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Facebook and Snap file motions to have BlackBerry patent lawsuit dismissed

Facebook and Snap both filed motions last week to have the patents behind BlackBerry's patent infringement suit invalidated and thrown out. Both companies motions seek to have their respective cases dismissed on the grounds the four patents cited by BlackBerry in its complaints were invalid for use in court.

US BlackBerry

·7 years ago

EU Commission Investigation into Google for Android Antitrust Violations could bring Huge fine in July

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to hand down its decision on an antitrust investigation into Google's Android mobile operating system and a huge fine against the company is expected to be announced in July. The probe, led by the European Union’s antitrust czar Margrethe Vestager, is reportedly looking into accusations that Google has used its dominance in the mobile marketplace to its advantage.

News Google

·7 years ago

Planet Computers brings eSIM capability to Gemini PDA

Planet Computers today announced eSIM capability on the Gemini PDA – making it one of the first consumer electronics devices to fully incorporate the technology.

Devices and OS Android

·7 years ago

Google releases June 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the June 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The June bulletin has two security patch levels .

Google Android Devices and OS

·7 years ago

Vodafone UK offers Amazon Prime Video for Free

Vodafone UK has teamed up with Amazon to offer customers the chance to enjoy up to 24 months’ access to Prime Video. New and upgrading customers on Vodafone’s Red Entertainment packages can get unlimited access.

News UK

·7 years ago

Hundreds of Android smartphones shipping with preloaded ‘Cosiloon’ malware

Hundreds of low cost Android smartphones are being shipped with preloaded 'Cosiloon’ malware, according to a study conducted by Avast Threat Labs.

Android

·7 years ago

Vodafone Foundation and Hestia launch Bright Sky nationwide domestic abuse support app

The Vodafone Foundation, Vodafone’s philanthropic arm, and Hestia, London’s leading domestic abuse charity, are launching Bright Sky, a free and unique mobile app to help people affected by domestic abuse.

Apps UK

·8 years ago

Google releases May 2018 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the May 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month or so. The May bulletin has two security patch levels .

Devices and OS Google Android

·8 years ago

WhatsApp “Black Dot” bug affects both iPhones and Android phones

A new malicious WhatsApp 'text bomb' can block off access to your apps and crash your entire smartphone. The bug affects both iPhones and Android phones and occurs when a specific message is sent to handsets.

Apps

·8 years ago

Samsung launches Galaxy A6 and A6+ with Advanced Cameras

Samsung today announced the launch of the Galaxy A6 and A6+, the company's new mid-range smartphones with a sleek design and powerful cameras.

Samsung Android Devices and OS

·8 years ago

Twenty percent of most popular Android apps contain security vulnerabilities

About 20 percent of the most popular Android Apps available through the Google Play Store contain open source components with known security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers, according to a report released by Insignary.

Apps

·8 years ago

LG promising faster Smartphone Updates with opening of Global Software Upgrade Center

LG today opened the doors to its new Software Upgrade Center in South Korea, the first such facility aimed at providing customers worldwide with faster, timelier, smartphone operating system and software updates.

Android

·8 years ago

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