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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store
Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has...
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Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection
Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.
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Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play
Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
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Indian Railways Releases 'SwaRail SuperApp' For Testing. See Details
The Railway Ministry has released an application called SuperApp, a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, on Google Play Store for testing on Friday, an official said.
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DeepSeek Blocked on App Store, Google Play Store in Italy
DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing in relation to Irish users.
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Google Play Store Rolls Out Verified Badge for VPN Apps Focused on Privacy and Safety
Google on Tuesday announced a new way for users to identify ‘trusted’ apps and make informed choices on the Play Store. Consumer-facing VPN apps that meet the user privacy and safety standards will now appear with a verified badge, in compliance with the Mountain View-based technology company’s Play safety and security guidelines Play safety ...
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HTC Wildfire E7, Wildfire E4 Plus Allegedly Surface on Google Play Console Database
HTC appears to be preparing to unveil two new handsets in the Wildfire series. Ahead of any official confirmation from the Taiwanese brand, the unannounced HTC Wildfire E7 and HTC Wildfire E4 Plus reportedly appeared on the Google Play Console website, hinting at their imminent launch. The brand already has models like Wildfire E3, Wildfire E2 Plus...
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Epic Games Ramps Up Apple, Google Fight With Third-Party Game Titles
Epic Games Inc. is adding games from third parties to its new mobile marketplace. The titles represent the first batch of mobile games from outside developers to appear on the Epic Games Store, the company said Thursday.
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Google Celebrates Maha Kumbh With Rose Petal Shower On Search Screen
If one looks up 'Kumbh', 'Maha Kumbh', 'Kumbh Mela', 'Mahakumbh' or any similar iterations on Google, the screen plays an animation in the background showing a virtual shower of rose petals.
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Indian Executive's Bizarre Reason For Rejecting Job Candidate: "Runs Marathons And Plays Guitar"
He pointed to Google's hiring approach as a notable contrast, highlighting the value of embracing candidates' unique passions and talents.
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Google’s Quick Share Reportedly Lets Android Users Scan QR Codes to Transfer Files
Google has introduced a new functionality for its Quick Share feature which makes sharing files between Android devices a more straightforward process, according to a report. It was first announced by the tech company in December and is now reportedly available for use. Users can now scan QR codes in the Quick Share menu to send files to others in ...
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Google Play Store, Apple's App Store Remove Multiple VPN Applications in India: Report
Several VPN apps have reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store in India, marking the first crackdown since the government issued rules in 2022, requiring VPN providers to collect and store customer details. Despite closing physical servers in response to a government order issued two years ago, some VPN providers sti...
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AI Agents in 2025: What Are They and How Can They Revolutionise Industries Across the Globe
This year should mark the entry of AI agents in consumer electronics, mobile and desktop applications, as well as websites and platforms. Google’s Project Mariner, for example, can be integrated with Google Chrome and assist users in making purchases and finding files from the web by the end of this year.
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Samsung Good Lock App Tipped to Be Available in All Countries With Stable One UI 7
Samsung is expanding the availability of the Good Lock app with its latest Android 15-based update dubbed One UI 7, according to claims on social media. The app is a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and add new functionalities which are not originally part of the feature-set. At presen...
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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store
Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has...
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Google's Quick Share Feature Updated With Ability to Continue Transfers Without Direct Connection
Google Quick Share has been updated with a feature that enables uninterrupted file transfers, previously exclusive to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It allows file transfers even if the direct connection between sender and receiver is lost, using a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to complete the transfer.
-
Grok AI App for Android Coming Soon, Available to Pre-Register on Google Play
Grok, xAI's native artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, will soon be available as a standalone app for Android users. On Tuesday, the app was spotted being listed on Google Play. While the app cannot be downloaded and installed at present, users can pre-register for the app when it finally becomes available.
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
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Indian Railways Releases 'SwaRail SuperApp' For Testing. See Details
The Railway Ministry has released an application called SuperApp, a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, on Google Play Store for testing on Friday, an official said.
-
DeepSeek Blocked on App Store, Google Play Store in Italy
DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it had also requested information from DeepSeek about data processing in relation to Irish users.
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Google Play Store Rolls Out Verified Badge for VPN Apps Focused on Privacy and Safety
Google on Tuesday announced a new way for users to identify ‘trusted’ apps and make informed choices on the Play Store. Consumer-facing VPN apps that meet the user privacy and safety standards will now appear with a verified badge, in compliance with the Mountain View-based technology company’s Play safety and security guidelines Play safety ...
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HTC Wildfire E7, Wildfire E4 Plus Allegedly Surface on Google Play Console Database
HTC appears to be preparing to unveil two new handsets in the Wildfire series. Ahead of any official confirmation from the Taiwanese brand, the unannounced HTC Wildfire E7 and HTC Wildfire E4 Plus reportedly appeared on the Google Play Console website, hinting at their imminent launch. The brand already has models like Wildfire E3, Wildfire E2 Plus...
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Epic Games Ramps Up Apple, Google Fight With Third-Party Game Titles
Epic Games Inc. is adding games from third parties to its new mobile marketplace. The titles represent the first batch of mobile games from outside developers to appear on the Epic Games Store, the company said Thursday.
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Google Celebrates Maha Kumbh With Rose Petal Shower On Search Screen
If one looks up 'Kumbh', 'Maha Kumbh', 'Kumbh Mela', 'Mahakumbh' or any similar iterations on Google, the screen plays an animation in the background showing a virtual shower of rose petals.
-
Indian Executive's Bizarre Reason For Rejecting Job Candidate: "Runs Marathons And Plays Guitar"
He pointed to Google's hiring approach as a notable contrast, highlighting the value of embracing candidates' unique passions and talents.
-
Google’s Quick Share Reportedly Lets Android Users Scan QR Codes to Transfer Files
Google has introduced a new functionality for its Quick Share feature which makes sharing files between Android devices a more straightforward process, according to a report. It was first announced by the tech company in December and is now reportedly available for use. Users can now scan QR codes in the Quick Share menu to send files to others in ...
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Google Play Store, Apple's App Store Remove Multiple VPN Applications in India: Report
Several VPN apps have reportedly been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store in India, marking the first crackdown since the government issued rules in 2022, requiring VPN providers to collect and store customer details. Despite closing physical servers in response to a government order issued two years ago, some VPN providers sti...
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AI Agents in 2025: What Are They and How Can They Revolutionise Industries Across the Globe
This year should mark the entry of AI agents in consumer electronics, mobile and desktop applications, as well as websites and platforms. Google’s Project Mariner, for example, can be integrated with Google Chrome and assist users in making purchases and finding files from the web by the end of this year.
-
Samsung Good Lock App Tipped to Be Available in All Countries With Stable One UI 7
Samsung is expanding the availability of the Good Lock app with its latest Android 15-based update dubbed One UI 7, according to claims on social media. The app is a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and add new functionalities which are not originally part of the feature-set. At presen...
