Android-antivirus from AVG learned to block calls and SMS

AVG AntiVirus for Android Update Adds Call and Text Message Blocker.

The company AVG Mobile Technologies announced the release of an updated version of its mobile antivirus AVG Antivirus for Android-devices. The new version has several new features that are sure to be useful to end users.

The main novelty AVG AntiVirus 3.1 for Android has enhanced ability to protect users from spammers, cyber criminals and fraudsters. This additional protection is provided by a new feature to block calls and text messages. Blocker module warns you about suspicious text messages, and then offers to enable filtering or complete blocking unwanted messages and calls.

Sophos has released update version Mobile Control 3.0

Antiviruses company Sophos unveiled a new version of its mobile device management (MDM) - Sophos Mobile Control 3.0, which has an installation and cloud options.

This version includes support for devices with Samsung SAFE, providing greater control over their use and making it easier to identify and implement policies BYOD (use of personal devices employees). The decision also implemented integration with the software package Sophos Mobile Security 2.0, which protects smartphones and tablets running Android.

The latest version of Sophos Mobile Control is integrated with Sophos Mobile Security, which provides increased protection devices running Android. Thanks to Sophos Mobile Control, the organization will be able to safely use Android - all applications and external storage devices are scanned for malware, reports of all detected problems are sent to a central server, and the corrective action to run automatically according to the company exposed settings.

The Apple will turn the owner of the smartphone into "the walking ATM"

Apple has developed one of the most courageous of algorithms to convert all smartphone users in the "walking ATM machine". This algorithm is already in the pending patent, allows anyone to get cash from other, more affluent users nearby.

So, imagine a situation - you want to eat, and the nearest cafe, where you threw a table his mortal body, does not accept the card. ATM nearby can not see - what to do? Apple engineers offer out under difficult name «ad-hoc cash-dispensing network» (self-organizing network of cash). All you need is to run a custom application, and enter the desired amount of cash. On the next point, the application distributes the request to other users in the vicinity (using location information of the first user).

When someone close to you from the user agrees to give you cash out of your wallet, you tell him your exact location to meet and get your bill. It is also proposed to use the card, where your future lenders will be displayed as asterisks (if the request for extradition made of money), or in the form of question marks (if you have not received a request), or a cross (if refused to comply with your request.)

New Android preparing to leave

According to data published in Internet roadmap of Qualcomm, the announcement of the operating system Android 5.0 - Key Lime Pie (key lime pie) - is scheduled for II quarter of 2013. Indicated and the probable date - May 15 (the day kicks off annual conference Google I / O).

It is also reported that by the end of this year, will present the first Qualcomm chips that are optimized to work with Android 5.0. Probably, it is a 4-core 2.3 GHz chip with Adreno 420 graphics.

It is not known what kind of innovation is preparing this version of Google's mobile operating system. It is expected that one of the first, shortly after the official announcement, the device will update the line Nexus, and new devices running Android 5.0 can be expected in the III quarter of 2013.

New virus controls 620 thousand mobile phones China's users

Malware is sending paid SMS-messages from mobile devices victims.

Experts of the company NQ Mobile discovered a new malicious program, which seeks to phone users. Virus called «Bill Shocker» already infected device 620 thousand Chinese users, and is a threat to vulnerable Android phones around the world.

The program is implemented in the most popular applications in China, including Tencent QQ Messenger and Sohu News. Infected version of the application in the future subject to third-party online stores and other third parties.

New update for Windows Phone Lumia

Yesterday, Nokia announced the availability of an update for smartphones running on the operating system, Windows Phone 7.5, to version 7.8.

Notice of availability of the new firmware in the coming days will be the owners of models Lumia 510, 610, 710, 800 and 900. To update, connect your phone to your computer and run the Zune.

In Windows Phone 7.8 is fully updated start screen, which now can be placed tiles in three sizes: small, medium and large. 20 colors are available in the theme settings (instead of 11 in the Windows Phone 7.5).

On the lock screen you can set dynamic wallpaper Bing. In addition, the improved protection of children and to turn on the phone in your pocket.

Antivirus on your smartphone

Antivirus software on your smartphone. Needed or not?

80% of smartphone users, in principle, are not aware of cyber threats, says Govind Rammurti, an expert in information security and CEO of eScan MicroWorld.

Increasingly, people prefer smartphones and tablets - mobile gadgets seriously pushed the desktop PC.

This is not surprising. Because modern devices provide the user with direct access to the Internet and control over e-mail, files, pictures, programs, and more. Gaining more and more popularity and they among office workers who prefer to connect remotely to your office laptop or desktop PC.

VIPRE Mobile Security - Anti-Theft functions

VIPRE Mobile Security - Mobile Anti-Virus protects Android-devices from malicious applications, theft or loss.

Use your smartphone or tablet without thinking about security - VIPRE Mobile protect them from most threats.

Remote lock

Lock your phone or tablet with a web site, to deny access to unauthorized persons and criminals from getting your personal information contained on Android-device. Protection of personal data on the mobile device - one of the most important security tasks.

Remote GPS positioning

VIPRE Mobile Security helps to find your smartphone or tablet on a map using the website VIPRE Mobile. You can track a location of your Android-device on an ongoing basis, providing a visual history of finding a smartphone or tablet.

MediaFire for Android - 50 GB of online storage for free

MediaFire for Android - 50 GB Free

The new application for smartphones and tablets running Android to manage cloud storage MediaFire, providing 50GB free, using your mobile device MediaFire for Android application provides a free 50 GB of online space for the secure storage and communication on the Internet using a smartphone or tablet platform Android.

For a free online storage with 50 GB of free space for your mobile device and data storage on the Internet, follow these steps:

MediaFire for Android

MediaFire for Android

MediaFire for Android application provides a free 50GB online space for the secure storage and communication on the Internet using a smartphone or tablet platform Android.

MediaFire provides a complete and easy-to-use cloud service for digital data and files. Where ever you are MediaFire ensures that your files are always with you.

Important documents and files are always on hand with your Android-smarfton or tablet. Providing 50 GB of free online space, MediaFire allows you to access all your documents, photos, and video files from anywhere in the world where there is Internet access. Safely store, organize, and share your data online and through Android-device.