience. TAGS: filmmaker, Kinoma Inc., smart phone, Palm Inc., mobile device, audience, handheld device, film, video player, Palm Treo, handheld, mobile phone, video, movie, TV

Clock's ticking on phone virus outbreak, experts say

June 21, 2005 In a few years, a fast-spreading cell phone virus will become more likely, analysts predict--and some tools will be ineffective against it. TAGS: Gartner Inc., smart phone, malicious software, virus, antivirus software, mobile device, protection, antivirus, threat, PDA, cell phone, security, e-mail

Intel has ARM in its crosshairs

September 26, 2007 Chip giant isn't content dominating the PC and server markets. It wants to make gains in mobile phones, where competition is stiffer. TAGS: ARM, chip company, mobile phone, Intel, Texas Instruments Inc., mobile device, smart phone, San Francisco, Samsung Electronics, battery, PC

Seeking status in a cell phone

June 1, 2006 With its new Q smart phone, Motorola aims for an A-plus grade. Also: Nokia's diamond-studded handsets. TAGS: Motorola Razr, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., handset, cell phone, mobile device, mobile phone, smart phone, photograph
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