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Hmm...maybe the reason why Intel failed is because there is no compelling advantage to using atom chips vs any arm chips, not the Apple A series. No one considers them high end. Android didn't fail to help Intel, but Intel failed to take over the ma…

in Intel splits on Atom after the mobile relevance of x86 whacked by Apple's Ax Comment by sprockkets April 2016

It isn't hard to do this. Just set it to be encrypted based off a passphrase you invent. Problem is.... People choose bad passphrases, which can be easily brute forced offline since apple will still give them the data. People forget them. And if t…

in Apple again rumored to goose iCloud security amid iPhone encryption flap Comment by sprockkets March 2016

foggyhill said: sprockkets said: Oh noes! Android Nexus devices don't even use this feature in the kernel! Damn, don't even need a patch! In fact Google's guidelines said to not even compile the feature into the kernel as they don't ne…

in Another new kernel flaw that Google won't fix for Android users prompts more switching to Apple's i Comment by sprockkets January 2016

rhinotuff said: I commented on this yesterday about DED reaching too far on his articles, but for some reason it was removed? Get used to it. Daniel aka corrections does that, and only for his articles as well.

in Another new kernel flaw that Google won't fix for Android users prompts more switching to Apple's i Comment by sprockkets January 2016

Oh noes! Android Nexus devices don't even use this feature in the kernel! Damn, don't even need a patch! In fact Google's guidelines said to not even compile the feature into the kernel as they don't need it! No, even if you get a reply from /proc/k…

in Another new kernel flaw that Google won't fix for Android users prompts more switching to Apple's i Comment by sprockkets January 2016

Quote: Originally Posted by Corrections "Google presumably also "scanned" its Android code and failed to realize that it wasn't even verifying app signing certificates. That's pretty basic PKI work. " Sure, just like that mistake apple made. …

in New Android 'Fake ID' flaw empowers stealthy new class of super-malware Comment by sprockkets August 2014

Quote: Originally Posted by Corrections As the article clearly points out: the last time Bluebox pointed out a major design failing in Android's security architecture, there was malware in the wild within the month. You lob personal atta…

in New Android 'Fake ID' flaw empowers stealthy new class of super-malware Comment by sprockkets August 2014

What the hell? You removed my first line again, you fucking bastard! If you don't like being called out Mr. Correction for being a sock puppet for Daniel, then don't fucking do it! "Google issuing a fix for AOSP does not result in a patch being …

in New Android 'Fake ID' flaw empowers stealthy new class of super-malware Comment by sprockkets August 2014

Wow, this article makes so much sense. That is, if you ignore reality. "Google is riding high, with a peak stock valuation and an army of devoted fans ready to explain why none of the problems the company is facing (including its clumsy transition…

in Editorial: Google, Microsoft claiming Apple's crown, albeit from 1994 Comment by sprockkets July 2014

This is hilarious. I haven't posted here in so long, but Daniel or Mr. DED just posted at Ars Technica on its own version of the article. http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1251045&p=27300557#p27300557 Of course, Daniel faile…

in New Android 'Fake ID' flaw empowers stealthy new class of super-malware Comment by sprockkets July 2014

Quote: Originally Posted by ssls6 The difference is huge. a timer when combined with a wiper blade is an invention. a timer when combined with a clock is another. a timer when combined with an artificial heart valve yet another. bring things …