With more and more carriers cracking down on data usage it was eventually going to happen, carriers monitoring tethering apps. It does not clearly state that people have been caught doing this but tethering apps have been slowly disappearing in app stores across all platforms. This is only the beginning so read article below and stay in the know.
Carriers Cracking Down on Wireless Tether Applications - http://pulsene.ws/1szNS
"You need to check your credit statements or online bank sites because Sony is not even sure if your credit card info has been stolen, the news gets worse day by day. Stay tuned as this horrific issue continues."
The continued saga of the fall of the PlayStation network continues, and it is not pretty. ARStechinca reports that data has been stolen and even Sony is not sure to what amount of data has been stolen. The items stolen consist of the following: full name, address (standard/billing), date of birth, phone number, security questions. Essentially you may have had your identity stolen, and I'm sorry for this next line, but wait there's more.
Sony is not even sure if credit card information was lost! This has currently affected the following services: PlayStation online video games, PlayStation home, hulu plus, all video services that access the internet, and for the most part Netflix (some have been able to bypass the sign in screen to access it). There is no definite ETA and I feel for everyone because I to am a PlayStation online player. For more info hit the link below and stay tuned.
PlayStation Network hacked, data stolen: how badly is Sony hurt? - http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/everything/~3/PN0Zt9LEdYo/sonys-black-eye-is-a-pr-problem-not-a-legal-one.ars
Well look who enters the android group of tablets to battle the evil iPad. Sony didn't just come out with one but also 2 even including a dual screen tablet as well.
Will their tablets even be worth anything? Did I mention that their tablets will also include the playstation suite? Will it make a difference?
Whether it's worth it or not hit the link for more information below.
Sony unveils the S1 and S2 dual-screen Android tablets, coming this fall - http://pulsene.ws/1pK9H
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Part 2 in the claims of michigan cops using devices to pull personal data- cops strike back. In a post this week we posted an article about michigan cops using such a device, now cnet has posted an article disputing this.
Whether you believe this or not, you might want to take a second to read this. If you live in michigan, like I do-hit the link below for more information.
Michigan police refute ACLU's data-collection claims - http://pulsene.ws/1neMY
So let's set the scene, you get pulled over and the cop says- license, registration, and cell phone please! Say what!?
This device is meant to aid in finding a missing person or track the whereabouts on an individual, but it's also being used with traffic cops. If this concerns you hit the link for more, I live in michigan and will be researching more as well.
ACLU Concerned With Michigan Police Using Mobile Phone Scanners - http://pulsene.ws/1mnWF
Word on the street says this ones legit but is this the right move for twitter? Twitters own app blows so why not pull a google and buy another company that actually does it well, right. Watch out android users because this may or may not be good for your beloved app. Are iOS apps next?
Anyway, hit the link below for more details on the matter.
Report: Twitter In Talks To Buy TweetDeck For $50 Million - http://pulsene.ws/1lVww
Hey remember before all the fragmentation talks got wild with honeycomb there was another android update people were waiting for? Thats right folks it's gingerbread, it's been leaked. Everyday a new phone gets a leak that the folks at XDA can cook up some custom rom with. Today it was the htc evo's turn for some gingerbread with the sense ui.
If your phone is rooted our just wonder what all hype is with gingerbread then hit the link below, enjoy.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sense UI Leaks for HTC EVO 4G - http://pulsene.ws/1iRET
The Playbook is coming out april 19th but the people at Engagdet have one and have their review up now!
Is this a iPad 2 killer, comparable android tablet competitor or just another craplet (oh I mean tablet), only time will tell. Regardless if your in the market for a tablet or just want to see if blackberry has any type of future hit the link below, enjoy!
BlackBerry PlayBook review - http://pulsene.ws/1igKu
As we get closer to June, Apple's usual iphone refresh month (Verizon iphone doesn't count) it seems less likely we'll see a new update.
Don't spam me with hateful comments because I was one of the many techies that told people to wait till June for this rumored update. At this point people all information is just speculation, but typically suppliers give a good indication of whether a phone is even near finish.
Is this a failed move in light Android's continued dominance? We'll see what happens but hit the link below for more information.
iPhone 5 release timing rumors are baseless, suppliers say - http://pulsene.ws/1huI9
Sprint rolling carrier billing is great but if you have been paying attention to this blog then you'll know my view which is. This is one more step towards getting closer to Sprint becoming Google's wireless carrier.
As a Sprint customer and a android user it gets me excited but at this point this is pure speculation. For more imformation hit the link below.
Sprint rolling out carrier billing -- charge your Android apps to your Sprint account - http://pulsene.ws/1ifin
First off it's good to see signs of the Skype/Qik purchase finally coming along.
Now onto my rant, why is the first phone to get this the thunderbolt, does this mean dual core is a requirement? Also how come there are only leaks for the thunderbolt with so many other android phones out there?
That ends my rant but for more details on the leak hit the link at the bottom.
Skype with Video Chat Leaks, Front-Facing Cameras Rejoice - http://pulsene.ws/1gl8b
Sprint announces thy will be the first carrier in the United States to offer NFC payment by the end of 2011. This is a bold move on the part of Sprint but this blogger ask the question is this a move to become Google's wireless carrier?
Reason I say this is because first Sprint announces Google voice integration for voicemail services. Next the announcement of the nexus S (a pure Google phone). Finally Google has been really working on NFC payments and now Sprint announces NFC payments.
This is just speculation on my part but things are shaping up, for more about Sprint's NFC plans hit the link for more info.
Sprint Launching NFC Based Payment Service This Year - http://pulsene.ws/1cgq7
You be the judge and we'll wait till the end of the day for a definite answer on the matter. For the full goodbye letter hit the link below.
Farewell Fellow Phandroids: My Last Post - http://pulsene.ws/1anx7
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