Charlie Miller is a well-known Apple hacker who happened across a surprising iOS security flaw, reports CNN. If a malicious developer were to exploit the flaw, he'd gain total control of the compromised phone. It would be effortless to steal a user's contacts and photos or to send te... Read more...
It’s widely known that Facebook is the most popular third-party app on most, if not all, mobile platforms. When it comes to Google’s Android platform though, the first mobile media rankings from Nielsen (July 2011) paint a more interesting picture. The research firm determined each apps... Read more...
Many startups and app developers today are needlessly breaking laws and pulling in too much data, which will send them head-first into a battle with the Federal Trade Commission. "We're seeing in our lab apps pulling in data things that are wholly unrelated to functionality," said David Vlad... Read more...
Child ID, the first app from the FBI, is a bit late to the party. Using the app, parents can store key information about their children, including height, weight, and even photographs- that can be shown to authorities in the event that their kids go missing. The app also offers advice on what to d... Read more...
Google's decision to launch a music locker service yesterday (May 10) was a big topic of discussion on the sidelines of the NARM conference here this week. The reaction from the more veteran music industry attendees is simply anger. "People are pissed," said one source from a major record lab... Read more...
It used to be that the school of hard knocks was enough to land you a gig in the music business-but no longer. With the contraction of the industry increasing the competition for jobs and the advent of ever-evolving digital technologies, graduates need a strong foundation in business to star... Read more...
Rapper and actor David Banner has partnered with interactive fitness company PumpOne to create an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow fans to benefit from what Banner learned during his personal weight-loss and fitness journey. “David Banner’s Work Out or... Read more...