Tag Archive for: Tablets

Android Security-Flaw Trifecta Threatens Smartphones, Tablets – Tom’s Guide

Android Security-Flaw Trifecta Threatens Smartphones, Tablets
Tom’s Guide
Security researchers have uncovered a trifecta of software issues that threaten Android devices, including two that could turn smartphones into spying microphones. One problem results from a new form of malware which, remarkably, makes phone calls 

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Windows RT 8.1 update pulled after it gives tablets the blue screen of death

Microsoft have pulled the weekend’s release of Windows RT 8.1 due to a “situation” that causes the Blue Screen of Death on Surface tablets. Here are the fixes you need if you were caught up this epic fail of an update.
Naked Security – Sophos

Microsoft shows off two new Surface tablets: Surface 2, Surface Pro 2

If you were holding off on purchasing a Surface tablet, waiting for prices to drop as sales were a flop, a $ 900 million writedown, then get ready to be shocked as Microsoft has a new-and-improved Surface that costs $ 900! Oh, and that doesn’t include “Office products and other desktop apps.”
Ms. Smith’s blog

Google patents ‘funny face’ security for Android phones and tablets – NEWS.com.au

Google patents 'funny face' security for Android phones and tablets
NEWS.com.au
THE future is here, and it's not all about retina scans instead of passwords. Google has patented security unlock software that would require gestures such as a frown, poking out your tongue, or an open-mouth smile to unlock the phone or tablet. The

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