LG corrects a fingerprint reader on the screen of your smartphone

The days of unsightly physical traces readers in his new smart phone are numbered and bright, with LG Innotek to unveil today a new fingerprint module located under the screen glass perfection of a device.

Given the growing importance of fingerprint sensors for payments both security and mobile through payment platforms like Apple or Android payment, the ability to finish with a separate physical button will allow manufacturers to offer functionality without sacrificing design.

To carry out the new technology, a small slot cut LG only 0.3 mm (0.01 inches) from the bottom of the screen, where the fingerprint sensor is attached using a new, customized adhesive.

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Importantly, LG is keen to stress that the performance fingerprint reader is not compromised by the sensor being under glass. In fact, they stress that the false acceptance rate is only 0.002%.

LG believes that the benefits of hiding the sensor in the glass are many, but most importantly will allow manufacturers to create more smart devices that can be waterproof or scratch resistant while still offering biometric security.

The announcement of LG Innotek does not mention when or where we will start to see the new sensor will appear, although LG spokesman told the Korea Times that the company is in talks to commercialize the new technology with some mobile phone manufacturers "in the year ".

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Google launches 2015 Security Report Android

Google published the second report of the Android security in his security blog. The purpose of the report is to involve users and developers in an informed conversation about safety Android, with the hope that a transparent and open debate can make the platform more secure.

The report describes Google's efforts to make safer the Android ecosystem. This is done by monitoring and data collection devices. Cloud based on device and Google Mobile services protect more than one billion devices, making Google the world's largest provider of security services on the device. Google mobile services including Smart Lock, Device Manager, safe navigation, safety net and verify applications. Granular permissions applications and applications using protected areas, which in isolation from other applications in the system, improve safety over the past year.

In 2014, Google also deployed machine learning to automate scanning devices, highly reducing the effectiveness of exploits and vulnerabilities. The biggest threat was the PHA (potentially harmful applications) that collect data and unauthorized download malicious content. Check service protects Android applications downloads stores third-party applications, and was significant in reducing the amount of harmful installations. SafetyNet users protected from network-based attacks. Hundreds of millions of users were protected from dangerous Web sites because of safe navigation.

Android became part of the rewards program vulnerability of Google, which gives cash to research security vulnerabilities or errors change. Android paid more than $ 200,000 as part of the program. The monthly program of public security updates introduced the Nexus devices, and is expected to appear in more devices soon

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Android, iOS and Windows 10: What are we waiting anxiously in the tablet space

The tablet market could be cannibalized by phablets and is failing miserably, but that has not prevented the construction companies of the tablets. Here's a quick look at what the three leading companies are doing in the tablet space.

Android

Although there is no shortage of tablets when it comes to Android, most of them fall in the affordable price range and none are as popular as the Apple iPad. However, Samsung has not given up the development of its best to go head-
iPad. Last year, the Tab S is known as a great alternative to the mini iPad. Now they have released new models S2 Tab.

Tab Galaxy S2 available in sizes 8 inches and 9.7 inches by 5.6 mm, weighing 265 grams and 389 grams respectively. Samsung Tab S2 called his "thinner and lighter" in that size, tablet obviously, to take on the Air
2 and the supposed air 3 is expected later this year. At 5.6mm, 0.6mm is thinner than last year's iPad 2 Air launched. The largest variant is the same size as the iPad 2 air and manages to offer the same screen resolution, while weighing less. When it comes to storage space, the 32GB and 64GB models are available with slot expandable up to 128 GB, something that Apple does not offer.

The addition of a fingerprint scanner and the ability to video two applications on the screen, more tips on tablet trying to compete with the iPad.

Samsung tablet also comes preloaded with Microsoft Office Solutions and can store up to 100 GB of files in the cloud via onedrive for two years for free. It is also compatible with advanced keyboard cover book that offers the same comfort of a standard PC keyboard with a built-in trackpad.

Purebred Google Nexus series has also tried to make their presence felt in the tablet space. However, its latest Nexus 9 also failed to emerge as an iPad-killer.

Windows

Microsoft has not had a big play when it comes to tablets. The Surface tablets of the company have not been able to make a mark, although a user interface tablet use. With the upcoming Windows 10, this may change, as the new operating system is said to be mobile-centric and cloud puts first. The successor to the Surface Pro 3 now says that in the pipeline.

iOS

Apple iPad has witnessed its first decline since the original iPad was announced back in 2009. The company now says it is working on the successor of the iPad 2 Air which was called the best so far iPad and mini iPad 3.

Judging from the usual pattern, the new devices should be arriving sometime around October-November. Some reports also say the company may announce the long-rumored iPad instead of Pro Air iPad 3. However, there is no specific word on whether this iPad Pro has faced multiple delays.

Those who do not know, the Pro iPad is 12 inches from the company iPad will come equipped with a stylus. The pen is likely to be available as an optional accessory.

The mini iPad 4 also is believed to be the last in the mini series. Some of the improvements / rumor speculated the new iPads include A9X processor, 3 GB of RAM, an improved camera and more.

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