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Feb 02 AT 6:53 PM Edgar Cervantes 36 Comments

Google introduces Bouncer, keeps Android market free of malicious apps

Smartphone security continues to be a hot topic in the Android ecosystem. Whether you believe this is much of an issue or not, Android is the most popular mobile operating system, and the bad guys are known to target bigger markets. Google is not keeping its arms crossed, and they have just revealed Bouncer, a ... Read More »

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Jan 24 AT 9:13 AM Anthony Domanico 41 Comments

Verizon posts a $2.02 Billion loss in Q4 despite record revenues; iPhone sales outpace Android

Verizon has just announced their operating results for the final quarter of 2011. Big Red saw a $2.02 Billion loss due largely to a $3.4 Billion pension revaluation charged in the quarter. The loss is down from a $2.64 Billion profit in the Q4 2010. The loss comes despite outstanding revenues generated in wireless (record-breaking) ... Read More »

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Jan 24 AT 8:49 AM Anthony Domanico 17 Comments

Dutch court blocks Apple’s attempt to ban the Galaxy Tab 10.1

We reported yesterday that Apple is spending a ton of money to protect their slew of patents against potential violators, and have very little to show for their efforts. Today, the Dutch Government is rubbing a little salt in Apple’s wounds by rejecting Apple’s appeal to block sales of the Samsung ... Read More »

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Jan 23 AT 5:29 PM Nick Gray 31 Comments

Rumor: Apple spent $100 million in legal fees on patent case against HTC

With the dozens of patent cases floating around these days, we’re sure many of you have been wondering just how much Apple, Motorola, Samsung, HTC and all the other manufacturers are spending on their high-priced lawyers. Since most companies don’t disclose how much they spend on legal representation, we’ll probably never know an exact figure, ... Read More »

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