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Android stories - Page 11

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Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.
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Wavelink signs on new Australian distie
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Wavelink partners with Aniluin to distribute enterprise mobility management solutions and further tap into the Android solutions market in Australia.
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Nokia makes official comeback with Android smartphone in China
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Nokia re-enters the fray with its Nokia 6 Android handset in China, appealing to consumers' desire for quality and design.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.
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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.
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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.
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Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Spotify introduces Daily Mix, a new feature that combines users' favourite tracks with new songs for the perfect listening session.
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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.
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Emergency location tracking can be life or death, so why is NZ taking so long?
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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With the accuracy of GPS, combined with the amount of data about users, using emergency location tracking for medical purposes seems obvious. Right?.
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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.
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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.
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Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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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.
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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.
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ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.
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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.
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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.