When Apple announced the original iPhone back in 2007, perhaps the biggest thing that Steve Jobs spoke about at the time was the new way of inputting data onto the device. Before then, smartphones had clunky hardware keyboards and small screens but now, post-iPhone, things were going to change, with large screens and software keyboards becoming the norm.
Google's Android may be in the news for all the right reasons at the moment, but just a few days ago, security vendor Bluebox Security announced that it had discovered a way that malicious code could be injected into otherwise entirely legitimate Android applications. Now, it would appear, this issue is more than just a theory after security firm Symantec announced in a blog post that it had discovered two apps that had fallen foul of the exploit, named Master Key exploit.
The big day is finally here, with Google finally announcing Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as being the latest operating system for smartphones and tablets. The good news this time around is the fact that Google has not delayed the availability for Android 4.3 for its users - heck, you don’t even have to wait for an OTA update to show up on your Nexus device, as the factory images for all current Nexus devices - the ones to receive the update first and foremost - are available for download officially. We’ll provide the links right after the jump.
The streaming media industry is currently in the midst of a boom, and never one to miss out on a potential area of growth within the technology world, Google has just taken the wraps off its new Chromecast TV content streaming device. The $35 dollar gadget, which borrows its form factor from a USB thumb drive, slots into your HDTV's HDMI port and allows you to stream content from any device. In essence, it bridges the gap between your run of the mill HDTV and the newer generation of Smart TVs, and for such a reasonable price tag, would seem a very attractive prospect.
Google has officially taken the wraps off the long-awaited sequel to last year's Nexus 7 tablet, and with the previous model celebrated for its high-end array of specs for a modest price point, the new Nexus 7 is equally as impressive. Packing in a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM and a mightily sharp 1920 x 1200 display, the new Nexus 7 is a worthy successor to one of the mobile industry's most popular slates, and we've got all the rest of the details coming up for you right after the break.
Best Buy is usually known for their ability to be on the ball when it comes to the latest technology releases, but this time, they even outdone themselves. In an effort to ramp up interest in Google's new Nexus 7 tablet ahead of today's Android press event, the company has listed the 16 and 32GB variants of the new tablet for pre-order on their official website. Not only do they have the two models available for immediate order, but they also list extensive details pertaining to the technical specifications of the device. More details can be found right after the jump!
Web browsing is an integral part of owning a smartphone or tablet, and as is the case with the desktop, we expect as snappy a service as possible. But while the numerous enhancements applied by both vendors and third-party developers has made for an altogether more streamlined surfing experience, there's always room for improvement. Internet Speed Master for Android aims to do exactly that, by modifying certain system files in an attempt to provide optimum speed. Details after the break!
When we talk about security and the maintaining of privacy in the digital world, we're not simply talking about whether the lock screen of our smartphone or tablet is as secure as it should be. Many of us utilize technology for means of security for the brick-and-mortar of our homes, but while expensive alarm and CCTV systems can be very expensive to purchase, one Indiegogo campaign has a much cheaper, intuitive alternative. Canary is ideal for keeping tabs on the movements of your cherished abode, and with the ability to learn your movements and adjust itself accordingly, it's also incredibly smart.
You can now download Google Play APK 4.2.3 for Android, which contains one or two intriguing alterations. The APK also sheds some light on the expected multiple user functionality of Android 4.3.
If you've been making considerations and provisions for your next big smartphone purchase; the Nokia Lumia 1020, Samsung Galaxy S4 or perhaps even the Glamour Red HTC One; you may wish to put those plans on hold just momentarily. The hugely-anticipated Moto X smartphone looks set to be revealed on August 1st with Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility finally bearing some fruit, and although we already have a relatively strong idea of what's in store for this handset, the Big G's invitation spree suggests we won't have to wait very long to see it in all its glory.
