Android devices are among the most popular devices on the market today. With a wide variety of features and designs, users have an abundance of choices. Not only that, but there are also more than two million apps available on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately, some of these are rogue software developed by cybercriminals under the guise of credible developers — and these apps can be hard to unmask.
How to check if an Android app is safe to install
How to disable Android location settings
When using an Android smartphone for the first time, users receive a prompt from apps like Google to enable location services. Users may decide to accept it because it’s convenient — no need to enable it every time you open an app. But that also means letting Google track all your activities.
The benefits of syncing your Android phone with Google Chrome
Most people nowadays swap between their computer and their smartphone for their productivity needs — from work to passion projects to simply running their daily lives. It’s simpler than ever to do so, thanks to Google Chrome’s sync-up features for Android phones.
Researchers uncover new strain of Android malware
The Android operating system (OS) relies on an open-source code that allows users and manufacturers to modify their phones’ or tablets’ OSs. The problem is, Android’s open-sourced nature also makes it susceptible to cyberthreats. Recently, security experts found DEFENSOR ID — a new type of Android malware exploiting the system's Accessibility Services.
Android tip: Track your data use
If you’re frustrated that you still have to deal with mobile data limitations in 2020, so are we. Sure, there are service plans that offer unlimited data, but they’re often expensive and throttle internet speeds after a certain threshold. Check out these tips for monitoring your mobile data usage so you can stretch it further.
Great Android office apps to boost your productivity
Google Play Store offers a wide range of office apps for Android smartphones and tablets. Such apps allow users to work whenever and wherever, with some even allowing them to do work even when they’re offline. Read on to learn about some of the best office apps for Android.
The guide to choosing the best Android tablet to gift
Gadgets are one of the most popular choices this season. Surely no one will be disappointed if they receive an Android tablet, but it is still ideal if they get one that best fits their lifestyle. If you’re considering giving an Android tablet as a present, you’ll quickly find the selection overwhelming.
Protecting your Android phone from malware
As a smartphone user, you should be just as concerned about your phone’s security from malware as you are about its physical safety. Malware and other forms of cyberthreats are becoming more and more common in smartphones and ignoring them can lead to disaster.
Protect your Android device
Protecting your Android device doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Why spend more for its protection when there are free ways to do it? Our guide will help you find ways to safeguard your phone or tablet without having to spend a lot.
Protecting your Android device from digital risks and theft should be a priority as most hackers continue to exploit Android’s vulnerability.
Sneaky Android adware apps to watch out for
A recent report by Sophos uncovered 15 adware apps in Google Play. These apps run unwanted ads on your device and collect marketing-type data about you. What’s more alarming is that 1.3 million Android users have downloaded at least one of these apps.