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Android 6's security features are proving no match for the Gugi banking trojan, which has been able to slip past the platform's blocking mechanisms.

Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.

ESET is warning Android users to watch out for fake patch apps, the first of their kind to take advantage of the QuadRooter vulnerability.

BlackBerry revitalises Android with Hub+ suite, enhancing user productivity with acclaimed security and communication tools.

ESET researchers reported fake versions of photo transformation app Prisma on Google Play, just ahead of the official app's launch last month.

Making & Science is a new initiative created by Google that's aimed to inspire prospective scientists and future creators.

Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.

Pokemon GO is taking New Zealand and Australia by storm - but there's a downside - malware attackers can quickly create a storm too.

Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.

Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.

New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.

Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.

FireEye and Mandiant have discovered a widespread Android vulnerability allowing attackers to escalate privileges.

Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.

In the slowing smartphone market, Apple has reported its first every year-on-year decline, while Samsung has held its ground.

MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.

The partnership has been extended to include the 300 million Acrobat Reader customers who have installed the app on their Android devices.

Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.

Amid rising malware threats against Android, Kaspersky launches a new Internet Security solution integrating Android Wear compatibility.

Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.