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Google secures two Android phone makers' backing in fight against EU antitrust order

Google secures two Android phone makers' backing in fight against EU antitrust order

Gigaset and HMD Global Oy allowed to intervene in the lawsuit.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 11 2019 6:58AM Software
Exploited Android 0day linked to notorious spyware vendor

Exploited Android 0day linked to notorious spyware vendor

Many popular devices vulnerable.
Juha Saarinen Oct 7 2019 9:27AM Security
Huawei shows off 'most powerful' chipset as forges ahead with 5G smartphone plan

Huawei shows off 'most powerful' chipset as forges ahead with 5G smartphone plan

Pressing ahead with Mate 30 launch, despite Android uncertainty.
Douglas Busvine Sep 9 2019 6:55AM Hardware
Android phones vulnerable to provisioning SMS hijacking

Android phones vulnerable to provisioning SMS hijacking

Poor authentication allows attackers to change phone settings.
Juha Saarinen Sep 5 2019 1:38PM Security
Android exploits now pay more than iOS ones

Android exploits now pay more than iOS ones

Apple iOS exploit glut causes payouts to drop?
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2019 1:58PM Security
Cochlear to support direct audio streaming on Android 10

Cochlear to support direct audio streaming on Android 10

For phone calls, music and videos.
Matt Johnston Sep 4 2019 1:58PM Software
NAB Android app update overloads CPUs, drains batteries

NAB Android app update overloads CPUs, drains batteries

Bank directs users to browser-based banking instead.
Ry Crozier Aug 27 2019 1:22PM Financial Services
Fearing data privacy issues, Google cuts some Android phone data for wireless carriers

Fearing data privacy issues, Google cuts some Android phone data for wireless carriers

Concerns sharing data from Android phone system could attract scrutiny of regulators.
Angela Moon and Paresh Dave Aug 20 2019 6:59AM Networking
NAB wants Android handsets to replace card payment terminals

NAB wants Android handsets to replace card payment terminals

Partners with Quest to accept NFC -to-phone transactions.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 6 2019 6:15PM Financial Services
Google to allow rival search engines to compete on Android - at a price

Google to allow rival search engines to compete on Android - at a price

Must pay for the privilege.
Foo Yun Chee and Philip George Aug 5 2019 6:55AM Networking
Google Play Protect flunks Android anti-malware test

Google Play Protect flunks Android anti-malware test

Only product to get "not approved" rating by indy test lab.
Juha Saarinen Jul 30 2019 1:18PM Security
India's latest Google probe sparked by junior antitrust researchers

India's latest Google probe sparked by junior antitrust researchers

Another regulatory challenge for the US firm.
Aditya Kalra Jul 9 2019 1:17PM Strategy
Fed's digital ID system quietly hits the App Store

Fed's digital ID system quietly hits the App Store

myGovID enters public beta.
Justin Hendry Jun 18 2019 6:36AM Strategy
WhatsApp flaw allowed spyware injection via calls

WhatsApp flaw allowed spyware injection via calls

Pegasus comes calling whether you answer or not.
Juha Saarinen May 14 2019 1:40PM Security
Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

US congressional leaders raise concerns.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2019 12:24PM Security
Apps pre-installed on Android devices face little oversight

Apps pre-installed on Android devices face little oversight

Can have more expansive permissions than app store versions.
Paul Day and Paresh Dave Mar 26 2019 12:43PM Security
Google to prompt Android users to choose preferred browsers

Google to prompt Android users to choose preferred browsers

Seeks to allay EU antitrust concerns.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 20 2019 12:42PM Benchmarking Change
Java Wars: Google asks US Supreme Court to end Oracle copyright case

Java Wars: Google asks US Supreme Court to end Oracle copyright case

Wants Larry's billion-dollar resurrected ruling reversed.
Jan Wolfe Jan 25 2019 12:28PM Software
Free Android VPN apps malware-ridden privacy threats

Free Android VPN apps malware-ridden privacy threats

150 free apps tested.
Juha Saarinen Jan 22 2019 11:55AM Security
Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Developed on infected machines.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2018 7:00AM Security

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