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Android ransomware, running riot in Australia

Explosive rise in Android ransomware hits Australia, with over 25% of May's malware being mobile-focused, warns Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015

Global Stories

Android stories

iOS

Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows

IDC says that despite Apple's continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015

Unified Communications

Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption

By 2020, 80% of the world will own smartphones, with 2-3 times more smartphones than PCs, says new Okta report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015

Malware

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices

A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015

Unified Communications

Skype gets more personal on Android

Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015

Cybersecurity

New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices

A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015

Marketing Technologies

Zebra Technologies and Mainfreight team up to aid ANZ businesses

Mainfreight, the global logistics provider, has partnered with Zebra Technologies to help ANZ companies embrace mobile working.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015

Unified Communications

Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users

Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android

Android's WhatsApp now lets users mark chats as 'unread' and customise notifications, even on low data settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

New VoIP app takes on the telcos

Ringr, a new smartphone app, provides VoIP communications and aims to get people moving from telco providers to apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Apple

Cheap smartphones dominating handset race

Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Breach Prevention

Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015

Wearables

Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market

Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015

Apple

iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down

Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015

Malware

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

Unified Communications

WhatsApp: Not so free after all?

WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Android Smart TV

With competition escalating in an already tough market TV makers are striving to develop a compelling product that'll give them a unique selling point.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015

Fintech

Xero updates its Android app

Xero has revamped its Xero Touch app for Android, embracing Google's material design standards to enhance user experience and support small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015