Google has removed 25 apps from Play Store for phishing Facebook credentials

Android powers more than five times as many smartphones and tablets as iOS. As a result, the number of apps on the Google Play Store is considerably higher than Apple’s App Store and that makes the app review process less rigorous for Android. Predictably, that allows many malicious apps to pass through the review process much more easily and remain on the Play Store until reported for chicanery. Google, however, does act promptly in removing malicious apps, especially when it comes to serious allegations like phishing. The internet giant has now struck down 25 apps for deceiving users and logging Facebook login credentials, as per a recent report.

French cyber-security agency Evina recently reported 25 malicious apps to Google in May for siphoning off users’ Facebook login details. This was accomplished by creating a faux login page on top of the actual Facebook’s login page. The malicious elements were disguised by legit functionality in these apps. Evina notes that these apps were masquerading as wallpaper apps, image and video editors, flashlight apps, games, and file managers on the Google Play Store.

Fake Facebook login page in the overlay; Image courtesy of Evina

The French agent also told ZDNet that some of these malicious apps had been on the Google Play Store for over a year. Google removed them after validating the findings in early June. While removing apps from the Play Store, Google also disables them on users’ smartphones and informs them through the Play Protect feature.

The list of apps removed by Google includes:

App Name	Package	No. of installs
Super Wallpapers Flashlight	com.wallpaper.flashlight.compass	500000+
Padenatef	com.sun.newjbq.beijing.ten	500000+
Wallpaper Level	com.liapp.level	100000+
Contour level wallpaper	com.communication.walllevel	100000+
iPlayer & iWallpaper	com.ldl.videoedit.iwallpapers	100000+
Video Maker	com.androidapp.videosedit.v	100000+
Color Wallpapers	com.play.ljj.wallpapercomapss	100000+
Pedometer	com.baidu.news.pedometer	100000+
Powerful Flashlight	com.meituanybw.flash	100000+
Super Bright Flashlight	com.tqyapp.sb.flashlight	100000+
Super Flashlight	com.superapp.xincheng	100000+
Solitaire Game	com.game.tqsolitaire	100000+
Accurate scanning of Meade	com.tqyapp.qr	50000+
Classic card game	com.card.solitairenew	50000+
Junk file cleaning	com.xdapp.cleaning	50000+
Synthetic Z	com.tqygame.synthetic	50000+
File Manager	com.smt.filemanager	50000+
Composite Z	com.game.hcz	50000+
Screenshot Capture	com.tianqiyang.lww.screenedit	10000+
Daily Horoscope Wallpapers	com.tianqiyang.lww.constellation	10000+
Wuxia Reader	com.wuxia.reader	10000+
Plus Weather	com.plus.android.weather	10000+
Anime Live Wallpaper	com.tqyapp.chuangtai	100
iHealth Step Counter	com.tiantian.lang.tencent	–
com.tgyapp.fiction	com.tgyapp.fiction	–

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How to access Samsung DeX mode on Linux and Chrome OS

Google has yet to offer a full-fledged desktop interface in Android, but you can access the hidden barebones version of it on some devices running Android 10. A handful of OEMs, on the other hand, offer their own implementations of the desktop mode, and Samsung’s DeX is inarguably the most polished and feature-rich option among them. The latest version of Samsung DeX can even seamlessly integrate itself with Macs and Windows PCs.

While Samsung did backport DeX for PC support to older flagships, they still don’t provide an official Linux (and Chrome OS) companion app corresponding to this handy feature. From the perspective of a regular Samsung user who uses Linux, it means that you could only access the DeX mode if you had an external display. There is no OS level limitation per se, so XDA Senior Member KMyers has decided to create a proof-of-concept technique that ultimately works as a Linux client for Samsung DeX.

The unofficial method doesn’t require root access, but you need some additional hardware accessories (a USB-C to HDMI dock, coupled with an HDMI “dummy” terminator) to streamline the process. The USB power brick-cable combo that comes with your Samsung Galaxy device is required as well. On the software side, the method relies on a free and open-source project called scrcpy, which helps you to expose the actual DeX interface from your Samsung phone to a PC running Linux or Chrome OS. Moreover, you need to setup Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on your PC, which is used by scrcpy as a connection tunnel.

Typical features like clipboard sharing and drag-and-drop installation of APK files are working without issue in this method, but sound routing is a bit messy. You might have to compile scrcpy from source, though, because the available build on the default package repository of Debian based operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu and the Crostini environment on Chrome OS) is usually outdated. This step can be particularly problematic on ARM-powered Chrome OS devices, so opt for cross-compiling instead.

Samsung Dex on Linux and ChromeOS: Tutorial || XDA Discussion Thread

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How to access Samsung DeX mode on Linux and Chrome OS

Google has yet to offer a full-fledged desktop interface in Android, but you can access the hidden barebones version of it on some devices running Android 10. A handful of OEMs, on the other hand, offer their own implementations of the desktop mode, and Samsung’s DeX is inarguably the most polished and feature-rich option among them. The latest version of Samsung DeX can even seamlessly integrate itself with Macs and Windows PCs.

While Samsung did backport DeX for PC support to older flagships, they still don’t provide an official Linux (and Chrome OS) companion app corresponding to this handy feature. From the perspective of a regular Samsung user who uses Linux, it means that you could only access the DeX mode if you had an external display. There is no OS level limitation per se, so XDA Senior Member KMyers has decided to create a proof-of-concept technique that ultimately works as a Linux client for Samsung DeX.

The unofficial method doesn’t require root access, but you need some additional hardware accessories (a USB-C to HDMI dock, coupled with an HDMI “dummy” terminator) to streamline the process. The USB power brick-cable combo that comes with your Samsung Galaxy device is required as well. On the software side, the method relies on a free and open-source project called scrcpy, which helps you to expose the actual DeX interface from your Samsung phone to a PC running Linux or Chrome OS. Moreover, you need to setup Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on your PC, which is used by scrcpy as a connection tunnel.

Typical features like clipboard sharing and drag-and-drop installation of APK files are working without issue in this method, but sound routing is a bit messy. You might have to compile scrcpy from source, though, because the available build on the default package repository of Debian based operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu and the Crostini environment on Chrome OS) is usually outdated. This step can be particularly problematic on ARM-powered Chrome OS devices, so opt for cross-compiling instead.

Samsung Dex on Linux and ChromeOS: Tutorial || XDA Discussion Thread

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[Update 2: Launching on July 21] It sure sounds like the OnePlus 8 Lite/OnePlus Z will be called the OnePlus Nord instead

Update 1 (07/06/2020 @ 07:06 AM ET): Leaked Ishan Agarwal has mentioned that OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21.

Update 1 (06/30/2020 @ 08:32 AM ET): OnePlus has confirmed that the next smartphone from the company is the OnePlus Nord. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on June 24, 2020, is preserved below.

OnePlus burst onto the smartphone scene by making affordable phones with impressive specifications. However, as time has gone on, OnePlus devices have begun to creep up in price. We’ve been hearing about the company’s return to affordable phones with the rumored OnePlus Z/OnePlus 8 Lite. Evidence is starting to pile up to suggest the phone will actually be called “Nord.”

The Nord name was teased earlier this month by leaker Max J on Twitter. That sounded a bit strange to us because “Nord” sounds more like a codename than a final product name. However, new evidence seems to back up the idea that Nord is the actual name.

Earlier this week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau tweeted the OnePlus logo in a new cyan blue color with the hashtag #NewBeginnings. Then an image featuring the same cyan blue color and the phrase “New Beginnings” was shared by Nils Ahrensmeier on Twitter. And to pull the whole thing together, OnePlus inadvertently leaked (and later removed) the Nord logo in a photo of an invitation on Instagram.

As you can see, the back of the invitation features the same “NORD” logo and the cyan blue color from the previous images. The original Instagram post was from the company’s “onepluslitezthing” account and it included photos celebrating the development of the phone. We can’t read the other text on the invitation, but it seems to suggest something special for the “first 100” buyers.

“Nord” is certainly a strange name and it’s interesting that OnePlus isn’t using a more traditional “Lite” naming scheme. A recent survey suggested that the specs of the device could include a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC, 5G support, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and triple cameras. However, we’d suggest taking those specs with a grain of salt since we haven’t been able to independently confirm them.

There’s still a lot to learn about this “Nord” device. Will it be called the OnePlus Nord? Will it be called “Nord by OnePlus”? The device is expected to launch in India and Europe in July so we’ll soon find out.

Via: Android Authority

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Update: OnePlus confirms the OnePlus Nord is the next mid-range device, to cost under $500

Through its Instagram page, OnePlus has confirmed that the next device from OnePlus is indeed the OnePlus Nord.

Further, the documentary posted on the Instagram page reveals a quick teaser image of the device, confirming its dual punch-hole selfie cameras.

From the above image, we can at least discern that the phone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom, though it could have one at the top.

Further, in a press release, OnePlus has confirmed that the device will be available in Europe and India. A select number of users in North America will also get a chance to experience the new device through a “highly limited beta program” after its launch.

The documentary ends with the text, “Our journey continues, July 7th”.

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Update 2: OnePlus Nord launching on July 21

Leaker Ishan Agarwal, in a now deleted tweet, has revealed the OnePlus Nord will be launching on July 21.

This runs contrary to early reports which had indicated a launch on July 10.

Further, as expected, the launch will be online. But in a twist, the launch will be held in AR. OnePlus has previously done a VR launch, for the OnePlus 2. The OnePlus Nord has been confirmed to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. We expect to learn more in the coming days.

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[Update 2: Launching on July 21] It sure sounds like the OnePlus 8 Lite/OnePlus Z will be called the OnePlus Nord instead

Update 1 (07/06/2020 @ 07:06 AM ET): Leaked Ishan Agarwal has mentioned that OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21.

Update 1 (06/30/2020 @ 08:32 AM ET): OnePlus has confirmed that the next smartphone from the company is the OnePlus Nord. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on June 24, 2020, is preserved below.

OnePlus burst onto the smartphone scene by making affordable phones with impressive specifications. However, as time has gone on, OnePlus devices have begun to creep up in price. We’ve been hearing about the company’s return to affordable phones with the rumored OnePlus Z/OnePlus 8 Lite. Evidence is starting to pile up to suggest the phone will actually be called “Nord.”

The Nord name was teased earlier this month by leaker Max J on Twitter. That sounded a bit strange to us because “Nord” sounds more like a codename than a final product name. However, new evidence seems to back up the idea that Nord is the actual name.

Earlier this week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau tweeted the OnePlus logo in a new cyan blue color with the hashtag #NewBeginnings. Then an image featuring the same cyan blue color and the phrase “New Beginnings” was shared by Nils Ahrensmeier on Twitter. And to pull the whole thing together, OnePlus inadvertently leaked (and later removed) the Nord logo in a photo of an invitation on Instagram.

As you can see, the back of the invitation features the same “NORD” logo and the cyan blue color from the previous images. The original Instagram post was from the company’s “onepluslitezthing” account and it included photos celebrating the development of the phone. We can’t read the other text on the invitation, but it seems to suggest something special for the “first 100” buyers.

“Nord” is certainly a strange name and it’s interesting that OnePlus isn’t using a more traditional “Lite” naming scheme. A recent survey suggested that the specs of the device could include a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC, 5G support, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and triple cameras. However, we’d suggest taking those specs with a grain of salt since we haven’t been able to independently confirm them.

There’s still a lot to learn about this “Nord” device. Will it be called the OnePlus Nord? Will it be called “Nord by OnePlus”? The device is expected to launch in India and Europe in July so we’ll soon find out.

Via: Android Authority

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Update: OnePlus confirms the OnePlus Nord is the next mid-range device, to cost under $500

Through its Instagram page, OnePlus has confirmed that the next device from OnePlus is indeed the OnePlus Nord.

Further, the documentary posted on the Instagram page reveals a quick teaser image of the device, confirming its dual punch-hole selfie cameras.

From the above image, we can at least discern that the phone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom, though it could have one at the top.

Further, in a press release, OnePlus has confirmed that the device will be available in Europe and India. A select number of users in North America will also get a chance to experience the new device through a “highly limited beta program” after its launch.

The documentary ends with the text, “Our journey continues, July 7th”.

---

Update 2: OnePlus Nord launching on July 21

Leaker Ishan Agarwal, in a now deleted tweet, has revealed the OnePlus Nord will be launching on July 21.

This runs contrary to early reports which had indicated a launch on July 10.

Further, as expected, the launch will be online. But in a twist, the launch will be held in AR. OnePlus has previously done a VR launch, for the OnePlus 2. The OnePlus Nord has been confirmed to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. We expect to learn more in the coming days.

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OnePlus Launcher 4.5.6 adds toggle to switch between Google Discover and OnePlus Shelf

Shortly after the launch of the OnePlus 8 series earlier this year, we learned that the company was replacing the OnePlus Shelf feature on its flagship devices for this year with the Google Discover Feed on the ‘minus-one’ screen. However, the Shelf made a reappearance with a recent update of the OnePlus Launcher, when the company added an optional swipe down gesture to help users quickly access the feature. Now, according to a recent report from 9to5Google, the latest update for the OnePlus Launcher (v4.5.6) brings a new toggle that will allow users to switch between the Google Discover Feed and OnePlus Shelf on the ‘minus-one’ screen.

The new toggle appears on the top right corner of the ‘minus-one’ screen and, as you can see in the attached video, it allows you to switch between the Google Discover Feed and OnePlus Shelf with a single tap. As of now, it isn’t clear if the new toggle will replace the swipe down gesture or if OnePlus will give users the option to choose how they want to access the Shelf. It’s also worth noting that the toggle isn’t available for all OnePlus 8 users with the latest version of the OnePlus Launcher right now. This leads us to believe that the company is currently testing the feature with a small fraction of users, and it might see a wider rollout via a server-side switch in the coming days.

In case you own a OnePlus 8 series device, you can download the latest OnePlus Launcher APK from the link below to check if you have received the new toggle on your device. In case you do see the toggle, make sure to share a screenshot in the comments section below and let us know whether you prefer the new toggle or if you’d continue to use the swipe down gesture to access the OnePlus Shelf.

Download OnePlus Launcher (v4.5.6) from APK Mirror

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Via: 9to5Google

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OnePlus Launcher 4.5.6 adds toggle to switch between Google Discover and OnePlus Shelf

Shortly after the launch of the OnePlus 8 series earlier this year, we learned that the company was replacing the OnePlus Shelf feature on its flagship devices for this year with the Google Discover Feed on the ‘minus-one’ screen. However, the Shelf made a reappearance with a recent update of the OnePlus Launcher, when the company added an optional swipe down gesture to help users quickly access the feature. Now, according to a recent report from 9to5Google, the latest update for the OnePlus Launcher (v4.5.6) brings a new toggle that will allow users to switch between the Google Discover Feed and OnePlus Shelf on the ‘minus-one’ screen.

The new toggle appears on the top right corner of the ‘minus-one’ screen and, as you can see in the attached video, it allows you to switch between the Google Discover Feed and OnePlus Shelf with a single tap. As of now, it isn’t clear if the new toggle will replace the swipe down gesture or if OnePlus will give users the option to choose how they want to access the Shelf. It’s also worth noting that the toggle isn’t available for all OnePlus 8 users with the latest version of the OnePlus Launcher right now. This leads us to believe that the company is currently testing the feature with a small fraction of users, and it might see a wider rollout via a server-side switch in the coming days.

In case you own a OnePlus 8 series device, you can download the latest OnePlus Launcher APK from the link below to check if you have received the new toggle on your device. In case you do see the toggle, make sure to share a screenshot in the comments section below and let us know whether you prefer the new toggle or if you’d continue to use the swipe down gesture to access the OnePlus Shelf.

Download OnePlus Launcher (v4.5.6) from APK Mirror

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Via: 9to5Google

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