Android trounces Apple across the globe - CNET

Android makers sell a huge variety of phones at different prices and thus can reach a wider audience than Apple can with the iPhone, says research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.

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3 reasons you should install Opera VPN for iOS right now - CNET

Also, one setting in the browser that you might want to turn off.

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Viking Horde malware attacks Android devices - CNET

A new strain of malware is targeting Android devices via infected apps at the Google Play app store, says security firm Check Point.

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iPhone app can alert you if your device gets hacked - CNET

A new app dubbed System and Security Info will scope out your iPhone for potential security threats.

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India claims to have tool to defeat iPhone encryption - CNET

The country's communications and IT minister says the government has a forensics tool that can handle smartphones, including Apple's.

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Marshmallow spreads to 7.5% of all Android devices - CNET

But Lollipop remains the most favored flavor. It's on nearly five times as many gadgets as the newer Marshmallow.

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5 settings every new Android owner should change - CNET

Whether you're a newcomer to Android or just upgrading to a newer model, consider tweaking these settings to improve performance and battery life.

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