Archive for July, 2009

FCC Investigating Apple’s Rejection of Google Voice App

Friday, July 31st, 2009

The FCC has formally requested information from Apple, AT&T and Google concerning Apple's rejection of a Google Voice app for the iPhone. Google Voice offers advanced call management.

Video Tour: Samsung Comeback

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Here is Phone Scoop's take on the mid-range messenger from Samsung. The Comeback will please heavy texters with its thoughtful button layout, but media maniacs might want to look elsewhere.

FCC Looking Into Rural Citizens’ Handset Options

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski has said that the FCC will focus part of its review of exclusive handset deals on what choices consumers have who are not served by AT&T or Sprint. Specifically, the inquiry is going ...

Apple Issues iPhone Update to Fix Security Flaw

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Today Apple made iPhone OS 3.0.1 available for end users via iTunes. The new software update fixes a widely publicized security flaw in which hackers could gain control of an iPhone through its SMS application. No new features are ...

July 2009 Roundup

Friday, July 31st, 2009
US phones were making most of the news this month, with a strong emphasis on messaging devices.