New Trojan infects Android-device via PC

Attention! Symantec engineers warn discovered a new Trojan that attempts to install dangerous malware on Android -devices connected to the infected PCs. New virus steals financial information, catches his victims not through social networks and third-party applications on the fake “Appstore” and using computers running Windows.

New malware that Symantec has called Trojan.Droidpak, writes on PC DLL-file and registers it as a new system service. Then pulled from the remote server configuration file with the data package to download malware and AV-cdk.apk tool Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which, incidentally, is part of the official Android SDK. ADB activates installation APK-file on any Android-powered device connected to the PC.

The program executes the command «adb.exe install AV-cdk.apk» until unless it has ascertained that the PC is connected to the Android-powered device is not infected with malicious files.

Malicious APK, distributed trojan for Windows, detected by antivirus software as Symantec Android.Fakebank.B and masquerades as an official application service Google Play. After installation, the Android-powered device uses a file name «Google App Store» and the corresponding icon, which is identical to the original.

Symantec engineers have warned that malicious APK is very similar to some of the online banking application installed on the infected device. Once on Android-powered device, the file prompts the user to replace his original application malicious copy. In addition the program intercepts incoming SMS-messages concerning transactions and sends them to an unknown destination.

If a new virus blew you fear, do not be alarmed. While it is focused exclusively on mobile banking users from South Korea. But you always have to keep an ear peeled. After all, there is always someone who wants to adapt it to local audiences. Take care of yourself and your financial information! Good luck!

New Trojan infects Android-device via PC

Goodbye, iPhone 5c! Welcome fablety!

Neither rumor about Apple’s future products does not upset me as much as the latest rumors about the iPhone 6. A huge number of models with large screen on Android, as well as comments from readers AppleInsider.ru say that many people want a large screen in a smartphone, including in the iPhone, but there is another category of people. I personally believe that another Galaxy Note, but from Apple – this is not what I want.

Of course, you can keep hope for preservation of the current diagonal to the end of the presentation of the product, but we have to admit, the rumors about Apple products tend to come true, especially if they are published in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. This publication – not some “ayFantazery”, and do not publish information without good reason. But more to the point.

Apple plans to release a version of the iPhone with a diagonal of 4.5 inches above the display, and a second version with a display larger than 5 inches. Up to this point the biggest smartphone from Apple is the iPhone 5 with 4-inch display.

Popup confirmed earlier rumors published material, and according to the authors, a source you can trust.

According to the model with a smaller diagonal is longer in development, and is already preparing for mass production. Version with a larger diagonal at the stage of pre-development.

The only positive, it seems to me, the moment in the article Wall Street Journal, is a rejection of the idea of ​​a bent display. But there is another negative. According to rumors, the two iPhone models will be dressed in a metal case, and there is a question. How do iPhone 5C , which was released last fall? Is a new range of devices will not get a decent continuation? Turns out that way. Most resources which have already published the news, explain this rapid success cancellation low plastic model, but it has fans. Personally, I think iPhone 5c one of the best smartphones of the company in terms of design and ergonomics. Do not support the Apple users who are solidary with me?

If the rumors are true, the only place for iPhone 5c, which can be found on display in this place, which now occupies the iPhone 4s. Reduce the amount of memory up to 8GB, and finally transform the model in a budget solution. But what about the buyer who wants a compact camera with a great flagship masthead and iron, which is now the iPhone 5s? Among Android-smartphone no such solution, and apparently of smartphones from Apple, too, will not appear. Hopefully, the company will compensate the inconvenience of using a large smartphone release convenient wearable device .

Goodbye, iPhone 5c! Welcome fablety!

The future of gaming consoles on Android

Consoles on Android

Situation in the gaming industry is surprising: while analysts tipped crash consoles as a class, selling Xbox One and PlayStation 4 hit records. On the other hand, the market enough producers who do not intend to give up without a fight: consoles, running Android , appear punctually and differ at least a more reasonable cost. But whether the green robot to adapt in a new niche for themselves, and where it leads – worth investigating.

In theory

Bright prospects – that’s what awaits consoles on Android, according to NVIDIA, which last year has already proven its interest in the release of the portable console Nvidia Shield. The American company has long-term plans for rapidly gaining momentum gaming ecosystem Android, and I am sure that it is for her future. Moreover, not only as a platform for consoles, but in general all – a single, unified OS for managing data on your smartphone, computer, car, well, console, of course.

On the other hand, the very openness of the operating system provides more opportunities for ambitious software developers and games, it is not surprising how fast evolving gaming industry in the world of Android and Google. 

In practice

Currently, all game consoles on Android have a significant drawback: limited igroteke. While manufacturers do not tend to come together for the common good, and try to get their piece of the pie, concluding agreements with several developers. The number of games, which in fact has Nvidia Shield, does not exceed 60, and from this small number is not all of them deserve attention. Theoretically Android-console allow you to use any application from Google Play, but you dare you play any shooter, suddenly it turns out that the control system is not completely adapted to the controller. Compatible software and hardware simply will not allow to enjoy the opportunities that are theoretically Android-top boxes.

Play Market desperately needs a level playing standard. When developers can produce games that are compatible with any devaysami on our beloved OS, instead of doing releases for one device with a small niche target audience, whether or Shield OUIA. That’s when we’ll live and play!

The future of gaming consoles on Android

Future versions of Motorola personalization

The number of new smartphones regularly provided by manufacturers, is growing almost exponentially. It is not surprising: first, to satisfy each customer, regardless of the thickness of his wallet and tastes, and secondly, to win market share. However, almost every new device peculiar presence of one defect which can be formulated in two words, namely “bad personalization.” Indeed, most manufacturers provide a pretty poor choice in color design of their devices, most often the user is free to choose between black and white version of the device. Whatever it was, CEO of Motorola told about the coming revolution in the personalization of smart phones, which, of course, not limited to a choice of one color only.

First of all, it is worth recalling that the American company has previously attempted to do something similar. Together with the presentation of the new flagship Moto X, an overview of which, incidentally, can be admired here , Motorola executives also talked about the so-called draft MotoMaker. Over the last word hidden service, with which you can realize their unique vision of the color palette of the smartphone. Selecting one of multiple options, the front and rear parts, as well as the volume keys and camera rim hardly leave anyone indifferent. Also, some time ago, Motorola has made it possible to use wooden back covers. 

Unfortunately, this service is currently only works in the U.S., but because the waiting time of its launch in Russia can pass for acquaintance with new ideas engineers.

Dennis Woodside (Dennis Woodside), CEO of Motorola, shared the company’s plans to expand the possibilities of personalization. According to his statement, as early as next year, the company can provide a choice of screen size is the same smartphone. In addition, Woodside also mentioned about the theoretical possibility of changing the internal characteristics of users. What kind of performance can be modified as desired – is unknown, but most experts believe that it is the amount of system memory. 

Importance of such innovations is difficult to underestimate. I’m sure many people at one time refused to purchase a favorite model just because of inappropriate size of its screen. Henceforth, we can safely say that this problem will soon become part of history.

Future versions of Motorola personalization

Motorola is preparing a smartphone for $ 50

As we know, Motorola is very friendly pricing policy in relation to its two main currently smartphones – Moto X and Moto G. Moto X price fell more than once after the start of sales, while the Moto G initially began selling at a very affordable price. But according to SEO Motorola Dennis Woodside, if you try, you can make phones that are really cheap. Even cheaper than the Moto G.

While smartphones are even $ 180 is still a lot of people for whom this is not the small amount of money. Dennis also said: “Why can not the phone cost $ 50? There is no reason not to do it. “Meanwhile, Motorola has been the expansion of its service capabilities for assembly of a custom number. While it is possible to select individual body colors, buttons and caps, as well as make a personalized engraving. Sooner or later, Motorola wants to make an opportunity to gather in such a service smartphone not only with individual appearance, but with different levels of functionality and even different display sizes. 

As a regular user of Moto G, I assume that the phone for $ 50 can not be the same uncompromising almost as Moto G. $ 180 at Moto G turns to keep a great balance and any changes will make it either more or much worse. The appearance of the phone for $ 50 will really give the opportunity to buy a smartphone many more people, and if Motorola will make this smart phone is not just putting his all into it the cheapest and go for some good compromise, it will be another victory for company.

Motorola is preparing a smartphone for $ 50

Fortune: Apple iPad sold a record last quarter

Apple will report financial results for the fourth calendar quarter of last year, Monday, January 27, and long-standing tradition for a few days before the conference, leading analysts publish their own sales forecasts iOS-devices, as well as revenue and net profits of the corporation. Recently Fortune edition reported that according to preliminary data in the fourth quarter of 2013, Apple sold 55 million iPhone, and yesterday became known to the relevant data, and iPad.

According to the 45 experts, including 28 professional analysts and 17 authoritative “lovers” in the last quarter, sales of Apple’s tablet was approximately 25 million units, up 10% compared to the same period last year. Then the company was able to realize nearly 23 million iPad, and he became her quarter record.

Experts’ predictions range from 21 million sold iPad to 28 million, with the expectations of the “fans”, as in the case with the iPhone, much higher. The table below shows the Apple tablet sales in the third fiscal quarter of 2010 to the first quarter of fiscal 2014 (which coincides with Apple for the fourth calendar quarter of 2013). 

The main peak demand on the iPad last year fell for the Christmas season. In “Black Friday” sales of this line of tablets accounted for 18% of all sales of major U.S. retailer Target, and Walmart iPad mini network and all was the most popular item. In addition, according to numerous polls iPad is almost the most popular gift for Christmas and New Year.

It should be noted that the forecasts of analysts may differ from the actual indicators that Apple itself will provide a few days. Nevertheless, from their correspondence with each other strongly dependent behavior of course the company’s securities during the following weeks.

Fortune: Apple iPad sold a record last quarter

Mac mini can get an update next month

Apple has not updated its most “junior” Mac computer with October 2012 , when he was presented the first-generation iPad mini. It was expected that the new representative of the family of Mac mini buyers will be able to see the fall of last year, but it never happened. In Cupertino decided to wait for updates on this computer, and until recently, fans of this line of devices had to wrestle, and when Apple will equip the Mac mini processor Intel Haswell, which the company already uses in their laptops.

Yesterday, one of Apple retailers in Belgium unwittingly (or perhaps intentionally) shed light on this mystery. On his website Computerstore.be suddenly appeared Mac mini with Intel Haswell chips in variations Core i5 and Core i7. Store representatives said portal MacRumors, that information came “from Apple or trusted sources,” and the emergence of computer sales are expected by the end of February. 

Description novelties include key specifications: Processor Haswell, integrated graphics Iris, as well as the new standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac. In addition, a new generation Mac mini can be equipped with a solid state drive instead of a standard HDD, as well as port Thunderbolt 2. CPU frequency, memory and storage as yet unknown.

Since Apple has not sent out invitations to your next event, we can assume that this time the Mac mini will do without official presentation. Computer just will appear in the online store corporations together with the relevant press release. Apple has already done so with the fourth generation iPad 128GB, monobloc iMac and some other products.

Earlier leaks from international retailers company proved to be very effective. For example, in this way we were able to determine the date that sales of the new Mac Pro .

On the other hand, Apple is unable to cope with the deficit “Proshek” for several months whether it will pull another line of computers? Unlikely Corporation will take such a risk.

Mac mini can get an update next month