Latest Android news, applications and forum discussion

Nov

2

2010

Lookout Premium adds new features, keeps your device more secure

by Dustin Karnes
tagged , , , , ,

With all the ways for the security on your mobile device to be compromised, it’s always good to see a company put their best foot forward to ensure privacy and protection. We’ve all heard of Lookout Mobile for Android before, but now it looks like the free app has gotten a new paid version, which [...]

Categorized as Android Applications, Android Hacks, Android News, Android Security | Full Post

Oct

29

2010

Google Apps Can Manage Android Devices!

by Jesse Bauer
tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Google is making huge strides to put Android OS into the hands of businesses. With the growing popularity of Google Apps, and the rapidly growing Android device market share, it only makes sense to merge the two platforms and do some cool stuff. For devices running Android 2.2, you can now manage these devices using [...]

Categorized as Android Applications, Google News | Full Post

Oct

29

2010

Security Bulletin – Adobe Flash Player on Android!

by Jesse Bauer
tagged , , , , , , , ,

Adobe released a Security Bulletin today regarding a critical vulnerability within certain versions of Adobe Flash Player and Reader products. The exploit would allow attackers to gain control of the affected devices, so if you see you Android device start calling someone in Turkey, pull out the battery. As a side note, the Bulletin somewhat [...]

Categorized as Android Applications, Android Software | Full Post

Oct

28

2010

New Droid Pro Without a Camera?

by Jesse Bauer
tagged , , , , , , , ,

What we may be looking at is a new Droid Pro, possibly with a full QWERTY keyboard again, and NO Camera! Yes, if you happen to work for George Lucas, Area 51, Apple or the FBI, this phone will appeal to your duties, and save you from having the urge to leak out information that [...]

Categorized as Android Development, Android Manufacturers, Android Phones | Full Post

Sep

27

2010

Norton Mobile aims to secure your Android phone

by Jesse Bauer
tagged , , , , , , , ,

Symantec has launched a mobile version of Norton for Android devices. It is currently in “beta”, and free for Android users. The main system requirements are that you are running Android 2.x and up, as well as have at least 1.8MB of storage available. Norton Mobile for Android will protect against: Loss/Theft of Your Private [...]

Categorized as Android Applications | Full Post

Sep

16

2010

New Verizon mobile recovery service launches today

by Dustin Karnes
tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Hey, all you Big Red users! Verizon Wireless is, as of today, launching a new mobile recovery service. The service will be free for subscribers of TEC (Total Equipment Coverage), what we can tell you is that it will only be for smartphones (devices running Android, Windows Mobile, webOS and BlackBerry), and will include: Device [...]

Categorized as Android Carriers | Full Post

Aug

16

2010

Tiny DVR for Android brings your security cams to your Android device

by Chris Moor
tagged , , , ,

With the ease of installing IP security cameras these days any IT consultant with half a brain should be adding cameras to their proposals as they are a nice simple way of generating extra revenue. The biggest issue these days is actually what to do once you have the cameras installed. Sure most of them [...]

Categorized as Android Applications, Reviews | Full Post

Jul

19

2010

Privacy Concerns Raised For Droid X

by Chris Moor
tagged , , , , , ,

Well it couldn’t remain invulnerable forever! While nothing close to the EVO’s little secret, Droid X users have discovered that just deleting a text message or call log will not prevent it from showing up on the phone. Apparently, even after deletion these items can be found in the contact app under Contact History. Luckily, [...]

Categorized as Android Phones, Android Software | Full Post