Telegram has rolled out a new update which is all about animated stickers. Artists can also create and upload new packs of animated stickers for everybody to use.
Puppets is a new feature now available on SwiftKey Beta for Android. You can choose one of five different animals (Panda, Cat, Dog, Panda, Owl) with which to record a 30-second animated message, and your facial movements will be transposed onto the creatures by way of a tracking technology.
Samsung has announced August 7 as the launch date of the next Galaxy Note device. Samsung sent out press invites confirming the date and location. The latest Unpacked event is scheduled for August 7 at 4PM ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Google has released the July 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 range of smartphones is now available in a beautiful Cardinal Red, exclusively via EE. All three models are available in the new colour excluding the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings Location-Based Chats, Adding Contacts Without Phone Numbers and More.
Huawei unveiled the Mate X back in February with the device due to launch in June. However, earlier this month, the launch date was said to be put back to September. Vincent Pang, President of Huawei's Western European Region, today confirmed that Huawei's first foldable phone wlll indeed launch in September.
Huawei unveiled three new phones at a launch event in China today, all part of the Nova line. Huawei detailed the specs of the new devices at the event but didn’t really mention much about the software powering the devices.
Huawei has pushed out an OTA update for the Huawei P30 Pro that brings improvements to the to the screen and audio playback.
Huawei’s Honor brand today announced the global availability of its flagship smartphone, the HONOR 20, following a record-high sales performance of more than one million units sold in China in a mere 14 days.
BlackBerry has released an update to BBM Enterprise for Android (BBMe), bringing the ability to record and send videos directly from within a chat and more.
Google has been pushing Rich Communication Services (RCS) as a replacement for SMS for a long time now but the feature kept getting delayed due to delays from carriers.
Huawei unveiled the Mate X back in February with the device due to launch in June. The launch date how now been put back to September, according to a Huawei spokesperson.
Google's new 2-Step Verification (2SV) method which turns Android phones into physical security keys can now be used by those who own iOS devices. The 2SV method enables Android phones to be used as physical keys to log into Google accounts.
Shazam can now identify the songs you are listening to even when you are wearing headphones. The new feature, dubbed Pop-up Shazam, was added to the latest Android version of the service this week.
Huawei’s Honor brand launched its latest Honor 20 Series smartphones in India today, the premium Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 and Honor 20i.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the June 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Rolling out to Android phones in the United States, beginning today, Google Assistant will be fully integrated into Waze so users won’t have to tap on their screens to get things done. Many of Waze’s most popular features will be supported, such as reporting traffic jams, calling out potholes, and checking for alternate routes.
Google has detailed how Triada malware continues to infect Android devices despite efforts to resolve this issue over the last few years.
HMD Global has launched its latest Android One smartphone in India, the Nokia 2.2. It comes with dual SIM slots and microSD card slot and houses a dedicated Google Assistant button.
The phone runs on Android One 9.0 Pie OS, has a 3000 mAh battery, packed inside phone dimensions of 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3 mm with total of 153 grams weight.
Google has released Beta 4 of Android Q bringing the final Android Q APIs for developers. The Beta 4 update includes the latest Android Q system images for Pixel and Android Emulator, along with the final Android Q developer APIs (API level 29), the official API 29 SDK, and updated build tools for Android Studio. Together, these give developers everything they need to test their apps for compatibility with Android Q and build with Android Q features and APIs.
Google has released the June 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings the ability to choose who can see your phone number in Privacy & Security settings and more.
Spotify for Android has finally received the highly-requested feature of a Sleep Timer, allowing app users to easily drift off to their favourite music without worrying that their songs will constantly keep playing and will drain out their smartphone's battery.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the May 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
The brand-new HONOR 20 is now available to pre-order from O2 online and in-store from tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd May, on O2’s customisable plans. Delivery is from the 6th June.
At an event in London today, Huawei’s Honor brand unveiled its latest Honor 20 Series smartphones, the premium Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Lite.
Google has revoked Huawei's Android license, restricting Huawei from some updates to Android. The company has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware and software products except those covered by open source licenses.
Huawei has unveiled its new 5G-ready smartphone in London, the Mate 20 X 5G. The phone is essentially a 5G-enabled version of the Mate 20 X that the Chinese company launched in October.
The brand-new Sony Xperia 1 is now available to pre-order on O2, with delivery from May 30. Available in Black and Purple, the latest flagship Sony smartphone offers a cinematic experience like no other.
The Sony Xperia 1 is now available in the UK. Sony’s latest vision for mobile technology, packing a host of highlight features such as the world’s first 4K OLED display in a smartphone with 21:9 CinemaWide display (6.5”), and the world’s first Eye AF in a smartphone with a triple lens camera and up to 10 fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking for precision focus and exposure.
OnePlus has launched its OnePlus 7 series of handsets globally, which consist of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. However, there’s also a 5G variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro, which the company has announced has currently announced only in the UK.
OnePlus today officially unveiled the new OnePlus 7 Pro. Costing from £649 the new premium OnePlus still undercuts the competition by about £250, but isn’t quite as value-oriented as previous offerings.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings chat archives, a fresh look for the app and more.
It's taken its time but the ability to archive chats is finally here. To archive, simply swipe left on your main screen. You can further hide archived chats with another left swipe and to see them again, simply pull down on the main screen.
Samsung is contacting customers who had pre-ordered the Galaxy Fold device in the US, and is asking them to confirm that they wish to proceed with their pre-order. The South Korean company’s move is inspired by the fact that it cannot confirm the shipping date for its foldable device yet.
Huawei has opened a global Android Q Developer Recruitment drive for beta testers, running now through June 30. Developers are invited to try out the latest Android test build on HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro and contribute to optimising and improving device compatibility of Android Q.
Google has released Beta 3 of Android Q and the focus this year is on bringing new mobile experiences, more control of privacy and enhanced security.
Google’s Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are now official. As expected, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are the company’s less expensive Pixel 3 handsets with which the company aims at creating a new ‘entry-premium’ segment.
OnePlus has announced that the display of the OnePlus 7 Pro is HDR10+ certified, a mode that provides users with a more dynamic and detailed picture quality. The company has also announced that it has partnered with YouTube and Netflix to offer content that is viewable in HDR10.
Google has released the May 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
Telegram has rolled out a new update to Telegram X, which brings new privacy notifications, support for polls and a whole lot more. A major feature of the recent update, is what the developer is calling Notifications 2.0.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the April 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Samsung Linux on DeX app lets owners of specific Samsung devices “run” a full Ubuntu desktop on their device alongside Android. The feature was initially compatible with the Samsung Note 9 and the Samsung Tab S4 but support has now been added for the S9 & S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S10 and the Tab S5e.
TCL announced a red colour variant of the BlackBerry KEY2 at MWC earlier this year, and the device is now available for purchase in the United States.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold will be available to pre-order from April 26 in Italy from Vodafone. Customers can order the device in 15 Vodafone stores in major cities.
Honor has confirmed that the Honor 20 and possibly other phones in the series will launch on May 21 in London. This London launch event marks the first time the brand has launched a phone in Europe, without first holding a launch event in China.
Google has launched the Currents G-suite app that will enable people to have meaningful discussions and interactions in an organisation. Currents is replacing Google+ for G Suite, and has a new look, feel, and set of features.
Google has announced Android phones can now be used as a Bluetooth-based security key to be used for two-factor authentication. The new functionality enables users to add an additional layer of security to a Google account via the Chrome browser.
Samsung has released the Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea, the world's first available smartphone with built-in fifth-generation communications technology. On Wednesday the South became the first country to commercially launch nationwide 5G services, with three superfast networks going live offering data speeds that allow users to download entire movies in less than a second.
Google has released Beta 2 of Android Q and among fixes and other features, it has brought the foldable emulator for developers. The foldable emulator will let developers make games and apps for the upcoming wave of foldable devices.
Google has released the April 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S10 5G will be available for purchase from April 5 in South Korea. The phone, that was announced alongside the the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+, will also be available in the US as Verizon will open pre-orders for the device on April 5.
The brand-new Huawei P30 and P30 Pro is now available to pre-order on O2 in stores, and online and in voice on Thursday. Available in Aurora and Black on the P30 and also Breathing Crystal for the P30 Pro, these smartphones come equipped with cutting edge photography capabilities.
Samsung today announced that the Galaxy Fold will be available in the UK from Samsung Online Shop and Samsung Experience Stores, and via an exclusive operator partnership with EE.
TCL announced a red colour variant of the BlackBerry KEY2 at MWC earlier this year, and the device is now available for purchase in China.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings new privacy settings, TalkBack support and more.
Users can now delete any message on both ends in any private chat. You can also delete any private chat entirely from both your and the other person's device with just two taps
O2 has announced that it will carry the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy S10 5G, when it launches later this year.5G on the Galaxy S10 5G will introduce hyper-fast streaming and download speeds, powerful mobile hot-spotting, 4K video calling and an elevated mobile gaming experience.
Creative Media Works has released the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings 65,000 character posts to your feed, and lets you receive notifications when your friends like or comment on your post.
Google has released Beta 1 of Android Q for early adopters and a preview SDK for developers, and you can install it on any of Google’s Pixel phones. This release will inevitably include ample bugs and half-finished features, but it’s the first glimpse of Google’s vision for the future of Android.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the March 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Google has released the March 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves. Those partners vary in their ability to release the patches in a timely fashion.
BlackBerry has rolled out updates to BBM Enterprise for Android, iOS and Desktop. BBM Enterprise 1.6 brings Banner message in legacy chats, QR code activation, App lock and more.
BlackBerry has rolled out a BlackBerry UEM 12.10 Maintenance Release 1. OpenJDK 8-based builds that are compatible with Java SE 8 are now supported as an alternative to using Oracle JDK 8. These builds and support are available from vendors such as Azul Systems (Zulu) or AdoptOpenJDK.
BlackBerry has released an update to BlackBerry UEM Cloud, bringing factory reset protection for Android Enterprise devices, fingerprint authentication and more.
Google and FIDO Alliance (FIDO) have announced that Android is now certified to support the FIDO2 standard. With this news, any compatible device running Android 7.0+ is now FIDO2 Certified out of the box or after an automated Google Play Services update.
Sony has unveiled a trio of large screen phones, seemingly taking the fight to the likes of Samsung's Galaxy S10+ and the iPhone Xs Max.The Xperia 1 is the Japanese company's new flagship, with a 6.4in 4K OLED display in a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, which offers support for HDR content.
TCL announced today at Mobile World Congress 2019, a red colour variant of the BlackBerry KEY2. This newest addition to TCL's range of BlackBerry-branded smartphones comes in a deep red Series 7 Aluminum frame, with black accents covering the textured back and the keys.
Huawei has unveiled the Mate X, a luxury 5G phone with a folding screen. the Mate X is a strikingly attractive device that will give owners three screens effectively. When folded, it has a 6.6-inch 2480 x 1148 resolution main screen, a 6.38-inch screen on the rear and when it’s unfolded the Mate X transforms into a stunningly immersive 8-inch tablet with a 2480 x 2200 resolution display.
Samsung has officially unveiled its Galaxy S10 family of flagship phones. There are four new phones in the Galaxy S10 range: the standard Galaxy S10, the bigger Galaxy S10+, a smaller Galaxy S10E and for the first time, a 5G smartphone which will be available to buy later this year.
Samsung today unveiled their much anticipated foldable smartphone - the Galaxy Fold, which opens up to create a 7.3in (18.5cm) tablet-like display able to run up to three apps at once. The outer display is a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The inner/main display of the Galaxy Fold is a large 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dyanic AMOLED canvas with a form factor of 4.2:3.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S5e, incorporating a vivid 10.5 inch sAMOLED display large screen in a lightweight design to keep you comfortably connected to what you enjoy most. At 5.5mm thin and weighing around 400g, Galaxy Tab S5e is light enough to comfortably stay with you.
When Punkt launched the MP02, back in September of last year, it was inevitable that the first release would bring with it some software bugs on the handset. Fortunately, the company has now released the first update of the MP02’s firmware and it is now available to install over the air.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the February 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Google has released the February 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which concentrates on bringing improvements to chat backgrounds. Users can now apply blur and motion effects to chat backgrounds as well as set custom colours as backgrounds and apply patterns.
A new report highlights another shady Facebook policy that was paying people to install an app called the Facebook Research VPN. Facebook allegedly paid users to install the VPN, which allowed the company to collect all the user's phone and web activity at all times.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the January 2019 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
HMD Global has announced collaborations with three leading wireless providers in North America – Cricket Wireless and Verizon in the United States and Rogers in Canada.
HMD Global is also expanding its selection of Nokia smartphones on Android with the launch of two wireless provider-specific devices coming to the United States this month and another coming to Rogers subsidiary brand, chatr, in Canada very soon.
The HONOR View20 is now available to O2 customers and comes with an initial gift of a stylish HONOR Watch Magic in black upon purchase of the HONOR View20 on O2 Refresh’s customisable tariffs.
The most recent pre-release code of Android Q indicates that phone makers and wireless carriers will have expanded capabilities for locking down smartphones to specific networks. This will be done through the SIM card, with Android Q introducing controls to essentially create whitelists and blacklist
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings new Global permissions for groups, where admins can restrict all members in any group from posting certain types of content.
Last month, Twitter announced the ability to switch between seeing top Tweets first or seeing the latest Tweets first. That said, the feature was initially rolled out to iOS first, promising Android users will get their turn soon. The company has now turned on the feature for Android users.
Google has launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program for Enterprise Mobility Management to help customers find the best equipped EMMs to successfully deploy Android.
With this program, Google are recognising partners who provide the most comprehensive technical solutions and have knowledgeable teams focused on modern Android security and management.
Samsung has announced that it will be holding its Samsung Galaxy 2019 Unpacked event on February 20. In an invitation sent out to the press, a vertically-oriented "10" is displayed, which leaves no doubt about what will be announced. The 10 also refers to the fact that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S family.
Google has released the January 2019 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
With CES 2019 in Las Vegas just a few days away, TCL is preparing to showcase the company's portfolio of mobile and internet devices, in addition to debuting new technologies.
As part of TCL's presence at CES, the company will be showing the latest Alcatel smartphones and internet products, as well as debuting the first of its 2019 Alcatel Series smartphones that will include the TCL-made Alcatel Full View Display.
HONOR officially launched its latest flagship phone – the HONOR View20 - in China today, equipped with the world's first rear 48MP and 3D camera system and a front-facing 25MP camera integrated into the display.
Lenovo announced today the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, the first phone to come with 12GB and the first to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the December 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Samsung announced today that the Royal Netherlands Air Force has chosen the Samsung Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition as their corporate smartphone of choice for 6,000 employees, with the Netherlands’ Ministry of Defense.
Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings new interactive feeds that allow you to like, share and exchange comments on your friend's status.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings new design for profiles, notifications and sounds, and general settings. In addition, Profile pages offer quick access to shared media.
Google has released the December 2018 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install.
The December bulletin contains general security patches for some remote and local flaws affecting all Android devices, and also includes a number of updates and fixes specifically targeting Pixel devices.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing the ability to view messages from your most important contacts and conversations with priority Hub.
Mazda is now offering owners of older vehicles the ability to upgrade their infotainment systems to ones that are compatible with both Apple's CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto. Vehicles equipped with Mazda Connect from the 2014 model year and newer are eligible for a dealer-installed upgrade with smartphone integration capabilities. But it's not a free update.
Samsung today unveiled its much-anticipated foldable phone and urged Android programmers to start writing apps for the product. The company described its Infinity Flex Display as "the foundation of the smartphone of tomorrow" and said it intended to start production within months.
TCL has announced that starting today, the BlackBerry KEY2 will be available in Russia, both online and in stores. The BlackBerry KEY2 in Black, Dual-SIM with 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage comes with a special Cyrillic keyboard.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the October 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
Huawei today unveiled the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series, powered by Huawei’s densest and highest performing system on chip (SoC) to date—the Kirin 980.
The brand-new Huawei Mate 20 Pro is available to pre-order on O2 from today on the company's new custom plans. Available in Black and Twilight, this incredibly powerful smartphone provides a seamless, slick and speedy performance.
Samsung announced the Galaxy A9 last week, debuting the world’s first rear quad camera, the first phone to feature four cameras at the back. Samsung’s new rear quad-camera Galaxy A9 features a 120° Ultra Wide lens, which captures the whole scene with way less panning.
Samsung today announced the Galaxy A9, debuting the world’s first rear quad camera, the first phone to feature four cameras at the back. The Galaxy A9 is packed with Samsung’s best camera innovations, to enable all consumers to achieve more, experience more and unlock more possibilities every day.
Google officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones Tuesday, at an event in New York City. All of the major UK carriers have now revealed their pricing for both phones sim-free and on contract.
Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones at an event in New York City. Both devices bring a few upgrades to the Pixel brand with a faster Snapdragon 845 processor, improved battery life and refreshed design all headline features.
BlackBerry, Android and PLDT Enterprise partner on secure enterprise solution for taxi company MiCab
BlackBerry today announced it is expanding its partnerships with Android and PLDT Enterprise, through Smart Communications, to provide MiCab, an online taxi-hailing platform, with an integrated, secure enterprise cloud solution that maintains data privacy, meets compliance and accelerates service delivery.
Optiemus Infracom launched the Evolve and Evolve X back in August in India. Together with Amazon India, the company has announced that the BlackBerry Evolve will be available from October 10.
Google has released the October 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month.
The October bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.
Punkt announced the second edition of its mobile phone, the MP02 4G two weeks ago and the company are now taking pre-orders for the dumb phone. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the new MP02 benefits from 4G LTE, making it available for use all over the world
Samsung today announced the Galaxy A7, the latest addition to the Galaxy A series family. With a powerful rear triple camera, sleek design and must have everyday features.
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the world's top-selling automakers, has chosen Google's Android operating system to run its dashboard information and entertainment features.
The change, which won't roll out until 2021, means that users will get Android features such as Google Maps, Waze and the hands-free Google Assistant, without having to connect a phone.
At the London Design Festival today. Punkt released the second edition of its mobile phone, the MP02 4G. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the new MP02 benefits from 4G LTE, making it available for use all over the world, has the ability to tether to another device (a laptop or tablet) and it features BlackBerry Secure Software – the first ever non-BlackBerry handset to be certified with this.
Samsung and Google announced today that they are working together to offer an enhanced smartphone messaging experience, accelerating the industry initiative toward global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability.
BlackBerry has rolled out updates to BBM Enterprise for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows 10 platforms. All versions brings fixes to customer features.
TCL has announced that starting today with Vodacom, the BlackBerry KEY2 will be available online and in Vodacom stores. The BlackBerry KEY2 in Black is now available from a recommended retail price of R599pm x 24 months on a Smart XS+.
Google has expanded the Android Enterprise Recommended program to include rugged devices. Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program back in February, and the program is supposedly designed to help enterprises find the best enterprise devices and services Android has to offer.
Google has released the September 2018 Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month's bulletin for at least a month. The September bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.
TCL today unveiled its newest BlackBerry smartphone – the BlackBerry KEY2 LE. This newest addition to the BlackBerry KEY series smartphone lineup offers three colors variants – Slate, Champagne and Atomic – while keeping with the BlackBerry KEY2 design evolution which includes minimised screen bezels and redesigned chassis for a more modern look and feel.
BlackBerry has today rolled out the August 2018 Android Security update to BlackBerry Android devices. The Android Security Bulletin contains details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. BlackBerry releases security bulletins to notify users of its Android smartphones about available security fixes.
Back in March of this year, BlackBerry announced it had signed a technology and brand licensing deal for “BlackBerry Secure” with Swiss consumer electronics maker, Punkt Tronics AG.
The new agreement enables Punkt to bring to market a range of highly-secure products which will embed BlackBerry cybersecurity technology
When Epic Games announced that they would be cutting out Google when distributing Fortnite for Android, there was major discussion on the interwebs regarding Android security concerns. Surprise, surprise but these concerns turned out to be legitimate, as the first Fortnite Mobile for Android installer came with a very serious vulnerability, which allowed installation of virtually any app, including malware or other nasty surprises.
