Items tagged with Android
Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop is going live, bringing a slew of Gemini-powered features, hardware integrations, and workflow upgrades to supported devices.
If you're rocking a Pixel 10 or the newer Pixel 11, your phone is about to...
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The folks at Bitdefender have discovered a new type of malicious Android app that can force a phone into a nigh-unfixable boot loop without the app even being launched.
If the app is installation is kicked off and either Android 17 or...
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It's been a while since we at HotHardware covered a major cyber-attack from Russian state-sponsored cybercriminal group APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, etc), but today they're once more in the news for a spooky no-click malware campaign that targets...
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If your mobile device is running Android 12 or 13, or some newer versions without the latest security updates, you're likely vulnerable to an "SMS of Death" exploit that can soft-brick your phone and render it unusable without a factory...
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The impending wave of Googlebook laptops, which feature an operating system that is somewhat of a hybrid between Chrome OS and Android, promise broad compatibility with the massive ecosystem of Android apps. Googlebooks are also designed...
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Google is ushering in a new era of personal computing with the Googlebook, an evolution of the Chromebook of sorts, but is now built for Gemini Intelligence and full integration with Android OS. Slated for initial availability starting in...
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Security researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs are sounding the alarm over a new breed of malware dubbed RatHat, which malicious actors are using to compromise Android devices. While RatHat makes use of tried-and-true approaches at various...
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The security research team at Zimperium’s zLabs has uncovered a new strain of malware targeting Android devices, which not only looks to pilfer a victim’s data but also inflict maximum psychological damage. It has been dubbed 'Mantax Otax'...
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Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a malware downloader that targets Android-based automotive head units, marking the first documented case of malicious code explicitly engineered to compromise vehicle infotainment...
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Advanced Flow, a new app sideloading option, is rolling out to certified Android 17 devices right now and Google's Android Community Engagement Manager Mishall Rahman has posted an extended guide / announcement to the r/Android subreddit...
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If your phone has been spared an endless barrage of sketchy pop-ups, phishing scams, and fake security warnings lately, you have Google's multi-layered browser defenses to thank. In a recent security deep dive, Google claims that Chrome’s...
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Microsoft has discovered a Russian malware campaign called CaptiveCrunch, which is designed to compromise users of public Wi-Fi with falsified prompts at the captive sign-in screen. This includes phishing pages that steal logins or even falsified Windows or Android system update/download...
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TCL is bringing its signature glare-reducing display tech to a larger and more productivity-focused footprint. The new TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER hits store shelves in the U.S. today, and it brings with it two notable upgrades over the base...
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The European Union is forcing Google to open two of it most valuable vaults, Android and Google Search. Under a pair of binding measures tied to the Digital Markets Act, the European Commission is ordering Google to give rival search...
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Cyber criminals are constantly looking for new ways to compromise systems and devices, and sometimes that means going back to the well with malware that’s been successful in the past. That’s exactly what the researchers at security firm...
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Google has exhausted its legal options to combat a huge fine that was initially imposed in 2018. In a press release, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announced it has formally dismissed an appeal brought forth by Google...
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Clicks, best known for its attachable iPhone (and now Android) keyboards, has been hard at work on its standalone Clicks Communicator. For those unfamiliar, Clicks first debuted the Clicks Creator back in 2024, which served double duty as...
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Anyone who's rooted their Android phone or jailbroken their iPhone to squeeze out a little extra control over the device is about to hit a wall, at least when it comes to using it for work or school. Microsoft has quietly armed...
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Iconic 80s computing pioneer Commodore is launching a surprising new device: it's not a PC, but rather a phone designed to break modern smartphone addiction without leaving users completely stranded. Named the Callback 8020, this retro...
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SMS spam has evolved far beyond the era of low-effort annoyances, transforming into a massive, industrialized ecosystem. Today, it’s a highly calculated numbers game consisting of fake package notifications, urgent bank alerts, and...
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Microsoft has announced Project Solara, a new chip-to-cloud platform built specifically for AI agents and the specialized hardware they run on. Unveiled at Build 2026 by the company's Applied Sciences Group, it is one of the more ambitious...
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Google has rolled out a fake phone call detection feature designed to intercept sophisticated AI voice impersonators and number spoofing scams before users fall victim. Rolling out globally this month as part of the June 2026 Android...
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