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Wednesday, 1 June 2011

New Malware from the Folks That Brought You DroidDream



It’s been a few months since we first reported on the outbreak of “Droid Dream,” a piece of malware which was found present on the Android Market. Now it appears that a new, stripped down DroidDream is appearing in the market, and has affected tens of apps from no less than 6 developers. Google has removed the apps from the market, but we aren’t sure if they’ve used their kill switch to nuke the apps from any phones that have downloaded them at this time.


The malware, hijacks your phone in the background, triggered by certain actions such as receiving a call. This means that the app itself does not even need to be launched. The malicious app will then send several details about your phone to the creators of the malware.
The list of known infect apps is as follows:
By Magic Photo Studio:
Sexy Girls: Hot Japanese
Sexy Legs
HOT Girls 4
Beauty Breasts
Sex Sound
Sex Sound: Japanese
HOT Girls 1
HOT Girls 2
HOT Girls 3
By Mango Studio:
Floating Image Free
System Monitor
Super StopWatch and Timer
System Info Manager
By E.T. Tean:
Call End Vibrate
By BeeGoo:
Quick Photo Grid
Delete Contacts
Quick Uninstaller
Contact Master
Brightness Settings
Volume Manager
Super Photo Enhance
Super Color Flashlight
Paint Master
By DroidPlus:
Quick Cleaner
Super App Manager
Quick SMS Backup
By GluMobi:
Tetris
Bubble Buster Free
Quick History Eraser
Super Compass and Leveler
Go FallDown !
Solitaire Free
Scientific Calculator
TenDrip
Remember to always be careful when downloading apps, checking reviews and user ratings, and only downloading from trusted sources, keeping in mind that just because it’s on the Android Market does not guarantee it is safe. In short, use common sense. While the extent of infected apps ability to cause mischief once the data has been sent is not detailed, uninstalling it is your obvious first step should you be infected. The report comes from Lookout, a mobile security company. They say they are able to assist infected users, should you email them at support@mylookout.com
[via The Lookout Blog]

Friday, 6 May 2011

AppsBar For Android Helps Anyone Become A Developer, For Free!




Over the past year we’ve seen a number of app building services come to fruition, allowing somewhat, your average Joe to build their own app.  Services like Google’s App Inventor and PhoneGap have aided wannabe developers in creating great applications with a limited amount of programming knowledge.  As I always say, choice is good and thanks to the new release of AppsBar, you now have another method to create great Android applications in your spare time.  Have you been cooking up an idea for quite some time now but you just don’t have the know how when it comes to coding?  Well, in enters AppsBar for assistance and it’s completely free!  At the real low price of free, you can’t lose here.  AppsBar allows you to create professional applications whether you’re an individual or a small business looking for a cost friendly means to kick off a brilliant idea.  Hit the break to check the site’s features along with a video demo of the app in action.  When you’re done, head on back to Talk Android and let us know what you’re working on.  Hit the source link for more info and to get started.  
Features include:
  • Event Notifier – which delivers real-time or scheduled notifications to app users.
  • Menu – allows creating of catalog of products or services.
  • Form Builder – which can be used for customer service surveys, a restaurant to-go order, or answers to questions asked through the app.
  • Social Interaction – adds the ability to share content within an app across social networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
  • Soundboard – lets users create a unique “app ringtone” by uploading any sound which can play when a user shakes or taps their mobile device.

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

PowerSkin Battery-Boosting Cases Now Available for an Array of Androids


Smartphones these days are getting more and more powerful, but sometimes that power does put a strain on battery life. PowerSkin has been providing a solution to this in the form of smartphone cases that offers shock-absorbing protection and doubles battery life while at it. Today they announced new PowerSkin cases for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Samsung Vibrant, and Samsung Galaxy i9000 and i3000.



The PowerSkin is a one-piece case that is impact-resistant and made of soft silicone rubber. It is rechargeable and lightweight with an on/off button and LED battery status light. PowerSkin first launched its battery-boosting smartphone cases last month at the CTIA Show in Orlando and have since been adding to their line up of cases for more and more Android devices. We will be getting one to test on our HTC Thunderbolt very soon and will let you know it it delivers as promised.
PowerSkins are available at T-Mobile stores as well as at most online retailers such as Amazon. PowerSkin pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, the Samsung Vibrant, HTC HD7, HTC HD2, Samsung Galaxy i9000, and i3000 are all $59.99. Pricing for the HTC myTouch is $49.99.
BONUS: There’s a whole ‘nother big list of devices this little bit’o'magic will be working on right here – and note: we’re getting a rather important one in to test very soon: HTC ThunderBolt. Will it relieve our ever-so-slightly annoying short battery woes? We shall see!
PowerSkins will be available for:
myTouch 4G
HTC HD7S
HTC HD7
HTC HD2
Samsung Galaxy i9000
Samsung Galaxy i3000
Samsung Galaxy S 4G
Samsung Vibrant
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Inspire 4G
HTC Desire
Motorola Droid X
Motorola Droid X2
Samsung Nexus S
HTC Thunderbolt
Press Release:
PowerSkin’s® Battery-Boosting Smartphone Cases Now Available for Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Samsung Vibrant, Samsung Galaxy i9000 and i3000
Modesto, CA – April 26, 2011 – PowerSkin® continues to roll out its line of shock-absorbing cases that double battery life, announcing the immediate availability for the Samsung Galaxy and Vibrant series.
“PowerSkin® dominates the market for smartphones powered by Android,” said David Becker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at PowerSkin® / XPAL Power. “With the launch of the Samsung PowerSkin® and upcoming skins for all the popular Android-based phones like Droid, HTC and others, we’re confident our new line will fill a gap in the Android space, providing much-needed power to these users.”
PowerSkin® smartphone cases, designed to address the protection and power issues consumers face, launched last month at the CTIA Show in Orlando. Features included in all PowerSkin® cases:
• One piece tough case is impact-resistant
• Soft silicone rubber
• Provides twice the power
• 100% recycled case (except for the battery & internal components)
• Rechargeable
• Lightweight smart battery technology
• On/Off button
• LED battery status lights
• Patented XPAL Powered™ battery technology extends phone life up to 8 hours
PowerSkins® are available in T-Mobile stores along with most major E-tailer sites like Amazon for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G ($59.99), Samsung Vibrant ($59.99), HTC myTouch 4G ($49.99), HTC HD7 ($59.99) and HTC HD2 ($59.99); the Samsung Galaxy i9000 ($59.99) and i3000 ($59.99) are available via international carriers.
To learn more about PowerSkin® products, contact Jennifer Reiss at 305-576-1171 ext. 44 or via e-mail at jenniferreiss@maxborgesagency.com, or go to www.Power-Skin.com. Follow PowerSkin on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PowerSkinCases and on Twitter.
About PowerSkin®
PowerSkin® silicone cases with built-in batteries provide twice the power for your smartphone, featuring sleek, protective designs that fit your phone and fit your style. PowerSkin® is XPAL Powered, meaning it’s charged by patented battery technology that reflects the highest standards for safety, quality and performance. Designed to be your go-to, go-anywhere, go on-and-on power source, PowerSkin® has got you – and your phone – covered. For more information, visit: www.power-skin.com.
About XPal Power
XPAL Power, a subsidiary of TennRich International, is a California-based corporation with its sales and marketing team located in the United States. The TennRich design team is located in Taiwan, and the company-owned factory in Shenzhen, PRC is the first factory in China to focus on rechargeable lithium polymer batteries and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of portable power packs in Asia. The XPAL Powered™ seal stands for quality, safety and efficiency – a guarantee that these traits are inside every product that authenticates through the XPAL verification service. XPAL Verified™ is an authentication process that underscores our commitment to quality, using complex algorithms to detect and transfer battery serial numbers to verify its legitimacy – a safeguard customers can trust. For more information, please visit www.xpalpower.com.
 

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