Beware the latest Android flaw.
Security researchers have discovered yet another nightmare Android flaw that allows hackers to gain access to your device with just a text message. The flaw affects around 95% of devices running Android 2.2 through 5.1.
Samsung says an update is on its way to make your Galaxy more secure. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
Samsung has promised to deliver an over-the-air security update in the coming days to patch a serious flaw with the SwiftKey keyboard baked into its Android-powered Galaxy devices.
Its announcement comes just one day after a security researcher exposed the vulnerability, which affects around 600 million Samsung handsets — including its new Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
Does Sony have something special up its sleeve?. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Android
Like many of its predecessors, Sony’s new Xperia Z4, which was quietly launched in Japan on Monday, is somewhat disappointing. But a rumored Xperia Z3+ that’s expected to appear in late May could be the real upgrade Sony fans were hoping for.
Moto 360 and iPhone: a strange but beautiful match. Screenshot: Cult of Android
Google is said to be working on bringing Android Wear support to iPhone, but in the meantime, it’s up to third-party developers to marry the two.
One hack has already made it possible to display iOS notifications on Wear watches, and now it has been improved to take calls from your iPhone, too.
Better than the original. Photo: Anthony B
The LG G Watch R is already one of the prettiest Android Wear watches you can buy, but you might be surprised to find it looks even better when you sand off its black coating. What you’re left with is the silver stainless steel in all its glory, and it looks great with a metal strap.
