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Google Previews ‘Android-Scale’ Augumented Reality Engine
The ARCore technology builds on the earlier 'Tango' AR project - but needs no additional hardware and can run on millions of current Android devices
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Arrives With Infinity Display, Dual Camera & Updated S Pen
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Samsung focuses on the Note range's strength to finally draw a line under the Note 7 catastrophe
Android 8.0 Oreo Places Emphasis On Speed, Security And Multitasking
Google takes wrap off Oreo as Android prepares to take on iPhone and iOS 11 this autumn
Nokia 8 Hopes Polished Exterior And Dual Camera Streaming Will Capture Android Market
Nokia 8 is revived brand's attempt to capture high end market with premium exterior, immersive streaming and pure Android
SonicSpy Android Malware Records Audio And Takes Pictures
More than 4,000 samples of SonicSpy have been distributed since February, hidden in apps on Google Play and elsewhere
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (28 July)
Another busy week filled with tech news, but have you been paying attention?
Unpatched Smartphones ‘At Risk’ From Broadpwn Bug
Android and iOS already issued patches for bug that could result in the spread of unstoppable malware
Quiz Of The Week: Smartphones In 2017
How well do you know the smartphones from 2017?
Smartphones of 2017
How well do you know the smartphones from 2017?
Malware Discovered Hidden Behind Every Single App On An Android App Store
ESET security research discover Cepkutusu.com was spreading malware via its app marketplace
Google Spots And Squashes Lipizzan Android Spyware
The spyware appears to be the product of a cyber arms group
Motorola Bets On Modular Future With Moto Z2 Force
Motorola will try and succeed where the likes of LG have failed
OnePlus 5 Review: The Android Flagship Killer
The OnePlus 5 is probably the next best smartphone after the mighty Samsung Galaxy S8
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (21 July)
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Google Play Protect Arrives To Better Secure Android Against Malware
Play Protect will help shore up modern versions of Android against cyber security threats
OnePlus Admits Emergency Calling Fault With Some OnePlus 5 Handsets
The Chinese phone maker will fix the flaw with a software update
Google Focuses On Personalisation And Fake News In App Updates
It's now easier for users to follow their favourite topics and fact-check new stories
National Theatre Embraces Digital Transformation With Android And iOS Queue-Jumping App
It is digital transformation with customer experience at its core
LeakerLocker Android Malware Is Mobile Ransomware Without The Encryption
LeakerLocker goes for extortion over encryption
Google Pushes Out Flaw Fixing Android Security Patch
The patch notably fixes a flaw in code relating to a Broadcom Wi-Fi exploit
CopyCat Malware Infects 14 Million Android Devices
The advertising malware has raked in $1.5 million for hackers
Hydrogen One Is A £1,200 Android Phone With A ‘Nanotechnology’ Holographic Display
Camera maker RED enters the smartphone fray with an innovative handset
EU Mulls Another Record Fine Against Google For Android
Double whammy. EU ponders a second record fine against Google, but this time over Android OS
Samsung Salvages Galaxy Note 7 With ‘Fan Edition’ Re-Release
The Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition will make use of recycled and unused phone parts
OnePlus 5 Aims To Be An Android And iPhone Flagship Killer
The OnePlus 5 sports a dual lens camera array, Snapdragon 835 chipset and a premium design
Samsung Pay Is Now Supported By HSBC With American Express ‘Soon’
Samsung Pay now supports HSBC, M&S Bank and First Direct, even if a few are still missing
Android Ransomware Impersonates ‘King Of Glory’ Game
The ransomware encrypts the Android device's files and then displays a ransom message imitating the notorious WannaCry malware
Kaspersky Discovers Dvmap Trojan Taking Control Of Android Devices
The malware is spreading via the Google Play store
Android Creator’s Essential Phone Has Smart Home OS Ambitions
The Essential Phone will come sporting Android 7.1.1 Nougat