HTC Tuesday announced that a software update will be released soon for Android smartphones on Sprint, removing Carrier IQ software from its devices. According to The Verge, HTC said,
“HTC can confirm that we’re working with Sprint to provide maintenance releases that will remove Carrier IQ and provide security enhancements and bug fixes beginning in January.”
No word from any other carriers or manufacturers to make similar changes.
Source: The Verge
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