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. 
Tag Archives: Mobile
Court might force US to reveal details of secret WiFi kill switch
The Feds have been arguing for years that disclosing the protocol, SOP 303, would endanger people. 
Snapchat issues first transparency report on law enforcement data requests
It’s a big step forward in transparency for Snapchat, which formerly described its service in a way that might lead users to think turning over their content to law enforcement would be impossible.
Uber gets its first chief security officer – Facebook’s Joe Sullivan
Uber just poached Facebook’s Joe Sullivan to act as the ride-hailing app company’s first chief security officer. It might make you wonder – why didn’t Uber have a CSO before now?
“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?
Google Glass isn’t dead. It’s being fine-tuned for the masses
Privacy concerns made it smell like yesterday’s fish, but apparently that’s just the aroma of fine-tuning as the beloved/reviled face-huggers get made ready for the masses. 
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!
Are smartphones bad for our kids?
The rate of suicide and self-harm among children is exploding, and one therapist is pointing a finger at constant internet access.
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?
Facebook Messenger to let you send money to friends
Starting in the US, users of Messenger will soon be able to link their debit cards to the service and use it to instantly message money to friends, as easily as sending over a selfie. 