Malicious code is supposed to hide behind legitimate apps and thus be able to request authorization to spy. Despite attacks, there is still no patch. Promon security researchers warn of malware that could address a vulnerability in Android’s multitasking system. All Android…
Month: April 2020
Poco X2: Xiaomi’s mid-range smartphone has a 120 Hz display
The Poco X2 is the second cell phone that Xiaomi sells under the Poco brand. The technical highlights include a large battery and a display with 120 Hz. Xiaomi has introduced the second mobile phone with Poco branding: The Poco X2…
iCloud.com: Apple submits support for Android browser
iCloud web apps now run on Android smartphones, including iCloud photos, notes and reminders. Apple has expanded browser support for iCloud.com, bringing more web apps to Android smartphones. This enables mobile access to iCloud photos, notes and reminders from common Android…
Opera Version 56: New reading view for Android
With the update to version 56, the browser Opera for Android brings an improved reading view – regardless of the respective website. With version 56, Opera for Android offers a new reading function. It is independent of the websites accessed and…
Chinese smartphone manufacturers against Google
Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo want to create a platform for app developers that makes them more independent of the Google Play Store. Huawei’s involvement is uncertain. Chinese smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and possibly also Huawei are striving for a common…
Get Android ready for beginners and seniors
There are still many newcomers to smartphones. A guide for people who have to give help in the family or with friends. If you want to explain a smartphone to a complete beginner, you sometimes come across astonishing questions. While iPhones still…
Android: Avoiding Bluetooth can protect against attacks on the current gap
Restricting Bluetooth use on Android devices without a current patch level may protect against attacks on a critical security hole. The discoverers of a current, critical security hole in the Android operating system have published details of possible attacks. For temporary…
Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro: Xiaomi’s new smartphone top models with 108 megapixel camera
Xiaomi presented its new top models in Beijing. MI 10 and MI 10 Pro have a main camera with 108 megapixels and large batteries. Xioami launched new high-end phones in Beijing. The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have so far only…
Mobile development: HWASan searches for memory errors in Android apps
Google’s HWASan tool uses memory tagging to better find memory errors in native Android code.Reading time:2 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Google has released a new Android tool aimed at developers who create apps with the Native Development Kit (NDK). The target…
Heap with heart: Android users get combined emojis
Google offers Android users emojis put together in a sticker and calls it Emoji-Kitchen.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments45posts If one feeling is not enough: Android users get combined emojis that they can send as stickers. Google calls the new function…