Google has released secured versions of Android 8.0, 8.1, 9 and 10. Among other things, they closed critical security gaps. If you have an Android smartphone from Google’s Pixel series, you should check the current version of the operating system in…
Month: April 2020
Attacks via USB and Bluetooth: Android smartphones vulnerable
Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in several older Android smartphones that they were able to exploit via USB and Bluetooth connections. Security researchers have found a way to attack Android smartphones from various manufacturers using USB and Bluetooth connections and…
Google offers a free advanced Kotlin course
Google developed the “Advanced Android in Kotlin” course together with Udacity and offers it in two formats. In collaboration with Udacity, Google has developed an advanced course on Kotlin development for Android. The course is available both via the Udacity learning…
Bug in many Android phones allowed spying
Android apps can take photos and videos without any access rights – ideal for spying on users. There are updates from Google and Samsung. A security vulnerability has hit many Android phones: Installed apps can bypass the camera and microphone access…
Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Google-free cell phone available in Spain
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is not allowed to use Google services, the market launch in Europe was long doubtful. Now the cell phone is limited in Huawei sells the Mate 30 Pro in limited numbers in Spain. The mobile phone without…
Matepad Pro: Huawei shows 10.8-inch tablet with Qi charging technology
For China, Huawei has announced a large tablet with a 10.8-inch display. It is not clear whether Huawei’s attack on the iPad Pro will come to Europe. Huawei attacks the iPad Pro from Apple with the Matepad Pro: The tablet presented…
Error tracking: Sentry now supports Android natively
Thanks to the connection to the Android NDK, developers can now use the Error Tracker for troubleshooting in native libraries of the mobile platform. As part of DroidCon, Sentry has given the Android SDK of its platform for error monitoring…
Patchday: Google serves security patches for Android and its Pixel series
Different versions of Android are vulnerable to critical vulnerabilities. Now there are security updates. Google has released secured versions of Android 8, 8.1, 9 and 10. If attackers exploit the gaps, they could possibly gain full control over devices. Six vulnerabilities are rated as ” critical “. In…
Huawei: Mate 30 Pro comes to Germany
After a delay of several months, Huawei offers the Mate 30 Pro to Germany – without Google services and only in limited numbers. Huawei will soon sell the Mate 30 Pro in Germany. The Chinese manufacturer’s top smartphone will be available…
Digital wellbeing: Android users can lock themselves out of apps
Android smartphone users will be able to get support from their cell phones for app asceticism. The focus mode is distributed to compatible devices. Google distributes a new feature for its “Digital Wellbeing” application: Focus Mode allows users to lock apps…