Another Flash 10.1 Security Advisory Issued, Update Coming on November 9th

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Another security advisory has been issued for Adobe’s Flash 10.1, along with its Reader and Acrobat programs.  There has been a vulnerability discovered in Reader and Acrobat that is being “actively” exploited.  Luckily for us, there have not been any reports of attacks through Flash, so you have no reason to freak out immediately.  Adobe plans to release a update for Flash on Android November 9th to fix the exploit.  

Google Maps Updated to Version 4.6.0

by: | posted 10.28.10 | Apps, News

Google Maps received a nice update today which includes enhancements to Place pages and Google Latitude, but also allows you to filter search results.  While nothing incredibly major, these are the polishings we like to see on a regular basis.  (Wow that sounded dirty.)  

Samsung Nexus Two Announced on the 8th or Not? Maybe Just Continuum?

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There are blog battles going on right now over the thought of Samsung announcing the Nexus Two (or Nexus S?) on November 8th and we wanted to fill you in, plus get your opinion on the situation.  Is this announcement really going down or not?  Will it just be the Continuum?  We’re still leaning towards it happening, and it really just comes down to a battle of sources.  

Dolphin Browser HD v4.0 Finally Released

by: | posted 10.28.10 | Apps, News

The Dolphin Browser HD hopped up to version 4.0 and is available in the market for free.  The screenshot above details some of the changes that were made to improve the overall experience in this top notch browser.  You will find new settings and bookmarks shortcuts if  you swipe from the left or right.  Nice additions, indeed.  

T-Mobile HTC G2 Review

by: | posted 10.28.10 | News, Phones, Reviews

The HTC G1 (code name HTC “Dream”) was the first Android phone on the market. It took the underground world by storm and has graced the hands of many as their first Android phone. Cyanogen, Koush, Obama, and maybe even Benjamin Franklin.  So imagine a successor too this technological achievement.  Basically anything short of a jetpack that makes calls would have been a disappointment, am I right?  All jokes aside, I was really excited to go to the T-Mobile store and pick one up after hearing some good/bad things about it…

Jha: Motorola will “Continue to Invest in the Droid franchise”

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In an earnings call today, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha told analysts that they plan to sell 5 million smartphones in the 4th quarter of this year through high-tier products which we can assume means the Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global.  There were also some questions surrounding an i*hone Verizon release coming in the near future and if that would change Moto’s relationship with Big Red.  Jha made sure everyone understood that they plan on pushing forward with the Droid brand, saying specifically that they will “continue to invest in the Droid franchise.”  He also mentioned that they would see some competitive pressure in early 2011 (meaning the i*hone), but that they would “cope with that in a good way.”  

OnStar MyLink App Lands on Android Market

by: | posted 10.28.10 | Apps, News

We have all seen the commercials for OnStar’s fancy new Android app by now and as of 20 hours ago, it went live in the market for your GM driving pleasure.  The app allows any vehicle equipped with OnStar (currently Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, GMC) to access a variety of real-time data such as fuel level and oil life, and perform remote commands like unlocking their doors.