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Verizon workers snooped on Obama's mobile records

Verizon workers snooped on Obama's mobile records

A number of Verizon Wireless employees have been suspended after allegedly looking at president-elect Barack Obama's personal mobile phone account records.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2008 10:08AM Security
Mobile chargers get green rating system

Mobile chargers get green rating system

Five of the major mobile phone manufacturers have launched a common energy rating system for phone chargers to help consumers make greener choices.
Ian Williams Nov 20 2008 6:10AM Hardware
New mobile virus goes 'old school'

New mobile virus goes 'old school'

A new virus is relying on some old tricks to infect Windows Mobile users. The so-called 'companion virus' attack uses a method of assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location.
Shaun Nichols Nov 17 2008 6:49AM Security
VMware brings virtualisation to mobile phones

VMware brings virtualisation to mobile phones

VMware is to put virtualisation technology on mobile phones so that users can combine multiple profiles, such as one for business and one for personal use, into one handset.
Daniel Robinson Nov 11 2008 6:24AM Software
Mobile broadband falling short of hype

Mobile broadband falling short of hype

Many mobile broadband users feel that the service does not live up to the promises made by mobile providers, a recent poll by O2 has found.
Ian Williams Nov 3 2008 6:48AM Telco/ISP
New standard will make mobiles easier to customise

New standard will make mobiles easier to customise

A forthcoming update to the Open Mobile Alliance Device Management (OMA DM) standard for mobile phones will make it easier for users to personalise their handset, for which there is enormous potential demand, according to Mformation.
Daniel Robinson Oct 28 2008 6:37AM Software
The future of mobile is surface

The future of mobile is surface

Forget mere touch screens - the whole surface of a mobile phone will soon act as the UI for a mobile phone according to Abhijit Kabra, a mobile guru for Accenture.
Tony Dennis Oct 23 2008 6:48AM Software
Intel to put HSPA in Moorestown

Intel to put HSPA in Moorestown

Intel has revealed that it will be integrating High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) with its new generation of Moorestown mobile products.
Shaun Nichols Oct 21 2008 2:28PM Hardware
Mozilla debuts mobile browser

Mozilla debuts mobile browser

Mozilla has released its first beta of a mobile version of its popular browser Firefox.
Iain Thomson Oct 20 2008 6:44AM Software
Mobiles causing rash of skin problems

Mobiles causing rash of skin problems

Mobile phones are causing an allergic skin disorder in some users, and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is calling on doctors to watch out for symptoms in their patients.
Rosalie Marshall Oct 17 2008 7:10AM Oddware
Forgetful mobile devices for careless users

Forgetful mobile devices for careless users

“Blessed are the forgetful: for they shall have done with their stupidities too,” German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote.
Liz Tay Oct 16 2008 1:56PM Security
Mobile phones are vulnerable to botnets

Mobile phones are vulnerable to botnets

Security researchers at Georgia Tech have determined that mobile phones are vulnerable to hacking attacks.
Aharon Etengoff Oct 16 2008 6:48AM Security
Qantas, Virgin prepare in-flight mobile service take-off

Qantas, Virgin prepare in-flight mobile service take-off

Qantas and V Australia are a step closer to running in-flight mobile phone systems with a recent proposal from the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) that permanent legislative changes be made.
Staff Writers Oct 15 2008 3:34PM Telco/ISP
Mobile phone 25 years old today

Mobile phone 25 years old today

The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was built by a team headed by Dr. Martin Cooper, a general manager for the systems division at Motorola, and he is widely creditied with making the first mobile phone call.
Iain Thomson Oct 14 2008 3:18PM Telco/ISP
Sybase iAnywhere offers lifeline to Nokia Intellisync users

Sybase iAnywhere offers lifeline to Nokia Intellisync users

Sybase iAnywhere is offering to support mobile business customers left in the lurch by Nokia's decision to focus on consumers.
Daniel Robinson Oct 13 2008 3:32PM Software
Emerging markets drive mobile growth

Emerging markets drive mobile growth

Worldwide mobile penetration rates are expected to reach as high as 95 per cent by 2013 from the current level of 46 per cent, according to a recent report by Tariff Consultancy.
Ian Williams Oct 11 2008 2:09PM Financial Services
Vodafone struggles with mobile broadband pricing

Vodafone struggles with mobile broadband pricing

Vodafone claims to have unbundled ‘special pricing’ of its 5 GB wireless broadband offering for all new customers -– but it’s still behind in what has become an ultra-competitive market.
Staff Writers Oct 8 2008 2:10PM Telco/ISP
Bank customers move to mobile services

Bank customers move to mobile services

One in four bank customers would consider switching to a rival if they offered mobile banking services, a survey claims.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2008 12:48PM Strategy
Mobiles get enterprise-grade remote control

Mobiles get enterprise-grade remote control

RealVNC is to release a two-way remote control tool for mobile devices in versions for Symbian, Windows Mobile, Apple's iPhone, Linux and Blackberry platforms.
Daniel Robinson Oct 3 2008 7:27AM Software
Record investment misses mobile devices

Record investment misses mobile devices

Records managers appear to be giving mobile access to records the thumbs-down despite recognising the need to provide information to users in real-time, a survey reveals.
Staff Writers Oct 2 2008 2:02PM Software

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