Android stories - Page 15
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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apple
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instagram
Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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The relentless march of Android continues, and it isn't good news for Apple. There is no Steve Jobs to ride in and turn things around this time.
Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.
Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Spotify introduces Daily Mix, a new feature that combines users' favourite tracks with new songs for the perfect listening session.
8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Android now controls over 85% of the smartphone market and is by far the biggest player in the tablet market as well.
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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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.
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.
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.
ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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google
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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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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google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
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.
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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interactive
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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cybersecurity
FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.
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.