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Rumors of a rampant Android-based botnet that is spamming individuals around the world are now proving to be unfounded. Instead, experts have discovered that Yahoo Mail may have been compromised. Rumors of an Android-based botnet first began ... circulating last week. Reportedly, the botnet was sending out waves of pharmacy, penny stock, and e-card spam emails. Terry Zink, a program manager for Microsoft's Forefront security product team, added credibility to the rumors by claiming, "a spammer has control of a botnet that lives on Android devices. These devices login to user's Yahoo Mail account ... (view more)

According to a new survey, almost one in every three American Internet users owns a tablet computer of some kind. If the trend continues, by next year nearly half of U.S. web users will own an Internet device in this category. The report also showed ... that Amazon's affordable Kindle Fire tablet has Android surging in popularity. That means Apple's share of the market appears to be in serious decline. The survey was performed by the Online Publishers Association (OPA), which summarized the results in a report stating that tablet adoption is "exploding" among American Internet users. ... (view more)

Everything 1.2.1.371 Everything is software that functions as an administrative tool to instantly locate files and folders on your computer by filename. Unlike the standard Windows search capability, however, Everything initially displays every file ... and folder on your computer (hence the name "Everything"). You simply type in the file name information that interests you, and that data becomes a search filter to limit the files and folders that are displayed. http://www.voidtools.com Speaktoit Assistant for Android 0.4.0.3 The Speaktoit Assistant is a software-based voice recognition ... (view more)

United States customs officials have reportedly blocked shipments of two high-profile Android smartphones from entering the country. It's the result of a court injunction obtained by Apple on the basis of alleged patent violations. The affected ... phones are the One X and the EVO 4G LTE, both manufactured by HTC. It's a significant blow to the smartphone maker, as these phones were intended to be its flagship models in the fast-growing Android smartphone market. Apple, Android No Strangers to Courts Apple and various manufacturers of Android devices have been engaged in a lengthy war of ... (view more)

Google Maps for Android Here's a free piece of software that will help you search Google, as well as your smartphone's apps and contacts. You can either type or speak your inquiry. The software helps you search for local businesses, get turn-by-turn ... directions to any destination via GPS-based navigation, and even get public transit instructions. You can also record and share various time, distance, and elevation statistics that track your travel as you run, bike, or walk. http://www.google.com PilotEdit Lite 5.6.0 PilotEdit is a free, advanced text editing program that can be used to work on ... (view more)

Yahoo! Mail for Android 1.4.1 With the free utility Yahoo! Mail, you'll be able to stay connected via your email account, and also get instant notifications. The software provides a full suite of functions, including sending photos and downloading ... files or other attachments to incoming emails. This simple program is designed explicitly for the Android system, and is loaded with features to deliver a great user experience. http://mobile.yahoo.com Twitter for Android 3.2.1 This software, the official 'Twitter for Android' app, helps you stay in touch with the Twitterverse and keep abreast of ... (view more)

Google+ for Android Google+ facilitates friend-to-friend conversations between individuals or among groups, photo and video sharing, and much more. This free utility allows sharing using any Google site or +1 buttons across the web. You can also add ... a profile picture, share personal details, and even pick a "cover photo" that advertises your primary interests. http://plus.google.com BlueSprig AirCover for Android 1.1 AirCover provides advanced system tools for iOS and Android devices. You get cloud-based backup, system security, and family safety all in one simple, free utility. ... (view more)

A British newspaper has accused Facebook of reading its members' text messages. In response, Facebook says the article is misinformed and "completely wrong." Google Android Security Permissions Scrutinized The dispute involves a Sunday Times report ... based on an investigation into Android-based handsets, the results of which may also apply to Apple iPhones. The investigation scrutinized the security permissions system within Android, which breaks into several different categories the information an application may use. For each category, the application must ask for and receive permission from ... (view more)

Skype for Android 2.7.0.907 Skype for Android lets you do more with your phone, including instant messaging and voice / video call to anyone in your contact list (for free). With this latest version, you can send photos and videos for free, too. ... http://www.skype.com Granola 5.0.1 With Granola intelligent software power management, you can reduce the energy consumption of your laptops, PCs, and servers by 15-35% without any adverse impact on the way you use these devices. Whether you use are out to save the world, or simply to conserve energy in your home or business, you can use Granola to ... (view more)

Hexonic PDF Split and Merge 1.0.2 Hexonic PDF Split and Merge allows you to easily merge an unlimited number of PDF documents into a single one. Using the splitting feature, you can create a new document for each page of the source documents. ... Hexonic PDF Split and Merge is free for private, non-commercial use. http://www.hexonic-software.com Google Chrome for Android 0.16.4130.199 Presenting your favorite Chrome features, now on your Android phone and tablet. Pages load in a snap and hardware-accelerated page rendering lets you fly through long pages. Experience the mobile web, Chrome fast. ... (view more)