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Friday, August 13, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

THE LATEST FROM OTA
- iPhone Engineering Veep Departs Over Antennagate
- Who Is Left At Palm?
- Dell Streak Carves Niche Between Tablet And Smartphone
- Flash For The iPhone
- Windows Phone 7 Browser Bests Blackberry Torch
- Android Surpasses Even RIM In This Study
- Carriers Going For Mobile Payments
- Android Tops iPhone In Sales

ANALYTICS REPORTS
- Informed CIO: Mobile Management Policies
- Why 802.11n Will Revolutionize Connectivity

WHITEPAPERS
- Understanding the State of Mobile Security
- The Disappearing WAN: A Guide to Securing Your Network Boundaries

MOBILE AND WIRELESS NEWS
- Businesses Pick Mobile Websites Over Apps
- 'Voice Actions' Power Faster Android Searches
- IBM Forecasts Bump In Electronics Sales
- Google's Gesture Search Flips Out
- Skype Ready For Business?

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FEATURED BLOG
- iPhone Engineering Veep Departs Over Antennagate
By Ed Hansberry
Apple's senior VP of iPhone engineering has left the company after less than two years on the job. While reasons weren't given, it is hard to believe it is anything but the issues Apple has been dealing with on the iPhone 4's antenna since its release.
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- Who Is Left At Palm?
By Ed Hansberry
Since the announcement in April that HP would be buying Palm, there has been significant brain drain of the mobile tech company. When you buy a company primarily for the intellectual property, it sometimes helps to retain the intellect that created it in the first place.
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ALSO SEE
- Dell Streak Carves Niche Between Tablet And Smartphone
By Ed Hansberry
Dell is launching its Android powered Streak this week on the AT&T network. The screen size is five inches, which makes it larger than a smartphone but smaller than a full tablet. Is there room in the market for this device?
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- Flash For The iPhone
By Ed Hansberry
Apple has an impressive number of apps it the App Store and the iPhone is one of the most capable devices out there, but it has one glaring hole in its offerings: no Flash support. Well, now there is an unofficial Flash app called Frash.
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- Windows Phone 7 Browser Bests Blackberry Torch
By Ed Hansberry
There are several new tidbits on information available on Windows Phone 7, including a head-to-head comparison of how its browser stacks up to the Blackberry Torch. Suffice it to say, the Torch didn't hold a candle to Microsoft's newest offering.
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- Android Surpasses Even RIM In This Study
By Ed Hansberry
NPD is reporting that Android has taken the top spot in the second quarter of 2010, topping even RIM. Whether it is in first or second place, Android has a very bright future.
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- Carriers Going For Mobile Payments
By Ed Hansberry
Carriers in the US are trying to turn their smartphones into mobile payment systems that will replace credit cards for many transactions. Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T are so serious about it, they are willing to partner with each other to accomplish this.
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- Android Tops iPhone In Sales
By Ed Hansberry
Google's Android platform sales for the second quarter of 2010 surpassed that of the iPhone for the first time in the US. This is not quite and apples to apples comparison though, if you'll pardon the pun. Android is available on many networks and has many different manufacturers. The iPhone just has one manufacturer and one network. Does that matter?
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ANALYTIC REPORTS
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- Why 802.11n Will Revolutionize Connectivity Companies are lagging in adopting fixed/mobile convergence. Is this reticence a prudent move in a tough economic climate, or an opportunity for competitive advantage squandered?

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WHITEPAPERS
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- Understanding the State of Mobile Security
Consumers continue to express concern over using their mobile devices to conduct transactions, but these fears are born more of perception than reality. The security controls engaged today to mitigate risk at this level are substantial and effective. Get the facts on the true state of mobile messaging security.

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- The Disappearing WAN: A Guide to Securing Your Network Boundaries
From cloud-based applications to mobile devices, the line between your WAN and the Internet at large is eroding fast. This report provides an overview of cloud and mobility challenges and offers insight on protecting your WAN while also embracing the technologies that are transforming IT.

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MOBILITY NEWS
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- Businesses Pick Mobile Websites Over Apps
E-commerce growth will be fueled by sites optimized for handheld devices, finds Adobe survey.
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- 'Voice Actions' Power Faster Android Searches
Google on Thursday announced the addition of "Voice Actions" to its Android 2.2 Froyo search capabilities. The tool makes use of voice commands to initiate a wide range of actions on the phone.
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- IBM Forecasts Bump In Electronics Sales
September and October should bring a 5% rise in consumer purchases of PCs, mobile phones, and appliances.
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- Google's Gesture Search Flips Out
Google has updated the Gesture Search application for Android, which can now be launched at the flick of a wrist.
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- Skype Ready For Business?
The voice-over-IP service's promise of free or low-cost calling and videoconferencing is music to SMB ears, but a lack of key business communication features should give business owners pause.
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