Archive for the ‘Android Apps’ Category

Feb 20

Experts from G DATA Security Labs has seen applications from Android Market, which in the past have been discovered and of course deleted, because they worked as malware.

Applications, including a Flashlight, steal personal data such as contacts and phone numbers and use them to advertise similar applications from other developers.

Not long ago, these applications returned, except that now contain an agreement, and icons color have slightly changed.

Once installed, the application will be active, without having an impact on the device. The program was able to evade book contacts, phone numbers and IMEI numbers and send them, decrypted, to criminals.

A few hours after installation, the application already distributed more advertising of the developer’s apps “Typ3 Studio”.

These applications are now available in Android Market and have been downloaded more than 10,000 users but G Date MobileSecurity  can detect and remove the above problems.

Protect your tablet/phone with Android OS

  • Use only reliable sources to install an application. Before installation, read Reviews and comments to be better informed
  • Find out why the award requested permission before buying an application. Aided by security solutions, you can decide if and which applications will receive authorization, even after installation
  • The received messages that you do not understand should not be simply ignored. These messages can be indicative of malicious functionality of certain applications. To protect the Internet should seek to understand TLS message received – may be important for the security of your device’s data


Feb 10

Zong application is available on Android Market and the App Store since launch. The application can be accessed only if you have a premium account Zonga.ro with 4.99 euros/month.

Unlike Grrooveshark competitor, the application is available in the AppStore and you don’t nedd Jailbreak to listen to unlimited and legally music.

The application of the iOS provides a search across available audio library that is updated continuously. Player performed flawlessly, even on EDGE connection, with little delay before the song start, not during, as is the case if you get stuck in the middle of YouTube video. Smart Radio lets you listen to random songs, but in all kinds of music (the radio function is available on PC genres). You can easily create a playlist on your mobile phone, not just the Zong site.

Zong application unlike other streaming applications available on mobile phones offers two very useful functions. One of the functions is data counter warns you when you reach a certain volume of data. A second useful feature is available on iOS 5 at least and to change tracks and control volume directly from the lock screen menu without having to open the Zong.

Zong application is created by iQuest Technologies company and the IOS version is only available in AppStore.



Feb 08

Google claims that the fastest browser on the PC is now on mobile devices. The main advantage is that it comes with access to the user’s Google account. If you have left switched tabs on your home computer, they can be accessed on mobile or tablet anywhere. Suggestions for auto complete and list bookmarks will be taken from Chrome Beta browser on your PC. Privacy settings will be available on the internet browser, including browser’s Incognito high mode.

Google Chrome Beta for Android wants to be very fast. When the user search for something on Google, the first results pages can be loaded in the background to be given easy access to them. Address bar will be the same omnibox from the PC browser. Navigating through the tabs could not miss, but in this case, they are displayed at the top and the user has easy access to them.

Google Chrome Beta for Android is now available on Android Market, but do not hurry to open the application. First, the new mobile browser is available only for devices running Android 4.0. Perhaps the limitation it’s because of the resources that your browser need. Ice Cream Sandwich can not run on any Smartphone or tablet, currently targeting only the latest devices, with very good performances. We have some good news, Google said the browser will be available in all countries and all languages.



Feb 07

Almost all mobile phones today offer the least support for Java, so you do not necessarily need a smartphone to enjoy a companion to give you something more than ordinary communication. Sure, a smart phone to run some more complex software – which is why in this article we will recommend the general sites (where you can find programs of all kinds, themes, ringtones, wallpapers, free games, etc), As and sites with applications for advanced operating platforms. As you see, free content for your phone is found in abundance on the Internet.

http://www.zedge.net/
zedge.net site is a clean, well structured, where you can find themes, ringtones, videos, wallpapers, sms predefined games. Before downloading an application, you must specify which phone model you own, to adapt the program / ??theme (if possible) the operating platform and screen. After downloading a number of applications it is necessary to register. Registration is free. A similar site, but with a tint of hi5 is mobile9.com.

http://getjar.com/
It is probably best known site for mobile applications. There are a lot of programs for all platforms. The programs are grouped by category (games, socialization, productivity, health, etc.), are accompanied by fairly extensive description and user comments module.

http://www.mobilerated.com/

Mobilerated.com welcomes us with a page color tabloid style, but once you click on the tab “Download” everything is clear. The site includes free applications, trial, Paid or accompanied by ad-ware. As the above cases, to specify the phone model you want to run the application.

http://www.mobileheart.com/
This site needs a renovation in terms of appearance and presentation, but the functionality and content is very good. Find all (themes, programs, screen savers, pictures, ringtones, SMS) and downloading is done immediately, without fuss.

http://www.mobilclub.org/
A comprehensive site that has but one major drawback: the files are stored on an external server (myfiles.ws), where the download is free after a certain waiting time, and if you want to download immediately have to pay.

Symbian

http://symbian-freak.com/

Software is grouped by major versions of Symbian S60. So you can find programs for touchscreen phones that are based on Symbian S60 5th Edition devices or older versions (3rd Edition, 1st and 2nd).
Applications are given a description of novelist, some occur even with demonstration videos (which will please those people who want to know everything before), and the bottom is the download button is set to link directly to zip archive with the program respectively.
Symbian-freak.com has a section of “modding” for those who want to go to the extreme personalization of mobile phone.

http://symbianguru.com/
Symbianguru.com is designed for users more interested in safety, productivity and financial calculations than the passion for games and other forms of entertainment. It is a very difficult site, which includes many programs for a fee. The good part is that almost all are accompanied by the trial version.

http://allaboutsymbian.com/

As titled, allaboutsymbian.com includes almost everything you want to know about Symbi. On the software side, we offer programs for a fee, but has a wealth of freeware section. Description is brief and concise programs, and downloading is quite fast – in two steps.



Jan 02

Android is a software platform and operating system for devices and mobile phones based on Linux kernel, originally developed by Google and later by the Open Handset Alliance. The Android is increasingly appreciated by global users because you can buy cheaper phones and not just the expensive ones.

Of course, the main reason why people are interested in Android is the large number of free applications that can be downloaded from the Market and also for fun.

Here we have a list with the applications that you should try:

1. Advanced Task Killer

Advanced Task Killer or ATK, it’s a very useful application. Why? Because it solves the problem of memory consumption when several applications are open simultaneously, with a single touch.

2. Flash Player 10.2

The latest version of Flash is recommended for those who want a complete web experience.Unfortunately, as you know, the flash consumes more resources, and owners of Android devices with lower processing power will encounter some problems.

3. WordPress

Write new messages, edit the content or approved comments on your Word Press blog using the open-source applications.

4. AirDroid

AirDroid allows you to access and control your Android phone via computer. So, you can transfer files, read, send or delete SMS, install or uninstall applications and many other functions.