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Google Bolsters Android Security

Google formally announces Bouncer, a service that automatically checks to ensure that apps uploaded to the Android Market aren’t malicious.

Apple iPhone Sales Nearly Tied with Android

Nielsen Mobile survey shows iPhone sales are catching up to Android. Meanwhile, Apple cofounder talks about how Android phones outperform iPhones.

The Dirty Dozen Smartphones: Why IT Admins Should Care

Security firm Bit9 says a majority of smartphones are running out-of-date and insecure operating systems that present a threat to critical business data. It has created a list of 12 of the most vulnerable smartphones. Guess who dominates the list?

Gmail iPhone App Debuts, Gets Yanked

Google released its Gmail app to the iOS App Store on Wednesday. But shortly after the app appeared in the App Store, it vanished. What gives?

Siri Fetches Beer, Threatens Google

Apple's virtual personal assistant can create reminders, alarms, and text messages and look up information on the web. Siri can also open a can of beer and might even be Google's undoing. 

Nortel Patents sold for $4.5 Billion

Google loses out as Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Research In Motion and Sony win patent auction.

iOS Maintains Huge Lead Over Android

The Inquirer: Apple smartphone and tablet platform holds a significant market share lead over Google's Android operating system in Europe.

Sprint Closer to Debuting Samsung Nexus S 4G

Brighthand: Evidence points to Sprint releasing its ownversion of own 4G version of the Samsung Nexus S smartphone.

U.S. Army enlists Android Handheld

Mobile Burn: Google to produce what's called the Joint Battle Command-Platform mobile device.

More Than 350,000 Android Phones Activated Daily

BGR: Many are saying Google's Android platform is now th world's top mobile operating system.

Pre-Order Google Nexus S 4G from Best Buy

Mobile Burn: The Android-run phone goes $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Launch Date Set

Brighthand: The Android-run next-gen model in the venerable smartphone series to shop in three weeks.

Google Exec Defends Android Platform's Openness

PC Magazine: Andy Rubin, Google's vice president of engineering, defends the Android OS against fragmentation fears.

Why Google Nexus Tablet Makes Sense

eWeek: A Nexus tablet PC from Google would help both the search giant and its Android partners.

LG Building Android-Run Nexus Tablet?

Mobile Burn: Google may offer a tablet PC of its own, under the Nexus brand, just like the smartphone.

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