The service has been in beta format for a number of months, according to Android. Once an app is submitted to Google by a developer, Bouncer purportedly scans the code for any malware. Bouncer looks for things like spyware or Trojans or other behaviors that the company has previously deemed as unacceptable for the Android Market.

An initial scan will either queue the app for review or immediately deny the app entrance. If the app is sent for review, Bouncer will act as a simulator that will run the app on a phone to see if the application has hidden any malicious behavior.

Of course, Google also has the ability to scan existing and published apps as it adds more security to the Market.

Malware is not an uncommon issue for Android apps, but the issue doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since Google has chosen to make Android an open platform. Google is increasing efforts to make their mobile platform more secure.

Coinstar, the parent company that owns DVD-rental service Redbox, announced that the new partnership with Verizon will work to provide users with online streaming and video rentals.

Verizon said that it will be aggressively pursuing marketing endeavors, though the new project won’t be aimed exclusively at Verizon subscribers.

Redbox’s DVD-renting kiosks have become somewhat of a permanent fixture in grocery and retail stores. The company would bring a lot to the table, including new-released movies. Verizon has been shopping for a partner to bring video streaming to customers for some time now. Earlier this year, the company considered buying Hulu, who teased a round of suitors with its potential sale that was eventually pulled off the table. Verizon is adamant about getting into the video and pay-TV business, having released their FiOS option a few months ago.

Netflix has fallen off its video-streaming throne as customers now have several options for their movie-renting needs. Amazon, Apple, Hulu, and even YouTube have all provided different options for streaming. Redbox and Verizon hope to make their new service available in the second half of 2013.

Scheduled for the second quarter as part of the company’s regular CRM service update, Microsoft plans to build on existing support with its current browsers. The list includes Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Customers should also expect future mobile applications to be updated at the same time, though features and functions may vary on each platform.

Among several benefits of the update, the new CRM mobile will provide management and security. Customers will be able to do things like wipe their devices clean of any sensitive data should their phones be stolen or otherwise compromised. The native applications will also be available for offline usage and data syncing with online systems.

For $30 a month, the CRM service is available for up to three devices on each service.

Microsoft also announced that they are closely watching HTML5 in order to incorporate it into their platforms. The company looks forward to the arrival of their upcoming and much-anticipated Windows 8, which is hoped to be released later this year.

In building new cell towers to improve 4G and infrastructure, the company says the investment was targeted specifically at the upcoming game.

Verizon says that the big deal isn’t the 4G network itself. 4G is obviously not a brand new technology—but this year, there are more 4G-capable devices than ever before. People are relying more and more on their smartphones

Both Verizon and AT&T have built systems and prepared to handle the expected gigantic amount of data transfer during the game.

AT&T has also prepared for the big day. In addition to their new Distributed Antenna System, they have also brought in nine trucks that will act as mobile towers.

The Superbowl this year is a big leap for technological development. Go figure.

It’s hard not to notice the underlying cold war between Google and Apple. Though Google has not sued Apple or vice versa, the search engine has recently made a bid for Motorola Mobility—their contract forbids Motorola to file a lawsuit without Google’s express permission. On the other hand, Apple has indirectly attacked Google by filing suits against Android phone manufacturers like Samsung and HTC.

Apple recently broke records last year by reporting $46 billion in profit. But Motorola isn’t going to let them bask in the sunlight for too long. This is the second action that Motorola has brought against Apple. Motorola wants the court to ban all iPhone sales, claiming that Apple infringed on six of its patent.

Looks like we’ll have to keep tabs on this one. Check back with us for updates on the pending lawsuits.

The Tablet S and Tablet P will be among the first tablets to be available with update support, making Sony one of the strongest contenders in ICS manufacturers. Along with the tablets, the  Xperia smartphone is also expected to receive the ICS update.

Currently, Sony claims that the Tablet S and Tablet P are in beta-testing. The Android 4.0 is one of the biggest updates made to Google’s mobile operating system. It includes features like face-scanning to unlock smartphones, a speech-to-text program, and an entirely new platform of sharing using Near Field Communications. Sony also plans to add more unique features that are specific to its tablet devices.

Other Android smartphone manufacturers are rumored to be equipped with the new update soon. Phones currently running an older version of Android will upgrade to ICS later this year.

At the end of last year, Timeline was only a new visual feature that users could adopt on a voluntary basis. Timeline allows users to highlight only the more important moments of their lives.

But in a blog post on Tuesday, Facebook announced its most expansive change will go live for all users in the next few weeks. An initial warning will be performed before the switch. Users will then have seven days to view and edit their wall, photos, videos, and other content to ensure the information will appear how they want.

Facebook users who want to switch over voluntarily before the mandatory switch date can choose to at any time.

The records include the quarter’s revenue of $46.3 billion as well as the net profit. The profit in 2011 of $13 billion is more than double what the company achieved in 2010. To say that Apple set a high record would be a gross understatement. They crushed even the most optimistic expectations.

The good news is due in part to the jump in sales of the newest iPhone, which accounted for more than nearly 53% of revenue. By the end of the quarter, Apple had sold more than 37 million iPhones. The number is 82% more than their previous record of 20.3 million.

It’s a nonstop demand for Apple’s latest item, the iPhone 4S, which is still selling out months after its release.

Most thought Amazon’s new tablet might be competent competition for Apple’s tablet, but the Kindle Fire didn’t hold a candle against the iPad. Apple sold over 15.4 million of their tablets at the end of 2011.

In addition, Apple sold 5.2 million Macs, beating their previous record of 4.9 million.

At the end of the day, Apple says they now have a record $98 billion in cash. Analysts speculate Apple’s most logical use for the cash would be to offer exclusive content deals, but Apple has not said what they plan to do with the money.

The purchase was confirmed on Monday. Dasient is a company that focuses on solving security problems involving malware and online abuse. In 2009, Dasient started as a firm that was capable of scanning URLs and website for any signs of harmful malware. A year later, it began offering its first services to other companies to protect networks and publishers from malicious ads.

Over the last year, Dasient has grown to protect major websites and networks from harmful content. The firm will play an active role in future advertising efforts at Twitter.

The new addition to Twitter’s family isn’t just beneficial to Twitter. Dasient’s partnership with the social networking site will also help prevent many spam-linking that occurs with other sites as well.

The new version aims to target Android’s security gaps. Based on SE Linux, a similar project done for Linux in 2000, the new version takes steps in increasing security, such as isolating apps in order to locate malicious or flawed versions in the system. SE Android also performs security checks and restricts use of system facilities by apps that might be flawed.

The project was first announced at the Linux Security Summit in September, and is still in early stages. Those who want to use the new version will have to follow directions posted on the project’s website.

Although the main focus of SE Android is application security, sandboxing and process isolation also play large parts. The new version isolates application so that apps won’t be able to access the system.

Though the NSA refutes the idea that SE Android can be a cure-all for Android security issues, the SE Android version will be able to mitigate some vulnerabilities in the mobile platform.