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Google plugs 15 critical security holes in Android update

Google plugs 15 critical security holes in Android update

Media handling continues to cause headaches.
Juha Saarinen Apr 5 2016 9:41AM Security
Oracle wants $12.2b from Google for Java APIs

Oracle wants $12.2b from Google for Java APIs

Record damages based on profit.
Juha Saarinen Mar 30 2016 12:30PM Software
Android phones menaced by Linux kernel bug

Android phones menaced by Linux kernel bug

Vulnerability allows attackers root access.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2016 9:14AM Security
Critical Android bugs patched by Google

Critical Android bugs patched by Google

Mediaserver remains the soft underbelly of Android security.
Juha Saarinen Mar 8 2016 3:30PM Security
Amazon backtracks on Fire OS encryption removal

Amazon backtracks on Fire OS encryption removal

Security feature to return in forthcoming update.
Juha Saarinen Mar 7 2016 9:50AM Security
ANZ Bank finally launches Mobile Pay tap-and-go service

ANZ Bank finally launches Mobile Pay tap-and-go service

Will support Visa and Amex contactless cards.
Juha Saarinen Feb 10 2016 10:06AM Financial Services
Microsoft buys SwiftKey for $349 million

Microsoft buys SwiftKey for $349 million

To further AI, Android and iOS efforts.
Staff Writers Feb 4 2016 9:53AM Software
Google patches multiple critical flaws in Android

Google patches multiple critical flaws in Android

Older Nexus devices left without updates.
Juha Saarinen Feb 3 2016 6:19AM Security
NAB lets customers tap and pay on Android phones

NAB lets customers tap and pay on Android phones

Eschews Android Pay to go it alone.
Allie Coyne Jan 25 2016 10:04AM Financial Services
Microsoft's Cortana lands on Android and iOS

Microsoft's Cortana lands on Android and iOS

Digital assistant arrives on platforms outside Windows 10 Mobile.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2015 11:05AM Software
Google patches Nexus remote code vulnerability

Google patches Nexus remote code vulnerability

Five critical issues fixed with update.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2015 9:24AM Security
ANZ launches Android mobile wallet across the Tasman

ANZ launches Android mobile wallet across the Tasman

Aussie version coming next year as standalone app.
Juha Saarinen Dec 7 2015 2:00PM Financial Services
App backend creds pose huge security risk

App backend creds pose huge security risk

Researchers wreak HAVOC on insecure BaaS providers.
Juha Saarinen Nov 17 2015 9:10AM Security
Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Dozens of Android, iOS apps quietly transmitting data.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2015 6:59AM Security
Samsung scrambles to plug Galaxy S6 Edge flaws

Samsung scrambles to plug Galaxy S6 Edge flaws

Google's Project Zero elite hackers strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2015 10:03AM Security
Google denies plans to kill off Chrome OS

Google denies plans to kill off Chrome OS

Reiterates five-year update commitment.
Staff Writers Nov 3 2015 8:57AM Software
Google to fold Chrome OS into Android

Google to fold Chrome OS into Android

Android to land on the desktop.
Staff Writers Oct 30 2015 9:45AM Software
'Stagefright 2.0' bug menaces over a billion Android devices

'Stagefright 2.0' bug menaces over a billion Android devices

Browser-based remote code execution attacks possible.
Juha Saarinen Oct 2 2015 6:39AM Security
Google releases new Nexus phones, Android tablet

Google releases new Nexus phones, Android tablet

'Marshmallow' OS due next week.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2015 6:16AM Hardware
Encrypted Blackphone 2 goes on sale in US

Encrypted Blackphone 2 goes on sale in US

Promises privacy without functionality compromises.
Juha Saarinen Sep 29 2015 6:14AM Hardware

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