New Developments Regarding Carrier IQ, and Google’s Speedy Ice Cream Sandwich Update

New Revelations About Carrier IQ
In late November, mobile developer Trevor Eckhart released a YouTube video that proved hidden Carrier IQ software was intentionally logging keytaps on his HTC EVO handset. Carrier IQ software was revealed to be installed on millions of mobile devices from multiple carriers and manufacturers, which sparked intense speculation regarding exactly whose data, and how much, was at risk. The Carrier IQ scandal is still ongoing, but there have been some significant developments recently.

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Apple iPhone to land at Sprint?

That’s the speculation by a Citadel Securities analyst.
As Verizon ends its unlimited data use plans for new customers, Sprint stands alone as the only national carrier to offer an unlimited data plan. The Citadel analyst makes a good point in saying that Verizon’s move to tiered plans puts Sprint in a prime position to snap up disenchanted smartphone users.