It was widely expected that Google would be releasing Android 4.3 and re-designed Gmail app for Android at the recently concluded I/O. After all, for how long will Google let iOS users enjoy a much more beautiful and aesthetically pleasing Gmail app compared to Android users? As we all know things did not go as expected, and Google did not announce a new version of Android, or an update to the Gmail app....
For Part 3 SQL Injection SQL injection occurs when a user sends malicious data to an interpreter as an SQL query. The attacker sends simple text-based attacks that exploit the targeted interpreter. An attack with an SQL string in it can be used to bypass authentication of data from database tables. It can also result loss of data. Vulnerable Code: [java] <%@page import=“java.sql.*”%> <%@ page language=“java” contentType=“text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1” pageEncoding=“ISO-8859-1”%> <!...
Although the main focus of IT security normally rests with IT department, it is important for everyone within the organization to actively take part and make sure that everybody does their part to combat the disastrous effects of data breaches and lapses in security. What follows is a generalized description of how your organization might implement a security awareness program of their own, and how the different stakeholders can all work together to achieve this goal....
The move affects users on Android iOS, targets versions of the apps released before before Nougat iOS 10 made their respective debuts. explains that users will begin seeing the prompts on h 1 warning them that the version they are using is too old no longer supported. Additionally, some users with very old versions will be forced to upgrade when they receive the dialogue box. The version of the apps being shut down are as follows:...
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it had assessed the use of a digital equivalent of dollar notes and coins, or a retail central bank digital currency, and found no compelling need for one, at least, for the moment. It noted, though, that it would look to build the technical capabilities and competencies required to issue a retail central bank currency, should there ever be a need for one. Subsequent reviews here would examine the optimal ledger technology to build out such a currency and its integration with the country’s existing financial market infrastructure, MAS said....
But when you fire up Netflix, the video keeps pausing and giving you the buffering message. That is super annoying and can ruin a perfectly good evening. It doesn’t end there. In the following days, you notice the internet is crawling at a snail’s pace, no matter which gadget you’re using. Whether you’re streaming video or just surfing the internet on your computer or tablet, websites are taking forever to load....
Sony is working on a new UI for its Xperia devices, and is looking for testers to try out its new take on Android before making it official. The company’s announcement states that its “new Android concept” will bring a fresh take on its user experience. The trial program will be available for Xperia Z3 owners in Sweden, and will start from July 27 and run until September 13. During the trial period, Sony will be collecting usage information and crash reports to further improve the user experience of its software....
Along with the newly announced 6.44 inch Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the Japanese company also unveiled a successor to their SmartWatch that’s aptly called the SmartWatch 2. What exactly is it? It’s a small Bluetooth enabled screen that you wear on your wrist. It talks to your Android phone to show you missed notifications, incoming calls and texts, and all that jazz. I’ll say this again, all the processing is done on your phone, not the watch itself....
The screen Samsung seem to be in agreement when it comes to the best screen size for this product category. The G o 2 (pictured at top) has a 5.9-inch screen with full HD resolution, while the Note 3 has a 5.7-inch screen with the same 1080p resolution. Size weight Since the two models have roughly the same screen size, the weight is also close. The Galaxy Note is slightly lighter at 168 grams versus the G o 2’s 172 grams....
Sprint’s press release promises “peak wireless speeds” of 60Mbps (real-world speed is likely to be in the 30-40Mbps range; still quite good). Oh, there’s more – HD Voice will roll out in illy Baltimore in the coming weeks, too. You’ll need a phone compatible with Spark to get the faster speeds. Right now, that list is fairly short: the Galaxy Mega, Galaxy S4 mini, G2, HTC One Max. More Tri-b capable phones are expected this year....
It’s not just the constantly rising price of channel packages that can break the bank. You also have tons of other fees piled on. Take a look at your monthly statement and you might be surprised at everything you’re paying for. More than likely you’re paying monthly fees for each receiver in your home, DVR service and possibly a protection plan, just to name a few. All that, added to your monthly channel package, can cost nearly $200 per month....
The Beats Studio3 over-ear headphones are priced at $149 over the next three days, a steep drop of 57% off the usual retail price of $349, a saving of $200. These Beats headphones have an over-ear design with fabric cushions to make sure wearing them for long periods of time is comfortable. The Studio3 headphones are wireless and contain an Apple W1 processor to improve connectivity between them and Apple devices, but perhaps more importantly, also feature active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies....
Let’s say you have a long flight. We all know that in-flight movies are almost always terrible, so why not bring along your own entertainment. You can download your favorite streaming movies and shows and watch them from your device without an internet connection. Tap or click here to see how. Google Drive is cloud-based storage you can access from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. The service makes it easy to upload, edit and share files with others....
Now Dutch, (Indian) English, Russian, lish are now officially supported in version 3.1 of Text-To-Speech. ile there’s no use case for the app in its stalone form, it’s a powerful application that other apps can take advantage of. The ‘read aloud’ option in ay Books the ‘conversation’ feature in Translate is possible from the TTS application, so you may have been using it but never knew. If you’d like to tweak the text-to-speech output to another language, for whatever reason, it can be changed in Settings>nguage Input>Text-to-speech output....
With Android Oreo, Google unveiled Project Treble. This new project from the company was aimed at making Android updates quicker by making core parts of the OS modular. Sadly, not many Project Treble-compatible devices have hit the market so far so it is unclear if the project is a success or not. However, Project Treble has made it incredibly easy to boot an AOSP build of Android on compatible devices....
According to Bloomberg, Samsung will be using its in-house Exynos chipset over Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 on its upcoming flagship — the Galaxy S6. The report, citing “people with direct knowledge of the matter,” states that the Snapdragon 810 chip frequently overheated in Samsung’s testing, which has ultimately led the Korean giant to use its own Exynos AP on its upcoming 2015 flagship. Samsung has long been using Qualcomm’s SoCs inside its devices, even though it has its own semiconductor business....
But how do you know what customers are saying about your business besides asking them directly? Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to track information using a tool that’s become a household name, Google. Google Alerts is a handy way to track conversations and see what your customers like and dislike. Here’s how to set up alerts to see what your customers say about you. This small business tip is brought to you by our sponsor, Dell....
Trying to save money, many are turning to the used car market. But whenever something is in demand, crooks aren’t too far behind. Read on to find out how thieves are ripping off used car shoppers and ways to avoid falling victim. Here’s the backstory Many people go through an authorized dealer to buy a new car. However, the second-hand vehicle market is an excellent option for selling your old car or finding a used one without hassling with dealerships....
When it rains, it pours. Sony has just announced that they’ve begun pushing out updates for four of their devices: the Xperia S, Xperia SL, Arco S, and the hilariously oversized Z Ultra. The first three devices will get improvements in the camera and battery life department, along with two new gestures for the home button. Long pressing will bring up Google Now, and a double tap will call up the app switcher....
The unprecedented move will see KT and LG Uplus lose their right to use the 28GHz spectrum they won in an auction back in 2018. SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile operator, will have its use time of the spectrum reduced by six months. It will also lose the right to use the spectrum completely unless it builds the 15,000 radio stations that use the spectrum by the end of May next year....
