Android stories - Page 12
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.
Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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smartphones
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kaspersky
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trojan
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.
Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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microsoft
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Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.
BlackBerry launches new services to Android users
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
BlackBerry revitalises Android with Hub+ suite, enhancing user productivity with acclaimed security and communication tools.
ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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google
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science journal
Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that’s aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.
Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Pokemon GO sideloaders potentially risking world full of nasties
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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gaming
Pokemon GO is taking New Zealand and Australia by storm - but there's a downside - malware attackers can quickly create a storm too.
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.
Hands-on review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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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.
Postr : Earn rewards for adverts on your lockscreen
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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advertising
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technology gifts
New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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smartphones
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mental health
Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
'The Red Team' discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Mon, 9th May 2016
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smartphones
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.
Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Thu, 5th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.
Smartphone market: Is this Android’s time to shine?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
In the slowing smartphone market, Apple has reported its first every year-on-year decline, while Samsung has held its ground.
Apple and Microsoft set to battle for Aussie tablet supremacy
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
The tablet battleground is moving to Apple versus Microsoft according to a new report, which shows higher end two-in-ones are winning ground.
Hands-on review: MicFlip’s Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.
Adobe + Dropbox integration now on Android
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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martech
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dropbox
The partnership has been extended to include the 300 million Acrobat Reader customers who have installed the app on their Android devices.
Hands-on review: Miitomo - Nintendo’s first mobile hit
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
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.