Android news stories

Google has provided a first look at its new Google Pixel Watch, which is set to make an entry into the competitive smartwatch market.

Cloud Solutions Group has announced the delivery of an integrated mobile device and access management solution for John Holland Group.

Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.

Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.

Apple has retained its position as the most valuable electronics brand in the world, with a 35% increase in brand value to US$355 billion. 

Avast has revealed the top 10 malware types putting Australian users at risk of having their personal data and money stolen and losing control of their devices.

A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.

The solutions will limit sharing of user data with third parties and operate without cross-app identifiers, including advertising ID.

Taiwanese-based multinational, Getac, has launched a new app to coincide with its new products.

Getac has expanded its lineup with the announcement of the release of new rugged android tablets suitable for a variety of situations from March 2022.

"The attackers use social engineering to lure victims into granting the permissions needed to see into every corner of their digital life."

"Left unpatched, a hacker potentially could have exploited the vulnerabilities to listen in on conversations of Android users."

VIRTIO is an open standard that defines the interface between Android Automotive OS and the underlying hypervisor.

“Each one of these open instances is a data breach event waiting to happen and can pose critical business, legal and regulatory risks if they happen."

ESET researchers have investigated a targeted mobile espionage campaign against the Kurdish ethnic group. 

Adware continues to be the most significant threat on Android phones and tablets.

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.

Apple’s average selling price will rise in coming years, while Android devices will decline, unless they can leverage new technologies like 5G or bring new design features.

Application developers have left their data and millions of users’ private information exposed by not following best practices.

"Searching for these tools online is not difficult at all; you do not have to browse underground websites."

Android has announced a new expansion to its Android Earthquake Alerts System that uses both the detection and alerts capabilities, bringing these alerts to Android users in countries that don’t have early warning alert systems. 

Google has introduced a range of new policies to help protect users and guard against bad apps and developers, as it prioritises providing a safe experience to Google Play users and developers.

"With the Mototrbo Ion smart radio, we have designed a product that meets their unique industry requirements, so that the technology supports the worker, and not the other way around.”

What happens when an Android malware vendor teams up with a marketer? It turns out the answer is quite a lot.