Android Browser flaw a “privacy disaster” for half of Android users

A bug quietly reported on September 1 appears to have grave implications for Android users. Android Browser, the open source, WebKit-based browser that used to be part of the Android Open Source Platform (AOSP), has a flaw that enables malicious sites to inject JavaScript into other sites. Those malicious JavaScripts can in turn read cookies and password fields, submit forms, grab keyboard input, or do practically anything else.

Browsers are generally designed to prevent a script from one site from being able to access content from another site. They do this by...

How much does it cost to charge the iPhone 6 for a year? Less than you might think

Some new numbers from the Opower blog have revealed how much you can expect to spend when charging your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. 

At average U.S. energy prices, the cost comes in at a mere $.47 per year for the smaller 4.7-inch device...

Apple releases iOS 8.0.2 to address cellular and Touch ID issues in previous update, HealthKit, 3rd party Keyboards & more

Apple has finally released iOS 8.0.2 to address the issues discovered in yesterday’s 8.0.2 update on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The new release includes all of the HealthKit and keyboard fixes, among others, as well as the ability to actually make phone calls and connect to a cellular data network...