TechWeb Mobile & Wireless Update - Monday, Jan 5, 2009
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*Macworld Expo Rumors, Predictions, Expectations
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*RIM Extends Takeover Bid For Certicom
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*iPhone 3G Gets Unlocking Software
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*Google To Offer Paid Android Apps Soon
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*China Approves 3G Licenses
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Macworld Expo Rumors, Predictions, Expectations
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While the Apple community is buzzing about Steve Jobs pulling out
of Macworld -- and speculating about a Mac Server and tablet PC
-- upgrades to Mac OS X, the iMac, and Mac Mini are expected.
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Windows 7 Revealed: 24 Screen Shots Of Microsoft's Next Operating System
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at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles.
2008: The Year In Pictures
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The year was notable for high-profile security breaches -- Obama,
McCain, and Palin got hacked -- NASA's big news from Mars, and
the comedic gifts of Bill Gates.
Four Threats For '09 That You've Probably Never Heard Of (Or
Thought About)
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What could keep you up at night in the new year may not be what
you expect -- a look at some of the lesser-known threats
predicted for 2009
Windows 7 Reviews Mixed On Pirate Bay
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Torrent users weigh in on beta version of Microsoft's next
operating system.
13 Free Apps For iPhone, iPod Touch
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Get more out of your iPhone with some of our favorite free apps,
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BAI Retail Delivery News: HP Sees Infrastructure as Key to Branch
Transformation
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HP launches Banking Innovation Center to show potential impact of
emerging technologies.
UBS Joins DTCC Managed Accounts Service
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The centralized platform is designed to automate and standardize
communications among sponsors, investment managers and service
providers.
DTCC Launches New ID Net Service
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The new service streamlines clearance and settlement, cuts
customer costs and reduces fails associated with affirmed
institutional equity trades, the utility said.
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RIM Extends Takeover Bid For Certicom
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Once considered a natural fit, the BlackBerry maker's acquisition
of security specialist Certicom has turned hostile.
iPhone 3G Gets Unlocking Software
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The "Yellowsn0w" software allows some iPhone 3G owners to choose
what GSM service they want, but the beta software is hit or miss.
Google To Offer Paid Android Apps Soon
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Being able to sell apps could make Android a more appealing
platform for major developers like Electronic Arts.
China Approves 3G Licenses
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The rollout could lead to big business for the likes of
Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola, but questions remain about which
companies will get 3G contracts.
'Curse Of Silence' Exploit Found For Nokia Handsets
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A single malformed SMS message can prevent some handsets from
sending and receiving further SMS and MMS messages, security
researchers warn.
Motorola Speeds Up Layoffs, Adds To 4Q Charge
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The mobile phone maker will cut 1,900 jobs in the
fourth quarter, 400 more than originally planned.
Consumers Don't See Mobile Banking As Secure
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A research report recommends banks adopt a login method beyond
user name and password, and provide e-mail alerts for particular
conditions like a large withdrawal.
Home Networking: Next Big Thing For Consumer Devices
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A Parks Associates survey suggests 2009 will center largely on
connecting digital cameras, photo frames, and mobile phones.
Sprint Increases Payments To Virgin Mobile
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At last count, Sprint had slightly more than 50 million
subscribers.
Samsung Building Its Own 4G Chips
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The company will bypass paying royalties to the likes of Qualcomm
by manufacturing its own WiMax and LTE chips.
FCC Could Drop Filtering For Free Internet Plan
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In hopes of getting free wireless broadband passed before he's
replaced, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said the winner of the AWS-3
spectrum wouldn't have to filter adult content.
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MasterCard Buys Orbiscom
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The card giant hopes the addition of payments innovator to the
fold will result in further product enhancements.
LG Unveils Netflix-Ready HDTVs
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The electronics maker plans LCD and plasma televisions with
built-in links to movie downloads.
The Hanover Insurance Group Sells First Allmerica Financial Life
Insurance Company
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Insurer will focus exclusively on property and casualty business.
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