Showing posts with label market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label market. Show all posts
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Malicious applications on Android Market
Android phone users are expected to be more careful. The reason is reportedly found in a special software that is harmful to users of Googles mobile OS is based.
Software is capable of stealing personal data belongs to millions of users Android and delivered to a site that is located at www.imnet.us. After investigation, the site seems to belong to someone who is located in Shenzhen, China
The software itself camouflaged with a custom background wallpaper application was distributed officially in Googles Android Market for free. The danger, this application has been downloaded 4.6 million times as much.
After Android users downloading, then the criminals collect data such as history browsing, messaging, mobile phone SIM card number of users, identification number to subscribe, even voice mail password.
"The number is certainly not currently known as Android Market does not release detailed data," says Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat security firm.
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Software is capable of stealing personal data belongs to millions of users Android and delivered to a site that is located at www.imnet.us. After investigation, the site seems to belong to someone who is located in Shenzhen, China
The software itself camouflaged with a custom background wallpaper application was distributed officially in Googles Android Market for free. The danger, this application has been downloaded 4.6 million times as much.
After Android users downloading, then the criminals collect data such as history browsing, messaging, mobile phone SIM card number of users, identification number to subscribe, even voice mail password.
"The number is certainly not currently known as Android Market does not release detailed data," says Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat security firm.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Nokia try to keep up with Samsung and Apple in the Smartphone market with Lumia 920
There is no doubt that, Apple and Samsung have become the two giants in the smartphone market. Nokia try to gain an edge in the Smartphone Market, with Lumia 920 and 820 comes running Microsofts latest version of its mobile OS, Windows Phone 8 on September 5, 2012. But is there room for Nokia?
News from zdnet says that Lumias puts challenge to rivals with Nokias focus on features and services with Windows Phone 8, like Nokia Maps, Nokia Transport and Nokia Drive all upgraded with new features for the two devices.
The Lumia 920 also took better pictures and video with PureView camera technology, especially in low light, than any other phone camera. It can also be charged without being plugged in; the user just places it on a wireless charging pod.
So then the big question on everybodys lips is: just how does it shape up against its two current biggest rivals, Samsung with Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Apple with the new iPhone 5 coming? The Lumia 920 will feature the same dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor as found in high-end phones in the U.S. like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X.
Samsungs Galaxy S III became the top-selling smartphone in the U.S. in August. And Apple Inc is expected to reveal the iPhone 5 at an event in San Francisco next week, which means the holiday quarter is going to be a tough one for competing smartphones. Everyone is looking forward to what the new iPhone can bring to us with ios6.
�This is the most innovative smartphone in the world,� said Jo Harlow, Nokia�s executive vice president. But Nokia did not say how much the phones would cost or when and where they would be available, which is unfavorable for the Nokia. Maybe while at the same time, consumers could be able to buy the new iPhone in the market.
"The next two quarters will define Nokias future. Whether Nokia can get its magic back in the smartphone world or say goodbye to us? It remains to be seen.
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News from zdnet says that Lumias puts challenge to rivals with Nokias focus on features and services with Windows Phone 8, like Nokia Maps, Nokia Transport and Nokia Drive all upgraded with new features for the two devices.
The Lumia 920 also took better pictures and video with PureView camera technology, especially in low light, than any other phone camera. It can also be charged without being plugged in; the user just places it on a wireless charging pod.
So then the big question on everybodys lips is: just how does it shape up against its two current biggest rivals, Samsung with Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Apple with the new iPhone 5 coming? The Lumia 920 will feature the same dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor as found in high-end phones in the U.S. like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X.
�This is the most innovative smartphone in the world,� said Jo Harlow, Nokia�s executive vice president. But Nokia did not say how much the phones would cost or when and where they would be available, which is unfavorable for the Nokia. Maybe while at the same time, consumers could be able to buy the new iPhone in the market.
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