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Some Chinese smartphones shipped with malware, stole money

26 Aug 2020

Some Chinese smartphones shipped with malware, stole money

Chinese smartphone maker TECNO, known for taking on the likes of budget players in emerging markets, has landed in a major controversy.

20 million Aptoide app store users compromised in data leak

19 Apr 2020

20 million Aptoide app store users compromised in data leak

In a shocking development, personal data of more than 20 million users of Aptoide, a third-party store for Android applications, has been leaked online.

In 2019, Google blocked nearly 2 billion malicious app installs

12 Feb 2020

In 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.

Soon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android

07 Dec 2019

Soon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android

One of the best things about Android is the flexibility to sideload apps.

Now, Google has a 'defense alliance' to fight malware-laced apps

07 Nov 2019

Now, Google has a 'defense alliance' to fight malware-laced apps

Every now and then, we see reports of malware-laced apps slipping into the Google Play Store.

Now, Google shows indoor building layouts to find lost devices

21 Nov 2018

Now, Google shows indoor building layouts to find lost devices

Starting today, Google will offer indoor layouts of large buildings to help Android users find their lost devices.