L33tdawg: On a related note, there's still time to apply for the Google Women in Tech Travel and Conference Grant for #HITB2014AMSGoogle is committing $1 million to 40 groups that work with... read more
Featured Slideshow
iOS
New iOS flaw makes devices susceptible to covert keylogging, researchers say
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2014-02-26 01:22
Researchers said they have identified a flaw in Apple's iOS that makes it possible for attackers to surreptitiously log every touch a user makes, including characters typed into the keyboard, TouchID presses, and adjustments to the volume control.
- Read more about New iOS flaw makes devices susceptible to covert keylogging, researchers say
- Log in or register to post comments
- 397 reads
Not even Steve Jobs could sell live tiles on iOS 8
Submitted by l33tdawg on Fri, 2014-02-14 17:34
Based on a report by Business Insider, an analyst with JP Morgan believes that Apple needs to radically change iOS, presumably starting with iOS 8, to be more like Windows 8. The new iOS would blend OS X and iOS into a single operating system, much along the lines of Windows 8. The thought of an Apple mobile OS with live tiles shows it is not likely something the folks in Cupertino would do.
- Read more about Not even Steve Jobs could sell live tiles on iOS 8
- Log in or register to post comments
- 1134 reads
Study highlights poor encryption practices plaguing iOS, Android apps
Submitted by l33tdawg on Mon, 2014-02-03 20:15
An annual report assessing the vulnerability and threat landscape for organizations, zeroed in on encryption issues that often plague mobile applications.
According to HP's Cyber Risk Report 2013, 46 percent of Android and iOS apps used encryption improperly, leaving users' data vulnerable to theft or misuse.
- Read more about Study highlights poor encryption practices plaguing iOS, Android apps
- Log in or register to post comments
- 624 reads
Cycloramic hits top of App Store after Shark Tank appearance, $500k investment & 100k downloads in an hour
Submitted by l33tdawg on Mon, 2014-02-03 07:13
What happens when your app gets featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, the TV show where rich investors listen to pitches from wannabe entrepreneurs looking to raise funds? For app developers Egos Ventures it means shooting up hundreds of spots on the App Store charts to become the top paid app in the store overnight. The developers behind the hands-free panorama app called Cycloramic were able to capture a $500k investment from two of the Sharks on last night’s episode.
Peek Is a Colorful, Gesture-Based Calendar
Submitted by l33tdawg on Fri, 2014-01-31 08:09
iPhone: By their nature, calendar apps tend to be a little complicated and busy. Peek is an app that simplifies your calendar down to just the most essential details and uses a completely gesture-based interface so buttons don't get in the way.
- Read more about Peek Is a Colorful, Gesture-Based Calendar
- Log in or register to post comments
- 579 reads