Google has been busy working on their Chrome browser for the Android phone.  The latest update has been a blast of nitrous to the speed of browsing for users.  You can read about this new update from Droid Life. As a Droid user myself on a 3G phone, the browser has been good nearing great on how fast using the native browser. I look forward to seeing how much quicker this browser truly is.

PCMagazine has a report on litigation with Apple over the iPad name. A company named Proview in China has held the trademark name since 1998.  Why do I think they may become extinct possibly is that the iPad is made in China and if Proview wins, Apple will have to look elsewhere to produce.  This could be a serious problem as the market shortage could lead others to finding alternatives that may function better for their needs.

There is a new feature that Google is patenting that will leave other cellphone makers and users green with envy.  ZDNet has the story about this new feature.  It is all about meeting the needs of users and this will be another one that will have users of non-Android devices questioning once again.

For users of Android phones want to tether Geek.com has an article on the best tethering apps.  If you happened to be one of those who still have an unlimited plan (except with AT&T) than you have the ability to take advantage of accessing the web.  I have both an unlimited phone plan and 3G modem with unlimited (got it 2 months prior to them ending unlimited plans). With today’s web data can add up quickly and some of you may have the golden nugget right there in your hand.

IBN Live Tech has the story of a new exploit that could give hackers control of Android phones. The exploit has to do with a software called webkit installed on the phones.  Webkit is also used on iOS devices and the Google Chrome browser, and though they haven’t testing against these the potential of vulnerability is a very real possibility.  The best way to protect yourself is know how your vendor sends information and notices. A best practices is never click on a link when you receive a message but to open the website directly and check.  This goes for not only this exploit but any message you receive not just on your phone but in e-mail, too.

There is a new malware being propagated through Facebook.  Androidcentral has the story and the way to protect yourself.

On a side note for all my friends who want to say that Apple is safe I have two thoughts. One, there are viruses out there that do affect Apple products. and second is the writers of malware don’t go after the small fish.

NY Times is reporting that we may have Google glasses by the end of the year.  You can read their report here.  I remember a commercial of  a man with glasses conducting trading yelling buy and sell.  It will be interesting to see how they look once the prototype is released.  One of the first prototypes was much to be desired.  It will be interesting to see how these change the market.