Android Market hit by another malware attack
- Category: Mobile/Tablet OS
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
Android users are again victims of a new malware attack in the Android Market. After having a really bad history with detecting and removing apps containing malware from Android Market, Google is again facing a challenge to protect a vast number of its users of a suspected malware attack.
According to Symantec, this is the biggest malware breakout till now and could have been affected more than 5 million Android users. Symantec has alerted that there are at least 13 such malware affected apps in the official Android Market by 3 distributors namely iApps7, Ogre Games and redmicapps. The antivirus expert has said that the apps have been carrying a malicious part in them namely the Android.Counterclank which could be stealing user info and also running ads without the wish and will of the device owner.
According to Symantec, this is the biggest malware breakout till now and could have been affected more than 5 million Android users. Symantec has alerted that there are at least 13 such malware affected apps in the official Android Market by 3 distributors namely iApps7, Ogre Games and redmicapps. The antivirus expert has said that the apps have been carrying a malicious part in them namely the Android.Counterclank which could be stealing user info and also running ads without the wish and will of the device owner.
Nokia Asha 300 now available for Rs. 6,835 via Flipkart
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
The Nokia Asha 300 is now available in India via online store Flipkart for Rs.6,835. The Series 40 handset was first unveiled at Nokia World back in October and was eventually shown off in India in December.
The handset features a touch screen and a keypad with Angry Birds pre-installed. It also features 3G connectivity, a 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Music Player and FM Radio. The Asha 300 also comes with Nokia Music Unlimited service which offers 3 months free subscription of DRM free Music.
Nokia Lumia 800: First impressions
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Rishabh Jain
The Nokia Lumia 800 has been with us for a week now and it's the first time in many days that we are excited to review such a device. It is a smart handset with an 8-megapixel camera and Windows 7.5 Mango. So here are our first impressions of the device.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance on its way with better design and processor
- Category: Samsung
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
And now there is another addition to the Galaxy S family with the Samsung GT-I9070 appearing in leaks. According to the source, the device will be known as the Samsung Galaxy S Advance when it officially arrives and it definitely has some advanced specs compared to that of the Galaxy S but a little lower when it comes to the S II.
The Samsung Galaxy S Advance will be having a curved glass and a thinner body. With this it will run on a 1GHz dual-core processor and sport a 4-inch Super AMOLED WVGA (800×480) display.
The Samsung Galaxy S Advance will be having a curved glass and a thinner body. With this it will run on a 1GHz dual-core processor and sport a 4-inch Super AMOLED WVGA (800×480) display.
MTNL introduces Weekly SMS, STD calls pack and half-yearly 3G data pack
- Category: MTNL
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has announced the availability of three new packs for its subscribers in Delhi. MTNL has introduced a Weekly SMS pack for prospective users. Priced at Rs. 15, this weekly SMS pack will allow MTNL users to send out 400 Local and 200 national SMS all over India for 7 days.
With the Weekly STD pack, users will be allowed to make a total of about 150 minutes of free STD calls at just Rs. 55 for one week. The free minutes (local or STD) are valid for calls made from home circle only and not on roaming. MTNL has not levied any limit on the number of recharges; a customer can do at any given time. There is no cumulative usage validity on doing multiple recharges. Only the minutes given on recharge will be cumulated if the customer does multiple recharges on the same day.
With the Weekly STD pack, users will be allowed to make a total of about 150 minutes of free STD calls at just Rs. 55 for one week. The free minutes (local or STD) are valid for calls made from home circle only and not on roaming. MTNL has not levied any limit on the number of recharges; a customer can do at any given time. There is no cumulative usage validity on doing multiple recharges. Only the minutes given on recharge will be cumulated if the customer does multiple recharges on the same day.Nokia Belle update coming on February 8
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
We already knew that Nokia Belle update is coming in February but now we have a confirmed date. Nokia’s Vietnam website has revealed that Nokia will finally release the most-awaited Nokia Belle update to Symbian^3 and Symbian Anna running devices on 8th February 2012.
So from the 8th day of next month, devices with Symbian^3/Anna including Nokia N8, C7, E7, C6-01, E6 and X7 will receive the Belle update.
Nokia Lumia 910 lists on a Dutch retailers’ website
- Category: Nokia
- Monday, 30 January 2012
- Written by Amol Mathur
Just less than a week back, we told you about a probable Nokia Lumia 910 which may arrive with a 12 MP camera, and today, via WPCentral we get to know that a Dutch retailer has even gone ahead and listed the device on its website Typhone.NL.
As it was previously being rumoured, the retailer has listed Lumia 910 with a giant 12 MP camera at the rear rather than the usual 8 MP in the Lumia 900. So is this device to keep up the Nokia N8 flagship’s tradition? Also the 910 is missing the LTE radios onboard, which may also go ahead to prove that this may be the global non-LTE version of the Nokia Lumia 900.
As it was previously being rumoured, the retailer has listed Lumia 910 with a giant 12 MP camera at the rear rather than the usual 8 MP in the Lumia 900. So is this device to keep up the Nokia N8 flagship’s tradition? Also the 910 is missing the LTE radios onboard, which may also go ahead to prove that this may be the global non-LTE version of the Nokia Lumia 900.
Review: Samsung Omnia W
- Category: Reviews
- Saturday, 28 January 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Windows Phone is being called as the OS of the future and a number of handset manufacturers have started tilting towards the new platform. Samsung had already committed to Microsoft and had launched the Omnia 7 long back. Now there’s an upgrade, err...sort of.
The Omnia W is the latest offering by Samsung running Windows Phone 7.5 aka Mango. While the device doesn’t look all that bad, it also falls in a decent price segment.
Make changes in Android to reduce data consumption: NTT DoCoMo
- Category: Android Apps
- Saturday, 28 January 2012
- Written by Kunal Khullar
We all know Android OS uses data almost all the time. Well, Japanese mobile phone service provider NTT DoCoMo will request Google to make changes in the OS to transmit control signals less often.
DoCoMo has identified some Android applications that send out control signals once every three to five minutes even when not in use. This translates to ten times that of a conventional mobile phone which means a lot of load on the network.
Blackberry comes up with apps for fitness, doctors and paramedics
- Category: BlackBerry Apps
- Saturday, 28 January 2012
- Written by Rishabh Jain
BlackBerry, it seems is making efforts towards improving healthcare. It has unleashed seven apps that will help patients medical personnel perform better and faster. Of course, they need to have a BB handy to use these.
Check out some apps below:
Check out some apps below:
