Malware found in some Angry Bird Space Game

Android malware authors have seized an opportunity to infect unsuspecting smartphone users with the launch of the latest addition to the immensely popular "Angry Birds" series of games.

SophosLabs recently encountered malware-infected editions of the "Angry Birds Space" game which have been placed in unofficial Android app stores. Please note: The version of "Angry Birds Space" in the official Android market (recently renamed "Google Play") is *not* affected.

The Trojan horse, which Sophos detects as Andr/KongFu-L, appears to be a fully-functional version of the popular smartphone game, but uses the GingerBreak exploit to gain root access to the device, and install malicious code.

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4G are you Ready !!!

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday become the first company in India to offer high-speed Internet services using fourth-generation (4G) telecommunications technology.

The company said high-speed wireless broadband "has the potential to transform India" and to provide a platform for "building the country's digital economy."

What's new in 4G technology?

4G, known as the ultra-broadband allows mobile phone users to surf the Internet, video conference and download music, video and other content at a rate several times faster than 3G services that are still being rolled out across the country.

A successor to the 3G and 2G families, 4G is expected to be five times quicker than 3G services.

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Max Payne Mobile available from April 12th

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It has been 8 long years since the release of Max Payne 2, and even longer since the first Max Paynevideo game came on the scene. Most of us probably have a vague memory at best of running through the streets of New York and slow bullet-time sequences. Or maybe you’re more like me, and never got your parent’s permission to play the first game.

Well, wouldn’t it be nice for a refresher seeing as the long awaited third installment is nearly upon us? No need to scour eBay for used copies; Rockstar is releasing the original on mobile platforms this month.

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Chrome OS introduces Aura window manager

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Don’t look now, but Google has officially revealed their intentions to go after Windows and OS X.Chrome OS 19 has arrived for Samsung Series 5 and Acer AC700 Chromebooks running the developer channel, and the changes it brings may shock you.

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Shiva Thapa one win away from Olympic spot

Teen Indian boxer Shiva Thapa on Monday stunned former Olympic silver—medallist Worapoj Petchkoom 16—10 to enter the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana (Kazakhstan), and is now just one win away from booking a berth at the London Games.

The 18—year—old Youth Olympics silver—medallist notched up a comprehensive triumph over his 30—year—old Thai rival, who also happens to be an Asian bronze—medallist from the 2006 edition.

“In my first bout, my body felt a bit tight but it all turned out well in this bout. Now even my body feels good,” the boxer from Assam told PTI from Astana, where he is competing in just his second senior international event.

Shiva had created quite a flutter by defeating a world champion in the finals in his debut senior international tournament, in Belgrade, where he went on to clinch a gold medal.

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Yuvraj Singh returns to India today

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is recuperating in London after undergoing chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs, will return to the country on Monday.

“finally the day has come ! i am going home tomorrow ! cant wait , excited to see my friends and family ..see you india!! mera bharat mahan!” Yuvraj tweeted.

But the 30-year-old batsman is not expected to play for a few more months.

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Nokia launches Asha 303 in India

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Nokia has expanded its Asha portfolio in the country with the launch of Asha 303smartphone. QWERTY-based Asha 303 runs on Symbian Series 40 OS and has been priced at Rs 8990. 

First announced at Nokia World 2011 in October, Asha 303 comes with 1GHz processor and a 2.6 inch capacitive display. Other features of the phone include full QWERTY 170 MB of internal memory with support for memory card, 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in FM radio, Bluetooth and internet radio. 

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Speak Asia Latest Update

Latest Update 03-04-2012

 

Dear SpeakAsians

Since the last update, there are several issues we would like to address and clarify with our valued panelists. It is important that you understand our position and the actions we are taking.

1. Media Reports

The Times of India reported recently that we have sister companies that have been investigated for fraud.  There is no truth in this and we categorically deny that SpeakAsia has anything to do with either of these companies.  The companies mentioned are Red Carpet and Index AdMatrix. As for Seven Rings International, they were the publisher of the E-Zine magazine which was distributed by HVP.  SpeakAsia has no interest, commercial or otherwise, in any of their operations.  The reports in the Times of India are false and seem to be motivated by certain vested interests.  We have, on more than one occasion, offered to clarify our positions regarding the various issues with the Times of India, but unfortunately, our offer was not accepted.

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117 Pakistani soldiers missing as avalanche hits Siachen Glacier

Over 100 Pakistani soldiers guarding the frontiers on the Siachen glacier have been trapped under heaps of snow after a massive avalanche hit a military camp early morning on Saturday.

Despite daylong searches, not one of the 117 soldiers was located but the Army has not given up hope, though condolence messages have begun coming in as prospects of survivors began fading with every passing minute.

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Massive slide

The avalanche hit the remote camp of the Northern Light Infantry in the Gayari region around 6 a.m. According to military spokesman Athar Abbas, it was a massive slide and must have taken the troops by surprise as such occurrences normally happen at night.

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