Android stories - Page 13
'The Red Team' discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Mon, 9th May 2016
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semiconductors
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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.
Smartphone market: Is this Android's time to shine?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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apple
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juniper networks
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huawei
In the slowing smartphone market, Apple has reported its first every year-on-year decline, while Samsung has held its ground.
Hands-on Review: MicFlip's Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
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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martech
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dropbox
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adobe
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
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.
Android continues to be second most attacked platform, Kaspersky steps in
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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uc
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wearables
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cybersecurity
Amid rising malware threats against Android, Kaspersky launches a new Internet Security solution integrating Android Wear compatibility.
Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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malware
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.
Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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opinion
Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
Android phone dying fast? Facebook might be the culprit
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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power / energy
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facebook
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batteries
Facebook's Android app chews through smartphone battery life at a rapid rate and significantly reduces performance, according to recent reports.
Screen sharing Android app enables greater collaboration
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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uc
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apps
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collaboration
LogMeIn's join.me Android app revolutionises mobile collaboration, now enabling screen sharing and full meeting capabilities on-the-go.
Social media app for gamers, Leaping Tiger, launches on Android
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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apps
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leaping tiger
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technology gifts
If you are wanting to find new gamers to play with, Leaping Tiger is the app you should use. It connects you to other gamers.
New security app from ESET to protect children online
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.
The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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power / energy
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cloud services
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avg technologies
The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.
Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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google
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nexus
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technology gifts
It looks like Google's Nexus smartphone/tablet lineup, which usually feature their latest version of Android is about to get two new additions.
Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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martech
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facebook
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adtech
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook's Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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google
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bitdefender
The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.
LG's G Watch R now Wi-Fi capable
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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interactive
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technology gifts
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lg
The latest Android Wear update is being rolled out over the next couple of days, bringing new features to all three LG Android Wear devices.
Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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uc
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ios
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apple
By 2020, 80% of the world will own smartphones, with 2-3 times more smartphones than PCs, says new Okta report.
Android security flaw found in 950 million devices
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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technology gifts
A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.
Skype gets more personal on Android
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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google
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voip
Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.