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Apple says Android has up to 47x more malware than iPhone in continued pushback against sideloading

October 13, 2021
Amid growing pressure from private companies and governments to allow sideloading on iOS, Apple is out today with a new security paper diving into real-world data on how malware is impacting mobile devices. Along with statistics like Android having between 15 and 47 times more malware than iPhone, Apple is making its latest case against sideloading with data and recommendations from the US…
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OnePlus could be set to release a limited Pac-Man-themed Nord 2

October 13, 2021
OnePlus looks to be working on yet another limited-edition device – this time a Pac-Man-themed version of the affordable Nord 2. We’ve seen the Chinese firm produce a number of tie-in devices over the years including with cultural juggernaut Star Wars, high-end boutique designers and my personal favorite, the Cyberpunk 2077 OnePlus 8T. Sticking with gaming, OnePlus appears to have a limited…
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Samsung expects Android 12 release before the year’s end

October 13, 2021
Android 12 has been a bit of an odd release, as Google has technically made the update available, but has yet to roll it out to its own Pixel smartphones. Meanwhile, Samsung is beta testing Android 12, and according to a community post, it seems like the company is planning on a full-scale release before the end of this year. A community forum post spotted (but not linked, unfortunately) by the…
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Here’s a first look at HTC’s ‘Vive Flow’ VR headset

October 13, 2021
HTC teased on Tuesday its new VR headset “Vive Flow,” which is expected to be officially unveiled on October 14. However, well-known leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared exclusive marketing images of the product on Twitter ahead of HTC’s official event. While the images do not provide us with any details of the technical specifications, they do show a glimpse of what to expect from the…
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