Security researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan they named Brokewell that can capture every event on the device, from touches and information displayed to text input and the applications the user launches. [...] | Continue reading
Apple has, on orders from China’s government, removed the social networking apps WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store serving… Continue reading Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store The post Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store appeared fir … | Continue reading
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out $6,300,000 in partial refunds to 267,000 former AT&T Wireless customers as part of a data throttling settlement in 2019. [...] | Continue reading
Apple has been notifying iPhone users in 92 countries about a "mercenary spyware attack" attempting to remotely compromise their device. [...] | Continue reading
Google has fixed two Google Pixel zero-days exploited by forensic firms to unlock phones without a PIN and gain access to the data stored within them. [...] | Continue reading
Security researchers found a new version of the Vultur banking trojan for Android that includes more advanced remote control capabilities and an improved evasion mechanism. [...] | Continue reading
Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots. [...] | Continue reading
Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges that Tim Cook, Apple’s chief… Continue reading Apple settles lawsuit over CEO China comments The post Apple settles lawsuit over CEO China comments appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
The latest version of the PixPirate banking trojan for Android employs a previously unseen method to hide from the victim while remaining active on the infected device even if its dropper app has been removed. [...] | Continue reading
Apple is set to change the iPhone user experience in the European Union with a series of significant updates aimed… Continue reading Apple to allow users to uninstall Safari on EU iPhones, embracing Digital Markets Act The post Apple to allow users to uninstall Safari on EU iPhon … | Continue reading
After railing against eSIM-only phones for over a decade, I've finally succumbed. It appears impossible to buy a modern phone without them. Thankfully, most seem to be dual-SIM. So I can have a regular SIM card and an eSIM. I find dual-SIM phones handy. I have a disposable number … | Continue reading
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two individuals and five entities linked to the development and distribution of the Predator commercial spyware used to target Americans, including government officials and journalists. [...] | Continue reading
Brave Software is the next company to jump into AI, announcing a new privacy-preserving AI assistant called "Leo" is rolling out on the Android version of its browser through the latest release, version 1.63. [...] | Continue reading
Record sales in the US have led to Samsung revising sales targets for the Galaxy S24, as reported by Android […] The post Samsung revises Galaxy S24 targets after record sales in U.S. appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
OnePlus has unveiled another Genshin Impact character for collaborating with the highly popular gaming series. Showcased at the Mobile World […] The post Genshin Impact phone released by OnePlus appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google is retiring the standalone Pay app in the United States. Users have until June 4 to transfer the balance to bank accounts. [...] | Continue reading
Thousands of people in the US were unable to make calls – even to 911 – yesterday due to a […] The post Massive AT&T outage caused by software update not cyber attack, company says appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Tens of thousands of U.S. customers from Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T have been complaining about lack of wireless service or interruptions on Thursday morning. [...] | Continue reading
Apple has confirmed its plans to launch its newest iMessage security protocol, named PQ3, in response to what it claims […] The post Apple to launch PQ3 update for iMessage, bolstering encryption against quantum computing appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
WhatsApp has introduced four new text formatting options, enhancing the way users can communicate and organize their messages. Starting today, […] The post WhatsApp rolls out new text formatting features for enhanced messaging appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Signal is launching a new username privacy feature to allow users to connect without having to share personal phone numbers. […] The post Signal launches new feature to keep cell numbers private appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A team of academic researchers show that a new set of attacks called 'VoltSchemer' can inject voice commands to manipulate a smartphone's voice assistant through the magnetic field emitted by an off-the-shelf wireless charger. [...] | Continue reading
According to reported data, Apple has regained the top position from Samsung in the European smartphone rankings. Market research provider […] The post Apple reclaims top spot ahead of Samsung in European smartphone sales appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
An app-free smartphone is the future goal of Deutsche Telekom which is championing a first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) phone concept […] The post T-Mobile parent company wants to create an AI phone with no apps appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Instant messaging app WhatsApp is bolstering user privacy with the testing of a new feature that will block the ability […] The post WhatsApp’s latest feature will stop profile picture screenshots appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Warframe, the popular multiplayer shooter, makes its bullet-time debut on iOS starting February 20. Publisher Digital Extremes made the announcement […] The post Warframe makes mobile debut a decade after release appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
The Anatsa banking trojan has been targeting users in Europe by infecting Android devices through malware droppers hosted on Google Play. [...] | Continue reading
Apple users have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new phone — the iPhone 16, with bated breath, despite […] The post iPhone 16: what’s special about it and why it’s worth the wait appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A new iOS and Android trojan named 'GoldPickaxe' employs a social engineering scheme to trick victims into scanning their faces and ID documents, which are believed to be used to generate deepfakes for unauthorized banking access. [...] | Continue reading
The Three UK mobile network is reportedly down impacting thousands of users and the customer service department of the cell […] The post Is Three mobile down? Service issues return to UK network provider appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
The Three UK mobile network is reportedly down impacting thousands of users and the customer service department of the cell […] The post Is Three mobile down? Service issues return to UK network provider appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. [...] | Continue reading
Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions. [...] | Continue reading
WhatsApp is embarking on an initiative that will allow its vast user base of 2 billion to send messages across […] The post WhatsApp is working on secure cross-app messaging to connect users across platforms appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Commercial spyware vendors (CSV) were behind 80% of the zero-day vulnerabilities Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) discovered in 2023 and used to spy on devices worldwide. [...] | Continue reading
Samsung has partnered with Baidu, one of the major artificial intelligence (AI) players in China, in a bid to win […] The post Samsung hopes Biadu AI partnership will regain foothold in China appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Apple has steadily continued with its world domination ever since the first iPhone was released in 2007. And now, during […] The post There are now more active Apple devices on the planet than children appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
An Android remote access trojan (RAT) known as VajraSpy was found in 12 malicious applications, six of which were available on Google Play from April 1, 2021, through September 10, 2023. [...] | Continue reading
Google has shared a temporary fix for owners of Google Pixel devices that were rendered unusable after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update. [...] | Continue reading
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a local privilege elevation flaw impacting at least seven Android original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is now publicly available on GitHub. However, as the exploit requires local access, its release will mostly be helpful to researchers. [. … | Continue reading
Three and Vodafone’s proposed merger is being called into question as the competition watchdog, the Computer and Markets Authority (CMA), […] The post Vodafone and Three merger investigated by UK’s CMA appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Numerous iOS apps are using background processes triggered by push notifications to collect user data about devices, potentially allowing the creation of fingerprinting profiles used for tracking. [...] | Continue reading
Apple’s iPhone was confirmed as the best-selling smartphone in China last year, for the first time, despite tough competition locally […] The post iPhone is now China’s best-selling mobile for first time ever appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google Pixel just introduced its latest two handsets, packed with new updates from the first Feature Drop of 2024. The […] The post Google makes 5 big updates for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google Pixel smartphone owners report problems after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, being unable to access their devices internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or even open apps. [...] | Continue reading
X is rolling out audio and video call capability to Android users, after it was introduced for iOS users in […] The post X is rolling out audio and video calls to Android appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Excuse the weak pun, but I really do think this is a good idea. With libraries facing funding cuts, and rural communities having to travel to towns or cities to use libraries, this retired schoolteacher in Italy decided to create his own mobile library to serve the area he lives … | Continue reading
Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 will benefit from Google’s Gemini, its latest and most advanced AI model, following […] The post Google’s Gemini AI coming to Samsung’s Galaxy S24 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading