Android

New Chrome vulnerability can hand over control of your Android phone with just a link

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Fortunately, Google is already aware of the exploit, but it’s another sign of how essential regular security updates have become. A security researcher revealed a new exploit that could allow someone to take control over someone else’s Android phone remotely with just one Chrome link. Researcher Guang Gong showcased this nefarious plan at MobilePwn2Own, part … Read more

Whoops: Cortana for Android leaks out early

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A beta of Microsoft’s digital assistant for Android surfaces before its official launch later this month. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Cortana for Android, today’s you’re lucky day. According to Finnish tech site SuomiMobiili (via Unofficial Microsoft News), a prerelease build of Microsoft’s digital assistant for Google’s mobile OS leaked out Friday and … Read more

DirecTV Android app adds 13 new live streaming channels

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Your Android phone or tablet is turning into a pretty good second screen for watching DirecTV. The company recently added 13 new channels to its live streaming and on-demand lineup, which gives you more freedom to watch what you want even if you’ve surrendered the TV to another member of the household. The company now … Read more

Android Auto, baked directly into cars: Google may want it, but whether automakers do is unclear

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Google may be planning to build its Android Auto infotainment system directly into car dashboards next year, but obstacles abound. Direct vehicle integration would be a feature of Android M, which, according to Reuters’ unnamed sources may launch in the next year or so. However, there’s no word on when the first vehicle would arrive with … Read more