You might’ve heard word going around that WPA2, the encryption method used to secure just about every wireless network around the world, has been hacked. And indeed, Belgian security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol that theoretically puts just about every wireless router out there at risk. So, is this the next big hack? Do you need to worry about it?...
BlackBerry has confirmed that it is in talks to license its secure Android operating system to third-party smartphone makers. The Canadian company is calling its software BlackBerry Secure, and it will offer all the features that are currently exclusive to its own devices. Right now, there are two reasons to choose a BlackBerry smartphone over any other: a physical keyboard, and...
Sprint has issued a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The release fixes and number of bugs to improve stability, and includes the Android security patch for June. Sadly, it does not include July’s update, which has rolled out to Samsung’s latest devices on other networks. Both updates weigh in around 270MB, according to AndroidHeadlines, and they come with...
Microsoft has confirmed that it will not be issuing any further Windows 10 updates for "unsupported" machines powered by older Intel Atom processors. The update would require additional hardware support, the company explains, but security patches will continue. Owners of certain Atom computers discovered that their machines weren't compatible with the Windows 10 Creators Update....
If you're still clinging onto a Windows Phone 8.1 handset, it might be time to think about upgrading. Microsoft is ending mainstream support for the platform today, July 11, which means it will no longer receive software updates. Windows Phone 8.1 made its debut just over three years ago, and it hasn't received a significant update since May 2015. You may have believed it was already...
HTC is said to be planning big updates for the U11 that will bring a number of exciting changes to greatly improve its display quality and video recording capabilities. The handset has been somewhat neglected since its release, but that’s going to change. Many U11 owners are unhappy that the device is lagging behind on features and updates. For some, it’s been three...
If you're still running an early version of Windows 10, prepare yourself for pesky popups urging you to upgrade. Microsoft has confirmed that it will begin warning users that their operating system is reaching "end of service" and will no longer receive security updates. Every Windows release is more secure than the last, so by ensuring your computer is always up to date, you're less...
Samsung has begun rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that limits the number of colors you can choose for the background of the navigation bar. Only light shades are available now, presumably to protect your gorgeous Infinity Display from burn-in. Until now, Samsung not only offered darker colors — including black, which is the default for most...
Google has confirmed that its existing Pixel lineup will get guaranteed Android updates — but only until October 2018. Users can expect their smartphones to get the latest software for at least two years since the Pixel’s initial debut, but there’s no telling if it will be supported beyond that. One of the best things about buying a Pixel smartphone is that they’re...
Google appears to have accidentally pushed out an “internal only” update to some Pixel XL devices. The release notes state the build is designed for Google employees only, but don’t get your hopes up for exciting new features that haven’t been made public yet. The release weighs in at just 62.3MB and comes with build number N2G470. It contains Google’s latest security patch for May,...