When customers give their personal data to companies, they expect the information to be kept safe, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in parliament Wednesday. Calling the Optus data breach “a great concern”, he said the incident should serve as a wakeup call to businesses in Australia. The mobile operator last week reported a security breach that it said compromised various customer data, including dates of birth, email addresses, and passport numbers....

After years and years of ridiculous claims – such as those made by then-Shadow Communications Minister cum Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2011 that there was no evidence end users would receive any benefit from getting access to broadband speeds higher than those available under ADSL2+ technology, or that 1Gbps was a marketing gimmick – NBN will now embark on upgrading its network. The end goal of the upgrade will be to ensure that for a cost of AU$4....

Now, you can deposit checks into your bank account right from the palm of your hand. We can also check in for a flight, pay for groceries, order a ride-share, stream movies, take close to professional-quality pictures, listen to music, find your way around an unfamiliar city and so much more. It’s safe to say they are an essential lifeline to the outside world. That makes it vital to have a reliable charger with you at all times....

BlackBerry today announced that it has become the first Android OEM to patch the QuadRooter vulnerability that affects millions of Android devices out there. The Canadian company mentions in its review that it has already fixed three of the four QuadRooter vulnerabilities with the August security patch for the Priv and DTEK50. As for the fourth vulnerability, BlackBerry is now rolling out a patch to fix that as well. The update will be available for both of the company’s devices: the Priv and DTEK50 ....

However, due to their sheer numbers, Android phones are increasingly targeted with mobile malware and these attacks are mounting fast. Although the Google Play Store is still the safest source of Android apps, rogue apps still manage to slip through the cracks, eluding Google’s screening process. Google, of course, wants to change that. To further help protect users against malicious apps, Google is rolling out the Google Play Protect to Android devices running the Google Mobile Services 11 and later....

I’ve been following along with Spradlin’s exploits I’m curious about how he chose his career trajectory, how he led the coveted titled of “ expert,” why it’s Android’s interface paradigm that resonates with him the most. I want to first offer my congratulations on becoming a Expert in UI/UX design. How did you manage to snag that title, anyway? Spradlin: The process seems mysterious, doesn’t it? Basically ’s guidance on how to become a Developer Expert (GDE) says to get in touch with a local r, or Expert, to discuss your qualifications, involvement in the community, so on....

To begin with, the all-new watchOS 6 introduces a set of new watchfaces, adding to the existing lineup of watchfaces that has been updated over the years. The new watchfaces highlight different graphic designs and come with the ability to add more information and personalize accordingly. In addition to new watchfaces, watchOS 6 also introduces new apps like Audiobooks, Voice Memos, and the highly-requested, Calculator app. Apple says that the new apps will be able to run independently and no longer require a companion iPhone....

GPS trackers exist to help you keep track of your things, and Apple’s AirTags have exploded in popularity since being introduced this year. Attach one to anything and it will always be in the first place you look. They have more uses beyond the obvious, however. Think keeping tabs on your kids and pets or tracking a commonly stolen item like a purse. Tap or click here for 10 ways to use your AirTags....

It would also mean that users will be able to add a numeric keypad or even a gaming pad anywhere on the surface. Apple has been bringing in a host of innovation be it the multitouch enabled iPhone or introducing the very concept tablet with its iPad. The configurable notebook comes with a force-sensitive input structure and in all likelihood it might very well be a zero travel structure, which means that the keys will be pressure sensitive with zero travel....

On November 13, ASUS and Google officially listed the ZenWatch, another Android Wear-based smartwatch, as “coming soon.” Soon was certainly the operative word. On Friday, November 14, the ASUS ZenWatch officially went up for sale via the Google Play Store, still with its $199.99 price tag attached. After adding the ZenWatch to your cart and going through the checkout process, Google says the wearable takes about 1 to 2 business days before it will leave the warehouse....

Following T-Mobile’s footsteps, AT&T and Sprint have also started shipping out the pre-orders of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to customers. This is well ahead of their estimated shipping date of March 11, which is the same day on which the S7 and its curved sibling will be making their way to the retail stores in the United States. T-Mobile had started shipping out its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders earlier this week, with many customers already getting their unit in their hands....

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Reliance jio introduced two plans under Dhan Dhan Dhan offer. Rs 309 and Rs 509 plans. At Rs 309 users will get to use 1GB high-speed data every day. The plan will be valid for 84 days. At Rs 509 users will get to use 2GB Data every day. The plan will be valid for 84 days. Well, to counter Reliance Jio’s Dhan Dhana Dhan offer, India’s state-owned telecom operator BSNL just announced three new plans....

When it was launched right at the end of 2018, the Nokia 8.1 won good reviews for its design and overall performance – it looked very good indeed and came with a 6.18-inch FHD+ high quality display with support for HDR 10, a Snapdragon 710 processor with 4 or 6 GB of RAM, dual 12 and 13 megapixel cameras with Zeiss optics, a decent 20 megapixel front camera, a 3500 mAh battery with fast charging support, plain and regularly updated Android....

However, one area they excel at is remaining functional. They run smoother than most phones, with very little in the way of software issues. But nothing is perfect, and iPhones are no exception. We occasionally hear about an issue with a certain character or app that causes the phone to crash, and now there is another one. It’s known as the “black dot of death” The bug was first discovered in Android, though that seems to have been fixed....

Picture quality: 1080p Full HD (1920x1080), HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, Vp9 Audio quality: Dolby-encoded Wi-Fi: Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO), supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy Storage: 8 GB Memory: 1 GB Quad-core processor: CPU 1.7GHz, GPU 650MHz Includes: Stick, remote, HDMI extender, USB cable with power adaptor, and two AAA batteries Picture quality: 1080p Full HD (1920x1080), HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, Vp9 Audio quality: Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi: Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO), supports 802....

First, let’s analyze Microsoft Documents. Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint all have a history of being exploited by malicious authors from time to time. Since these applications are often used by enterprise users and end users, malicious authors target these documents to infect more users and extract valuable information from them. These Microsoft applications are exploited by malicious authors either by embedding shellcode in the document which is executed by exploiting a vulnerability or by macro code embedded as a macro in the document which in turn is executed when the user clicks ‘ok....

The company has already released the developer previews and the first beta build of the OS. The second beta is now officially launched at an I/O 2022 developer conference. Users can now test the latest version of Android 13 beta on their smartphone at their own risk. The beta program is not only available for Pixel phones but also for other brands like OnePlus, Vivo, Realme, and more. Download Android 13 Beta 2 Now On These Eligible Devices The Android Beta offers new features which you can try out before the stable versions....

Developer Nicolas mepuy has a solution in ar Mini uncher, available in the ay Store. th one swipe from the top left corner, it creates a launcher that displays all the installed application icons names. Then you just swipe through the list to find the app you are looking to launch. The latest update adds a quick setting for brightness control haptic feedback when the drawer is opened. It has also received some bug fixes, especially for Samsng Gear ve owners....

A couple of other phones an tablet also got some updates, so let’s explore all that took place since our last look. Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs security holes....