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According to report published by Neowin, hackers can use break into tens of millions of Android powered mobile devices by way of full disk encryption, thanks to a series of security flaws associated with Android kernel issues and Qualcomm chips.
Qualcomm has just revealed that it is optimizing its Snapdragon lineup of chips in order to be able to run Google’s Project Tango augmented reality technology. Indeed, the largest builder of processors in the world has stated that its Snapdragon 652 and Snapdragon 820 processors both have support for Tango, a type of technology that grants mobile users the ability to use any smartphone or tablet device with animated information overlaid on the real world.
Mobile users worldwide are demanding more advanced messaging services from carriers, according to a report released by the Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association (GSMA). A research conducted by Context Consulting (and commissioned by the GSMA) polled more than 4,000 mobile users from the United States, China, India, and Spain, and basically surveyed them regarding their use of standard mobile operator voice and SMS services, plus web based messaging services.
A total of 72 new emoji are on their way to Apple’s smartphones and tablet devices very soon, likely coming with the roll out of iOS 10, the newest version of the company’s iOS mobile operating system.
Millennials have hope after all. According to a recent study conducted by Intel Security, it turns out that members of Generation Y are more willing to leave their mobile devices when going on a trip, compared to members of Generation X (ages between 40 to 50 years old). In collecting its data, Intel Security polled almost 14,000 mobile users across the globe, asking them how often they stay unglued to their smartphones while enjoying their vacation.
Wearable devices are really showing signs of improvement, especially in terms of global sales. According to a report published by market research firm IDC, the shipments of wearables around the world will hit 101.9 million units by the end of this year. That number represents an increase of 29 percent compared to last year’s figures. Also, the worldwide market for wearable devices is projected to remain consistent at about 20 percent for the next two years.
T-Mobile has teamed up with Samsung in order to debut a couple of new Galaxy mobile devices -- the Galaxy On5 smartphone and the Galaxy Tab E tablet. Both devices come with budget friendly prices, and should help in giving subscribers of T-Mobile a more expanded range of device choices that are affordable.
Just to be clear about it, Google Maps is an awesome thing. We sometimes do indeed take it for granted, but having this tool literally at the palm of our hands has allowed us to be more aware of the world around us -- streets, structures, and even that cool diner just around the corner. But like any new technology, users are bound to feel its flaws as time goes by. Simply put, Google Maps is quite handy out on the street, but when you are inside a shopping mall (with multiple storeys), the tool is rather limiting.
Lenovo has just held its yearly Tech World conference in the city of San Francisco in California. In front of a live audience both physical and online (event was broadcasted live), Yang Yuanqing, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Chinese tech giant took the stage and personally announced new products. Here is the rundown:
Based on developer stats for early June, the newest version of Google’s Android mobile operating system has now breached 10 percent. By now powering more than a tenth of all Android devices, Android Marshmallow showed a significant improvement over the 2.3 percent it registered in March early this year.
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