Take a burner if you leave the US
The Land of the Free has come up with a wizard way of violating privacy – according to the New York Times its border staff can just steal your phone when you return to the country.
Galaxy Note 7 will have a smaller battery
Premature leak
Mobile outfit South Korea Telecom has accidently leaked the spec of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 which shows it has a smaller than expected battery.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro sells for $145.99
Snapdragon 616, 3GB RAM, 32GB bargain
Almost two years ago we wrote about commoditized Android phones and how we expected it to start in 2015, and it looks like we were spot on. Companies like Xiaomi are selling their XIAOMI Redmi 3 Pro with Snapdragon 616, 3GB RAM, 32GB for just $145.99.
Android Nougat will not boot if you have malware
Compulsory boot check
The newest version of Android has a compulsory boot check which will prevent you starting your phone if you have malware installed.
It's not a family affair
Blackberry boss John Chen has said he is "disturbed" by Apple's tough approach to encryption and user privacy, warning that the firm's attitude is harmful to society.