Thousands of Android phones are being hijacked by terrifying ransomware
Android users beware — another major malware threat has taken the mobile world by storm. According to San Francisco-based security firm Lookout, nearly 900,000 Android phones …
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Research reveals there are almost 19,000 different kinds of Android devices in use
No wonder you may be having trouble buying the right Android smartphone and/or tablet for you, as there are simply so many devices to choose from. OpenSignal …
Researchers learn how to hack your phone’s Gmail app at a stunning 92% success rate
While Android is usually the mobile platform of choice for hackers, new research that’s about to be presented at the USENIX Security Symposium in San …
Most of your favorite free Android apps leave you open to hackers
Security has always been a huge concern for Android users. From seemingly insignificant security flaws to massive outbreaks that make international headlines, it’s never a bad idea …
This stylish smart bracelet gives you a smartphone battery boost when you need it most
The QBracelet from Q Designs is a stylish, lightweight, unisex bracelet that packs a 1,160mAh battery capable of delivering that extra battery boost for your smartphone …
Ingenious mom comes up with an app that locks her kids’ phones until they call her back
Sharon Standifird is a mom from Houston, Texas, who had a problem: Her children would not return her calls and texts on time. Frustrated and …
Now you have an insanely simple way to quickly switch between Android apps
Do you wish that you have a quick and simple way to switch between your favorite Android apps that doesn’t involve returning to the home …
11 great tips that will help you switch from Android to the iPhone
For some people, the thought of switching from one leading mobile platform to the other is terribly daunting. On the surface, iOS and Android are very …
Facebook finally explains why Facebook Messenger asks for ridiculous app permissions
Facebook has recently decided to force all its mobile users to install its Facebook Messenger application for messaging purposes rather than letting them chat via the …
The ‘Netflix for Pirates’ has just gotten insanely better for Android users
Popcorn Time users who get their Netflix-style pirated movie fix on Android devices will be extremely happy to hear that the “company” has come up …
Dangerous Android malware can do anything it wants with over 500K infected devices
A new piece of dangerous malware has apparently been discovered, RT.com reports, and it’s running on more than half a million Android devices from the …
Google makes it even easier for people to return your lost Android device… unless it was stolen
Google has released a significant update to its Android Device Manager, the program that helps Android users secure their lost or stolen devices and try …
Forget Siri and Google Now, human-powered Ooloo will answer all your questions
Remember those hilarious videos wondering what it would be like for Google to be an actual human being capable of answering all your serious, strange …
Is Nokia getting back into the phone market with Android?
Ever since Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services business, we’ve been waiting to see how the future of Nokia’s hardware strategy will play out. The …
10 of the best Android launchers on the planet
The iOS vs. Android debate will rage on for several more years until one or both of these great mobile platforms are no longer leaders. …
Android just topped iOS in global usage for the first time ever
We all know Android’s market share crushes every other mobile platform out there in terms of shipment volume, but Android’s share of mobile usage as …
Hackers can seize control of your phone using software preinstalled by your carrier
With fears over hacking and NSA spying still mounting, the last thing we needed was yet another report of a serious vulnerability that leaves millions of …
Here’s how you can stream a bunch of Hulu shows without paying a dime
Earlier this year, Hulu announced that it would be bringing free streaming to mobile devices at some point this summer, but a precise release date …
Sweet app brings one of Apple’s best new software features to your Android phone
One of the best software features Apple introduced at WWDC 2014 is Handoff, a neat trick that will allow users who own both an iOS …
You can now download 30 paid Android apps worth $155 for free
Android device owners looking to score a slew of free Android apps should check out the Amazon Appstore, where some 30 applications that are worth …
Strategy Analytics: 85% of phones shipped last quarter run Android
Strategy Analytics already has smartphone sales numbers for the second quarter of 2014, with the company revealing that Android gained even more market share during …
‘Fake ID’ security flaw could be the greatest threat to Android phones yet
One Android feature that never made its way to iOS may be the cause of one of the most worrying security exploits ever on the …
Cool new app turns your Android phone into a video game controller with gesture support
When it comes to video games, mobile gaming grows more impressive with each new device generation. Controlling a game with on-screen buttons never quite offers the …
This app will let you delete all your drunk texts once you sober up
Wiper is a new smartphone app that will let you do something you may have wanted to do with certain drunk texts, and that’s delete …
Video: Don’t be fooled by this extremely detailed iPhone 6 clone running Android
The iPhone 6 isn’t even out yet and it already has a few clones that mimic its appearance and software very well, with 9to5Google having …
Fleksy keyboard brings new tricks to Android as it prepares for iOS 8’s arrival
Fleksy, a popular Android keyboard app that’s going to also be available on iOS 8 devices this year, on Wednesday released a new update in …
How to stop pesky Android apps from annoying you with notifications once and for all
Android’s notification system is without question the best in the business right now. It’s flexible and actionionable, providing a means for users to interact with notifications …
Here’s why many people want their BlackBerrys back after switching to iOS and Android
Following the release of the original iPhone in 2007 and the subsequent launch of Android, many people with work-issued phones spent years asking for their …
Kenu Airframe+: One of our favorite smartphone accessories just got even better
Kenu’s Airframe is my favorite in-car phone mount, but for those of you with phablets or bulky cases, it’s a bit small. The company is …
This $30 spray will make you iPhone or Android phone waterproof
Sony isn’t exactly enjoying smooth sailing in the global smartphone market right now, but it did start an awesome trend. Following the Japanese electronics giant’s …
