The whole situation is getting complicated for the internet giant Google. Earlier it was assumed that Google cars has illegally collected data collecting data on the Wi-Fi (MAC addresses and SSID).Recently an NGO challenged Google by saying that they believe that these recordings were intentional. The NGO said “The independent review of Google’s system shows [...]
Jun
12
2010
12
2010
Jun
7
2010
7
2010
Australia also investigates on Violations of privacy by Google
After Germany, Australia also has launched an investigation into possible Violations of privacy by Google, through data collection on wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) , which were made during its campaign mapping streets of several cities. As Reported by the BBC and the Guardian, the Investigation WAS opened by the Australian Authorities Following the decision by the [...]
May
14
2010
14
2010
Android 2.2 will support tethering functionality
Google will announce version 2.2 of Android officially on May 19, when the company holds a meeting for developers. Besides tethering functionality is the same as probably the decision about Flash 10.1. Google has also created new widgets and interface slightly changed. Also the new version to ensure performance improvements, in benchmarks of a Google [...]
May
14
2010
14
2010
Modem function and hot-spot Wi-Fi with Android 2.2
The next version of Android will offer a great deal on communications options including the possibility to use a smartphone as a modem via USB. Android 2.2, also known Froyo gets in. Everyone is waiting for the date May 19 , we know more about the upcoming release of mobile OS from Google and some [...]
Dec
21
2009
21
2009
Vodafone to Offer iPhone in UK from 14 Jan’2010
Vodafone to Offer iPhone in UK from 14 Jan’2010 – It has been stated by Vodafone that it will start selling and offering iPhone in UK from 14 January, 2010. Besides this, Vodafone is amongst the UK’s major phone networks, which will be offering iPhone to customers. For 24 months, the most non expensive tariff [...]
Nov
10
2009
10
2009
Enjoy! Free Wi-Fi on the Go says Yahoo, Google & Microsoft
The catch phrase in this upcoming holiday season by top three web shareholders is ‘Free Wi-Fi’. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft are exploring various dimensions to gain more and more popularity and the recent step is their invasion into public interest for free and easy access to internet connectivity. Though their marketing tactics differ in the terms [...]
Oct
19
2009
19
2009
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in air by Virgin America & Google
Virgin America Airlines and Google presents holiday bonanza to travelers in form of free in-flight Wi-Fi. The idea to combine net surfing while traveling got started by Virgin Airlines back in May with Gogo Wi-Fi services. The Aircell owned in-flight broadband provider Gogo, delivers Wi-Fi service by charging passengers between $5.96 and $12.95 depending on [...]
Jul
29
2009
29
2009