…Over 30 fake Minecraft apps listed in the Google Play Store shared this functionality, but have since been removed. ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko recommends Android users refrain from downloading apps from unofficial sources. In Google Play, the app’s publisher is listed under the app’s name; this can assist a…
…Bursztein on Google‘s Online Security blog. Google‘s research showed that easy-to-remember questions could be easily guessed using common knowledge and publically available information, or due to a small set of possible answers. The research was conducted by analysing hundreds of millions of secret question and answer combinations used for account…
…outright through Samsung or other local retailers will receive the Lollipop update. Neither Optus nor Samsung appear to be testing the new software. Lollipop’s key new features include a revamped notification system, Google‘s Material Design user interface and the ability to unlock a phone with a paired Bluetooth device….
The makers of the popular Adblock Plus extension today announced Adblock Browser for Android, a smartphone browser that blocks online advertisements out of the box. While Adblock Plus was briefly available as an Android app, Google took it down, saying that it could interfere with other applications. “Building our own…
Google’s self-driving car project is about to take a major step forward, with the company due to begin testing its prototype vehicles on public roads in coming months. The tests will take place on the streets of Mountain View, California amidst real traffic and are an important step in getting…
…downloads, games and eBooks from overseas.” Digital services facing taxation include Netflix, Uber, Steam, AirBnB and the Google Play Store. Some international companies operating in Australia, including Apple and Microsoft, already charge GST on digital purchases via their online storefronts. There has been some speculation as to whether the companies…
…basic privacy information, like who can see your posts. If you click “See More Settings”, you’ve got a few more options, like the ability to limit who can see your old posts. You can also configure settings including whether you want search engines like Google to link to your profile,…
…this year. As with past-seasons of the award winning programme, season five can be purchased for AUD$32.99 in high definition or for AUD$27.99 in standard definition. Google Play and Quickflix are expected to also begin selling the new season on the June 16. Foxtel’s exclusivity agreement with HBO means that…
Pre-orders for LG’s Watch Urbane, the manufacturer’s third Android Wear smartwatch, went live this morning. The new wearable is available through the Google Store for AUD$459, and will ship by May 11. While the Watch Urbane is available in both gold and silver models, only the silver model is currently…
…potential customers. Tidal, overnight, dropped out of the iTunes Top 700, despite initially appearing in the Top 20. On Google Play, the app is listed as having between 100,000 and 500,000 installs, while competitor Spotify has between 50 million and 100 million. Many of Tidal’s criticisms have been centred on…
Google has moved into the telecommunications space with the announcement of Project Fi, a new U.S.-only mobile wireless service. The company claims that the service will help customers save money on mobile bills while providing faster wireless speeds and improved coverage. Project Fi uses an innovative technology that seamlessly switches…
…take to increase the security of your data online. Google yourself One of the first steps in securing your personal details is discovering to what extent they’re already out-there and publicly available. If you find old accounts or websites you no longer want, sites like justdelete.me can provide information about…