Android P to Block Apps From Monitoring Device Network Activity

Do you know that any app you have installed on your Android phone can monitor the network activities—even without asking for any sensitive permission—to detect when other apps on your phone are connecting to the Internet?

Obviously, they cant see the … Continue reading Android P to Block Apps From Monitoring Device Network Activity

Android Flaw Poisons Signed Apps with Malicious Code

An Android vulnerability called Janus allows attackers to inject malicious code into signed Android apps. Continue reading Android Flaw Poisons Signed Apps with Malicious Code

Android Flaw Poisons Signed Apps with Malicious Code

An Android vulnerability called Janus allows attackers to inject malicious code into signed Android apps. Continue reading Android Flaw Poisons Signed Apps with Malicious Code

Android 8.0 Oreo Released – 11 New Features That Make Android Even Better

While the moon was eclipsing the sun, Google announced the launch of its new mobile operating system called Android 8.0 Oreo in an Eclipse-themed launch event in New York City.

Yes, the next version of sugary snack-themed Android and the successor to … Continue reading Android 8.0 Oreo Released – 11 New Features That Make Android Even Better

Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware

Mobile ransomware attacks spike in the first quarter of 2017, growing three and a half times compared to the previous year. Continue reading Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware

Android Gets Security Makeover With Google Play Protect

Google announces big changes for Android security including new features, a rebranding of old services and an updated UI, all streamlined under a new service called Google Play Protect. Continue reading Android Gets Security Makeover With Google Play Protect

Google ‘Android Things’ — An Operating System for the Internet of Things

Google announced a Developers Preview of “Android Things” — an Android-based operating system platform for smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) products.

The Android-based Internet of Things OS is designed to make it easier for developers to build a smart appliance since they will be able to work with Android APIs and Google Services they’re already familiar with.

As the Developers

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