Sony has just uploaded Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP resources and binaries to its Open Device program, allowing developers to build their own custom ROMs based on the latest version of Android for a range of Sony phones.
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Sony has made its latest round of resources available to all of its Qualcomm devices that were built from 2014 onwards. So, this includes the Xperia Z3, Z3+, Z2, Z4 Tablet, and a selection of mid-range phones like the Xperia T3. The company may have only just released its Xperia Z5 into the hands of customers but binaries are available for Sony’s latest flagship too.
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Although a number of Sony devices have early Android 6.0 resources ready for download, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Sony will be officially updating all of these handsets to Marshmallow. The company has not announced any update plans yet. However, it shouldn’t be too long before the custom ROM community can put something together.
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Ghost Push malware can root devices and install unwanted apps – here is the fix
A common rule of thumb is that those who stick with the Google Play Store are safe from malware and other dangers. This is mostly the case, but once in a blue moon we get some exceptions. Such is the case for Ghost Push, a trojan malware that hides itself inside popular apps and has managed to make its way to official app markets (yes, this includes our beloved Play Store).
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This malicious code was discovered by Cheetah Mobile on September 18th. Things spread quickly and the malware managed to infect 900,000 devices, which really is a significant number. This includes smartphones and tablets from many markets and manufacturers. We can thank the quick proliferation to the nature of the software. Aside from bypassing security measures established by the Google Play Store and other markets, Ghost Push was able to obtain full root and control smartphones and tablets at its fullest. This also made it nearly impossible to get rid of.
Some of the infected apps include bogus versions of Calculator, Smart Touch, Assistive Touch, Talking Tom 3, Easy Locker, Privacy Lock and others.
After earning full control over a device, the Chinese hackers running the operation would push app installations without the user’s consent… and they weren’t free apps. Cheetah Mobile estimates that Ghost Push made this criminal ring about $4.05 million per day.
There’s not much to worry about now, as all of these malicious apps were quickly taken down from the Google Play Store, but some of you may have already been affected. As we mentioned above, this is a very nasty virus that sticks to your phones internals. Most anti-virus software won’t even work, but Cheetah Mobile has created a specialized tool to kill Ghost Push.
The app is also good at detecting the malware, so you should run it if you have been noticing any weird activity on your smartphone, or if you happen to have downloaded one of the listed apps.
This just goes to show you that we should always be careful of what we do with our smartphones. Sometimes even the Google Play Store is not safe, so try to be careful where you grab your apps from. Always make sure it comes from the official developer and no red flags are up. Have any of you been affected? The stats show the USA had its fair share of infected gadgets.
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OPPO R7s to be unveiled on October 18th: bigger battery, larger screen and more
OPPO is working hard to move up in the world of tech, and its latest devices truly show it. The OPPO R7,R7 Plus, R7 Lite and Mirror 5 are all great choices, but the family is welcoming a new member come October 18th.
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The manufacturer has revealed a new handset is to be unveiled at Dubai’s GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) come next Sunday. It is said to go under the OPPO R7s moniker and will improve upon current devices by featuring “a bigger display, a larger screen and double the storage space of the R7”. All of this while keeping the same awesome metal build and camera.
Not much else of the device is revealed, but previous rumors have suggested the phone will come with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, a 13 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front shooter and a whopping 4100 mAh battery. That sounds like quite an amazing smartphone, but keep in mind these specs come from rumors alone. You shouldn’t hold your breath on them.
OPPO is also taking the chance to tell us they will be going all out at this event. There will be advertising on their partnership with FC Barcelona, as well as all their current devices, including the R7s.
What do you guys think? Are any of you interested in a phone like the OPPO R7s? Big screens, large batteries and more storage… doesn’t sound bad at all!
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