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Tom Tom Sells Customer Data To Cops and Government:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/27/tomtom_customer_data_flap/

Google Docs App Now Available in Android Marketplace:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/27/google_docs_on_android/

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Google Sued Over Android Tracking Location:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/28/google_sued_over_android_location_tracking/

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Google Announces Google Talk Video Chat for Android 2.3.4
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4298/google-announces-google-talk-video-chat-for-android-234
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-chat-on-your-android-phone.html

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RIM Shares Down Sharply After Guidance Cut
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703655404576292983239364862.html

… I’m not very optimistic about blackberry’s future, if any…

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iPhone Spuare (Bank) Box Available for US Customers in Apple Store:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/26/apple_square/

Bing to Become Default Browser for RIM:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/03/bing_blackberry/

Skyhook Embedded into Third-Party Apps for Android and iPhone Uses Location Service Engine:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/03/skyhook_on_mapquest_android_app/

Insurance Company Pushes for App to Rate Driving Ability…We’re In Trouble Now:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/03/insurance_iphone/

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Microsoft issues first Windows Phone 7 security update
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Microsoft-issues-first-Windows-Phone-7-security-update-1237596.html

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always thought MS guys were cool guys ;D

In an effort to drum up support for its smartphone platform among existing smartphone developers, Microsoft has released a raft of information [b]to help iOS developers[/b] find their feet on Windows Phone 7

http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2011/05/microsoft-tries-luring-ios-devs-as-windows-phone-7-dev-interest-falters.ars

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End of Tether – Free Ride Apps Disappear From Android Market:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/04/google_blocks_tethering_apps/

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Personal Firewall for Android
http://www.whispersys.com/whispermonitor.html

250

I read about this software and it changes some dll’s on your phone permanently, so I’m holding off on testing. I’ve tested other AV’s without problems and have been able to install and uninstall without problems. Then there is the RFID pouch or aluminum foil to avoid being tracked. ;D

251

Lead handy cover works much better. ;D

252

Apple releases iOS updates to address location tracking concerns
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Apple-releases-iOS-updates-to-address-location-tracking-concerns-1238050.html

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Android becomes most favorite platform for Trojans and malware in April

http://ecommerce-journal.com/news/48062_android-becomes-most-favorite-platform-trojans-and-malware-april

DrWeb anti-virus software

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UK Mobile Operators Publish Location of Every Base Station and Mail to Local Authorities:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/05/cell_site_data_disappears_into_bureaucratic_hole/

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CyanogenMod 7.0.3 security fix released
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/CyanogenMod-7-0-3-security-fix-released-1239401.html

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Mobile phones could be charged by the power of speech ??? … but sounds serious.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8500161/Mobile-phones-could-be-charged-by-the-power-of-speech.html

and LOL!!! >>>

However, there could be a downside to the innovation, if it gives people a new reason to shout into their phones as they attempt to squeeze in every extra bit of power they can.
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I hear if you use profanity it charges them in half the time ;D

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LOL ;D

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if the rumor is confirmed… well…

Microsoft + Skype + Nokia = NextGen 4G Mobile VoIP & messaging done properly
http://disruptivewireless.blogspot.com/

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deal confirmed
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2011/05/microsoft_will_acquire_skype.html?cm_mmc=PXTW|0700_B6-_-acquisition-20110510

edit: official announcement from MS
http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/may11/05-10CorpNewsPR.mspx