German Interior Minister bans 'smart' phones for his staff - recommends Merkel to follow suit

According to today's Bild-online, Germany's Minister for Home Affairs, Hans-Peter Friedrich (54, CSU), has banned all iphones, smartphones and blackberries at his ministry due to 'grave' security concerns.

High-Speed USB 3.0 to Reach Smartphones, Tablets by Year End

USB 3.0 ports will reach smartphones and tablets by the end of the year or early next year, the USB standards setting organization said on Sunday. Smartphones and tablets will likely get a MicroUSB port based on USB 3.0 technology to fit the small size of the devices, said Ra …

Apple Wins Partial Victory on Patent Claim Over Android Features

At the heart of the disputes are the kind of small but convenient features that would cause many people to complain if they were not in their smartphones.

Both sides claim victory in Apple-HTC case - Americas - Al Jazeera English

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