Smartphone Addiction Is America’s Latest Affliction

Do you think you’re a smartphone addict? Can’t let go of that smartphone? You’re not alone and smartphone addiction is widespread, a new study reveals.
According to the results of the 2012 Mobile Mindset Study sponsored by Lookout, Americans are fixated and emotionally connected to their mobile devices.
The numbers from the study are revealing and they tell us that we are growing more and more attached to our phones each day. With the rise of advanced smartphones, almost everything can be …

Malware on Android Devices 2.5 Times Greater

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Android devices today are 2.5 times more likely to encounter malware infection than half a year ago, mobile security firm Lookout reported.
According to the Lookout report, one-third of smartphone users are also more susceptible to malicious links.
In the Black Hat security convention held in Las Vegas, Lookout disseminated a report that said the number of malware-infected devices will likely increase as more users switch to mobile devices for accessing emails, reading …