24, Jul 2013
‘Master Key’ Exploit Malware In Some Android Apps

Two apps have been discovered on unofficial marketplaces in China that might just be the first in-the-wild exploits of the massive bug found by Bluebox two weeks ago. The so-called “master key” vulnerability, or a least an extremely close relative of it, was the point of entry for malware in…

12, Apr 2013
Japanese Cow Milking Game

You gotta love the stuff that comes out of Japan.  This Android based game is made by SEEC Inc, and is called Meichan no Chichi Shibori Taiken (translates to Mei-chan's Udder Milking Personal Experience).  This odd game is now in the Japanese Google Play Store and stars pop idol Mei…

2, Apr 2013
Google Play & Android Affected By One Click Billing Fraud

"You can pooh-pooh Apple all you like when it comes to their hardware and software, but certainly, there is no denying the benefits of a closed ecosystem that is employed by iOS, which cannot be found in Google's Android operating system. Well, being open means less restrictions, but it also…

18, Oct 2011
Galaxy Nexus Leaked

"Either these posters are extremely elaborate fakes, or NTT DoCoMo is really bad at keeping secrets. Just hours after it prematurely tweeted a November release for the Galaxy Nexus (aka the Nexus Prime), we now have what appears to be a full spec list and comparison with the other handsets…

19, Sep 2011
ViewSonic V430 Android Smartphone

Not content with the plethora of Android phone brands, Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, etc, ViewSonic has just announced their latest Android phone, the V430. The ViewSonic V430 have a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, 512MB of RAM, a 4.3-inch 800×480 display, a VGA front camera, a 5MP rear camera, and Android…

8, Sep 2011
Turn Your HDTV Into A Chumby NeTV

  The folks at Chumby are making it easy to turn your HDTV into a Smart TV.  The Chumby NeTV comes with a seven button remote and connects between the video source and your TV.  This allows you to have an overlay of the Chumby interface on top of your…

6, Sep 2011
Samsung Set To Release “Wi-Fi Only” Galaxy S 3.6

For users eager to explore the capabilities of an Android device but not keen on the two year contracts and the $350 termination fees most carriers serve up, then the wi-fi only Samsung Galaxy S 3.6 may be just the device. It serves up the full Android experience without the…

3, Jan 2011
AOC Breeze Android Tablet For Under $200

AOC is pushing the tablet to new places, specifically the under $200 place, let the tablet wars begin.  The AOC Breeze Android Tablet was announced this morning at the CES show and sports a 8-inch (low res 800×600) display, Android 2.1, a USB 2.0 port, 802.11b/g WiFi, 4GB of memory,…

7, Dec 2010
Google Nexus S

If you are a fan of the Google phones and have been waiting for Google's latest spec phone, your wait is over.  The Google Nexus S is the replacement phone for the Google Nexus One.  Some new bits on the Nexus S phone are Near Field Communications, a 4-inch AMOLED…

29, Sep 2009
T-Mobile Presales Of The Motorola Cliq Almost Here

If you are one of folks waiting for the Motorola Cliq (coming out on T-Mobile’s network) you should be able to pre-order the phone in 19 days.  The phone likes to brag about being the first phone with social skills… whatever that means. The Motorola Cliq will run be Motorola’s…