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Google Removes 21 Apps From Android Market With Root Exploit

David Wasserman — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:17:12 +0000

Google Removes 21 Apps From Android Market With Root Exploit is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Google has removed 21 applications from Android Market and users phones which contain malicious code to root your device.

The applications are:

Falling Down
Super Guitar Solo
Super History Eraser
Photo Editor
Super Ringtone Maker
Super Sex Positions
Hot Sexy Videos
Chess
下坠滚球_Falldown
Hilton Sex Sound
Screaming Sexy Japanese Girls
Falling Ball Dodge
Scientific Calculator
Dice Roller
躲避弹球
Advanced Currency Converter
App Uninstaller
几何战机_PewPew
Funny Paint
Spider Man
蜘蛛侠

All the apps were published by Myournet and the apps use the rageagainstthecage exploit to root your phone , which opens the door for the app to do anything with your data such as sending it to a remote server and worse.

If you installed any of these apps, they should have been deleted from your phone BUT you should do a full system wipe and reset your phone completely as the data wipe and reset from settings may not be enough. [Engadget]

Android Market Update, Refund Window Only Fifteen Minutes!

David Wasserman — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:22:48 +0000

Android Market Update, Refund Window Only Fifteen Minutes! is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Android Market is getting a major overhaul over the next couple of weeks. This update will be for folks using Android 1.6 and up which encompasses most Android smartphones.

When you first enter the Android Market you will see a carousel of promoted apps on the home and category screens, Live wallpapers and widgets will have their very own categories. Also the app content ratings will go live and all the apps vital info will be on one screen.

As you already know, you currently have 24 hours to uninstall a paid application and get a refund. Google claims that most people uninstall within 15 minutes so that will be the new window for returns.

Keep your eye out for the update and remember that you will only have 15 minutes to try a paid app. Personally I’m not happy with such a short timeframe, it generally takes me longer to decide if I like a particular app. Oh well, guess you can’t please everyone!

Check out the screenshots below. [Android Developers Blog]

Content Ratings Coming To Android Market

David Wasserman — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:15:44 +0000

Content Ratings Coming To Android Market is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Android developers will now be able to assign content ratings to applications just like movies, video games and music. Google announced the following rating system.

All
Pre-Teen
Teen
Mature

Starting next week, developers will be required to assign a rating before uploading their apps. Existing applications default to Mature if the developer doesn’t update their listing within a few weeks.

Google is in the process of implementing improvements to Android Market over the next several months and this is one of the new features. [Android Developers Blog]

Android Apps To Make Holiday Travel Easier

David Wasserman — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:24:35 +0000

Android Apps To Make Holiday Travel Easier is a post from: Android Phone Geek

It’s the start of another holiday season and with that comes the dreaded travel from point A to point B. While the holidays is a time for fun and relaxation, it can be stressful. Hopefully some of these Android travel apps can help make it that much easier.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be safe!

DRIVING

Glympse: With all the driving this holiday season, why not show folks your location so they can estimate your arrival time. Glympse is the easy way to safely share your location in real time. The best part about Glympse, you don’t need to sign-up. All you do is send a Glympse to anyone via email, SMS, Facebook, or Twitter. You specify the length of time you share your location and they can easily track you, it even shows your current speed. One of my favorites and it’s FREE.