UK’s Crime Prevention Minister James Brokenshire announced a new deal with recycling companies under which they [companies] will use stolen handset database when accepting phones for recycling. The idea is to close a loophole that enabled thieves to sell about 100,000 mobile phones a year. At the moment, about 90% of handsets stolen in the…
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Pocket Informant HD for iPad is here!
Just as we expected, Pocket Informant is released for the iPad. The application, which was already available for the iPhone and some other platforms, is now fully optimized to sing along Apple’s tablet computer. As you can guess, the iPhone app was just a beginning. The iPad version takes advantage of that larger screen to…
Samsung i8910 HD gets another unofficial firmware update; Qt comes built in
Just when we talked about that latest unofficial firmware update for the Samsung i8910 HD, another firmware has been released (version HX7). This time, QT 4.6.2 Symbian^3 libraries are included in the mix, making us think the Nokia N8 won’t be the first Symbian^3 device available on the market. To be fair, it’s not just…
Samsung moves 500,000 Galaxy S units in over a month in South Korea
Samsung is well on its way to hit the 10 million Galaxy S units sold this year. In its own backyard, the company managed to move half a million devices in just over a month — 33 days to be more precise. The news comes on the heels of our previous posts when we talked…
HTC Hero gets Android 2.1 update on Cellular South
We’ve almost missed this, but it’s important – hence we’re going with it, even if we’re late. Cellular South has recently made the Android 2.1 update available for its HTC Hero users. As you know, version 2.1 is much better than its predecessor, packing such things as Google Maps Navigation, pitch-to-zoom capability, support for Yahoo!…
Verizon pushing Motorola Droid X ads into your inbox
Even though the Motorola Droid X is still seemingly sold out, that’s certainly not stopping Verizon from trying to push you to buy one. Some people are reporting that Verizon has sent them emails pushing the new handset, and allowing early upgrades. Here’s the deal. Verizon wants you to buy one of the few sold…
Android, iPhone apps accessing sensitive data
The explosion of mobile apps on Apple iPhone and Google Android has generally been seen as a good thing but opening up our phones to these devices could lead to vulnerabilities and Lookout is trying to raise awareness of potential security threats. The company, which makes security and backup software for Android, BlackBerry and Windows…
Apple pushes iOS 4.1 beta 2 out to iPhone developers
If you’re an iPhone dev, you might want to hit up the Apple Developer Center to download the new iOS 4.1 beta 2 that Apple has just pushed live. We aren’t quite sure yet what’s included in this new beta of iOS 4.1, but we’re sure you’ll be the envy of all your iPhone-wielding friends…
Kyocera Zio coming to Cricket next month?
Cricket it set to launch the Kyocera ZIO as the pre-paid carrier’s (and manufacturer’s) first Android handset. While it’s no powerhouse, it still a great option for Cricket customers looking for a cheaper Android phone without a contract. If you don’t remember the Kyocera ZIO, we don’t blame you. Not only is it on the…
37signals buys Apple iPhone app for Campfire; makes it free
37signals has purchased the Apple iPhone app Ember and the company has retooled the Campfire-chatting app and made it free. If you’ve never used Campfire, it’s a private chat room that can be used by businesses for collaboration and coordination. We use it here at IntoMobile, as do many other tech blogs, and our chats…