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Google has said it will now scan apps made for its Android mobile operating system for Malware. Commons form of malware are code which downloads a virus or attempts to steal a user’s data. Unlike Apple, Google did not previously check apps before they were uploaded to its Android Market. This allowed malicious apps to be uploaded and installed by owners, although the company did remove apps if they were … [Read more...]
Three has confirmed it will be offering the Samsung Galaxy S Advance smartphone, and says pricing and availability will be announced soon. The Android-powered handset features a 4” curved glass display,1GHz dual-core processor and a five megapixel camera capable of shooting 720p HD video. Sylvia Chind, head of handsets at Three said, “The Samsung Galaxy S Advance combines eye-catching design with powerful … [Read more...]
Samsung continue their Apple-baiting ad campaign with this US ad for their Galaxy S II. As before it thinks the best way to get people to switch from the world’s best selling handset (no, not operating system) is to mock them. I’ve previously set out my reservations with that strategy here. We looked at the UK version of the Galaxy S II last year. It’s decent phone, too wide for my liking but that’s … [Read more...]
T-Mobile has confirmed it will be soon be offering the Sony Xperia S handset. The news comes just days after rival network Three confirmed it would be stocking the Android-powered handset. The Xperia S features a 4.3” HD Reality Display display and 12 megapixel camera. Other key features include 32GB internal memory, a 1.5GHz dual core processor and HD sharing via a bundled HDMI cable. In a statement … [Read more...]
The LG Optimus 3D is an Android 2.2 phone with a difference - it’s the first to include a 4.3”, glasses-free 3D display. Pretty much all my previous observations about Android, Flash and the sameness of the features apply so it’s not necessary to rehearse them here. Instead let’s talk about the look and feel of the phone and that 3D screen. First impressions aren’t great - the rear of the LG … [Read more...]
The Register has had a look at the latest version of Google’s Android operating system (OS), known as Ice Cream Sandwich. They seem pretty impressed, especially with the look of the new software which leaves them wondering if the customised user interfaces some makers user to differentiate their handsets are still needed. Some sites have compiled lists of handsets which could get the update, a close read of … [Read more...]
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