Samsung might launch separate Galaxy S10 model with 5G support

Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to see the light of day by Q1 2019. Reports so far indicate that the device will come in three models codenamed Beyond 0, Beyond 1 and Beyond 2; probably a lite, normal and plus model. New report from a South Korean source claims though that there will be two variants of the Beyond 2 model. One of them will be equipped with a 5G connectivity. The reason for not putting it into a basic Beyond 2 model is reportedly its higher price. We do not know if that model will be released alongside the others or on a later ...

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 will not receive monthly security updates anymore

Well that is sad: Samsung has officially confirmed that it will discontinue monthly security updates for the abovementioned devices. While sad, it is a standard policy for Samsung to stop updating (in other words, caring) about lesser/less successful devices after two to three years. Both of these smartphones will most probably receive any critical security updates whenever needed, but that is all. Tweet Vote on HN ...

Google is fighting child pornography

Google is working on artificial inteligence specialized in seeking out child pornography online. According to its creators, this AI increases the probability of finding that illegal (and disgusting) content in the Internet by an impressive 700%. Its performance is based on neural network, which (somehow) means that the number of people required to verify its decisions is minimal. Sounds a bit like Skynet, but I cannot disapprove of the tool used in such a cause. Google has given this AI to its business partners and on-governmental organizations for ...

Moto G5S Plus gets updated to Android 8.1 Oreo globally

Android 9 Pie may have been out for a month now, but you know how Android OS updates are – no two smartphones come with the same system. Anyhoo, Moto G5S Plus is at least getting updated to 8.1 Oreo. The update was supposed to take place two months ago, but has been postponed due to technical difficulties. Brazil is the first country to receive it, with others coming next in an unknown order. Exact number of changes is unknown, but will definitely include August security update. ...

South Korean release of LG G5 is being updated to Oreo

Many LG devices have had their OS’ updated to Oreo lately, and a South Korean LG G5 is next in line. Better late than never, I guess. Update brings with it a number of new features, such as background app optimization, notification channels and picture-in-picture mode. It is unknown whether or not the update will be available in the west (east, I guess?), but it probably will. Tweet Vote on HN ...

There is a hole in Android’s security. Every OS older than Pie is in danger

As reported by the Nightwatch Cybersecurity, there is a newly found hole in the security of every Android OS older than 9 Pie. This gap allows a potential hacker to learn your phone’s IP and MAC address, Wi-Fi and BSSID, giving them the possibility to, among other things, track your position and enter your Wi-Fi network. Google knows the issue and is working on fixing it, but so far only Android 9 Pie devices are safe. For everyone with older OS, be extra careful: no opening mails from Nigerian princes, no clicking on ads ...