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Android phone makers skip critical updates

Watch out Android users, your smartphone may not be as secure as you thought it was. A study has found that a few Android manufacturers may have accidentally skipped crucial software updates despite saying they constantly keep their products up to date. Here’s a quick rundown. Missed patches Every month, Google rolls out a new… Continue reading Android phone makers skip critical updates

Is your Android phone really up to date?

To fend off the latest cyberattacks, Android phone manufacturers claim they always stay on top of bug fixes and security patches. But in light of recent reports, you may not want to take their word for it. Researchers say some popular Android vendors have missed quite a few important patches. If you’re an Android user,… Continue reading Is your Android phone really up to date?

Android phones miss vital security patches

Android manufacturers routinely update their products with the latest security patches to keep users safe from all manner of threats. Or so they would have you believe. According to recent reports, Android phone manufacturers may have accidentally missed a few critical patches. Here’s everything you need to know. Missed patches Every month, Google rolls out… Continue reading Android phones miss vital security patches

Is the government really spying on you?

Wikileaks, the website that anonymously publishes leaked information, recently released a number of documents alleging widespread surveillance by the US government. The released documents claim that the vast majority of these efforts took place via smartphones, messaging apps and…TVs? Let’s see just how worrisome they really are. What devices and apps are supposedly vulnerable? Wikileaks… Continue reading Is the government really spying on you?

Wikileaks’ charges of government spying

Staving off malicious cyber attackers is already a herculean task, so the last thing you need is to feel exposed from a totally new angle. That’s how many felt after Wikileaks’ accusations that the US government was spying on its citizens. However, the truth is a lot different from what the headlines would have you… Continue reading Wikileaks’ charges of government spying

Should you fear government surveillance?

Accusations of inappropriate government surveillance have been swirling after Wikileaks recently released thousands of pages supposedly detailing the CIA’s exploitation of compromised devices and applications. But in today’s climate, every headline needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Read on to find out what’s actually at stake and why you probably don’t need… Continue reading Should you fear government surveillance?

Top 4 Android phones in 2015

As the number of Android smartphone and tablet users continues to rise, so does the competition to gain market share. Android device manufacturers have worked hard to come up with the cutting-edge technology to stay one step ahead of the game. 2015 is the year to expect big things from technology’s biggest names. If you’re… Continue reading Top 4 Android phones in 2015

4 future Android phones in 2015

For Android smartphone fans, the start of 2015 means the release of new products, and better ones too. The world of Android is full of companies ready to respond to customers with high expectations, especially when the number of smartphone users is on the rise. With an extensive range of Android phones out there, how… Continue reading 4 future Android phones in 2015

4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015

2015 may have only just begun, but some of the big names in the mobile industry are already preparing to launch brand new Android smartphones to kick-start the year. Some of these models are upgraded versions of an existing device, with better features and more functionality. So before you rush into buying an Android phone,… Continue reading 4 new Android phones to look out for in 2015