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Tag Archives: Android
Google Wallet balances just got a little bit safer
Funds stored as Google Wallet balances are now protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the company reportedly said. 
Samsung biometric payment services set to go live in South Korea, then the world
The biometric revolution moved one step closer this week, as Samsung IT services subsidiary Samsung SDS confirmed plans to launch a “simple” mobile payment system using biometric authentication in the very near future.
EU accuses Google of abusing search dominance, opens Android investigation
The European Commission has accused Google of abusing its status as the 800-lb. search gorilla and has launched a separate investigation into its Android mobile operating system. 
SSCC 193 – Pick a YouTube security token, any token! [PODCAST]
Join Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin as they dissect the latest computer security stories in their inimitable style. Turn news into advice with the Sophos Security Chet Chat!
“Your location has been shared 5398 times” – Do we need a privacy assistant on our smartphones?
Do we need a privacy assistant on our smartphones?
New Android ‘on-body detection’ leaves your phone unlocked as long as you keep moving
Keep it jiggling, whether in hand, pocket or purse, and the accelerometer will keep your Android phone unlocked and ready to go. Handy for pickpockets!
Thought your private phone photos weren’t on Facebook? Think again…
Facebook just fixed a privacy bug in a feature of its mobile app called “Photo Sync.” That’s good news…but did you even notice that Photo Sync was on in the first place?
Google announces “two improvements” to Google Play app approval process
Google recently added actual humans to the Android app approval system… …now there’s age rating and better feedback for rejected apps as well.
Facebook faces class action lawsuit over children’s online purchases
Facebook must defend itself against a California class action lawsuit that claims payments taken from children violate state laws.