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Supercurio brings Carrier IQ detection to the people, pitchfork optional

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While the Carrier IQ saga continues to unfold , our eForensics ally, Fran . . . → Read More: Supercurio brings Carrier IQ detection to the people, pitchfork optional

Carrier IQ, in a new press release, reminds us it works for the carriers

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Carrier IQ has issued a new press release defending its business and reminding us all that it works not unilaterally, but for the operator — the carrier. The nut: Carrier IQ acts as an agent for the Operators. . . . → Read More: Carrier IQ, in a new press release, reminds us it works for the carriers

Carrier IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and what you need to know

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Carrier IQ has recently found itself swimming in controversy. . . . → Read More: Carrier IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and what you need to know

Carrier IQ named ‘company under $100M to watch’ — and users don’t even get a thank-you

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Market research firm IDC has named Carrier IQ — a name that provokes a cringe or two — one of the “companies to watch” for analytics groups under $100 million in revenue. . . . → Read More: Carrier IQ named ‘company under $100M to watch’ — and users don’t even get a thank-you

Got Klout? You may qualify for a free Windows Phone

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Turns out that Microsoft’s hoping to get some influential people on board with Windows Phone, and it’s choosing a unique strategy to do so. It’s partnered with Klout, a service that uses social media analytics to weigh the influence you have on your social network, to give away 500 free devices — along with VIP passes to one of five Windows Phone launch parties across the country — to those who qualify through Klout Perks . . . → Read More: Got Klout? You may qualify for a free Windows Phone

Shocker! Free Android apps outnumber free iPhone apps

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Good news for Android users who hate paying for stuff: according to new numbers from Netherlands-based mobile analytics group Distimo, there are now more free apps available for Google’s mobile OS than the iPhone, at 134,342 to 121,845. . . . → Read More: Shocker! Free Android apps outnumber free iPhone apps

iOS and Android continue chipping away at mobile gaming market, consoles remain strong

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Let’s face it — smartphones (namely, iOS and Android devices) are slowly chipping away at the portable gaming market. If you recall, Apple took a nice slice of the market-share pie — and as you’ll notice in the picture above, we’re seeing the same trend this time around . . . → Read More: iOS and Android continue chipping away at mobile gaming market, consoles remain strong

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