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iNvid02
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not sure if new news
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Android apps used by millions vulnerable to password, e-mail theft
Android applications downloaded by as many as 185 million users can expose end users' online banking and social networking credentials, e-mail and instant-messaging contents because the programs use inadequate encryption protections, computer scientists have found.
The researchers identified 41 applications in Google's Play Market that leaked sensitive data as it traveled between handsets running the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android and webservers for banks and other online services. Their research paper didn't identify the programs, except to say they have been downloaded from 39.5 million and 185 million times, based on Google statistics.
"We could gather bank account information, payment credentials for PayPal, American Express and others," the researchers, from Germany's Leibniz University of Hannover and Philipps University of Marburg, wrote. "Furthermore, Facebook, email and cloud storage credentials and messages were leaked, access to IP cameras was gained and control channels for apps and remote servers could be subverted." Other exposed data included the contents of e-mails and instant messages.
Example of vulnerabilities included:
- An anti-virus app that accepted invalid certificates when validating the connection supplying new malware signatures. By exploiting that trust, the researchers were able to feed the app their own malicious signature.
- An app with an install base of 1 million to 5 million users that was billed as a "simple and secure" way to upload and download cloud-based data that exposed login credentials. The leakage was the result of a "broken SSL channel."
- A client app for a popular Web 2.0 site with up to 1 million users, which appears to be offered by a third-party developer. It leaked Facebook and Google credentials when logging in to those sites.
- A "very popular cross-platform messaging service" with an install base of 10 million to 50 million users exposed telephone numbers from the address book.
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xxczx
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It's not just for S3, happens on other devices like my OneX. Bug went away when I updated to a custom JB ROM, any ICS ROM and it appears again.
I know you said not groceries, but for your needs I 100% recommend OurGroceries, it syncs across all devices too (so my girlfriend can add things on her Android phone, I can add them on my iPhone, iPad or a web version etc)
And it's free! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.headcode.ourgroceries&hl=en
Failing that, Wunderlist is amazing too - https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...Bo_wq54IWvsv4Q-hA&sig2=q3sSSh5eQDOEhBTBx0EhLg
Choppasmith
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I'm curious about this as I'm leaving for New Zealand in a couple days. Is there something I should look for exactly, I only see their single app.
Also I saw someone mention there was a way to download maps from Google. How do I do this? Are there any other useful "download ahead of time" apps that are recommended? I've got a 32GB card loaded, so space is hardly an issue.
kurtrussell
Banned
Mapdroyd. Just this. It can download the entire planet in advance if you want. Completely gratis.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5vc2EuYW5kcm9pZC5tYXBkcm95ZCJd
Mapdroyd and the Tripadvisor apps look great, thanks!
I'm finally switching over from my iPhone 4 today (only had my S3 for around a month now...) but have a few questions:
1) Is there anything out there similar to iMessage? Or, for example, a way to integrate normal messaging with WhatsApp, that will automatically detect if the recipient has the client, or needs a regular text message?
2) Anything similar to GameCenter? I know I won't get the (awesome) iCloud save syncs, but some kind of score leaderboard to play against friends would be nice
3) Can anyone please recommend a decent clock and weather widget? Something that's REALLY simple and when you click on it, shows you the weeks weather? The closest I've found is Digital Clock plus Weather Eye but it only shows the next 3 days.
Thanks
I'm finally switching over from my iPhone 4 today (only had my S3 for around a month now...) but have a few questions:
1) Is there anything out there similar to iMessage? Or, for example, a way to integrate normal messaging with WhatsApp, that will automatically detect if the recipient has the client, or needs a regular text message?
2) Anything similar to GameCenter? I know I won't get the (awesome) iCloud save syncs, but some kind of score leaderboard to play against friends would be nice
3) Can anyone please recommend a decent clock and weather widget? Something that's REALLY simple and when you click on it, shows you the weeks weather? The closest I've found is Digital Clock plus Weather Eye but it only shows the next 3 days.
Thanks
Mapdroyd and the Tripadvisor apps look great, thanks!
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3) Can anyone please recommend a decent clock and weather widget? Something that's REALLY simple and when you click on it, shows you the weeks weather? The closest I've found is Digital Clock plus Weather Eye but it only shows the next 3 days.
Thanks
I use the weather channel app because its the only app that let me put multiple widgets of different locations on home page. Its really useful on a trip.
Its neither simple nor good looking however.
Jayayess1190
Member
Mapdroyd and the Tripadvisor apps look great, thanks!
I'm finally switching over from my iPhone 4 today (only had my S3 for around a month now...) but have a few questions:
2) Anything similar to GameCenter? I know I won't get the (awesome) iCloud save syncs, but some kind of score leaderboard to play against friends would be nice
Thanks
Openfeint is close since it is on both Android and iOS. You make a profile and can add friends, gain achievements and more
3) Can anyone please recommend a decent clock and weather widget? Something that's REALLY simple and when you click on it, shows you the weeks weather? The closest I've found is Digital Clock plus Weather Eye but it only shows the next 3 days.
Thanks
I've been using the clock/weather widget that comes with HD Widgets and I've been happy with it. It's pretty customizable, and clicking on the widget gives you a 5 day forcast from WeatherBug.
I thought I heard GREE shut down OpenFeint after buying them out?
Mapdroyd and the Tripadvisor apps look great, thanks!
I'm finally switching over from my iPhone 4 today (only had my S3 for around a month now...) but have a few questions:
1) Is there anything out there similar to iMessage? Or, for example, a way to integrate normal messaging with WhatsApp, that will automatically detect if the recipient has the client, or needs a regular text message?
3) Can anyone please recommend a decent clock and weather widget? Something that's REALLY simple and when you click on it, shows you the weeks weather? The closest I've found is Digital Clock plus Weather Eye but it only shows the next 3 days.
Thanks
As to 3, try beautiful widgets. I have a clock and weather on the screen and clicking the weather icon shows 5 more days of forecast. Or weatherbug, same, a basic widget which clicked shows you 5 more days of weather forecast.
Had the same problem, choose the via pc option, you'll get a download link copied to your sd card. Access and download from the pc, works a treat.
If you're on 4.0+ it's built into the OS, just check Data Usage in settings.
If not you can use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.rgruet.android.g3watchdog but if I read you correctly you want to find out how much you already spent? You'll probably have to check with your carrier.
You should use the carrier app.
Learn2read
Member
I've been loving Onavo count
Ah, many thanks guys ^ I'll check them out
I'm also curious - what SMS software do you use? I was a BiteSMS user on iOS, so ChompSMS is tempting...
Previous bitesms user as well. If you're on ics, then I use the default messaging program with the sms popup add on from the play store.
It allows a quick reply pop up to appear.
If you're on cm10 I use the default one and there's a baked in quick reply.
Onavo
Nope, waiting for the Jelly Bean update in few months. :-/ Don't really want to root the phone, install roms/clean system/whatever ATM...
I didn't mean "already" now, but "already" in the future (if you know what I mean
). App seems perfect, thanks...Do you know if Google is working on their Nav system so it won't require a data connection to start a route in the future? If these other apps can do it then Google should be able to incorporate it easily no?
I'm sure they are, the offline caching thing they added and brought out of labs is the first step in that direction. As far as Im concerned thats the only opening left that they havent yet sealed. Their POI and traffic and public transportation and biking data all collectively just craps on the competition. Once they roll out offline navigation, there won't be a single area that I would consider a weakness for their maps. At that point they just have to continue expanding the coverage and continue updating street and satellite viewing data more frequently.
Try the onavo app recommended above, it has loads more functionality and looks pretty good too.Nope, waiting for the Jelly Bean update in few months. :-/ Don't really want to root the phone, install roms/clean system/whatever ATM...
I didn't mean "already" now, but "already" in the future (if you know what I mean
Onavo looks awesome, thanks for the heads up on that guys - if I'm ever struggling with my bandwidth cap (gone from unlimited to 1.5GB, argh!) then I'm definitely going to grab that.
Thanks for the heads up on the default messaging program with sms popup - how is it better than the alternatives though? (notably Chomp, Go and Pansi)
Thanks for the heads up on the default messaging program with sms popup - how is it better than the alternatives though? (notably Chomp, Go and Pansi)
I spent the past couple of weeks in Florida and had NavFree on my *cough* iPhone 4 (it's okay, I've switched my number over to my S3 today!) - I had absolutely no data and pre-loaded everything onto my phone and it was perfect. Only place place it failed to get (Universal Studios) which TomTo picked up the slack for.
I love that you can Google search places when you do have data and store them too.
I love that you can Google search places when you do have data and store them too.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
How about an app that shows the amount of time spent in each individual app? Its called App Analytics on iOS, can't find one here though.
Watchdog seems to be good. My mother uses it.
The Faceless Master
Member
no, i can't really say that it would or wouldn't be easy to add, especially depending on how Google designed their system. it could be anywhere between super easy and very near impossible.
kurtrussell
Banned
Yes it is!
Awesome!
So... SwiftKey will meet Swype. The following link has a video and the registration for SwiftKey Flow beta.
http://swiftkey.net/flow/
The Verge says that the devs are not sure if it's gonna be a new app or an upgrade.
I bet they'll do this a new app and charge us again.
http://swiftkey.net/flow/
The Verge says that the devs are not sure if it's gonna be a new app or an upgrade.
I bet they'll do this a new app and charge us again.
That's the first time I've seen swype typing done "right". Man that looks cool.
Also absolutely impossible for me to exhibit.
The real time prediction is the only thing that seems new over current Swype. I signed up for the beta and will give it a shot, but Swype is already pretty damn good.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Hey guys i just got my first smartphone. I'm used to my iPod Touch, but my new phone has physical keys.
Are there perhaps any apps that will give me autocorrect even with a physical keyboard? I'm used to typing like an idiot and letting iOS sort it out.
I'm working waaay too hard having to pay attention to grammar and punctuation.
Are there perhaps any apps that will give me autocorrect even with a physical keyboard? I'm used to typing like an idiot and letting iOS sort it out.
I'm working waaay too hard having to pay attention to grammar and punctuation.
CrookedRain
Member
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Hey, thanks. I now I have a auto correct bar and it's fixing my text as I write it! I will definitely buy this when my trial is up!
Truthfully I didn't know if this sort of thing would be possible with a physical keyboard and now it's guessing what I want to type before I'm done holy Shit.
Awesome!
does swiftkey have a macro option or a way to program some keys to put specific text? I used it forever but it is a real pain in the ass when I try to enter any of my e-mails that have periods in them
CrookedRain
Member
Not that I'm aware of. Sounds like a pain in the ass. I'm glad I don't have any e-mail addresses with periods in them.
I use a program called thumb keyboard now which has macros. No problems with that app just like the swiftkey predictions a little better
Kill Your Masters
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The Faceless Master
Member
i'd pay again! oh wait, i got it for free on Amazon anyway... i'd pay this time!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
So, are there any apps which caches youtube videos offline?
Doesn't the YouTube app do this? It just has to be on Watch Later or your Subscription, no?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hmm, doesn't really work for me. Added to the watch later list but when i turn off my wifi it's not saved.
There are some available on the Amazon App Store. Don't think you'll see any on the Google Play Store due to Google not really liking people downloading videos.
The Faceless Master
Member
Smartglass for Android is out!