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Category: Google

  • Microsoft’s Cheap Tricks On Google’s New Privacy Policies. Google Fight Back

    As most of you know about Google’s latest changes in terms of privacy policies that will change effective from March 1, 2012, the giant covers multiple products and features into one single intuitive experience. Take some time and read those new changes that are mentioned in the page as well in FAQ page. As stated…

  • 5 Million Android Users Might Have Fallen Victim By New Malware

    Here comes one more security flaw from official Android market. Things just keep on getting worse if you are using an Android device. We have seen many instances in the past related to Android security and now a new potential security has been identified by Symantec claiming that 13 applications from three developers could be…

  • External Hard Drives For Your iPad or Android Tablet

    It’s raining tablets and smart phones everywhere. They all are packed with never heard of features and that too in real small packs. But a major drawback of any tablet or smart phone is its limited storage capacity. Even the top of the class devices cannot carry too many movies or audios. Those with expandable…

  • iPad vs. Kindle vs. Nook: Which One Should You Buy?

    So you finally gave in – you finally decided that it’s time to invest in an e-book reader.  But which one?  Apple’s iPad?  Amazon’s Kindle?  Noble’s Nook?  Choosing an e-reader may seem like an overwhelming task, but with the right information and the awareness of your particular needs, the choice should be a simpler one…

  • HTC Android Phones Are Being Banned from the US. Apple Won Patent Effective April 2012

    When Steve Jobs claimed that Google “stole” Apple’s innovation, today, the United States Trade Commission (ITC) agreed and all those HTC infringing products are banned from the US. This rule applies to several popular HTC products including Evo 4G, Droid Incredible, G2, etc. The rule applies to all Android HTC devices running 1.6 to 2.2…

  • Majel: Google’s Response to Siri? Early 2012 Release?

    Since Apple’s iPhone 4S launch, everyone has been talking about one awesome feature: Siri. This feature was the first of its real kind of piece of software using normal talking language. We had many voice command software before, just like Microsoft’s Tellme, open source, commercial software, but Siri lit a fire. Even though Siri is…

  • How To Verify If You Have Carrier IQ Keylogger On Your Android Without Rooting

    The latest buzz about Carrier IQ is all around tech and non-tech world. Yesterday, we learned how to verify and remove Carrier IQ from your Android device. But, that method requires you to root your device. Now, we learn how to detect about this spying software, but not yet remove, and no rooting of your…

  • How To Verify And Remove Carrier IQ Keylogger On Android

    You must have read this shocking news about Carrier IQ software already. This piece of software logs texts, key taps, calls, emails, strokes, etc. without your knowledge. Here is how to verify and remove Carrier IQ on your Android device. Trevor Eckhart, the same security researcher who actually discovered Carrier IQ’s fishy activities now posted…

  • Your Android Phone Is Recording Everything You Do. Really Bad.

    We have seen many security loop holes in Android related to either malware, apps, custom carrier modifications. Now, 25 year old Android developer Trevor Eckhart has discovered an interesting piece of software that comes pre-installed on most Android, Blackberry and Nokia phones. It records everything you do from your phone. It can even grab your…

  • Logitech CEO: Google TV Based Revue Was A Mistake And We Will Stop Producing Them

    Yesterday, Logitech hosted an Analyst and Investor Day and CEO Guerrino De Luca says that his company’s dance with Google TV was a big mistake and announced that it will stop producing the set top boxes. It is estimated that Logitech spent about $100 million on the product and has little to show it.  …