Did Microsoft shoot itself in the foot, or does it have a master plan? A statement from the software giant’s camp says that the company received interest “across the board” from stateside carriers about offering the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. But Microsoft said that it decided…
Microsoft: the Lumia 950 will launch as an AT&T exclusive despite interest from other carriers
Last week, Microsoft announced its first flagship smartphones for quite a while now, the Windows 10 Mobile-based Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Although Microsoft did manage to draw some initial interest from potential customers in the US, the company will intentionally limit the availability of its phones in the US….
Apple Watch may be sold through carriers starting Sept 25
Apple has been very protective of its Watch since its launch. There have been very limited stores in which to buy the smartwatch, specifically Apple stores and Best Buy. But, it looks like at least two of the four major carriers in the US may start selling the watch next…
Apple iPhone 6s release date reconfirmed as September 18th by carriers
Just as suggested by the Best Buy AppleCare leak the other day, Apple will be releasing the new iPhones 6s and 6s Plus, or whatever they get named, on September 18th, or precisely a week after they go on preorder, as usual. In a typical fashion, Apple will announce the…
Mobile Carrier’s Network isn’t all that Secure
Gee, even the tools that update your smartphone’s operating system over the air have holes that hackers can slip into. It’s estimated that as many as two billion handsets are vulnerable, and in some instances, security patches haven’t even been […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
CBP hopes to expand its pilot program to receive advanced cargo information from air carriers
Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_security Customs and Border Protection is planning to expand its Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) pilot program — under which it is notified about the details of cargo being loaded onto commercial airlines and cargo aircraft prior to the planes’ arrival in the United States…
Carriers charge cops for cellphone information
Wireless providers provide location information and other data to local law enforcement officers, even if those requests are made without a warrant – but they don't do it for free. View full post on cellphone security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Draft ‘Carrier IQ’ Bill Would Have Carriers Inform, Then Track, Customers
While connected devices and their apps are rapidly gaining popularity, they don’t fully enable the mobile, multimedia and social lifestyle that people want. Instead of today’s fractured and frustrating experience, people need intuitive, personalized and integrated apps and services for their netbooks, e-books, tablets and other connected devices. Service providers…
Which Carriers’ Smartphones Have the ‘Carrier IQ’ Spyware?
As details are uncovered about the Carrier IQ rootkit, which was secretly installed on over 140 million smartphones. According to Carrier IQ’s website, every company that knows what it does has tried to distance itself from the software, especially now, in the wake of multiple class-action lawsuits. But as Rob…
Understanding Apple fans – There’s a gap between Google’s version of Android what the mobile carriers deliver.
AT&T and other carriers are not helping Android, or themselves, by turning a great product into a second-rate one. And maybe I’m getting soft in my old age, but I now understand what Apple fans hate about Android. View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary View full post on…