Rich On Tech

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is in stores now for $1,000. It's a device that truly offers it all, if you don't mind the supersized price tag or form fact...

PayPal vs Credit Card for Online Shopping

23 Aug 2018

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A caller says she likes to use PayPal online for shopping, but her credit card is now showing fraudulent charges. From the Rich on Tech Live Facebook ...

Tips to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube

22 Aug 2018

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Great tips to keep your kids safe as they watch YouTube including how to build a playlist of pre-approved videos, steering clear of the phenomenon kno...

Samsung vs Pixel

21 Aug 2018

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A viewer calls in wondering if she should upgrade to the new Pixel or switch to Samsung for her next phone. From the Rich on Tech Live Facebook show.F...

Latest Spam Email Contains Your Real Password

20 Aug 2018

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A new spam email going around contains an eyebrow raising piece of information: one of your real passwords. Here's how the spammers likely got it and ...

Why Walmart is Installing Giant Vending Machines

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart is installing giant vending machines called Pickup Towers in stores nationwide in an effort to make picking up online orders easy, fast and fu...

T-Mobile Fixes Customer Service + Free Music

16 Aug 2018

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T-Mobile is giving its customers a free music subscription for a year, $25 concert tickets and fixing customer service with a new approach that pairs ...

3 New iPhones; Apple Pencil Support, 512 GB Storage - Report

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from market intelligence company TrendForce predicts three new iPhone models. One budget model with a big screen, then two more premium d...

Instagram Stories Tips & Tricks

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram Stories just turned 2 years old! 400 million people are using them every day to share their lives and more. Here are some fun hidden tricks ...

Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Note 9

09 Aug 2018

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone with a bigger screen, bigger battery, double the storage, Bluetooth S-Pen and a more intelligent camera. ...

Android 9 Pie Brings AI to Android Phones

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google has released the final version of Android 9 Pie to the Pixel. Learn how the built in Artificial Intelligence will help you conserve battery lif...

Dashlane Password Manager Adds Features and Hikes Price

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Password management software Dashlane unveils a new version of their software with more features for Premium users including a free, unlimited VPN for...

Beyond Meat is Building Burgers, Sausage from Plants

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown explains why he wants his plant based burgers and sausage to appeal to all eaters - not just vegans and vegetarians.Watch ...

Switched from iPhone to Android, Can't Get Texts

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From the mailbag: Faby writes in and says she switched from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and now her text messages aren't coming through. Here's ...

Smart Antivirus Uses Artificial Intelligence to Protect Your Computer

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A company named Cylance is taking a different approach to it's antivirus software. It uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to actually kn...

Free Snacks In Your Next Uber Ride

20 Jul 2018

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Uber is partnering with a startup named Cargo to offer a selection of free and paid snacks and other goodies drivers can sell in the back seat. Cargo ...

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Results

18 Jul 2018

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Amazon shares results from Prime Day 2018, including the top sales items in various countries. Overall, Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot rule. Strawberries ...

Rough Start for Amazon Prime Day 2018

17 Jul 2018

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Amazon Prime Day 2018 got off to a rough start with lots of shoppers complaining about error messages full of cute dogs. But the site eventually came ...

Radiation Blocking Screen Protector

16 Jul 2018

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Tech Armor Enhance is a new screen protector that not only guards your phone from scuffs and scratches, but it also has special technology built in to...

101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone on Bill Handel Show

14 Jul 2018

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I share some fun iPhone tips and tricks with Bill Handel on KFI AM 640. The tips are taken from my new book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, avail...

Best Apps to to Buy and Sell Your Used Stuff Locally

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Move over eBay and Craiglist! Here are the next generation of apps that can help you make some quick cash by selling the used stuff around your house ...

How My Kid Racked Up $100 of In App Purchases Without Me Knowing

12 Jul 2018

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A story and warning for parents: I explain how my 6 year old made $100 in app purchases on his iPad, even when I thought restrictions were in place. H...

Try These New Google Home Features

11 Jul 2018

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A look at new features on the Google Home smart speaker including the ability to speak Spanish, have back and forth conversations and set routines.Mor...

Netflix Adds Smart Downloads

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix can now automatically download the next episode in a series you're watching, plus Microsoft unveils the $399 Surface Go and a Spend $10 at Who...

New CA Law: Sign Up Online, Cancel Online Too

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new California law went into effect on July 1, 2018 that makes it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions they sign up for online. If you can s...

Movie Ticket Subscription Services Compared

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard of MoviePass but there are now several movie ticket subscription options. I'll go over the popular choices and help you choose the servic...

Amazon Prime Day Deals Happen July 16

03 Jul 2018

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Amazon has set July 16 as Prime Day 2018. Here is a look at some of the deals you can expect this year including discounts on Amazon electronics, an e...

Legoland's New Interactive Deep Sea Adventure Ride

29 Jun 2018

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Legoland California is debuting a new interactive submarine ride for kids of all ages called Lego City Deep Sea Adventure. Julie Estrada of Legoland e...

101 Handy Tech Tips on KFI AM 640

28 Jun 2018

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My book, 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone, has officially launched! Thanks for all of the overwhelming support. Here is an interview about the book ...

Files Go Frees Up Space, Transfers Files Fast on Android

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google just gave an app called Files Go a major upgrade. The free app can help you free up space on your Android phone instantly and help you transfer...

How to Activate Amazon Prime Discount at Whole Foods

26 Jun 2018

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Amazon says Prime members will get a discount at all Whole Foods stores nationwide starting Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Here's how to activate your disc...

Like Top 10 Lists? You'll Love Ranker

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Clark Benson, CEO and founder of Ranker. Learn how he turned a love of lists into a full fledged business. Millions of people come t...

Instagram Launches IGTV

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram has a new way for users and creators to watch long form videos in a vertical format! It's called IGTV and videos can now be up to an hour lo...

New Book: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I wrote a book! It's called 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone and it's available now on Amazon for the Kindle reader and apps, as well as files that ...

YouTube Music App Review

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A review of the new and improved YouTube Music App. Hear about the unique features this music streaming app offers compared to Spotify and others. Plu...

$30 Home Security Camera Pans, Tilts & Zooms

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Wyze Cam Pan home security camera is an incredible value at just $30. There are no monthly fees and it's packed with useful features including fre...

Silvercar Is a Better Car Rental Experience

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Silvercar offers a premium car rental experience with no lines and no paperwork. You just scan a QR code on a car to start your rental. Plus, ever car...

Amazon Fire TV Cube Controls Your Cable Box

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's new Fire TV Cube is a 4K device that combines the best of Echo, Alexa and Fire TV. It adds new voice control features for TVs, sound bars an...

WWDC: Features Coming to Apple Watch, TV, Macs & more

06 Jun 2018

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Rich DeMuro takes a look at new software features coming soon to Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac computers and more. Features discussed include Walkie-Talk...

New Features Coming to iOS 12

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple shows off new features coming soon to iOS 12 at their World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, California. Learn about Screen Time, new Ani...

Your Best Defense Against Robocalls

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An expert explains why we are getting so many robocalls and the latest tactic they're using to get us to pick up the phone. Plus, your best defense ag...

Trying Out Free Amazon Returns at Kohl’s

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you can return Amazon items for free at select Kohl's stores in Los Angeles and Chicago? Recently, I tried out the process by returning s...

Texts Finally Sync For Real on Apple Devices

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has released iOS 11.4 and it includes a new feature called Messages in iCloud that will finally sync your messages across various Apple device...

FBI Says Reboot Your Router

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An odd warning over the weekend: the FBI says to reboot your router to avoid running malware that can steal your website username and passwords. Shoul...

Here's How Alexa Spied on a Couple

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one of the biggest setbacks yet for smart speakers – a news story out of Seattle that says Alexa on an Amazon Echo secretly recorded a couple...

Gemini Photos Frees Up iPhone Storage Space

24 May 2018

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A new app called Gemini Photos frees up valuable iPhone storage space by scanning your photos and identifying similar pictures, blurry pics and screen...

One Thing is Holding Back a Pivotal Earthquake Early Warning App

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is an earthquake early warning app for California that provides a notification to your phone up to 60 seconds before the shaking starts. Problem...

OnePlus 6 Smartphone: Great Features, Affordable Price

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

OnePlus 6 is a new smartphone with top features including an edge to edge screen, dual cameras, fast charging and Face Unlock. We talk to Kyle Kiang, ...

DirecTV Now Adds Cloud DVR For All

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

DirecTV now gets some big time upgrades including Cloud DVR functionality for all subscribers, more reliable on demand programming and redesigned apps...

Waterproof Kindle is the Perfect Summer Reading Device

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's newest device is called the Kindle Oasis - it's perfect for summer since it's the first waterproof Kindle - but there is a downside that will...

Your Cell Phone Location Data Sold to the Highest Bidder

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wireless carriers routinely sell your real-time location data to third parties - and there's not much you can do to stop it.More:http://richontech.tv/...

A Parents Guide to Fortnite

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fortnite is a super popular mobile game on the iPhone and consoles. We talk to Josh Ochs of SmartSocial.com about what parents need to know about the ...

Google Photos Gets Helpful New Features

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with David Lieb, Product Lead for Google Photos, about new features coming to the app, including:One-tap Actions, Color Pop and the abili...

Google Duplex Takes Robocalls Next Level

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Rishi Chandra at Google I/O about an experiment called Google Duplex. The company showed off a phone call of a computer talking back...

App to Know: Everlance Tracks Business Expenses + Miles

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everlance is a super handy app for the freelance entrepreneur. It can help you track valuable tax deductible expenses including your mileage - but it ...

Google's Biggest Announcements from I/O 2018

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google made a bunch of product announcements at I/O 2018, its big developers conference. The company using AI to help Gmail write entire sentences, tu...

48 Hours with the New Snapchat Spectacles

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Overall, Snapchat's new Spectacles are a fun and unique way to capture life's little moments. However, you have to be a super dedicated Snapchat fan t...

Fixing iPhone WiFi Issues, Best Computer for Art & Choosing a MicroSD Card

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rich DeMuro takes live calls from listeners and answers tech questions. Discussed: Fixing iPhone WiFi issues, choosing the best computer for creating ...

Fitbit Versa Is A Great Smartwatch for Everyone

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fitbit Versa makes a nice alternative to the Apple Watch because you get a lot of useful features at a lower price.Read my full Fitbit Versa review he...

New Features Coming to Facebook & Instagram

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook is bringing dating features and a Clear History function to its app. Instagram is getting video chat, easier sharing to stories and a better ...

Getting “Terms of Service” Emails? Here's Why.

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rich DeMuro explains the reason why we're getting all those emails with subject lines like "Important update to our terms of service & privacy pol...

What T-Mobile and Sprint's Merger Means For You

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile is buying Sprint for $26 billion dollars. Here's what it might mean for you when it comes to your phone, your plan, perks and future coverage...

Avoid These 5 Common Airfare Mistakes

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travel app Hopper analyzes billions of airline searches daily to help you find the right flights at the best prices. Here are 5 of the biggest booking...

Earn Easy Rewards with Drop App

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with Derrick Fung, co-founder and CEO of Drop. Drop is an app that lets you earn rewards just by spending at the retailers you already ...

Gmail Gets a Revamp With New Features

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google gives Gmail a revamp with new features including a snooze button, nudges to reply, smart replies, tasks and self destructing emails.Follow Rich...

Amazon Offers In Car Delivery

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon now lets you get packages delivered to your car through their Amazon Key program. There's no special hardware required, but right now only cert...

Insurance Companies Use AI To Save You Time, Money

23 Apr 2018

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A look at four cutting edge insurance companies using technology including Artificial Intelligence to save you time and money.Mentioned:InsurifyGabiCl...

Android Users Finally Get Their iMessage

20 Apr 2018

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Google unveils a new universal texting standard for Android users that's a lot like iMessage. It will have read receipts, typing indicators plus full ...

Amazon TV's Will Rule Best Buy

19 Apr 2018

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Amazon and Best Buy have announced a partnership to sell Amazon Fire TV sets in their stores - here's why they'll become top sellers.Follow Rich on So...

Top Shopping Websites Revealed

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the top shopping websites based on traffic in various categories including general merchandise, clothing, electronics, travel and insurance....

One Potato Delivers Organic, Family Friendly Meal Boxes

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A look at One Potato, an organic subscription meal service designed with families in mind.Watch my TV segment on One Potato here.If you want to try O...

Facebook BFF Scam, Best Way to Backup Photos & Headphone Jack Coming Back?

14 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rich DeMuro answers tech questions from callers in this live format Q&A show. In this episode we discuss the new best way to backup photos on your...

How To Take Better Instagram Food Pictures

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tips from a "Culinary Storytelling Workshop" with Curtis Stone and TechMunch on board Princess Cruises. AKA, simple ways to make your Instagram food p...

Uber Adds Additional Safety Features

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Uber is adding additional safety features to its platform including the ability to set a group of trusted contacts that can track your rides.Read more...

Thoughts on Zuckerberg's Congressional Testimony

11 Apr 2018

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Rich DeMuro takes a look at what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said to Congress in his testimony and offers thoughts on his statements.Follow Rich on S...

Check If Cambridge Analytica Got Your Info

10 Apr 2018

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Wondering if Cambridge Analytica had access to your Facebook information? Facebook has set up a special help page to let you find out instantly.http:/...

Unique Portable Chargers

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

These portable power banks keep your phone charged up in style! They all have unique features including a built in bluetooth speaker, LED illumination...

Check iPhone Battery Health, $199 GoPro & Getting a Better WiFi Connection

31 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rich DeMuro answers tech questions from callers in this live format Q&A show. In this episode we discuss the new iOS 11.3 and how you can now chec...

Check for Spying Phone Apps

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're pretty familiar with how much data companies like Facebook and Google are collecting on us - but what about all of those other apps on your phon...

Facebook Delays Its Smart Speaker

29 Mar 2018

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Facebook delays its smart speaker over privacy concerns, Lincoln's new SUV uses your phone instead of a key fob and a Samsung Galaxy S9 giveaway court...

Google Searches Streaming Services

28 Mar 2018

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Google has a new feature to help you find where a movie or TV show is streaming across various services including Hulu, HBO, Amazon and more.See Priva...

Apple Updates Entry Level iPad with Pencil Support

27 Mar 2018

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Apple updates their most popular iPad to support the Apple Pencil in a bid to appeal to students.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook...

Connect With Your Neighbors Using These Apps

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the social networking apps built with your neighborhood in mind - including a new feature from Ring that lets you share video clips from you...

Walmart's Shelf Scanning Robots

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart is expanding the use of robots at its stores with a new fleet of autonomous robots that constantly scan store shelves to identify out of stock...

Facebook Makes Privacy Changes

22 Mar 2018

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Facebook announces the ways it is going to crack down on abuse of its platform by third party apps that aim to collect as much information as possible...

Real Time Translation on Google Pixel Buds

21 Mar 2018

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Testing out the real time foreign language translation feature on Google Pixel Buds headphones.Follow Rich on Social Media:Facebook: http://facebook.c...

Clear Out Old Apps With Access To Your Facebook Data

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a quick and easy way to get rid of apps and websites connected to your Facebook profile that could still be siphoning off your personal data.F...

One Easy Way to Take a Break From Your Phone

14 Mar 2018

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The creator of the Lilspace app has a super simple way to help us take a break from our smartphone addiction: find activities that make us forget abou...

Movies Anywhere Expands; Hue Makes Outdoor Lights

13 Mar 2018

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Fandango Now joins Movies Anywhere to sync your digital movie library across more devices, Apple buys the unlimited magazine app Texture and Philips H...

Hands on with Nintendo Labo

12 Mar 2018

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Nintendo Labo combines the fun of building stuff with cardboard with games on the Nintendo Switch. Rich DeMuro tries it out at a special Nintendo even...

Best Phone Cases, Saving Money on Internet Fees

10 Mar 2018

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Rich DeMuro answers tech questions from callers in this live format Q&A show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Marriott Makes "Building Block" Hotel

09 Mar 2018

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Marriott's newest hotel in Hawthorne, California is being constructed using a unique modular technique where rooms are assembled out of state, then sh...

Samsung Galaxy S9 Reviews Are In

08 Mar 2018

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A roundup of reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S9: a great design, better camera (but not the best) and lots of extras make for a top Android choice.My p...

25,000 Kids Books In One Epic! App

07 Mar 2018

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An app called Epic! is like Netflix or Spotify, but for kids books. There are 25,000 to choose from with unlimited access for $8 a month OR totally fr...

Disney on Google Street View; Netflix Parental Controls

06 Mar 2018

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Rich DeMuro talks about the 11 new Disney theme park locations now available in 360 degree street view imagery on Google. Plus, how to tweak your Netf...

Flippy the Burger Flipping Robot

05 Mar 2018

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Rich DeMuro eats a hamburger grilled up by a robot named Flippy, now cooking at a chain called Caliburger in Pasadena, California.See Privacy Policy a...

5 Unique Gadgets from Mobile World Congress

02 Mar 2018

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Mobile World Congress is the world's largest gathering of the wireless industry and it happens each year in Barcelona, Spain. Here are some unique gad...

What Amazon Will Do With Ring

01 Mar 2018

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Rich DeMuro talks about a new Twitter bookmarking feature, an IRS withholding calculator and what Amazon will do with Ring Video Doorbell.See Privacy ...

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs iPhone vs Pixel

28 Feb 2018

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Rich DeMuro compares three top smartphone cameras: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2Here is a look at the photos I took:http://ric...

Biggest iPhone Screen Yet, Mobile Malware & Anti-Instagram App Skyrockets

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new report says we'll see 3 new iPhones this year and one will have the biggest screen yet, how mobile malware will increase in 2018 and a new app c...