NetQin Mobile launched a new version of its anti-malware software for Symbian smartphones. Version 4.0 promises to deliver a new level of security for S60 3rd and 5th edition device owners, protecting users not only from viruses, Trojans and spyware – but also preventing information leakage and backing up contacts. Moreover, there’s the “anti-lost” protection…
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ZTE to bundle Miyowa’s IM and social networking apps on its phones
A company called Miyowa scored a big contract with ZTE, which will pre-installed Miyowa’s IM and social networking clients on its phones. As a result, users will be able to cyber schmooze while on the go via Facebook and Twitter, as well as keep in touch with their buddies across IM networks such as Windows…
Gamevil brings Baseball Superstars 2011 to the AppStore
Here’s one for the baseball fans. But Baseball Superstars 2011 is not for folks who take this game too seriously since all of the characters are cartoons. Rather, it’s made for average guys and gals who don’t keep up with MLB but do like to watch a game every now and then. As you may…
Not longer a rumor: Etisalat to acquire controlling stake in Zain!
The leading operator of the United Arab Emirates Etisalat WILL acquire a controlling stake in Zain after all. It’s not a rumor any more as the two parties have confirmed the talks. It is said that the investment company controlled by the Kuwaiti Kharafi family (which is Zain’s main shareholder) has signed a preliminary agreement…
Turkmenistan completes MTS’ 3G network rollouts
Russia’s MTS announced the commercial launch of its 3G network in Turkmenistan that completes the deployment of “third generation” networks in all markets of operation of the MTS Group. In addition to Russia, MTS is now offering high-speed mobile Internet access and some Vodafone-branded services in Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and Turkmenistan. The company has…
Spain and Portugal want to kill roaming charges [Best. Neighbors. Ever.]
The European Union is slowly turning into something resembling the United States and that has many people, myself included, becoming terrified at the idea that the cultures and traditions from the olden days are going to disappear. Hyperbole aside, the Euro is the best thing to happen to this continent since the Romans built roads.…
CHOW.com Launches Thanksgiving Dinner Coach for iPhone
It’s almost time for all of my American friends and colleagues to give thanks. That’s right, Thanksgiving is coming up fast-and-furious in the U.S., and thankfully, the folks at CHOW.com ‘have an app for that’. 🙂 The app in question is called the Thanksgiving Dinner Coach, and is available in the App Store for your…
UK: You’ll soon be able to pee on your phone and get STD results
Sexually transmitted diseases are a huge problem in the UK, with nearly half a million new cases being reported last year, a record high. Instead of combating the issue in a common sense way such as teaching kids how to use condoms, around $6.5 million will be spent developing a chip the size of a…
Apple buys San Francisco based Wi-Gear [Apple made Bluetooth stereo headsets coming?]
According to a source who spoke to 9to5Mac Apple purchased a company based out of San Francisco called “Wi-Gear” two months ago and the eventual result of said purchase will be a set of Apple branded Bluetooth stereo headphones. Wi-Gear is known for building a product called “iMuffs” [see review on Geek.com] that give users,…
LG’s newest netbook uses Bluetooth 3.0 to do what the Palm Foleo only dreamed of
LG lauched a new netbook in South Korea that’s your typical run of the mill Intel Atom based 10.1 inch toy computer, but what’s special about it is that it comes with Bluetooth 3.0 and an application dubbed “SmartPOP” that allows you to control your mobile phone while it’s resting comfortably in your pocket. If…