Study reveals more people are willing to trade mobile privacy for free apps

More and more Canadians are reportedly foregoing privacy concerns when it comes to their mobile apps in place of free apps, according to a new survey from Norton. Symantec researchers found that there are a large number of apps that collect and send personal information to app developers, and you might not know this is happening.

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Internal shuffle eyed as Samsung Galaxy S5 sales slump

Things are not looking good for Samsung’s mobile business. A new report from The Wall Street Journal shows the company sold about 40% fewer Galaxy S5 units than expected. During the first three months on the market, the Galaxy S5 sold approximately 12 million units, which is four million units less than the 16 million Galaxy S4 units sold in the same amount of time last year. In China, sales were down by 50% from the Galaxy S4 during the first six months the device was sold.

Samsung has been facing some tough competition both in the high-end and low-end markets with Apple iPhone record sales and cheaper Android devices like those from Xiaomi. With these poor results, Samsung is reportedly considering replacing mobile chief J.K. Shin with home appliance and television division chief B.K. Yoon.

Source: The Wall Street Journal | Via: BGR

Microsoft reportedly developing its own smartwatch

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Looks like Microsoft doesn’t want to be too far behind in the wearable tech game. According to a Forbes report, Microsoft is also joining the smartwatch market with Kinect engineers working on the project as well. The device will reportedly be like a life tracker and collect health information around the clock. It will be compatible not just with Windows Phone but with Android and iOS as well. It might look similar to Samsung’s Gear Fit and have a color touchscreen. Battery life is said to last for around two days.

Cybergeddon to premiere globally and exclusively on Yahoo!

Cybergeddon is a new digital feature film about the growing threat of cybercrime starring Olivier Martinez and Missy Peregrym. Today also marks the release of the official trailer now live at cybergeddon.yahoo.com. Created by Anthony E. Zuiker who developed the CSI franchise is set to debut on September 25.

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