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A new Android-based spyware that leverages NFC technology to make illegal ATM cash withdrawals and empty victims' bank accounts was examined by the Polish Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT Polska). Researchers discovered that the software, known as NGate, allows attackers to use banking information stolen from victims' phones to withdraw money from ATMs (Automated Teller ...
According to a survey by cloud security firm Zscaler, hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded over 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025. The company saw a 67% year-over-year increase in malware that targeted mobile devices during that time, with banking trojans and spyware being the most common threats. ...
For the Xiaomi 17 Pro series, Xiaomi has released a new software update that enhances the secondary display with a number of interactive features. The launch includes dynamic avatars, real-time translation, five live wallpapers, and two portable games, according to the company's HyperOS Weibo post. Animated profile photographs can now be set on the back ...
According to reports, Xiaomi is preparing to release the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Tipster Digital Chat Station has listed every phone that has just received certification in China and is anticipated to go on sale there in a recent Weibo post. These include the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Oppo Reno 15 series, the Honor 500 series, ...
The HarmonyOS 6.0 Beta has been installed over 3 million times in a single day, according to Richard Yu, Chairman of the Huawei Consumer Business Unit. Before its formal release, the new software version has already broken all previous records. Today, Richard Yu sent a letter via the Xinsheng Community to his staff. It highlighted ...
Also, Xiaomi is setting the standard for mobile display technology in the future. “RGB is clearly the trend of the display,” Redmi Product Manager Sun Cun stated in an official statement, citing IT Home. This happened in reaction to well-known leaker @DigitalChatStation, who claimed that major panel makers like CSOT, BOE, and Visionox were developing ...
If you were a fan of Nothing, you would know that the release of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wasn't news, yet it was. On the one hand, you are ready for the surprises these gadgets deliver. Conversely, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is unique. The brand's sole entry-level phone will go on sale in ...
Over the past few years, Android has been in a very good spot thanks to Google's delivery of an experience that felt really polished and refined with Android 15 and a few minor tweaks and modifications with Android 16. Naturally, the company has many chances to make improvements with frequent updates, and with Pixel Feature ...
By removing internal limitations in the most recent HyperOS 3 Beta version, Xiaomi has expanded access to its “Hyper Island” feature, which was previously only available for flagship models. All Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices—including tablets and entry-level smartphones - can now use Hyper Island thanks to this upgrade. In an effort to be more ...
iQOO fans have been anticipating this for weeks, and it's understandable why. Numerous rumors, teasers, and leaks have been made about the company's next flagship, the iQOO 15. With rumors of a fresh look and the promise of cutting-edge gaming performance, this gadget appears poised to challenge the Android industry's titans. Now that the Chinese ...
In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, smart contracts have become one of the most impactful innovations in blockchain technology. They automate agreements, reduce operational costs, and eliminate the need for intermediaries. Yet, building a secure and efficient smart contract is not simple. That’s why more organizations are partnering with a smart contract development company ...
Samsung is already rolling out One UI 8, its version of Android 16, to all Galaxy phones that support it, but the upcoming major update may be much more important. At least four new Galaxy AI functions may be included in One UI 8.5, according to a report from the Korean website ETNews. But you ...
It's difficult to release a genuinely unique smartphone in 2025, but Xiaomi succeeded. The Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, which have extra screens on the back, were released by the firm, and it seems that this decision was successful. Lu Weibing, the president of Xiaomi, stated during a livestream (source in Chinese) on ...
