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Google Dismantles XCPE Botnet of 1.3 Million Android Devices

The botnet was created and operated for financial gain by Android OEM/ODM Videostrong Technology. Google on Monday announced the dismantling of XCPE (aka X.CPE), a backdoor and botnet of more than 1.3 million Android set-top boxes. The malware was developed and deployed by Videostrong Technology, a China-based original equipment manufacturer…

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Google Messages, Phone and Contacts Get New Icons on Android

According to Google’s announcement, the redesign follows user feedback, with the company saying it has adjusted the curvature, spacing and colouring to make the icons clearer on smartphone home screens. The new designs also incorporate subtle gradients and more defined edges, following the visual direction Google has been adopting across…

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Apple Reportedly Raises iPhone Duo Shipment Target by 44% to 14 Million Apple reportedly raised its iPhone Duo shipment target to 14 million over 12 months, but the increase does not confirm sales or guarantee shorter delivery times.

Apple has reportedly increased its iPhone Duo shipment target to 14 million units over a 12-month period, up from a previous target of 9.7 million. An October 22 DigiTimes report attributes the revision to strong consumer demand…

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