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Google adds Android auto-reboot to block forensic data extractions

Category: Google|Apr 22, 2025 | Author: Admin

Google is rolling out a new security mechanism on Android devices that will automatically reboot locked, unused devices after three consecutive days of inactivity, restoring memory to an encrypted state. [more]

WhatsApp patched zero-click flaw exploited in Paragon spyware attacks

Category: IT|Mar 19, 2025 | Author: Admin

WhatsApp has patched a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability used to install Paragon's Graphite spyware following reports from security researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab. [more]

Serbian police used Cellebrite zero-day hack to unlock Android phones

Category: Google|Mar 1, 2025 | Author: Admin

Serbian authorities have reportedly used an Android zero-day exploit chain developed by Cellebrite to unlock the device of a student activist in the country and attempt to install spyware. [more]

OpenAI's GPT 4.5 spotted in Android beta, launch imminent

Category: IT|Feb 26, 2025 | Author: Admin

OpenAI's newest model, GPT-4.5, is coming sooner than we expected. A new reference has been spotted on ChatGPT's Android app that points to a model called "GPT-4.5 research preview." [more]

Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app

Category: Google|Dec 29, 2024 | Author: Admin

A malicious Android spyware application named 'BMI CalculationVsn' was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool but stealing data from infected devices in the background. [more]

New Android NoviSpy spyware linked to Qualcomm zero-day bugs

Category: Google|Dec 17, 2024 | Author: Admin

The Serbian government exploited Qualcomm zero-days to unlock and infect Android devices with a new spyware named 'NoviSpy,' used to spy on activists, journalists, and protestors. [more]

Germany blocks BadBox malware loaded on 30,000 Android devices

Category: Google|Dec 13, 2024 | Author: Admin

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. [more]

SpyLoan Android malware on Google play installed 8 million times

Category: Google|Nov 30, 2024 | Author: Admin

A new set of 15 SpyLoan apps with over 8 million installs was discovered on Google Play, targeting primarily users from South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. [more]

Over 200 malicious apps on Google Play downloaded millions of times

Category: Google|Oct 15, 2024 | Author: Admin

Google Play, the official store for Android, distributed over a period of one year more than 200 malicious applications, which cumulatively counted nearly eight million downloads. [more]

Urgent warning issued to Android users over malicious threat affecting millions of devices

Category: Google|Sep 29, 2024 | Author: Admin

To protect your Android device, say goodbye to modded apps [more]

Some Android smartphones have been found to contain a hidden security vulnerability

Category: General|Aug 31, 2024 | Author: Admin

Some Android smartphones have been found to contain a hidden security vulnerability that could allow remote access to user data, alarming cybersecurity experts and leading to a halt in the use of these devices by a major intelligence contractor, The Washington Post reports. [more]

Chrome will redact credit cards, passwords when you share Android screen

Category: General|Aug 29, 2024 | Author: Admin

Google is testing a new feature that redacts your credit card details, passwords and other sensitive information in Chrome when sharing or recording your screen on Android. [more]

A new era for mobiles

Category: Google|Jul 18, 2024 | Author: Admin

Google will showcase the Pixel 9 series on August 13. They may launch the new mobiles on the same day. [more]

Ending Android after 14 years

Category: Google|Jun 14, 2024 | Author: Admin

Google's Dave Burke, "VP of engineering for Android," is leaving Android after years of top-level responsibilities. [more]

Apple can no longer ignore Android

Category: Apple|May 29, 2024 | Author: Admin

Apple is looking for developers to create an Android version of the TV+ app and of the recently launched sports app. [more]

Now many can try Android 15

Category: Google|May 16, 2024 | Author: Admin

Android 15 beta 2 has been released, and now there are many more than the Google Pixel to try. [more]

This is how Android 15 gets better

Category: Google|Mar 21, 2024 | Author: Admin

Google has released beta 2 of Android 15 and there are some interesting revelations. [more]

Just need cable

Category: IT|Mar 11, 2024 | Author: Admin

Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 activates something great for the Pixel 8 series. [more]

Apple to Let EU iPhone Users Delete Safari and More Easily Transition to Android

Category: Apple|Mar 9, 2024 | Author: Admin

In addition to adding support for alternative app marketplaces and alternative payment methods in the European Union [more]

Authorities spy on iPhone and Android users

Category: IT|Dec 7, 2023 | Author: Admin

A US senator has revealed that authorities are using the iPhone and Android push notification system to spy on users. [more]

It's much worse than we thought

Category: IT|Nov 21, 2023 | Author: Admin

Nothing's Carl Pei launched (broadly) iMessage for Phone 2 and bullied Tim Cook for not giving everyone the right to the messaging standard. Then everything went downhill for the founder and now also partner Sunbird. [more]

February: 3000 nits, 24GB RAM, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Category: General|Nov 20, 2023 | Author: Admin

OnePlus has revealed when the 12th generation will launch, but the date only applies to China. [more]

Android apps could get better as Google tightens noose around developers

Category: Google|Nov 11, 2023 | Author: Admin

Android apps have improved a lot over the years, and Google deserves most of the credit for it. The company has maintained the Play Store for well over a decade and constantly brought new rules and regulations to improve the quality and safety of apps. Now, Google wants to improve the... [more]

Google is denying the Android people this

Category: Google|Nov 2, 2023 | Author: Admin

Why have the URL field at the bottom of mobile browsers? [more]

Soon iPhone fans will lose these reasons to bully Android

Category: Apple|Aug 11, 2023 | Author: Admin

There are several smart improvements on the way to Android 14. We just wish Google would talk more loudly about them. [more]

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This is important, but the big news is not ready yet

Category: Google|Jul 28, 2023 | Author: Admin

Finally, Android 6.0 and newer have notification support if an unknown tracking chip is following the user. We announced the functionality in March 2022. [more]

Animated emojis are coming to Google Messages for global usage

Category: Google|Jul 11, 2023 | Author: Admin

Google Messages is a fun place to chat with friends, and the coming animated emojis will make it more fun. [more]

24GB RAM will soon become a thing

Category: Google|Jun 27, 2023 | Author: Admin

Manufacturers such as Realme, OnePlus, and Oppo should be on the way with Android mobiles with 24GB of RAM. [more]

iPhone finally gets the feature after Android

Category: Apple|Jun 7, 2023 | Author: Admin

Tired of verification codes cluttering your iPhone messaging inbox? [more]

Now Android is getting even better at battery life

Category: Google|May 30, 2023 | Author: Admin

ARM has revealed its new chip designs for Android. [more]

“iPhone 15 looks like Android”

Category: Apple|Jan 23, 2023 | Author: Admin

We don't think there have been enough iPhone rumors lately. [more]

Should unite Windows and Android like Mac and iPhone

Category: Microsoft|Jan 14, 2023 | Author: Admin

According to Windows Central sources, Microsoft has given up on the Surface Duo series. [more]

Approaching the Apple iPhone

Category: Google|Nov 25, 2022 | Author: Admin

The very first GeekBench figure for Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has been revealed. [more]

Apple makes iPhone more like Android (if you want)

Category: Apple|Nov 21, 2022 | Author: Admin

Apple has launched a new iOS 16.2 beta for all testers and not just developer accounts. [more]

Now Norwegians get the big Galaxy update

Category: Google|Nov 1, 2022 | Author: Admin

Samsung is now rolling out the One UI 5 update to a number of Exynos mobiles in Norway. The rest of the relevant countries with Exynos will receive later this week. [more]