Thursday, August 6, 2015

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Android Fingerprint Scanners Open to Mobile Payment Hacks

Posted: 06 Aug 2015 04:46 AM PDT

Google, Android, and all manufacturers could do without more stories about what hackers are able to do on the platform, but yet they keep coming. The Stagefright vulnerability recently put Android in the spotlight as it was found users could control a device by sending a simple corrupted MMS. It has now been found that Android fingerprint scanners allow hackers to take a user?s print, while Apple's TouchID does not.
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There are 24,093 Separate Android Products in Use

Posted: 06 Aug 2015 04:28 AM PDT

Android is the mobile platform that leads the way in global markets, Google's OS is well ahead of Apple's OS in most areas with all other rivals insignificant enough to not be worth mentioning. Why is that, what has made Android the runaway leader? Well, the sheer availability of the platform across so many devices certainly helps, and market researcher Open Signal says there are now 24,093 different Android products in use.
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Google Commits to Monthly Android Security Patches

Posted: 06 Aug 2015 04:08 AM PDT

It seems as though Google and Samsung have been in talks over the recent vulnerabilities in the Android platform. Google's OS was found to have what?s been dubbed the Stagefright vulnerability where hackers can use a MMS to secure control of an Android handset. Samsung revealed that it would now start sending monthly security patches to its devices and Google has now followed suit by saying it will do the same.
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Samsung to Issus Monthly Security Patch Post Stagefright Vulnerability

Posted: 06 Aug 2015 03:57 AM PDT

In the wake of the recent Stagefright vulnerability found in the Android platform, Samsung has decided to knuckle down and will start releasing monthly security patches for its devices. Simply put, this will mean that any future security problems will be dealt with quickly, instead of merely waiting for them to happen before acting. Samsung will also be rolling the patches out directly, so they will not have to pass by (and inevitably arrive late) a carrier first.
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BlackBerry Passport Silver Arrives in U.S.

Posted: 05 Aug 2015 07:45 AM PDT

The silver edition of the BlackBerry Passport is now available in the United States, bringing with it a slight change to the company's current smartphone flagship. Some of the changes to the Passport (which we still think is a quality handset by the way) are more noticeable than others, but the result is the most updated variant of the square screened device.
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OnePlus Designing OnePlus 2 Successor? Not Named OnePlus 3

Posted: 05 Aug 2015 07:14 AM PDT

The smartphone world never stops, even if you are a company that takes it one device and one sale at a time. OnePlus has just announced its acclaimed OnePlus 2 and already has another handset scheduled for release later in the year, a lower end device. However, the company is already working on its next "Flagship Killer" but don't expect it to be called the OnePlus 3.
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LG Wine Smart Coming to International Markets

Posted: 05 Aug 2015 06:57 AM PDT

LG is rolling back the clock to 2004 with its new smartphone and taking a leaf out of Samsung's book at the same time. The oddly named Wine Smart is a flip phone just like the ones we all thought were cool a decade ago but are hardly in vogue in 2015. However, Samsung has continued building flip phones and it seems the Korean company's counterpart LG is also getting in on the act.
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Lenovo Vibe X3 Benched: Solid Specs

Posted: 05 Aug 2015 06:32 AM PDT

Lenovo's new Vibe X3 has been reported for some time and now it seems as though the handset is close to launching after passing through GFXBench recently. The overall specs seem to show that Lenovo's latest mid-range smartphone will be a solid overall package and should come with an affordable price tag once it launches at IFA in Berlin last month.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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iOS Gains on Android in the US

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 09:53 AM PDT

ComScore has revealed its latest data showing the state of the mobile platform industry in the United States, and the results show that Apple is continuing to make ground on Android in its home country. However, while Apple's business model is thriving in most markets, the US is one of the few regions where its iOS is catching Android. Not that it particularly matters at the moment because both platforms are doing very well based on their respective ideals and are dominating the global market.
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iPhone 6c to Launch Q2 2016

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 09:42 AM PDT

It has been widely rumored that Apple will launch a new "affordable" iPhone when the company launches the iPhone 6s next month. A replacement for the iPhone 5c, the iPhone 6c will launch in the second quarter (April through June) of 2016. Digitimes suggests the device will be delayed until next year, so does that mean we will not see it next month?
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OnePlus 2 Sells 30,000 Units in China in 65 Seconds

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 09:32 AM PDT

If you live in China you will be able to buy the OnePlus 2 without the frustrating and annoying invite system, a perk of being from OnePlus' home nation we guess. Another perk is the fact that Chinese customers have already been able to get the handsets, while the rest of us have to wait for the invite system to open August 11th. Those consumers lapped the device up too, with 30,000 units selling in just 64 seconds.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Blitzes AnTuTu Benchmark

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 09:22 AM PDT

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launching next week, there is no surprise that the phablet is passing through benchmark software, with AnTuTu claiming the device passed through its tests. As is usually the case, it means the specs of the handset were also revealed while the Note 5 is shaping up to be the beast we all think it will be.
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Galaxy Note 5 Event Scheduled for August 13

Posted: 04 Aug 2015 08:20 AM PDT

It seems as though Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note 5 earlier than normal as was predicted. The company hinted today that its already scheduled August 13th event will be in honor of launching the newest version of its phablet flagship. The Korean giant teased by saying we should "Note" the date, which means you do not have to be a genius to know this means the Note 5 is imminent.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

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Sony Impresses with Xperia M5

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 03:14 PM PDT

Sony revealed late last year that it would be changing its smartphone strategy to work on high end handsets. While that meant the Xperia Z flagship range, the company also planned to work on exciting new high end devices that fit into the mid-range. The now officially launched Xperia M5 fits that bill, as will the Xperia C5 Ultra when it launches next month. Back to the M5 for now as this seems a very impressive mid-range smartphone.
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OnePlus Co-founder Reconfirms Second Smartphone for 2015

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 10:00 AM PDT

OnePlus is currently riding a wave of publicity as its OnePlus 2 Flagship Killer has been well received by critics and consumers alike. However, the company has not finished its smartphone output for the year as co-founder Carl Pei discussed with USA Today. The head of OnePlus revealed that a new handset with the company's branding will be landing later in the year, maybe in time for Christmas.
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HTC Desire 728 Poses Pre-Launch

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 09:22 AM PDT

We have heard plenty about the new HTC Desire 728 recently, the device passed through TENAA and in the process revealed its specs and design. Despite passing through the Chinese regulatory body and being certified for sale, HTC has still not announced the new mid-range device. However, a new leak shows the Desire 728 out in the wild... surely this device will land soon.
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Sony Schedules IFA Event for September 2

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 08:17 AM PDT

With the August sun shining bright it is time to cast an eye to the IFA trade expo in Berlin, which is now just a month away. The event will get underway September 4 through September 9, so expect plenty of smartphone manufacturers to announce their events in the coming weeks. Sony for example already has, sending out invites for its September 2 launch event.
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Apple Concedes Chinese Number 1 Position to Xiaomi

Posted: 03 Aug 2015 08:00 AM PDT

Apple is no longer the best-selling smartphone manufacturer in China, a statement that has an air of inevitability about it. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus had put Apple at the top of the pile in China over the last quarter, but it was a position the company was unlikely to maintain as sales slowed (still impressive nonetheless). The companies taking Apple's crown are Xiaomi at number one and Huawei number two.
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Saturday, August 1, 2015

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More than One Million People Want the OnePlus 2

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 11:47 AM PDT

There's no doubt about it, the OnePlus 2 is shaping up to be a hit. Even if you think the Moto X Style is more appealing, it seems that many disagree and OnePlus has built on the momentum of the One and consumers are queuing up to get their hands on the OnePlus 2, literally. Over 1 million people have now signed up to receive an invite to buy the handset.
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NVIDIA Recalls Shield Tablets Amid Fire Hazard

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 11:37 AM PDT

We sniff a PR disaster. NVIDIA has opened a voluntary recall of every single Shield Tablet that has been purchased in the last 12 months due to a safety issue. The battery used inside the slate can apparently overheat enough that it becomes a fire hazard, making the overheating issues of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 seem tame in comparison.
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