Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Apple 'i-devices' get mgmt. shot in the arm; Securing 4G smartphones

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Apple 'i-devices' get mgmt. shot in the arm
The new Apple iOS 4 operating system is now downloadable with the multitasking, VoIP and push notification support many iPhone users have been awaiting. Alongside the enhanced OS, some third-party management tools are coming to make the iPhone and other Apple "i-devices" more friendly to enterprise IT departments, as well. Read More


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Securing 4G smartphones
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AT&T, Facebook, Google, McAfee, Adobe and others say "We're sorry" for assorted security, privacy and performance problems in 2010. Read More

New Apple iOS 4 APIs expand iPhone device management
Enterprises can finally make use of third-party device management applications for iPhone deployments, thanks to Apple's new iOS 4 APIs and an on-board device management service. Read More

Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 sent to phone makers
Adobe Systems plans to release the final version of Flash Player 10.1 for smartphones on Tuesday, but very few people will be able to use it right away. Read More

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AT&T and Verizon Wireless, the two largest U.S. mobile operators, have joined an organization that ensures roaming among mobile operators' Wi-Fi networks. Read More

Microsoft releases Windows Live Messenger app
While Windows Live Messenger may not be the most popular instant messaging service for Mac users, it still deserves a place in the App Store, right? Microsoft seems to agree, as it launched an official, free Windows Live Messenger app [link opens in iTunes] for the iPhone and iPod touch. (The app will also run on the iPad, though it's not optimized for that device.) Read More

Motorola Enterprise Digital Assistant: What You Need to Know
Motorola this week showed off its latest ruggedized handheld for mobile workers, the Windows-Mobile-powered ES400, which will be available later this year on Sprint in the United States. CIO.com's Al Sacco details ten of the device's most notable business features. Read More

No iPhones, just Blackberries for UK government employees
U.K. government ministers are not allowed to use Apple's iPhone but Blackberries are fine, presumably for security reasons, according Health Secretary Simon Burns . Read More

Droid X smartphone launch expected Wednesday
The mobile OS battle is joined: The next generation of the Motorola Droid smartphone is being announced next week, the day before the iPhone 4 ships. Read More


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One of the most highly anticipated features of iOS 4 is its multitasking. But on day one, this feature is a mixed bag, and appears to be best left to Apple's own core apps--as opposed to third-party apps--which largely defeats the purpose of the feature. Read More

Barnes & Noble intros Wi-Fi-only Nook, lowers 3G Nook price
Book retail giant Barnes & Noble has launched a new version of its Nook e-book reader, lowered prices on existing models, and announced a software update that introduces new book reading features as well as free access to AT&T's Wi-Fi hotspots. Read More

Google's Wi-Fi spygate is its BP moment
While it doesn't quite rank up there with dumping hundreds of millions of gallons of crude oil into the ocean while your CEO goes yachting, Google's huge Wi-Fi spying "oops" may become the search giant's BP moment. Read More

FCC issues advice on traveling with mobile phones
As the U.S. enters the summer vacation season, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has launched an educational program to remind mobile-phone customers traveling internationally how to avoid high-cost calls. Read More

 
 
 

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