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Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.
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Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.
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Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
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BlackBerry launches new services to Android users
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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BlackBerry revitalises Android with Hub+ suite, enhancing user productivity with acclaimed security and communication tools.
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ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
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Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that’s aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.
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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
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Pokemon GO sideloaders potentially risking world full of nasties
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Pokemon GO is taking New Zealand and Australia by storm - but there's a downside - malware attackers can quickly create a storm too.
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Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
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Hands-on review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
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Postr : Earn rewards for adverts on your lockscreen
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
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'The Red Team' discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Mon, 9th May 2016
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FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.
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Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
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Smartphone market: Is this Android’s time to shine?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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In the slowing smartphone market, Apple has reported its first every year-on-year decline, while Samsung has held its ground.
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Apple and Microsoft set to battle for Aussie tablet supremacy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The tablet battleground is moving to Apple versus Microsoft according to a new report, which shows higher end two-in-ones are winning ground.
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Hands-on review: MicFlip’s Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.
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Adobe + Dropbox integration now on Android
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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The partnership has been extended to include the 300 million Acrobat Reader customers who have installed the app on their Android devices.
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Hands-on review: Miitomo - Nintendo’s first mobile hit
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.