Due to various backdoor functionalities in many apps, attackers could attack Android devices from afar with serious consequences.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments47posts Academics from The Ohio State University and the CISPA – Helmholtz Center for Information Security have analyzed…
Month: April 2020
Pixel 4: Patch prevents the phone from being unlocked while sleeping
Google has released a long-announced patch for the Pixel 4. This is to prevent the cell phone from being unlocked with closed eyes.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments15posts A new security patch for the Pixel 4 brings an additional security setting…
Coronavirus: Google adapts scanning process for the Play Store
Developers have to accept restrictions when reviewing and approving apps. Google also promises help for the community.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Delays in reviewing, releasing and publishing apps via Google Play are one aspect of the restrictions that Android developers…
Patchday Android: Critical gaps in the system lead to remote code execution
If you have an Android device, you should start the update function: numerous security updates have been released.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments55posts Smartphones and tablets with Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9 and 10 are vulnerable. Successful attacks could lead to…
Mid-range cell phone: Samsung Galaxy A41 from May in Germany
Samsung’s popular mid-range models are growing: The A41 will be available from May for 300 euros.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketRead outPrintviewRead comments6posts Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A series will be expanded: the A41, a revised version of the A40 from last year,…
Google and Apple are cooperating to fight the Covid 19 pandemic
Corona warning apps are being developed worldwide. Now Google and Apple have announced a common technical foundation for a data protection-friendly implementation.Reading time:2 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments29posts Apple and Google, as providers of the two leading smartphone platforms worldwide, want to…
How to delete your Netflix account?
Do you want to delete your Netflix account but don’t know how to do it? Normal, the platform does not make the operation easy: it is not enough to press a button in the Settings. We therefore explain the procedure to follow.…
How do I unsubscribe from RMC Sport?
Unsubscribing from RMC Sport is pretty straightforward – you still need to know where to find the option to cancel your subscription. If you do not watch the sports channels of the Altice group, it would indeed be unwise to continue…
How to connect a PS4 controller to a PC
It is possible to connect your PS4 DualShock 4 controller to your Windows PC, via bluetooth and USB. Alas, if you have already tested the thing, you already know that the controller is not natively compatible with Windows. Follow this tutorial to…
Google Maps: how to activate Incognito mode on Android
Google now offers an Incognito mode on Android smartphones. Similar to the Incognito mode already offered in YouTube and Chrome, the option allows you to leave no trace in the location or search history. We explain how to download the APK if…