Archive for July, 2009

An O2 spokesperson has confirmed Apple is set to release a software patch to address the recently described security flaw in the iPhone.

It was revealed that modified SMS messages could result in iPhones being disconnected from the network or hijacked altogether.

O2 said the patch would be available this Saturday through iTunes.

“We will be communicating to customers both through the website and proactively,” the spokesperson added. “We always recommend our customers update their iPhone with the latest software and this is no different.”

O2 also revealed Windows Mobile and Google Android phones are also vulnerable, but no patch or information has yet been made available from either Operating System providers.

Black Hat researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the iPhone that could allow an attacker to automatically execute arbitrary code on the device using a malformed SMS as the medium.  The result is total control of the coveted device. continue

Apple’s claim that the iPhone 3GS contains enterprise ready security for corporate and Government deployments took a serious hit, when iPhone developer Jonathan Zdziarski posted two YouTube tutorials on how to access device data, including deleted files. continue

Vodafone UK announced that its customers will be able to access Facebook free for a week commencing on the 24th July. Both mobile customers and mobile broadband customers can benefit from the week long promotion.

This Facebook promotion is the latest in Vodafone’s Free Friday Series, which started in May to launch Vodafone’s flat rate daily 50p mobile internet charge continue

RIM has officially announced that BlackBerry Desktop Manager software for MAC will be available this September. You can visit blackberry.com/mac to sign up for updates.

Key features will include:

• Sync your iTunes playlists, calendars, contacts, notes and tasks
• Add/Remove applications
• Update your device when new software becomes available
• Backup and restore your device data with such features like automatically scheduled backups and optional encryption
• Manage multiple devices
• Support Mac OS 10.5.5 and above. continue

O2 is to offer its 20.8m customers a free facility to use the micro-blogging site Twitter from the beginning of August 2009. The cost to Twitter fans will be the price of a standard SMS text or included in their monthly bundle, says O2.

Users will be able to post their own tweets via text to update their Twitter status, send and receive replies and direct messages free, but are requested not to exceed the monthly allowance of 600 tweets – meaning just 20 a day. continue

BlackBerry Desktop Manager is available for download for everyone from BlackBerry.com. This version is 5.0.0.8 but it is available in multi-language or with/without Media Manager. Head over to the BlackBerry software downloads page to grab a copy. The download is a massive 300MB.

Airtime Manager customers can log in to our site. If you dont have the credentials, please contact your Account Managers for details.

O2 has partnered up with NatWest to launched O2 Money, a new innovative prepaid Visa credit card designed to give people greater control of their money.

The 2 prepaid Visa cards, Cash Manager and Load & Go, are fee free when used in the UK and are aimed at different people.

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RIM have posted their latest knowledge base article, explaining the cause and resolution behind delayed emails on BES Exchange BlackBerry smartphones.

Emails appear in the Outlook inbox, but the arrival of the email on the BlackBerry takes longer than is expected.

The fault is caused by blocked MAPI threads in MS Exchange and can be resolved in a number of ways, including rebooting the BlackBerry Enterprise Server or assigning BlackBerry users to a static mailbox agent.

To find out more, click here

Young adults are pushing mobile internet usage upwards says a new report from CCS Insight. CCS Insight say mobile internet usage is increasing at an ever increasing rate and social networking is the driving force.

The report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 adults between 16 and 35 years old, offers insights into the mobile Internet habits of this technology-savvy and demanding consumer group.

The report confirms :

- Mobile Internet use is growing at a phenomenal rate; social networking is driving that growth with a third of young adults regularly accessing Facebook and Twitter from their mobiles
- Men are twice as likely as women to access the Internet through their mobile phone
- Young adults expect mobile content – especially music and videos – to be free
- BBC iPlayer is the service people would most like to see on their phones

Paolo Pescatore, Head of Mobile Content at CCS Insight, said “The Web is revolutionizing the way people use mobile phones. Forget music downloads and video – social networking is what people want. Media owners and operators will have to find new ways to make money from their assets. And it’s clear from the report that the industry could do a better job marketing to women. Some networks and phone-makers have got it right. Their rivals are leaving money on the table.”