Google has tightened its Android app store security by including a service called Bouncer that scans latest apps as developers upload them in Android Market. Bouncer scans apps for probable malicious behavior as well as also analyzes the new developer account to stop “repeat-offenders” from spreading their wares, said Google. These enhanced efforts are paying [...]

McAfee has launched a new mobile security software for smartphones and tablet devices. The software has a new feature that include McAfee app alert that tell the users what the application do with the personal information other than call and SMS filtering. The executive vice president and general manager, consumer, mobile and small business at [...]

LG Electronics, the South Korean based smartphone manufacturer has released Gingerbread 2.3.4 update to its Android powered Optimus Black handsets. LG has been known for delaying to release software update for its Android powered handsets. According to scattered reports the LG Optimus Black will receive slightly outdated Gingerbread 2.3.4 update while several other device manufacturers [...]

Samsung Electronics, the Korean based electronic giant has shown deep interest in merging its mobile operating system Bada with Tizen, an open Linux based operating system which is capable of working different platforms. Tizen is expected to bring advantages of other projects like Maemo and MeeGo like better and advanced functionality as well as number [...]

Microsoft will launch Skype app for devices powered by Windows Phone operating system. In an interview to Mobile.se, Peter Wissing, director for Windows Phone at Microsoft has confirmed this. Notably, Skype was purchased by Microsoft last year. Presently, Tango app for Windows Phone is in the list of trusted apps available for video calling and [...]