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AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads

AppsFlyer's 2025 Index shows Meta, TikTok and others closing in on Google and Apple as mobile ad spend concentrates at the top.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Gaming

Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh

The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Google

Hands-on Review: Kobo Clara Colour

Kobo's new Clara Colour e-reader offers a 6-inch colour screen and 42-day battery life but costs NZD $299, limiting appeal against multifunctional smartphones.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Generative AI

Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style

Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Endpoint Protection

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly

A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Data Privacy

Bitdefender uncovers massive Google Play Store ad fraud

Bitdefender has exposed a vast ad fraud operation on the Google Play Store, involving over 330 malicious apps and more than 60 million global downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Protection

Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Gaming

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users

A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Ransomware

Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Data Protection

Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia's U16 social media ban

As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Google

CelcomDigi unveils Spark eSIM app for flexible mobile plans

CelcomDigi launches Spark, an eSIM-only mobile app in Malaysia offering flexible plans from MYR RM15 with instant activation and no fixed contracts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025

Encryption

Google & CSA join forces to boost Singapore cyber resilience

Google and Singapore's Cyber Security Agency renew partnership to enhance national cybersecurity with AI tools and public-private training initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025