[TechRepublic] Investigating Android's permission system

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Android's permission system: Does it really work? Under certain conditions, Android allows applications to sidestep permissions. The bad guys probably know which ones. Do you? Read more Resource of the day KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study With program management assistance from KPMG, HP establishes a foundation to automate its records management using HP TRIM software. Download case study here Improve the search functionality on your Android device Jack Wallen offers a few ways to make searching easier, more accurate, and more powerful on your Android mobile device. Read more Five ways to improve the Windows Phone 7 UIs If UI design is a stumbling block when you're writing WP7 apps, read a mobile developer's tips on how to make the process easier. Read more Three reasons iPhones are better for business users Erik Eckel believes iPhones are the best smartphones for business users, citing easy configuration, security, and app support. See if you agree with his reasons ormake a case for your own recommendation. Read more DIY: Enhance the Droid Pro's factory default apps Jack Wallen answers a TechRepublic member's questions about how to enhance the default apps on his Droid Pro Android phone. Read more Five tips for unlocking your Windows Phone 7 device Whether you want to test your own apps, install homebrew apps, or get a look at Mango, there are potential benefits to unlocking your WP7 device. Read more Five tips for creating the best Android experience Android supports all sorts of mobile platform tweakage. Jack Wallen offers five great ideas for capitalizing on Android’s flexibility. Read more Android smartphone security primer Jack Wallen believes that a smartphone's security is proportionate to how intelligently it's used. Here is some basic security information for your Android device. Read more Money to burn? Try Verizon's 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi Donovan Colbert spent a few weeks traveling with the Verizon 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L. Find out the pros and cons of this device, and if it's worth the premium price. Read more Featured multimedia   A phone for your car: Android vs. iPhone From various forms of automotive integration to a variety of car-related apps, smartphones offer many uses while driving. But which is the best phone platform for your car, Android or iPhone? View on site BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360/9370 (photos) The Curve joins the rest of the BlackBerry family in a refresh. Check out our photo gallery for a preview. View on site BlackBerry Torch 9810 (photos) The BlackBerry Torch 9810 won't wow newcomers with its tired old design, but its affordable price and much-improved specs should keep BlackBerry enthusiasts satisfied. View on site LG Thrill 4G (photos) Is 3D on smartphones for real or just a gimmick? Take a look at the latest 3D smartphone, the LG Thrill 4G for AT&T. View on site The Google-Motorola deal Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia? Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry MotoGoogle: Good, bad, or indifferent for Microsoft? Five ways the Google-Motorola deal impacts more than phones Poll: Will Google's Motorola patent acquisition gambit pay off? Today's recommended downloads Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? Prepare an ERM classification scheme Detect performance bottlenecks before system deployments or upgrades KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study 30 day trial of Foglight Experience Monitor Appliance (Quest Software) Perennial favorites   Lesser-known Android tips and tricks Smartphones with the lowest and the highest radiation levels Ways to improve your mobile computing experience Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word No matter what kind of document you're working on, it will probably need some formatting. These shortcuts will help you zip through those tasks so you can concentrate on the content. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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