Android News and Tips
Is Public WiFi Dangerous? It’s really no secret that using public WiFi can bring up a lot of concerns, specifically with regards to safety and security. There could be a lot of snooping done without your knowledge, or someone may try to get into your device on an unsecure network. To save yourself from any
According to reports emerging out of South Korea, Samsung may not use Qualcomm’s controversial ultrasonic fingerprint scanner (3D sonic sensor) with its upcoming devices. This comes as the latest Samsung phones with the tech are currently blacklisted by multiple firms over security concerns. The report by Korea Times suggests that the company will use a
T-Mobile has disclosed a recent data breach that reportedly affected less than 1.5% of its customers. This accounts for more than a million customers, making this quite a concerning breach. However, T-Mobile mentioned in its statement that it has stepped in to stop “malicious, unauthorized access” to the data. So what kind of data was
Security firm Checkmarx has discovered a major new vulnerability on the Android platform that could pose a great threat to the users. Apparently, this bug allows any rogue app to simply take control of your microphone and camera without acquiring prior permissions. However, customers should be relieved for now knowing that this vulnerability cannot yet
As per a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G could get a significant security boost with the Android 10 update. According to beta firmware currently floating around in South Korea, this update will introduce 3D Face Unlock, a much more sophisticated authentication system that leverages the dedicated front-facing 3D depth camera. It is understood
Privacy and security have grown to become very big concerns in today’s highly-connected world. With a considerable part of the world’s population owning a mobile device, it’s likely that these devices are also being used to keep track of our whereabouts, too. There has been quite some buzz about government agencies spying on calls and
As an increasingly large number of users are starting to embrace mobile as their primary platform, especially using the best security app for android for almost all day-to-day computing tasks, many new security threats emerge. According to research by Pulse Secure, a provider of access control and mobile device security, as much as 97 percent
When Nokia launched its first Android phones in 2017, the company promised security updates for two years. The company has now mentioned that it will continue to support these phones until 2020, totaling to three years of security updates for the phones after its initial release. The company also added that some variants of the
Google is known to be testing several features constantly in an attempt to bring newer and better features to its users. One such feature test has caught our eye thanks to 9to5Google who have reportedly found the ability to send voice guided text messages using Google Assistant even when the phone is locked. This appears
Instagram is reportedly working on a new update that allows users to reclaim lost or stolen accounts directly through the app. Currently, the process involves filling out a support form or sending the Instagram team an email. But thanks to the new changes, users will be able to ask for a verification code over their
Have you ever lost a mobile phone? Or, worse, have you had a mobile phone stolen from you? I have experienced being pick-pocketed firsthand, although I was able to recover the device later on. It wasn’t a pleasant experience, and I made sure to better secure my devices from that point on. With tracking apps