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Alert! Uninstall these malicious apps from your smartphone now
McAfee Security researchers recently revealed that more than 60 apps have been infected with the Goldoson malware. The malware-infected malicious apps listed below have been downloaded and installed over 100 million times mainly in South Korea. If you are also using these apps then uninstall them now.
The Goldoson malware collects a history of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device information, including a list of installed applications and nearby GPS locations. In addition, the library is equipped with the functionality to commit ad fraud by clicking on ads in the background without the user’s consent.
McAfee reported the discovered apps to Google, which took prompt action. Google used the Play Protect service to disable the Golson virus-infected apps, but users should still need to manually check and remove malicious apps from devices.
- L.POINT with L.PAY
- Swipe Brick Breaker
- Money Manager Expense & Budget
- TMAP
- Lotte Cinema
- Genie Music
- Cultureland version
- GOM Player
- Megabox
- LIVE Score Real-Time score
- Pikicast
- Compass 9: Smart Compass
- GOM Audio – Music, Sync lyrics
- TV – All About Video\
- Guninday
- Item mania
- LOTTE WORLD Magicpass
- Bounce Brick Breaker
- InfiniteSlice Infinite Slice
- Norae bang
- SomNote – Beautiful note app
- Korea Subway Info: Metroid
- GoodTVBible
- Happy Mobile Happy Screen
- UBhind: Mobile Tracker Manager
- Mafu Driving Free
- Girl singer WorldCup
- FSP Mobile
- Audio Recorder
- Catmera
- Cultureland Plus
- Simple Air
- Lotteworld Seoul Sky
- Snake Ball Lover
- Play Geto
- Memory Memo
- PB Stream
- Money Manager (Remove Ads)
- Inssaticon – Cute Emoticons
- ECloud
- SCinema
- Ticket Office
- Lotteworld Aquarium
- Lotteworld Water Park
- T map for KT, LGU
- Random number
- AOG Loader
- GOM Audio Plus – Music, Sync
- Swipe Brick Breaker
- Safe Home
- Chuncheon
- Fantaholic
- Cinecube
- TNT
- Bestcare Health
- InfinitySolitaire
- New Safe
- Cashnote
- TDI News
- Eyesting
- TingSearch
- Krieshachu Fantastic
- Yeonhagoogokka
Google has reportedly notified developers that their apps are violating Google Play policies and require improvements to reach compliance. Some apps were removed from Google Play while others were updated by official developers. Users are encouraged to update apps to the latest version to remove identified threats from their devices.
Samsung could shift its investment from the EV battery business in the US. The company plans to adjust its investment in ESS from EVs due to a sluggish market. The move comes after low demand for EVs, particularly bikes, and growing demand for ESS.
TheElec reports that Samsung eyeing the growing demand for ESS (energy storage systems) in the US. North America’s largest power company NextEra Energy could be awarding Samsung with a potential 1 trillion won ESS order.
Samsung is investing in converting its EV battery pack production line in Michigan, US. The electric bike battery pack line will be dismantled and converted for ESS use. The investment is expected to begin as early as the fourth quarter.
- The ESS battery pack line will be located in Factory 1, where a battery pack line for Harley-Davidson is currently in operation.
- Factory 2 primarily produces battery packs for Stellantis PHEVs, such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe.
The Korean tech giant is pursuing a 1 trillion won order for ESS batteries from NextEra Energy. The order is estimated to be around 5GWh. The company has started accelerating its penetration into the ESS market since last year with its Battery Box.
Samsung is exploring advanced sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera tech for future Galaxy phones. The company recently filed a patent application related to image stabilization technology for mobile devices in South Korea.
The latest Samsung patent suggests work on the sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera is underway. However, Apple iPhone-like sensor shift camera tech is far from arriving on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
The patent entitled “Actuator for optical image stabilization and camera module including the same” describes how less force is required to stabilize the sensor itself. This allows for a more precise correction of the sensor position.
The patent document shows that Samsung is continuing to develop its ideas and methods for sensor-shift image stabilization. The absence of such cameras is not a sign that the company has abandoned the idea.
Samsung has been working on sensor-shift image stabilization for years. The company aims to upgrade the Galaxy camera capabilities in the future. The sensor-shift stabilization offers a sharper image by moving the camera sensor.
Previously, patents related to sensor-shift telephoto camera surfaced. However, the Korean tech giant hasn’t commercialized the technology. The patent was published recently, but doesn’t mean we will be seeing this upgrade in the Galaxy S25 series.
The development suggests that Samsung won’t include it on Galaxies till an advanced variant evolves. As the exploration continues, sensor-shift OIS feature remains in hope for the future of Galaxy smartphone segment.
Samsung officially confirmed its teaming up with Qualcomm and Google for XR devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses.
According to the info, Samsung is working on portable mixed-reality smart glasses in collaboration with Qualcomm. Not XR headset, the company’s first extended reality product could be smart glasses with AI for new experiences.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon shared new details about Samsung’s upcoming XR product. In an interview to CNBC, Amon confirmed the collab with Samsung will result in “a new product” that offers “new experiences.”
Beyond that, he hinted that this product will likely be a pair of XR smart glasses, not a headset. Just opposite to Apple’s approach, Samsung and Qualcomm aimed to create XR smart glasses that would be portable and easy to carry around.
“I want everyone who has a phone to go buy companion glasses to go along with it,” Amon said. “We need to reach a point where wearing smart glasses feels no different from wearing regular glasses or sunglasses. Only then can we achieve true scale,” he added.
The XR smart glasses could debut later this year, featuring artificial intelligence. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly aiming to make XR glasses mainstream, while Google could support them with optimized software.
Following the trend, the XR smart glasses could pack on-device AI capabilities. Some AI features will run directly on the device, others on the phone, and certain tasks will require cloud processing – unlocking “a whole new set of experiences.”
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