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Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Microsoft

Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties

Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Apps

Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?

It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.

By Adam Holtby • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Malware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Gaming

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Malware

Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
iOS

What is Boomerang? Instagram explains

Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple
Google

There's great news for Android, but not so good for Apple

The relentless march of Android continues, and it isn't good news for Apple. There is no Steve Jobs to ride in and turn things around this time.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener
Digital Entertainment

Spotify launches playlist personally curated for each listener

Spotify introduces Daily Mix, a new feature that combines users' favourite tracks with new songs for the perfect listening session.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe
Malware

8 years of Android: malware, malicious apps, and how to stay safe

Android now controls over 85% of the smartphone market and is by far the biggest player in the tablet market as well.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software
Malware

Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software

Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan
Kaspersky

Android 6's security features prove no match for Gugi banking trojan

Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps
Malware

ESET warns Android users to beware of fake QuadRooter patch apps

ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
BlackBerry launches new services to Android users
BlackBerry

BlackBerry launches new services to Android users

BlackBerry revitalises Android with Hub+ suite, enhancing user productivity with acclaimed security and communication tools.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans
Malware

ESET discovers fake Prisma apps full of trojans

ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Start experimenting with Google's new science app
Google

Start experimenting with Google's new science app

Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that's aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Nokia makes official comeback with Android smartphone in China
Nokia

Nokia makes official comeback with Android smartphone in China

Nokia re-enters the fray with its Nokia 6 Android handset in China, appealing to consumers' desire for quality and design.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Microsoft

Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016

Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016