Android still has horrible text messaging bugs that’ll get you fired, busted, or otherwise embarrassed

Pardon us if the headline is a little sensational, but this is one that we’ve personally experienced — and it’s not pretty. For at least the last couple versions, Android has been plagued with a couple extremelyserious bugs in its text messaging subsystem that can ultimately end up causing you to text the wrong contact — […]

Mobile Trojan Malware Targets Android Devices

Mobile security firm Lookout is sounding the alarm about a Trojan targeting Android devices that, while confined to China so far, represents one of the most sophisticated pieces of malware its seen to date. The malware, named “Geinimi” is the first Trojan to display botnet-like capabilities, allowing it to receive remote commands.

Screenshot Tour of Android 2.3 Gingerbread and Its Best New Features

The latest Android release, Gingerbread, is coming soon to phones, but we can peek at it in the software developer’s kit. Here’s what’s new and notable in Android 2.3: better typing, darker looks, detailed battery and memory reports, and more. Google has “launched” Gingerbread, which, for them, means that users of the Android SDK can […]

How to Use Android Device as an External Touchpad and Keyboard

Has your mouse or keyboard gone haywire, or you just want to sit back on your recliner, relax and type your office document on your laptop. Well now Android users can turn their device into a wireless touchpad and mouse to work on their terminal using their smartphone.

It’s Gonna Be an Android World and We’ll Just Live in It

While it’s been dawning on us for some time that Android is a beast, each day seems to bring new confirmation that the monster shows no signs of letting up. Android mobile ad impressions drew even with iOS for the first time, according to Millennial Media (PDF). The largest independent ad network said Android OS […]