From the discovery of a malicious app that spews embarassing text messages to the publishing of a study that links iPhone usage to bankruptsy, there have been a lot of weird and compelling stories in Android Land this week. More than a few of the stories we encountered were just begging for dramatic interpretations, which is why we're so excited to bring you AndroidPIT's first Weekly Roundup! Here we cover everything from big news stories to bizzare apps we've discovered and everything in-between. After the jump, you can find links to all the stories we've referenced. Enjoy!
Here are the links to all the stories referenced in the video:
Verizon's New Warranty Plan Will Screw You Over (If You Aren't Insanely Careful)
Malicious Android App Goes Rogue, Spewing Humiliating Texts to Everyone in Phonebook
Brits Bankrupted by Their iPhones
Check Out Amazon's New Solar-Powered Android Phone
Are Apps Stealing Your Info? A Grand Jury Investigates
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Steven is so cute...
Steven, you don´t necessarily have an iPhone to go bankrupt.
If you, accidentally, activate ´Data Roaming´ in your mobile networks setting during a stay outside your home country, you get into trouble with an android phone just as well.
I experienced this in Switzerland. My Desire synchronized whatever data... € 220,00 within 2 1/2 hours.
Haha, great video! Thanks!!