Symantec study uncovers new threats to Android

According to Symantec's new study, In just the first half of 2011, the growth of mobile malware and the increasing boldness and strategy behind the threats are alarming. 

Symantec recently conducted an in depth analysis of the security features of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android platforms, noting areas of strength and weakness in both. Symantec published a blog post detailing a staged download method used by two newly discovered Android threats, Android.Lightdd and Android.Jsmshider.

By borrowing the staged downloader strategy from their traditional PC cousins, these threats attempt to complicate infection to the point where simple uninstalls of the malicious apps are insufficient.

The blog post can be read here:http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/android-threat-trend-shows-criminals-are-thinking-outside-box 

Foursquare checks in 10 Millionth user, remains somewhat relevant

Location based social service Foursquare has reached its 10 millionth user and has added more features as well as made itself available to Nokia handsets (on Symbian). Foursquare has surpassed 750 million check-ins from users since it's inception in 2009. It is still one of the cleverest ways to claim mayorship of locations people frequent as well avail of specials offered nearby or check out the tips left by other users.

Foursquare has iPhone, Symbian, Android, webOS, Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry applications.

Acer's Iconia Tab Honeycomb tablet drops to $399 at Best Buy.ca

It seems that the tablet wars are in full effect and the good news for consumers is that prices are coming down, fast. Acer's 16GB Iconia Tab is now selling for $399 at Best Buy. This is the most recent new tablet to receive a reduction in price shortly after launch. The HP TouchPad had a similar price slash (from $515 to $449 for the 16GB model) and the 32GB Motorola XOOM  is now $499. Is the price drop going to help sales of these devices, well we didn't see anyone lining up but time will tell. 

Review: Kobo eReader Touch Edition

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto-based Kobo has come a long way since its first eReader with the eReader Touch Edition. A diminuitive, fast and well-priced eBook reader that doesn't only meet its competition feature by feature but also offers a number of unique features besides being the one of the smaller yet most capable eReader devices around.

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