If you're using an Apple device running iOS 11.0.3 or 11.1, you may have noticed some oddities when sending text messages. For reasons that aren't quite clear, the letter "I" is being replaced by the characters "A[?]." It's not a game-breaking bug, but it is annoying, and if you're not paying attention, it can make for some rather mystifying text messages. Fortunately, Apple is on the case, and the company has announced that they'll have a fix for the issue in their next release. If you'd … Read more
Ransomware Continues To Evolve On Android Devices
Hackers around the world are continuing to innovate at a terrifying, relentless pace, and that truth is reflected in the latest form of ransomware to be found in the wild. Dubbed "DoubleLocker," this new strain targets Android devices. It uses and abuses the platform's Accessibility Service, reactivating itself every time the user presses the phone's "Home" button. Initial forensic analysis of the code base reveals this new threat to be based on Svpeng, which is a nasty form of malware … Read more
OnePlus Mobile Phone Found To Be Collecting User Data
If you own a smartphone made by Chinese manufacturer OnePlus, you can thank security researcher Chris Moore for making a discovery that the manufacturer wasn’t going to tell you about. It turns out that OnePlus phones running the OxygenOS are recording a disturbing amount of user data and sending it back to a company server. The data being collected on users include, but are not limited to: • Any time the user locks or unlocks the phone • Any time the user launches, uses or closes an … Read more
Microsoft Officially Pulls Plug On Windows Phone
The Windows phone is officially dead, with the announcement from Joe Belfiore that there would be no new feature updates and no further development. The writing has been on the wall for a while now, with Microsoft gutting its phone division and laying off thousands of employees. But until Belfiore’s announcement, the company hadn’t made it official. Microsoft was very slow to recognize how big a footprint smartphones would ultimately have on the market, and as such, paid little attention … Read more
Microsoft Edge Browser Coming To Android And IOS
Since ditching its beleaguered Internet Explorer browser, Microsoft’s latest offering, Edge, which is bundled with Windows 10, has been struggling to gain a foothold in the market. Yes, it comes preloaded on Windows 10 machines, and that fact alone has prompted significant use. However, the browser has its share of weaknesses and limitations, one of the largest beings that it has, until now, completely lacked a cross-platform, multiple device experiences. That has changed. Users can now … Read more
Google Has Announced Earbuds That Translate Language In Real Time
Google Labs has produced some amazing ideas. Some of them have found their way to the market, and many others have not. The one thing they have in common, though, is that they’re all intriguing and exciting. That’s especially true of Google’s latest offering, Google Pixel Buds. If you’ve ever read “The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy,” then you know the term “Bable Fish.” If you grew up watching Star Trek, then you know all about the Universal Translator. Well, Google has built the … Read more
5 Keys for Switching from an iPhone to an Android Phone
Are you considering switching teams by turning in your Apple iPhone for an Android phone? Well if you hope to make the transition as smooth as possible, here are five key points to help you along the way. A Seamless Switch - Whether you are using Microsoft Exchange or Google Apps, be sure you are able to successfully transfer your email, contacts and calendars. It's always a good idea to keep this info backed up just in case you run into any problems along the way. Analyze Your Apps - … Read more
