HTC Sense Security Scare – Should you be worried?
So maybe you’ve heard that HTC has a bit of a security issue on it’s hands.
HTC Devices Naked, Vulnerable with Security Flaw
If you’re presently using an HTC Android device, chances are you’re a sitting duck for malicious hacking. Working with security experts Justin Case and Trevor Eckhart, Artem Russakovski of Android Police , reported about a security flaw in HTC Android gadgets that could potentially allow intruders to access sensitive information on your Android device. Although Russakovski explicitly mentioned the HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO 4G, and HTC Thunderbolt, there is a big chance that other HTC devices are also affected.
Samsung Galaxy S II is the reigning Android king
As of this past September, the Galaxy S II sold more units on contract than any other Android device ever. It’s no wonder, seesing as how the Galaxy phone has taken the weekly sales lead for the past thirty successive weeks (February 21st – September 16th).
“Data Test Drive” Launched By Vodafone UK For Smartphone Users
Huge applause to Vodafone on this one. They are launching a program called “Data Test Drive” which will give new and upgrading customers unlimited data access for three months. The purpose of this program is to let users test dive their data network, and at the end of the trial period, be allowed to reconfigure their contract to best suit how much data they are using
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-02
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White Samsung Galaxy S II Launching On Bell Mobility Oct. 7th
We told you a little over a week ago that a white Galaxy S II would be hitting Bell Mobility before the holidays, and its launch date is now way sooner than later.
HTC Shoots Itself In Foot With Epic Screw Up
(This is a preview – click here to read the entire entry.) Anyone carrying an HTC phone around in their pockets will be startled to hear that their Android devices could actually put them at risk. Apparently, virtually all HTC devices have a gapping security hole that makes emails, GPS locations and text messages accessible to outsiders
HTC Amaze 4G Gets A Silent Video Walkthrough
The lucky person who has gotten a chance to play with the HTC Amaze 4G has posted up a new video for your viewing pleasure. The video is given to you in silence so you can enjoy the whole walkthrough without any interruptions.
V10K Firmware Rolling Out For LG Optimus 3D UK Adding 3D Game Converter
Firmware version V10K is currently rolling out for the European version of the Optimus 3D . This version brings LG’s 3D Game Converter software that allows converting almost any standard game to 3D, provided the game uses OpenGL graphics. LG will also be providing a list of officially supported 3D convertible titles, but currently that link within the converter app is not working.
[Weekend Poll] Will the Amazon Kindle Fire Light Up The Tablet World?
This is the latest in our Weekend Poll series. For last week's, see How Many Apps Have You Purchased In The Last Month? The first of Amazon's two new Android tablets has officially been revealed (the second one is rumored to be coming out towards the end of the year), and features a 7" 1024×600 display, 1GHz dual-core CPU, 8GB of storage, and a heavily modified Android experience with an emphasis on Amazon's cloud services – all for just $200