Android's camera app exploit can be used to spy on users

20 November 2019
Most OEMs should have patched it by now, though.

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  • Anonymous
  • I8m
  • 22 Nov 2019

AnonF-85937, 21 Nov 2019It seems not all OEMs have patched this on older phones, th... moreAnd what about all the issues in iphone?

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    • Anonymous
    • I8m
    • 22 Nov 2019

    Anonymous, 21 Nov 2019I came here to see your comment. I wasn't disappointed. Wh... moreUm their comment was factual and on point in this case

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      • H5I
      • 21 Nov 2019

      AnonD-731363, 21 Nov 2019I have and it clearly says apple didn't slow down old phone... moreThe user has control over the toolkit. U don't know what ur talking about. If battery health drops then user can activate the toolkit. And this normally happens after 2-3 years when they start to degrade. Same as android batteries.
      And who says a 1500 device can't have problems? Anything can have problems like cars and houses and state of the art buildings which are much more expensive. They not created by an advanced race from a different planet but by people. Once the Huawei foldable device gets released, it may also encounter a few problems and it will also cost over 1500. We will see when it's released if it encounters any problems or not as u said a 1500 device shouldn't have problems.
      And ur lovely Chinese brands such as Huawei, one plus and xiaomi can have problems too. I once sent u links to all the problems found on their latest updates on xiaomi phones. U talk so much rubbish

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        • AnonD-731363
        • SH3
        • 21 Nov 2019

        Anonymous, 21 Nov 2019what is this proof? there is no proof. u chat so much rubbi... moreI have and it clearly says apple didn't slow down old phones. yes the iPhone 6 was affected and they rectified it.

        Man you lying your self. Especialy last article i posted is a big blame for their customers.
        Yes the charging problems were fixed but releasing a 1500 euros device shouldnt have any problems at all its a very negative advertising for the company,
        and the toolkit u also mention, it is there for the user to check battery life and not to slow down phones. And the toolkit as said in the article is exactly to do opposite as you said.
        To slow down the phon to preserve their tiny laughable batteries.

        u talk about apple and their problems. but does android os not have any problems? this article right here mentions a big exploit on android camera. lots of android phones have had problems too. u act like apple isn't allowed to have any problems but android manufacturers can. apple has less problems than android and apple also fix the problems very quickly yet u make a habit of talking old news about iPhone problems which have already been fixed before u even mention it. u just act like a messed up child always attacking apple with stupid comments. I bet even android users get sick of your comments

        Man you are right android devices have own problems especialy Samsung Sony LG when comes to real brand there are no rpblems with Huawei or Xiaomi or Oneplus.
        Apart the fact US trying to punish Huawei for something they have no evidence of it.
        Apart of that android problems from said brands and from many else brands havent issues with anything othervise i would post it as well.

        I sue for reasons and company with 1,2T value have it more than enough.

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          • Anonymous
          • 3DR
          • 21 Nov 2019

          AnonD-731363, 21 Nov 2019Man how many proof you need??? https://www.gsmarena.com/... morewhat is this proof? there is no proof. u chat so much rubbish. did u read the articles with the links u provided?
          I have and it clearly says apple didn't slow down old phones. yes the iPhone 6 was affected and they rectified it.
          u also mentioned charging problems but u ignore the part where the charging problems were fixed. yes fixed in the same week, remember this time.
          and the toolkit u also mention, it is there for the user to check battery life and not to slow down phones.
          u talk about apple and their problems. but does android os not have any problems? this article right here mentions a big exploit on android camera. lots of android phones have had problems too. u act like apple isn't allowed to have any problems but android manufacturers can. apple has less problems than android and apple also fix the problems very quickly yet u make a habit of talking old news about iPhone problems which have already been fixed before u even mention it. u just act like a messed up child always attacking apple with stupid comments. I bet even android users get sick of your comments

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            • Anonymous
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            • 21 Nov 2019

            all, 21 Nov 2019all mobile phones has the same issue. no one is safe by usi... moreThank you!

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              • Adul Al Salami Kebab
              • nrX
              • 21 Nov 2019

              Anonymous, 21 Nov 2019I came here to see your comment. I wasn't disappointed. Wh... moreI have a 6s plus, still find the lack of options to get the apps I need without forking a foreign email/apple-id infuriating but I do not trust this device to be much safer than a Android one...

                AnonF-85937, 21 Nov 2019Indeed. Android is nothing more than a cesspool at this poi... moreremember this one, you dont need to be a hacker, ios regular app failed:
                https://www.gsmarena.com/major_security_issue_found_in_group_facetime_causing_apple_to_take_feature_offline_for_now-news-35282.php
                then, apps frequently closing bug and issues with mobile signal and data:
                https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1322_update_fixes_background_app_management_issue-news-40004.php
                +many more
                talking about cesspool... apple is the sea

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                  • AnonD-731363
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                  • 21 Nov 2019

                  Anonymous, 21 Nov 2019I came here to see your comment. I wasn't disappointed. Wh... moreMan even apple confirmed that so stop smoking please.
                  I run a phone shop company if i want i can buy even 1000 apple phones but i wouldnt ddo that mistake there are lot better chinese and china made phones to buy than apple.

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                    • AnonD-731363
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                    • 21 Nov 2019

                    all, 21 Nov 2019all mobile phones has the same issue. no one is safe by usi... moreWell thats correct for things like this we had an ancient phones of the past like the iconic legendary Nokia 3310 which coudnt be hacked.

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 21 Nov 2019

                      AnonF-85937, 21 Nov 2019It seems not all OEMs have patched this on older phones, th... moreAndroid got neither great hardware nor software hahaha.. only cheap cheap hahaa.

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                        • fjc
                        • 21 Nov 2019

                        AnonD-122899, 21 Nov 2019Welcome to Android. Get an iPhone next time for better secu... moreIndeed. Android is nothing more than a cesspool at this point, such a shame.

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                          • 21 Nov 2019

                          Well, spying on this phone, actually android or ios are built for that purpose, that's all!

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                            • AnonF-85937
                            • fjc
                            • 21 Nov 2019

                            It seems not all OEMs have patched this on older phones, this is truly terrible. Here’s to hoping that one day Google and it’s OEMs will take security and updates for Android as seriously as Apple.

                            Such a shame they let this happen, all the great hardware is basically useless due to all the endless exploits, malware and adware on Android.

                            No point in great hardware when the OS is a cesspool.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • i8x
                              • 21 Nov 2019

                              AnonD-731363, 21 Nov 2019Same goes to apple. At least android phones dont give 5W ... moreI came here to see your comment. I wasn't disappointed.
                              What funny little man you are haha
                              I like how desperate you get and try to find anything to bash apple.
                              A brand you can't afford and never had experience with. You were caught lying many times.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • I8m
                                • 21 Nov 2019

                                AnonF-85937, 21 Nov 2019Yeah makes one wonder how many more exist in Android, absol... moreAnd what about ask the ios ones?

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                                  • 21 Nov 2019

                                  MrPhonrle, 21 Nov 2019I have a Samsung But the only Google app I use in my pho... moreDo u even read? samsung and many others have been affected by this. That's why u need a pixel cos u get the fastest updates in case of something.

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                                    • nCc
                                    • 21 Nov 2019

                                    AnonD-731363, 21 Nov 2019Well again google and samsung screwed everything. Holly Molly. all mobile phones has the same issue. no one is safe by using technology there will always a way to hack.

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                                      • 21 Nov 2019

                                      AnonF-85937, 21 Nov 2019They did indeed. Not at all surprising though, Android is k... moreSame goes to apple.
                                      At least android phones dont give 5W 1A chargers to its 900 dollar phones like ifruit and have no charging problems and battery screwed from begginign with a toolkit inside the phone which will slowly degrade the battery even on brand new device.

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