Android L will bring multi-user support to smartphones
I’ve been watching the progress of the various incarnations of Android. Some of the developments (such as the Guest Access mode on the LG G3) point toward a certain feature arriving in Android L (the hotly anticipated next iteration of Android). But this is no longer a rumor or a “what if,” because an unnamed developer with Google said “the…
10 Things you can do to make your Android device more secure
This list of security do’s and don’ts will help you safeguard your Android device and protect that valuable data. Image: iStockphoto.com/martin-dm Android is not only one of the most flexible platforms on the market, it is also one of the most widespread. The fact that so many people are using Android suggests that more people will be targeting those devices…
Security firm shows how to crash an iPhone with a wireless DoS attack
It’s highly unlikely that people have experienced this on their iPhone or iPad, but it’s possible that iOS app crashes could be due to a wireless denial of service (DoS) attack. That’s because SkyCure, a mobile device security company, has actually replicated the attack and explained it as high level during the 2015 RSA Conference. Even worse, the attack can…