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
WhatsApp is set to enhance user engagement on its platform with significant upgrades to its broadcasting feature, Channels, according to […] The post WhatsApp enhances Channels with voice updates, polls, and more admins appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Vodafone has announced a 10-year deal with Microsoft in a bid to scale its generative AI, digital services and cloud […] The post Vodafone and Microsoft sign $1.5bn AI deal for 10 years appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Google is set to broaden the horizon for real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store, according to Tom’s Guide, […] The post Google Play Store to welcome more real-money gaming apps in 2024 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
For over 10 years Samsung has reigned supreme over the smartphone market as the world’s biggest brand, but that changed […] The post Samsung is no longer the world’s largest smartphone brand appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A Report of 2023 Software Conferences in the Philippines for the Java Community and Java User Groups. Sharing the details of the events. The post 2023 Software Conferences in the Philippines appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading
A group of scientists from Stanford University have designed an affordable robot with the ability to carry out intricate tasks […] The post Mobile ALOHA: affordable robot masters intricate tasks appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Apple has made the rare move to cut prices of its iPhone 15 models in China by around 5%. As […] The post Apple discounts iPhone 15 in China as rivals make comeback appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
British telecommunications giant BT is in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring broadband and mobile services to remote areas […] The post BT and EE in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy on the users. [...] | Continue reading
Chinese authorities have claimed they now have access to a tool that enables them to identify users of Apple’s AirDrop […] The post China claims breakthrough in identifying Apple AirDrop users appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Users of the Firefox browser for Android have been reporting that they are seeing a blank page when trying to load the main Google Search site. [...] | Continue reading
The first week of 2024 has seen a steep decline in Apple iPhone sales in China, according to analysts. The […] The post Apple iPhone: 30% drop in sales in China in first week of 2024 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Apple has started issuing payments as part of a $500 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit in the United States, […] The post Apple begins payouts in iPhone slowdown lawsuit, UK case continues appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
SpaceX has launched its first set of direct-to-cell Starlink satellites that intend to provide “mobile connectivity anywhere on Earth.” The […] The post SpaceX launches first set of satellites aimed at providing global cellphone coverage appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A previously unknown Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious' has infected approximately 338,300 devices via malicious apps on Google Play, Android's official app store. [...] | Continue reading
Mint Mobile has disclosed a new data breach that exposed the personal information of its customers, including data that can be used to perform SIM swap attacks. [...] | Continue reading
India’s parliament has passed a controversial bill to modernize its telecommunications and connectivity ahead of the country’s general election in […] The post India passes controversial telecoms bill amid privacy concerns appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
The Chameleon Android banking trojan has re-emerged with a new version that uses a tricky technique to take over devices — disable fingerprint and face unlock to steal device PINs. [...] | Continue reading
This post supplements Browser Video Players Review. There I wade into the de facto accessibility of the element based on the default video players provided by browsers. The results of my testing here update the tables in that post. One of the primary challenges of using the brow … | Continue reading
SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, has recently received the green light from the Federal Communications Commission […] The post SpaceX gains FCC approval for smartphone satellite link tests appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
This year has seen the emergence of ten new Android banking malware families, which collectively target 985 bank and fintech/trading apps from financial institutes across 61 countries. [...] | Continue reading
Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest telecommunications service provider serving over 25 million mobile and home internet subscribers, has suffered a cyberattack impacting mobile and data services. [...] | Continue reading
A new report from semiconductor research organization TechInsights reveals major advances in radio-frequency (RF) chip design and engineering in Huawei’s […] The post Huawei Mate 60 Pro shows China ‘narrowing tech gap’ with US appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Before you get too far into this post, maybe read Browser Video Players Review. There I wade into the accessibility of the element based on the video players browsers provide. Then maybe read Scott Jehl’s How to Use Responsive HTML Video (…and Audio!). I am leaning on support in … | Continue reading
Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation. [...] | Continue reading
A new set of vulnerabilities in 5G modems by Qualcomm and MediaTek, collectively called "5Ghoul," impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners (Android) and Apple, routers, and USB modems. [...] | Continue reading
Apple has begun plans to produce a quarter of the world’s iPhones in India alongside supplier Foxconn Technology Group, reports […] The post Apple to make a quarter of all iPhones in India appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Discord unveiled a much-anticipated update on Tuesday with a new goal – to boost communicating and sharing with friends. The […] The post Discord releases update with new mobile layout appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Cubic Telecom, a Dublin-based start-up, has confirmed it will receive a strategic investment of €473 million ($513 million) from SoftBank […] The post Cubic Telecom: SoftBank buys 51% stake in Irish firm appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
More than a dozen malicious loan apps, which are generically named SpyLoan, have been downloaded more than 12 million times this year from Google Play but the count is much larger since they are also available on third-party stores and suspicious websites. [...] | Continue reading
After Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) Division suffered its worst loss to date, the South Korean device giant is intent […] The post Samsung ramps up employee discipline when the chips are down appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
As the tech world eagerly awaits the mid-January 2024 launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, leaks and rumors are already […] The post Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Leaks reveal advanced S Pen and features ahead of launch appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
United Kingdom mobile network provider Three is down. The fourth-largest mobile network in the UK, Three has over 10 million […] The post Three network down: UK mobile provider suffers issues appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
A new Android malware named FjordPhantom has been discovered using virtualization to run malicious code in a container and evade detection. [...] | Continue reading
In today’s tech-driven marketplace, having a mobile app can be the golden ticket to expanding your business reach. If you’ve […] The post 13 Tips for Hiring an Android App Developer appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
Owners of the Pixel 8 Pro have noticed unusual circular bumps on the screen, seemingly caused by internal components pressing […] The post Google acknowledges Pixel 8 Pro’s mysterious screen bumps appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading
As more charts shift to smaller screens, we have to find ways to save space but keep the data readable. There are options.Tags: mobile, options, responsive design | Continue reading
A new dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) named 'SecuriDropper' has emerged, using a method that bypasses Android 13's 'Restricted Settings' to install malware on devices and grant them access to the Accessibility Services. [...] | Continue reading
Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is destined for mediocrity. KMP never gain mass adoption and will it remain in obscurity; only to be used by a small subset of the software world, regardless how much it is promoted and touted as the next best thing. Why? Human nature and scarcity. Ego … | Continue reading
Google Play, Android's official app store, is now tagging VPN apps with an 'independent security reviews' badge if they conducted an independent security audit of their software and platform. [...] | Continue reading
Recent Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks have now been ported to an Android app, allowing a much larger number of devices to implement these annoying spam alerts. [...] | Continue reading
Samsung has unveiled a new security feature called 'Auto Blocker' as part of the One UI 6 update, offering enhanced malware protection on Galaxy devices. [...] | Continue reading
Huawei, Honor, and Vivo smartphones and tablets are displaying strange 'Security threat' alerts urging the deletion of the Google app, warning that it is detected as the 'TrojanSMS-PA' malware. [...] | Continue reading
What Does “Native Where You Need It” (NWYNI) Mean? NWYNI refers to the practice of using native mobile components only in areas of your app where they’re essential and optimal. In all other instances, web components (web views) are utilized. AKA: Hybrid Mobile Apps. Part of the a … | Continue reading
Several malicious Google Play Android apps installed over 2 million times push intrusive ads to users while concealing their presence on the infected devices. [...] | Continue reading
Google has announced new, real-time scanning features for Google Play Protect that make it harder for malicious apps employing polymorphism to evade detection. [...] | Continue reading