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Some Samsung SGH-i780 bundles shipped with virus
John Chan | Feb 19, 2009
If you bought a Samsung SGH-i780 in Singapore between January and now, take note. The microSD card that came with it may contain a virus. The manufacturer has done the responsible thing and sent out an advisory to warn users of this.
According to the Korean chaebol, the virus was introduced into the bundled microSD card together with an application uploaded by a third-party software company. Samsung can't confirm the number of sets affected because the software provider used a few computers to copy the app into the cards, but only one of the PCs was infected with the virus.
A bit of snooping on local forums revealed a thread on HardwareZone which mentioned that the virus detected was the Infostealer.Gampass (a Trojan horse that steals account information from certain games like Lineage and Ragnarok Online) and may have come with the navigation software from Agis. This virus affects the Windows operating system on desktop computers and not Windows Mobile and can be removed using most antivirus software.
Samsung assured us that devices on store shelves that may be possibly infected have been removed and those who bought an i780 between January 2009 and now can bring their bundled microSD cards for a one-to-one exchange at authorized Samsung service centers. The company will also provide advice to customers who don't know how to clear the virus if their computers have been affected.
Why wait for Windows Mobile 6.5?
Jessica Dolcourt | Feb 19, 2009
(Credit: Microsoft)
The enhanced usability features of Windows Mobile 6.5 may not be available for a few months yet, but that doesn't mean you have to wait for Microsoft's newly announced mobile operating system to start sampling some of its new features. There are a couple of similar applications that are available now.
Instead of twiddling your thumbs over the new My Phone service--which will back up your phone's contacts, photos, and texts--you can sign up for Dashwire. Dashwire's free service for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 uploads your calls, texts, contacts, photos, videos, and ringtones to an online dashboard. You'll be able to access and also interact with your phone's contents; for instance, reply to a text, email a photo or video, and read visual voicemail.
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Google's Mobile App comes to Windows phones
Jessica Dolcourt | Feb 19, 2009
(Credit: Google)
Windows Mobile owners tired of opening their browsers every time they want to start a Google search can now put that habit to rest. On Wednesday, Google released a version of its Google Mobile App for Windows Mobile phones.
On Microsoft's mobile platform, the free, native application installs a home screen plug-in from which you can launch a handful of Google's mobile services. About two thirds of Google Mobile App is dedicated to its search field. The other portion is populated with thumbnail icons that open your Gmail, Picasa Web albums, Google Docs, and so on, in your default browser, except the Google Maps icon, which will open or install Google's downloadable map and directions application on your phone.
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Pantech announces the Pantech Matrix Pro
Nicole Lee | Feb 19, 2009
Pantech Matrix Pro
(Credit: Pantech)
The Matrix Pro is also Pantech's second attempt at a smartphone, after the rather sad Pantech Duo of two years ago. Also note that Pantech is the manufacturer behind the Helio Ocean and the Helio Ocean 2, which have a similar design.
Like all of its dual-slider handsets, the Matrix Pro slides up vertically to reveal a number keypad, and horizontally to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The Matrix Pro is a tad flashier than its regular cousin, with a mirror-finish exterior and sleeker design.
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Fixing the PC power adapter cluster-muck
Charles Cooper | Feb 19, 2009
The micro-USB connector used on this Motorola cell phone charger will soon be the standard for all chargers.
(Credit: Motorola)
So it is that when your car battery dies, you can jump-start the engine using generic cables sold by any of the thousands of retail locations that stock the item. And fairly soon, charging up most cell phones will be just as easy: Seven wireless operators and handset makers just agreed at the GSMA 2009 conference to standardize chargers.
Terrific. But when it comes to laptop PC power adapters, you'd be well advised to heed the tag line from a well-known American Express commercial: Don't leave home without it.
Because if you do, you're likely screwed.
The fact is that every PC maker has its own secret sauce to define how its laptop computer charger interacts with the battery. If you're stuck and someone is kind enough to lend you a charger designed for another make and model, the plugs usually won't fit and what's more, sometimes they use different voltage. Even if you manage to locate a substitute charger, where the ratings match and the unit plugs into your notebook, there's always the chance it may void your warranty.
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