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31 Oct 2021
AndroidAbstractEmu Android malware can root your device, lock you out
Security researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have alerted app stores and the general public of an Android malware dubbed AbstractEmu masquerading as a fully functional security, utility, or privacy app.
12 Feb 2020
AndroidIn 2019, Google blocked nearly 2 billion malicious app installs
Even though malicious apps continue to be a major threat to Android, Google is making some major strides in dealing with them.
19 Nov 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Mi A2 Red variant with 6GB RAM now available
Xiaomi has now made available the Mi A2 red edition in 6GB RAM/128GB configuration via Amazon and Mi.com.
20 Aug 2018
IndiaNokia 6.1 Plus to launch tomorrow, will be Flipkart exclusive
As the latest addition to its smartphone line-up, HMD Global is expected to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus in India on August 21.
16 Aug 2018
XiaomiXiaomi Mi A2 goes on sale today at 12pm
Xiaomi's recently launched Android One smartphone, the Mi A2, will go on sale today starting 12pm via Amazon, Mi e-store, Mi Home and Mi Preferred Partner stores.
24 Feb 2018
AndroidAndroid Go smartphones to debut at Mobile World Congress
Google has confirmed that it will be showcasing its tailored versions of Android Go and Android One-based smartphones at the Mobile World Congress which is set to kick off on February 26 in Barcelona.
06 Feb 2018
India#SecurityCheckKiya: Google launches safety initiative in India
Google has launched a new public safety initiative in India called #SecurityCheckKiya.
31 Jan 2018
AndroidGoogle removed 700,000 apps, kicked-out 100,000 developers
Stepping up its fight against bad apps and malicious developers, Google has removed over 700,000 Android apps from Play Store and also took down as many as 100,000 developers last year.
02 Jan 2018
IndiaXiaomi starts rolling out Android Oreo update for Mi A1
When Xiaomi launched its first ever Android One device, the Mi A1, with Android Nougat in September, it promised an update to Android Oreo before 2017 end. Fulfilling its promise, the Chinese device maker started rolling out Oreo to the Android One device in India.
18 May 2017
AndroidGoogle's I/O event: From Mobile-first to AI-first
The Google I/O event, which was live-streamed in more than 80 countries and had an on-site audience of around 7000, witnessed major developments in Android and AI.