When it comes to hot technical topics heard around the world, most experts agree that virtual reality is the next big thing. Over the past several years, virtual reality has become a major focus for corporations including Google. In fact, there are numerous content providers and manufacturers already considering different opportunities for bringing their virtual […]
Huawei unveiled two new flagship handsets in London. China’s Huawei, which is the third largest maker of smartphones, co-branded with Leica to deliver the 5.2-inch P9 and 5.5-inch P9 Plus. Although both Android phones are loaded with innovative features, the one that stands out is the dual lenses located on the rear of the device. […]
A Chinese group has engineered an Android-based malware campaign that may have ensnared as many as 85 million Android devices and, more importantly, generating an estimated $1 million every three months. According to security software and services Check Point, the Yingmob gang—which they have been watching for five months—is sophisticated, well-staffed, and extremely profitable. The […]
On the cusp of the new Android N (Nougat) OS update release, it turns out there is a full disk encryption breach which can be broken through brute force. It can also take immense patience, but a determined hacker may be able to strip away, layer by layer, the encryption protections on all smartphones powered […]
Just when it seemed that the Android tablet market was on its way up, the market is already shifting. Perhaps it has a little to do with the slight decline of the PC and the relative failure of the Windows phone; and so Microsoft has been scrambling to make sure they remain relevant in such […]
BlackBerry was once regarded as an elite mobile device. Featuring a keyboard and a trackball, the family of devices were the perfect mobile tool for busy professionals. They became more accessible to the every day user, of course, but as the mobile industry evolved, BlackBerry had to take a backseat to the far more advanced […]
Amazon Dash Buttons are now available to Amazon Prime members for the price of $4.99 apiece. The buttons are advertised as an easier way to re-order supplies and are currently being offered as a “limited release.” They are expected to be shipped to Amazon Prime Members who buy them by July 31st. Amazon first announced […]
Security researchers have found another critical Android phone vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious hackers. Security firm Trend Micro found a security vulnerability in Android’s mediaserver component. Trend Micro’s Wish Wu, a mobile threat response engineer, detailed the newly discovered vulnerability in a report. The vulnerability appears to be present from Android 4.3 […]
Samsung Electronics ramped its strategy of smartphones up on Thursday, with its unveiling of the new Galaxy S6 Edge+ as well as the Note 5 at its glitzy all-out event held at Lincoln Center in New York City. Like its predecessor the S6 Edge, the new edge+ has edges on both sides that are curved, […]