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New research has shown that smartphones, specifically Android ones, equipped with state-of-the-art facial recognition technology can be accessed with relative ease using a 3D-printed model head of the owner.
Reports: The Telegraph, India Times, 3ders.org, Security Boulevard
Android phones like Sony Ericsson Xperia Acro S and Xperia S, Samsung Galaxy Xcover & S Plus, LG Optimus L7, Nokia X, ZTE Blade III, Huawei Ideos X5 or HTC Desire S or Android Tablets like Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 were among the slowest mobile devices today, according to the research report.
Google has fired another salvo across Apple’s & Microsoft’s bows. It has released tools designed for businesses for Android-powered smartphones. Many say this will usher in a new front in mobile computing. The technology unveiled Wednesday tries to turn Android phones into a digital hub around people’s personal & professional lives.
Reports: Wired, Engadget, Boston Globe, TechCrunch, Ubergizmo (blog), 9to5Google