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Apple's decision to reject Google Voice apps for the iPhone — possibly at AT&T's request — has prompted an FCC investigation into the anti-competitive nature of the move.

The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription required) that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has opened an inquiry into Apple’s rejection of an official Google Voice application for the iPhone as well as the removal of numerous third-party…

Could something as simple as an SMS text message turn your own smartphone against you, allowing a hacker to listen in on your private conversations or direct you to a malicious Web site? It can be done, according to security experts presenting their findings Thursday at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. News [...]

The prospects of a premium priced Apple tablet computer may brighten at the hands of an unlikely ally, if Microsoft can carry out its stated goal of raising netbook prices using Windows 7.

Responding to a dangerous security exploit unveiled this week, Apple released an update to its iPhone operating system Friday to patch the security hole.

Apple today released iPhone OS 3.0.1, addressing an SMS security vulnerability disclosed at yesterday’s Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. The release of iPhone OS 3.0.1 has been expected since a spokesperson for UK iPhone carrier O2 c…

While it surveys exclusive contracts like the relationship between AT&T and Apple, the Federal Communications Commission will also look into concerns that customers in rural areas can't access limited products like the iPhone.

Silicon Alley Insider reports that Apple is unlikely to create its own “iTunes for e-books” and will instead rely on third parties to deliver e-book content through the existing App Store. An e-book industry source has reportedly indicated that whil…

Engadget reports that a China-specific iPhone carrying model number A1324 received a five-year approval from China’s State Radio Regulatory Commission on May 7th, opening the door for the company to launch the iPhone there. Separately, PC World note…

A day after experts revealed a major text message-based security flaw in the iPhone, the BBC reports that Apple is expected to release a fix for the exploit through iTunes on Saturday.

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