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A Simple Text Message Can Hack 95% Of Android Phones, Researcher Says

Paul Morris·July 27, 2015

Security researchers at Zimperium have some bad news for Android users out there who regularly send and receive multimedia messages. According to the researchers, a major security hole exists in the Android platform which could potentially allow malicious individuals to gain access to a device though simply sending a seemingly innocent text message to the targeted number. Android is currently the most popular mobile operating system on the planet, accounting for approximately 80% of smartphones in existence, so it isn't difficult to understand why this is a serious cause for concern.

Which Phones You Shouldn’t Buy Right Now? [July 2015 Edition]

Paul Morris·July 26, 2015

It's that time of year again. Here are all the phones (iPhone, Android and Windows Phone) which you shouldn't buy today. Updated for July 2015.

This Is OnePlus 2 [Leaked Photo And Specs]

Paul Morris·July 23, 2015

Evolution Of Smartphone Design Over The Last Eight Years [Video]

Paul Morris·July 22, 2015

If you actually stopped and took time to consider the power that you hold within your hand when using your smartphone you'd probably be shocked at how far devices and manufacturers have come in such a short space of time. The announcement and release of the Apple iPhone back in 2007 lit a fire under the smartphone market which for the first time saw mainstream users start to part with as much cash as business users and executives alike. Now, thanks to a brilliantly put together video by CNET, we can take a look at the evolution of smartphone design over the last eight years.

This Accessory Brings MagSafe-Like Connector To Lightning And Micro-USB Cables

Oliver Haslam·July 21, 2015

A new Kickstarter project aims to take the advantages of the MagSafe charger and bring it to Lightning and micro-USB devices like the iPhone, iPad and Android Samsung Galaxy lineup.

Many Popular iOS, Android Apps Are Vulnerable To Password Hack

Oliver Haslam·July 18, 2015

Xiaomi Mi TV 2S Is A 48-Inch 4K Crazy Thin Smart TV That Costs Just $485

Paul Morris·July 17, 2015

Xiaomi may be best known for the high-end, low-budget phones that it produces, but the company is also responsible for a plethora of additional electronic products. Today the Beijing headquartered company has revealed yet another mouthwatering product to add to its growing lineup; a super-thin 4K TV that measures in at just 9.9mm thick.

Xiaomi Executive On Copycat Accusations: All Smartphones Look Like The iPhone [Video]

Paul Morris·July 17, 2015

Xiaomi may be one of the largest smartphone vendors in the world, but recent spotlight on the Chinese company has seen it drawn into the copycat saga that has dogged Apple and Samsung for quite some time. The Beijing headquartered company is well known for producing relatively high-end smartphones, amongst other items of consumer technology, for seemingly budget prices, but the company has been accused of copying Apple's software and design elements in a number of its Mi device. Hugo Barra, an executive at Xiaomi, doesn't see what all of the "copycat melodrama" is about.

Guitar Amp Maker Marshall Announces Its First Smartphone

Aatif·July 17, 2015

Meet Remix Mini: A True Android Desktop PC For Just $20 [Video]

Aatif·July 16, 2015

Android is a pretty great platform, but it isn't truly built for everyday desktop computing, or at least that's what we've been led to believe. However, it is a platform with massive customization potential, and that's the idea behind Jide Tech's new device, dubbed the "first true Android PC."

World’s First Liquidmetal ‘Turing’ Phone Is Here And Ready To Launch

Paul Morris·July 14, 2015

If you're looking to treat yourself this year with a new smartphone then it may be worth looking beyond the usual considerations. Sure, we already know we will be getting the iPhone 6s this September. We also know that it's extremely likely that Samsung will attempt to spoil Apple's party by launching its fifth-generation Galaxy Note 5 a month earlier in August. But if you want to step away from the iPhones and Galaxy phones of this world and try something new, why not consider the new Turing Phone, the world's first smartphone with a fully liquidmetal shell.

Google Photos For Android Continues Uploading Your Stuff Even When App Is Deleted

Paul Morris·July 13, 2015

Alleged BlackBerry Android Smartphone Render Leaked Online [Image]

Paul Morris·July 4, 2015

We've been hearing murmurings regarding BlackBerry's plan to release an Android powered smartphone some time in the future. The speculated device has been discussed in industry circles for quite a while now and is supposedly based on a phone that was initially introduced to the world during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in March of this year. And today, to our luck, we have a render of an alleged BlackBerry Android powered smartphone, leaked in all its glory.

How Google Checks For Lag On Android And Chrome OS Devices [Video]

Oliver Haslam·June 30, 2015

Google is a little bit obsessed with trying to make sure that the experience of using its Android and Chrome OS devices is as enjoyable as possible. To that end, the company has been carrying out tests that it hopes will show the latency endured when a user touches a screen, with the time taken between press and something being drawn on screen being measured. Google may not have been making too much noise about this testing process and you can be assured that other companies are doing the same thing with their platforms, but Google is the first to give us a look behind the curtain.

Why Bloatware On Android And Windows Needs To Die

Oliver Haslam·June 23, 2015

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