Android apps

Stay Safe From Hackers: 3 Ways Android Users Can Foil Malicious App Downloads

Hackers have now devised a new way to scam users of their money through the use of Web APK technology. With this, hackers trick people into installing malicious apps on their phones.

Jul 18, 2023, 17:29 PM IST

BEWARE! Malicious malware found in THESE 35 Android Apps; delete them immediately if you have

Malware are intruding software that are built to harm devices and programmes. They come in many forms including Trojan horse, spyware, etc.

Aug 20, 2022, 20:47 PM IST

Delete THESE 8 ‘dangerous’ Android apps right now, here’s why

According to Ingrao, fraudsters build many Facebook pages and run ads on Facebook and Instagram to promote the apps. 

Jul 18, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

Delete THESE 8 ‘dangerous’ Android apps right now, here’s why

According to Ingrao, fraudsters build many Facebook pages and run ads on Facebook and Instagram to promote the apps. 

Jul 18, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

Android Users Alert! Uninstall THESE 7 apps with Joker malware

QRcode Scan, EmojiOne keyboard, Battery Charging Animations Battery Wallpaper, Dazzling Keyboard, Volume Booster Loud Sound Equaliser, Super Hero Effect, and Classic Emoji Keyboard are the seven apps that have been identified to have Joker virus. 

Nov 15, 2021, 16:14 PM IST

Android Users Alert! Delete THESE 151 apps from your phones immediately: Here's why

Over 10.5 million people in more than 80 countries have downloaded these 151 fraudulent apps. 

Nov 05, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

Beware! Over 10 million Android users targeted with THESE SMS scam apps: Here’s how to remain safe

Despite the fact that a large number of the apps in question have subsequently been deleted from the Google Play Store, 82 apps were still available as of October 19, 2021.

Oct 26, 2021, 17:07 PM IST

Windows 11: Here’s how to run Android apps, games

While Windows 11 will eventually include support for Android apps on the desktop without the need for an emulator, and performance should be higher than using an emulator.

Oct 10, 2021, 15:04 PM IST

Beware! THESE 9 Android apps caught stealing your Facebook details: Here's how to delete them

According to Doctor Web, a shocking revelation has been made whereas many as nine Android apps have been found stealing Facebook users’ logins and passwords. These apps seem to be installed more than 5,856,010 times from the Google Play Store.

Jul 04, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

Italy fines Google $123 million for abuse of dominant position

Italy has fined Google 102 million euros ($123 million) for abuse of its dominant position due to its Android mobile operating system and app store Google Play.

May 13, 2021, 17:06 PM IST

Deshhit: 1,325 Android apps harvest data even after you deny permissions

Permissions on Android apps are intended to be gatekeepers for how much data your device gives up. If you don't want a flashlight app to be able to read through your call logs, you should be able to deny that access.

Jul 10, 2019, 21:52 PM IST

Google offers $1000 to find bugs in Android apps

All Google`s apps are included and developers of popular Android apps are invited to opt-in to the programme being run in partnership with HackerOne.

Oct 20, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Twitter brings its dark ''Night Mode'' theme to desktop

The "Night Mode" look is dark navy colour and not black or gray, which is considered as a better choice for general legibility.

Sep 07, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Android users to spend more money on apps than Apple customers

Users of Google`s Android operating system will spend $41 billion in total on apps and subscriptions in 2017, topping $40 billion for Apple, a new report has found.

Mar 30, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

Android apps can secretly track your whereabouts

Android apps can be manipulated to access built-in sensors in smartphones and track your whereabouts and traffic patterns, without your knowledge or consent, a new study has warned.

Aug 09, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

Yahoo Mail updated to compete with Microsoft, Google

Internet giant Yahoo has rolled out a bunch of updates for its Android and iOS Mail apps in order to recapture the market with growing competition with Microsoft and Google.

Jan 30, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

Many smartphone users unaware of what Android apps are accessing

Consumers are feeling so overwhelmed by requests from their smartphones, PCs and the online services that they habitually use, that they're increasingly blindly clicking 'accept' or 'OK'.

Jan 18, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

LinkedIn's Pulse releases an update which serves stories based on LinkedIn

Pulse has released a new update of its iOS and Android apps.

Jun 18, 2015, 19:24 PM IST

'Microsoft to allow Android apps on Windows phones'

Microsoft Corp is set to allow apps from rival Google Inc`s Android system onto its own Windows phones later this year in an attempt to attract users to its unpopular mobile devices, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Apr 30, 2015, 00:14 AM IST

Android apps can now be run on Mac or PC with Google Chrome

Users simply need to download the ARC Welder app and obtain APKs from Google's Play Store.

Apr 06, 2015, 09:38 AM IST