Articles by Christian Bautista
Gmail app safe from hackers? 92 percent unlikely, according to researchers
Researchers were able to hack into Gmail accounts at a success rate of 92 percent. The vulnerability, which can also be exploited in banking and retail apps, may expose sensitive data like Social Security numbers.
China Telecom expected to sell an unlocked version of the iPhone 6
China Telecom has just announced that it will sell an unlocked version of the upcoming iPhone 6. The development comes after an Apple-China Telecom deal for data storage.
Microsoft set to unveil Windows 9 on Sept. 30, according to report
Microsoft is planning to reveal its Windows 9 operating system on Sept. 30. The company is rumored to preview the changes on its upcoming OS in the press event.
Most U.S. smartphone owners don't give a fig about downloading new apps: ComScore
According to data from research firm ComScore, 65.5 percent of American smartphone users neglected to download a single app in a typical month. This in spite of high app usage rates among users in the U.S.
Barnes & Noble Nook reborn as Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook
Barnes & Nobles has come out with a new tablet that runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat and its own Nook software. The device, called the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, comes with $200 worth of free content on the Nook Store.
Steve Ballmer eases grip over Microsoft: Quits board, eyes Clippers
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is leaving the company's board to focus on his newly acquired Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. His departure marks the end of a 34-year stint with the company.
T-Mobile is promising free unlimited data for a year for customers who recruit Sprint subscribers
T-Mobile is mounting an aggressive attempt to lure customers away from rival Sprint. The company will give away free unlimited data to users who bring Sprint subscribers into the fold.
AT&T GigaPower ultra-fast broadband service comes to Silicon Valley
AT&T is expanding its GigaPower broadband network to Cupertino, California, the location of Apple's headquarters. The service's arrival in California is meant to rival Google Fiber.
Apple closes at record high ahead of iPhone 6 release date
Apple's shares surged to close at $100.53. The increase marks the first time the company has reached $100 per share since its seven-for-one stock split in June of last year.
Mailbox for Mac beta is here: What you should know
The company behind the popular e-mail tool will soon be launching a version for Mac desktops. The app will initially be rolled out in a beta program before a public launch.
Google IPO turns 10: A look back
It's been a decade since Google made its initial public offering. We now look back at the company's significant milestones since it went public.
HTC One M8 now comes in Windows Phone form. Will you buy it?
HTC has just announced that it will come out with a version of the One M8 that runs on Windows Phone 8.1. The phone is similar to the Android version in terms of hardware, but it comes fitted with popular Windows Phone features like Cortana.
Ignore No More: Home-made app shuts down children's phones if parents' calls go ignored
A Texas mom has developed an app that shuts down her children's phone when they ignore her calls. The app is expected to be a hit with controlling parents.
Feds: Cars should talk to each other, not drivers
The US government is looking to require technology that would allow cars to communicate with each other. The new capability may prevent crashes by giving drivers advance warning.
The Onion stories are NOT true. Facebook tests 'satire' tag in News Feeds
Facebook is testing a new feature that would make it very clear that an article is meant to be satire. This will replace the old system, which is human discernment.
Windows Threshold aka Windows 9 preview in late September? Yes, according to new report
Microsoft may launch a preview version of its upcoming Windows "Threshold" OS by late September or early October. Sources within the company that participants in the "technology preview" would have to agree to automatic updates.
Where Slingshot failed, can WindUp succeed? Microsoft hopes new messaging app can take on Snapchat
Microsoft is developing a messaging service that works a lot like Snapchat. The company is following Facebook, which is working on a similar app called Bolt.
Apple taps state-controlled China Telecom for storing user data in China
Apple is looking to avoid trouble with Chinese officials by keeping customer data in China Telecoms servers. In spite of the deal, China Telecoms would not have access to the encrypted data.
Windows 7 is the new Windows XP, Gartner warns
Research firm Gartner urged businesses to prepare for the end of support for Windows 7 in 2020. The company warned that failure to do so would cause a repeat of the chaos that followed the end of Windows XP.
Snowden unmasks NSA: MonsterMind cyber-defense program could accidentally start a war
Edward Snowden detailed the MonsterMind cyber-warfare program for the first time. The system can not only block foreign attacks, it can also launch retaliatory strikes against hackers.
Android, iOS combined market share swells, leaving 2.5 percent for Windows Phone
Android and iOS now account for 96.4 percent of all smartphones shipped worldwide. This leaves a diminutive share for Windows Phone and Blackberry.
Berlin bans Uber from plying city roads. Uber plans to appeal the decision.
Authorities in Berlin have banned Uber due to safety concerns. The company said that it will appeal the decision, and expects the city to take back its directive.
Edward Snowden wants to make peace with US gov't on his own terms
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden said he would "volunteer" for prison if it meant that he can come home to the United States. In an extensive interview, he also explained why he made damaging revelations against the NSA.
Land Rover SUV recall affects over 40,000 cars as airbag concerns persist
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 40,555 Land Rover SUVs. The company is addressing a defect in passenger side airbags, which it said may not deploy in the event of a crash.
Apple diversity stats shows company is mostly white, Asian and male. "Not satisfied," says Tim Cook
Apple is the latest company to reveal the diversity of its workforce. Like the rest of Silicon Valley, the company is mostly, male, white and Asian.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha boasts of metal frame but unlikely to claim alpha title
Samsung is introducing a new design scheme for its Galaxy Alpha smartphone. The new device will come with a metal frame, perhaps to appease the company's use of plastic casings.
Tomb Raider sequel will be Xbox One exclusive. Lara Croft won't date PS4 fans
The developer for the upcoming Tomb Raider game has announced that the title will be exclusive to the Xbox One. The game will be launched during the 2015 holiday season.
Microsoft Update Tuesday aka Patch Tuesday fixes Internet Explorer: What you should know
Microsoft has just come out with the newest installment of its monthly Patch Tuesday updates. The security updates fix critical vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.
This is what Apple University teaches: The Bull
Details about Apple's secret employee training program have been leaked. The company's design mantra was said to have come from Pablo Picasso's masterpiece "The Bull."
Uber vs Lyft: Ride-sharing rivalry gets hotter as both sides play dirty
The hostilities between Uber and Lyft continue to escalate. The two companies are accusing the other of resorting to dirty tricks to lure more users into their service.
