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Nortel uses USB drive to secure remote work

Nortel is aiming to transform the USB port from a security liability to a vital aid to safe working – at least for remote working, and health workers in Liverpool are already putting the technology to good use.

EU-created mobile system promises safer traffic

A system to avoid traffic jams, accidents and other dangers is being demonstrated at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.

New fast Wi-Fi roaming standard agreed

The IEEE has completed 802.11r, a standard that lets Wi-Fi devices roam quickly between access points, improving the performance of VoIP on enterprise LANs.

No Bluetooth in Android 1.0 says Google

Google has indicated that its new mobile operating system, Android, will not feature Bluetooth - at least not in the initial version. The news will shock those developers who have been busy constructing Android applications that can use features such as GPS, Wi-Fi and cameras.

Did Nokia pay for vulnerability information?

Nokia has confirmed that its widely used Series 40 operating system has security vulnerabilities that could allow stealth installation and activation of applications.

Nokia warns of security vulnerability in Series 40 OS

Nokia confirmed Thursday its widely used Series 40 operating system has security vulnerabilities that could allow stealth installation and activation of applications.

Google Android team seeks security advice

Google Android developers are asking security experts for input.

IDF 2008: Intel readies low-power smartphone chip

Intel said its next low-power chip for smartphones is being readied for sampling - progress for the chip maker that has big plans in the mobile space.

IDF 2008: Embedded chips to drive Internet adoption, exec says

Embedded chips will fuel the growth of the Internet in the future, making it available everywhere, an Intel executive said on Tuesday.

Apple warns batteries can cause iPods fires

A number of fires involving overheating iPods in Japan, have been caused by overheating batteries, according to Apple.

Intel to support 2.3GHz and 3.5GHz WiMax

Intel is set to extend the frequency ranges supported by its WiMax chipset next year beyond 2.5GHz.

Orange bundles PC in mobile broadband package

Orange at the weekend launched a new mobile broadband package, which includes a free dongle and a discounted ultraportable Asus laptop.

Google responds to developer pressure with Android update

Google has released an updated version of the Android software development kit as well as a timeline for future releases.

3G iPhone update still leaves problems say users

New firmware for Apple's iPhone released yesterday has not fixed users' 3G reception problems, according to reports on the company's support forums.

Samsung launches 'green' smartphones

Samsung has released three environmentally friendly handsets, using 'green' materials for their exteriors and recycled ones inside.

Sun tries to unify mobile Java development with new tool

Sun Microsystems is releasing source code for the Java ME-based (Micro Edition) Lightweight UI Toolkit (LWUIT), a move intended to address fragmentation in the mobile development space.

Developers frustrated with Google slow progress on Android

After 219 developers signed a petition asking for more information about Android's progress, Google offered a two-sentence reply saying thanks.

Apple installs iPhone app 'kill switch'

Apple's has installed a "kill switch" to remotely disable potentially malicious applications that have been downloaded to any iPhone, CEO Steve Jobs has confirmed.

Nokia targeted for mobile phone hack 'ransom'

Hackers could use critical Java flaws to surreptitiously make calls, record conversations and access information on Nokia Series 40 cell phones, according to a Polish researcher.

TfL dumps £100m per year Oyster contractor

Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will end its £100m a year contract with TranSys, the consortium in charge of maintaining the Oyster card system.

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