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Our smartphones are little computers that fit in our pockets, but we’re still so used to thinking of them as just phones that we sometimes forget that these little things are susceptible to viruses, too. Today, a Trojan virus for Android has been discovered by Kaspersky Lab. The virus is named Trojan-SMS.ANdroidOS.FakePlayer.a and has apparently…
Yesterday, we had heard that each wireless service provider in Saudi Arabia was having a dedicated server tested to handle BlackBerry traffic and meet regulatory requirements. Today, the Communications and Information Technology Commission has announced that “in light of the positive developments toward addressing some of the organizational requirements … the commission decided to allow…
You’ll soon be able to secure your Android phone with biometric security, as Blue Planet Apps is preparing a BioLock app which will include facial recognition and iris scanning. The BioLock Android app will reportedly enable facial-recognition to unlock your device. This could be especially useful if you have sensitive information on the device. This…
Just as we were wrapping up for the weekend, Saudi Arabia still had BlackBerry service, despite an impending ban. RIM made a lot of talk about not doing any particular governments any favours, but word from Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission suggests that three servers (one for each carrier) are being put in…
Bad news for iPhone owners who are concerned about their privacy. A recent report from the Chicago Sun Times suggests the iPhone is a popular handset amongst investigators as the device reportedly compiles a treasure trove of information about its owner and coughs it up with relative ease. According to the report, the iPhone stores…
Well, that was quick. Saudi Arabia was the quickest to pull the trigger on a BlackBerry ban amid a movement from many other countries, but apparently after being shut down for only four hours, BlackBerrys are back to working just fine. Today’s the day the local government was supposed to unplug service because they couldn’t…
In addition to the two statements RIM has already issued regarding government restrictions on BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Lebanon, co-CEO Mike Lazaridis has stepped in to make a few more comments on the situation, that basically tell these governments that they might as well go ahead and ban the…
Earlier this week, the United Arab Emirates announced that they were going to ban BlackBerry service for browsing, e-mail, and BBM by October, and there was a hint that Saudi Arabia would follow suit. Not only are the Saudis going to implement the same ban, but it’s going into effect this Saturday, August 7. Apparently…
Some theme files have been ripped from BlackBerry OS 6, revealing what looks like indicators for fingerprint scanning. I’ve been curious about RIM implementing fingerprint scanning ever since they made the switch to optical trackpads. RIM had included APIs for biometrics back in OS 5, but I was told that was primarily for accessory manufacturers.…
Research In Motion just sent me an outline of their position regarding the United Arab Emirates’ ban of BBM, browser, and e-mail BlackBerry data, although it’s mostly in general terms since they can’t discuss ongoing negotiations. RIM is still somewhat defensive, however, stating that governments should have the tools necessary to fulfill their own security…