A German computer scientist working with a team of experts has broken the code used to secure about 80% of the world’s mobile phones. But the group responsible for protecting GSM communications said Tuesday the feat is a “long way from being a practical attack.”
In a presentation given on Sunday at the Chaos Communication [...]
Dec
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2009
30
2009
Hacker Cracks GSM Mobile Encryption Algorithm
Dec
5
2009
5
2009
Unitech Wireless Launches Mobile Service With Lower Rates
Unitech Wireless Ltd. started mobile telephony services in India, intensifying competition in the world’s fastest growing telecommunications market by number of users. It would offer GSM services at rates as low as 29 paisa per minute. The joint venture between Indian real estate company Unitech Ltd. and Norwegian telecom giant Telenor ASA has licenses to [...]
Dec
5
2009
5
2009
Dell Creates New Mobile Business Unit
Dell is setting up a new business unit surrounding mobile products as it tries to expand its presence in the communications market. Dell said its new communication solutions unit will be led by Ron Garriques, the former Motorola Inc executive who was head of Dell consumer business.
The company is ramping up its mobile focus as [...]
Sep
12
2009
12
2009
Motorola Launches Google Android Based First Mobile
Motorola announced its first mobile device based on the Google Android operating system. The device, dubbed the Cliq, will be available later this year exclusively from T-Mobile and is also the first device to feature Motorola’s innovative new MotoBlur feature.
The Cliq is a bit short on style. With a big, 3.1-inch screen, a rectangular design [...]