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GM’s “Google Built-In” is flawed and requires a subscription to use Google Maps


GM’s “Google Built-In” is flawed and requires a subscription to use Google Maps

Whether you like it or notGM is Development of our own infotainment operating system for its cars. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like the system is very good. And you’ll have to dig deep into your pockets if you want to use some of the system’s main features. What is the best navigation app? | Jalopinions […]

Criminals steal Near Field Communication data using malware


Criminals steal Near Field Communication data using malware

Recent research by cybersecurity company ESET provides details of a new attack campaign targeting Android smartphone users. The cyberattack is based on both a complex social engineering scheme and the use of a new Android malware and can steal users’ Near Field Communication data to withdraw cash from NFC-enabled ATMs. Continuous technical improvements by the […]

Florida-based Sharewear medical bracelets use NFC technology without apps


Florida-based Sharewear medical bracelets use NFC technology without apps

How can a fully digitized medical alert bracelet work without a phone application or monthly subscription fee? A Port Orange resident and entrepreneur has found the answer. Amanda Anderson founded her startup Sharewear in April. Its main products are medical alert bands and bracelets designed to help vulnerable populations in the community, such as the […]

Fall River Public Schools Use Yondr Bags to Ban Cell Phone Use


Fall River Public Schools Use Yondr Bags to Ban Cell Phone Use

District 186 students can use Yondr bags this school year The Springfield School Board is considering purchasing Yondr bags to lock away students’ phones during the school day. FALL RIVER – With a new cell phone policy, school principal Tracy Curley is urging children this fall to keep their eyes off their phones and instead […]

Google ends bug bounty program in the App Store


Google ends bug bounty program in the App Store

Google is ending a bug bounty program that offers hackers a financial reward for discovering and submitting evidence of vulnerabilities in highly popular applications. The move is due to the declining number of vulnerabilities reported through the program, a Google spokesperson told CyberScoop on Tuesday. Launched in 2017, the Google Play Security Reward Program was […]

Fortnite returns to iOS with the launch of the Epic Game Store… in Europe


Fortnite returns to iOS with the launch of the Epic Game Store… in Europe

This press release really deserves a huge asterisk. Yes, the Epic Games Store is launching on mobile, but it’s only available in the European Union for iOS users, while you Android nuts can access it worldwide. However, it’s not as easy as visiting the App Store or Google Play Store. As you know, Epic Games […]

Why did Samsung take control of my banking app? Insights into Android’s ‘clobbering’ dilemma


Why did Samsung take control of my banking app? Insights into Android’s ‘clobbering’ dilemma

Samsung and Bank of America did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this story. Google and Epic both declined to comment. Photo: Getty Images Cross-store updates go back to Android’s roots in the relatively open Linux platform, and they bring benefits. Because app updates go through security reviews and other store-specific checks, a […]

Judge tells Google to prepare for restructuring of Android App Store as punishment for monopoly position


Judge tells Google to prepare for restructuring of Android App Store as punishment for monopoly position

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge indicated Wednesday that he would order sweeping changes to Google’s Android app store to punish the company for developing a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly and that has harmed millions of consumers and app developers. During a three-hour hearing in San Francisco, U.S. District Judge […]

Judge tells Google to prepare for restructuring of Android App Store as punishment for monopoly position


Judge tells Google to prepare for restructuring of Android App Store as punishment for monopoly position

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge indicated Wednesday that he would order sweeping changes to Google’s Android app store to punish the company for developing a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly and that has harmed millions of consumers and app developers. During a three-hour hearing in San Francisco, U.S. District Judge […]

US judge: “Monopolist” Google cannot avoid app store reforms


US judge: “Monopolist” Google cannot avoid app store reforms

By Mike Scarcella HT-Image August 14 – A US judge said on Wednesday that he wanted to issue an injunction to force Alphabet’s Google to give Android users more options for downloading apps, but not to interfere in the technology giant’s business down to the smallest detail. In doing so, he followed a jury verdict […]