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IDC: Smartphone sales reached 1 Billion in 2013

For the first time ever smartphone sales have reached a billion in a single year, as the final reports for 2013 come in and the numbers are crunched. It is an indication of how more affordable smartphones, such as cheap Android run devices from multiple manufacturers has impacted the market. […]

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US and UK spy agencies scan mobile apps for user info

The US’s NSA and the UK’s GCHQ have reportedly been long since lurking within mobile apps to capture use demographic information, such as name, age, sex and location. Reports from British intelligence have claimed that mobile apps have been a hot commodity from spy agencies. Among the most valuable are […]

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Highlights from the Q&A session with Edward Snowden

Earlier today a live Q&A session was held with activist and whistleblower Edward Snowden by FreeSnowden. While the entire transcript is a fascinating read, there were some interesting highlights. Edward Snowden talked about the threat made on his life, Obama, US national security apparatus and even presented his views on […]