Android mobile users who download their apps from the Google Play Store have full confidence the items they get are legit and free from backdoor attacks, especially that Google recently formed a review team to vet apps. But a new method of attack, though unseen in real-world setting, could turn your legit app into a […]
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Facebook is working on a native phone dialer app
Domestic and international mobile carriers have something to worry about Facebook’s plan to build an app it likes to call “Phone.” From every indication, this will be a major challenge to existing mobile services offered in the global market.
Cyanogen is trying to unseat Google in the mobile market, can it pull it off?
Cyanogen, a startup business that develops the CyanogenMod open source mobile operating system based on Android, is confident it is now moving to the position of overthrowing the current leader in the market: Google.
Microsoft installing Windows 10 in Xiaomi’s Android devices
While Android and iPhone devices are enjoying favorable market dominance, Microsoft continues to struggle with dwindling market share in an era of mobile eruption. Now the software company is making ambitious inroads into overtaking Android devices with its Windows 10 operating system.
Google Play to start reviewing apps based on age ratings
Google’s history of accepting apps to its online marketplace has been remarkably contrary to Apple’s approach since Google does not implement a long review process for each app before publishing. But that is going to change with Google Play Store’s new policy.
Xiaomi Mi 4 device pre-installed with malware, security test shows
Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi may be enjoying warm market embrace with the exponential growth in Mi 4 sales, but that might change following discovery of malware that has been allegedly preinstalled in the device.
