Smart Phone!

[MOP]

On CBS news this morning millions of Smart Phones have monitoring software installed to track your movements and your conversations, freedom of speech keep talking they are listening!

[Marlin275]

Apple got rid of it . . .

Research has shown that the logging abilities of the software were not nearly as extensive on Apple's platform prior to iOS 5. Carrier IQ on the iPhone does not have access to the user interface layer, where text entry is done.

On the Android device tested by Eckhart, Carrier IQ continued to run and track user activity even though the software did not appear in Android's list of active processes.

Eckhart uploaded a video demonstrating how Carrier IQ runs in the background on a stock HTC handset, even though the handset is in airplane mode operating only over Wi-Fi. Even though the handset was not connected to the Sprint network, the Carrier IQ software was tracked logging every action on the device, including key presses and even numbers dialed, even if the number was not called.

The Carrier IQ software has been shown to be able to log extensive information, including when phones are turned and off, the contents of text messages they receive, what websites are visited on a phone, and even location data. Franken has asked the company to explain exactly what is recorded, whether it is transmitted to other companies, and if the company would allow users to stop this data logging.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/01/carrier_iq_data_logging_controversy_prompts_scruti ny_from_us_senate.html

[McGary911]

Pretty good summary with updates here:

http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/30/2601695/carrier-iq-controversy

[RedDog]

Sen Franken has requested Carrier IQ response by 12/14/2011. Concern is voilation of Fed privacy laws.

http://franken.senate.gov/files/letter/111201_Letter_to_CarrierIQ.pdf

[Marlin275]

Syria bans Apple's iPhone in attempt to silence protesters

Authorities are believed to be targeting the iPhone because protesters have been using it to capture violent clashes between themselves and the government. Those videos are then uploaded to the Internet where others can see them, providing more fuel for the protests to continue.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/02/syria_bans_apples_iphone_in_attempt_to_silence_pro testers.html