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Rabu, 30 April 2014

Fake antivirus app pulled from Play Store, Google issues refund and an apology

In a bit of a surprise move by Google, users that were fooled by a fake antivirus app in the Google Play Store are not only getting their money back, but Google is giving them an additional $5 credit to play with. The app was called Virus Shield and sold for $3.99 to about 10,000 users before it was pulled from the Play Store.

Virus Shield managed to sneak its way past all the checks and make it to the top of a couple Play Store ‘Top’ categories. Android Police caught on and had much to say about it, and the app was removed from the Play Store on April 6th.

The fake antivirus app claimed to prevent harmful apps from being installed on your device, scan apps, settings and more in real time and protect your personal information. However, as it turns out, Virus Shield performed one role for users – click the emblem and the image changes. That is it. In fact, we shall re-create its entire functionality for you in non-clickable .gif format below, for free.

Fake Antivirus App Virus Shield

Within an email that is firing out to those that purchased the app, Google states that Virus Shield violates Play Store policy by making false claims, which is why they are issuing refunds of the purchase amount. Hopefully Google will not be stuck footing any of this bill, that they can still simply withhold funds, or straight out charge the developer, Deviant Solutions for the refunds. Checkout the full email here.

As for that $5 Play Store credit, Google is certainly making amends to users for allowing such an app to go unchecked for so long within the Play Store. We applaud Google’s actions and how they have taken ownership of righting any wrongs. We know that Google has tools in place to weed out bad apps, like Virus Shield, from the Play Store. We only hope that Google will incorporate all they have learned from this situation to help prevent similar from happening again.

What do you think, in addition to the well deserved returned purchase price, should Google be issuing the additional $5 Play Store credit to those that purchased Virus Shield? Or should Google take more of a ‘buyer beware’ approach to Play Store purchases?

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Selasa, 29 April 2014

Top forum threads: our new baby, Android 5.0, antivirus apps...

Loie Favre

Loie Favre

Loie Favre is a Canadian-German, food-loving, live-music-craving globe-trotter. Coming from a humble background in the Canadian Prairies centred around nature and the Arts, she studied Translation and Languages in Edmonton. She left his home on the Pacific Coast of Canada, to seek her fortune in Berlin. She is now an Editor and Manager for AndroidPIT.com and is enjoying discovering about everything and anything under the sun about Android.

It was an exciting week in forumland. After months and months of hard work, AndroidPIT launched their new responsive, Holo, super clear, super cool, super amazing forum you just got to love! Away with the clutter and in with the content that matters (yours). Other than that, Android 5.0 was again a topic, as well as scam-free antivirus apps and what people look at first when buying a new smartphone.

top5 forum© AndroidPIT

Welcome to our new forum (aka our baby)

This week marked the launch of our new AndroidPIT forum, that is now responsive, meaning it will fit perfectly to every screen size, no more annoying zooming, scrolling or illegible text. The forum now uses more of the browser page, meaning more space for your content in much clearer overview. The design overhaul which was built from the ground up is also clean looking and flat to match the Holo look of your other Android apps. Tell us what you think!

new forum© AndroidPIT

What will Android 5.0 be named?

Here’s a topic that has been possessing the minds of many Androiders. What the heck will the next version of Android be called? The letter K is out of the question seeing as it was used for Android 4.4 KitKat, so no Key Lime Pie. Lime Pie just sounds dumb. So we’ve been hearing things like lollipop, lemon drop, lamingtons (??). What do you think? Add what you think to the thread.

android key lime pie © Gadget Helpline

What’s the most important thing when buying a phone?

When considering upgrading to a new phone, what matters the most? A huge screen, many built-in apps, the price/performance ratio, it all comes down to personal taste. Our community members actually have surprisingly different things they look at first when purchasing a phone, and not all has to do with the phone itself, but the manufacturers’ attitude towards customer service. Let us know what you check out first in the forum thread.

LG Display 2  © LG

Best antivirus apps (that aren't scams)

Last week, the best app in the Google Play Store was a antivirus app, that turned out sadly to be a complete fake, which leads us to wonder if Google and the Play Store are actually that good at keeping at keeping the rubbish out and it turns out they are not! Thankfully, you have us. In this thread we talk about the most trusted antivirus apps your Android can have, that aren’t scams. Tell us what apps you know are safe!

AviraAntivirus© Avira


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Rabu, 23 April 2014

Top 5 Forum: erotic apps banned, best antivirus apps, new phones, ROMs

Kris Carlon

Kris Carlon

Putting down roots in Berlin after six years of traveling is a major step for Kris Carlon, who has spent more time living out of a tent lately than sitting at a desk. Kris comes to the AndroidPIT Editorial Team via a lengthy period spent writing on art and culture in Australia and other places he has lived. He joined the Android community while resurfacing in civilization back in 2010 and has never looked back, using technology to replace his actual presence in other people's lives ever since.

If you've got unanswered questions about Android devices, the platform itself, apps or manufacturers, get in the AndroidPIT forum and put those questions to rest! This week the most read threads were a mixed bag, much like the AndroidPIT staff! Come join the fun.

top5 forumTop 5 Forum Threads of the Week!/ © AndroidPIT

Google has decided to take a position on porn and 'adult' apps in the Google Play Store that seems to be a little hypocritical considering that Google's fortune was half made on the volume of porn on the internet. What do you think about the decision? Can you come up wit a more appropriate way to deal with adult content in the Play Store?

Bang With Friends teaser© AndroidPIT

Everyone has heard about the scammy antivirus app in the Google Play Store that, despite costing $4 and doing absolutely nothing, rocketed to the top of the paid apps in a week. With that thought in mind we started a discussion about the best, non-scammy antivirus apps for Android. Check it out if you're looking for one and share your thoughts if you're using one.

AviraAntivirusWith so many antivirus apps available there's bound to be the good, the bad and the ugly. / © Avira

With all the new flagship devices coming out, many people are considering making an upgrade. But to what device? Which manufacturer has your loyalty? Which features can you not live without? Are you willing to make sacrifices in some areas to get better specs in others?

Samsung Round BatteryA better battery life is becoming increasingly important these days. / © Samsung

In this thread, one of our new members gets a rough and ready introduction from one of our learned Mods on the ins and outs of the custom ROM scene. If you're new to the whole shebang too it's a one page conversation with pretty much all the first questions asked and answered.

Android KitKat custom romsThinking about flashing your first custom ROM? / © Google, CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android, Omni/AndroidPIT

Some games are so processor hungry that you can't even charge them while playing them because the battery drain is faster than the battery charge. Check out the games causing the problems and the possible solutions. Has this happened to you?

micro usb kabelNo one wants to only be able to play a game while charging - and still lose battery. / © AndroidPIT


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