ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 launched

ESET, a global provider of proactive protection, has released ESET Smart Security 9 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9. The user interface has been redesigned while feature sets have been strengthened.

“Asia-Pacific has the largest number of Internet users in the world,” says Parvinder Walia, Sales and Marketing Director for ESET, Asia Pacific. “Similarly, mobile and smartphone usage across the region continue to outpace the rest of the world, so it’s no surprise that the convenience of online and mobile banking continues to grow in popularity. The new banking and payment protection feature in ESET Smart Security 9 will ensure our customers can enjoy seamless, secure banking and financial services on-the-go.”

The V9 technology is based on NOD32, which is known for its interactive engine that detects and blocks malware. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9 offers customers an enhanced browsing experience with its detection and protection capabilities provided by antispyware, anti-phishing and an exploit blocker while ESET Smart Security 9 introduces banking and payment protection, designed to automatically detect when users are performing financial transactions and providing automatic protection. ESET Smart Security 9 also includes botnet protection, blocks exploits and identifies vulnerabilities.

Botnet protection protects the user’s computer from being taken over by a remote attacker and used as part of a network of infected computers for malicious purposes. Exploit Blocker is designed to fortify applications on the user’s system that are often exploited, such as web browsers, PDF readers, email clients or Microsoft Office components, while Vulnerability Shield improves detection of known vulnerabilities on the network level.

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Flickr for iOS 9 is out

Yahoo has introduced Flickr for iOS 9, which supports some of the new features native to iOS 9.

Source: Yahoo.

The app supports 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, enabling previews with a light press of the screen. In the Flickr Camera Roll, there is now a new 3D Touch gesture that previews pictures with a light press, and pops the picture to the full screen mode with a harder press.

Another new feature is 3D Touch “Quick Actions”. A light press of the app icon uploads a photo, skips to notifications or the feed or to kicks off a search. Spotlight search in iOS 9 allows searches for albums, groups or recently-viewed photos without opening the Flickr app.

With universal link support, links sent or received will now open directly in the Flickr app, instead of as a web page in Safari.

Interested?

Get the latest Flickr app for iOS

Apple releases iOS 9

Source: Apple. 

Apple has announced that the iOS 9 mobile operating system will be available on Wednesday, September 16 as a free update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. iOS 9 comes with powerful search and improved Siri features.

New multitasking features on the iPad let users view and interact with two apps at once, side by side. With Picture-in-Picture, users can play video while browsing the web, composing email or using other apps. Built-in apps become more powerful with a redesigned Notes app offering new ways to capture ideas, detailed transit information in Maps, and an all-new News app for the best news reading experience on any mobile device.

“iOS 9 is packed with intelligence that makes every experience with iPhone and iPad even more powerful — Siri can do more than ever and new proactive assistance helps you get more done before you ask, all while protecting users’ privacy,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior VP of Software Engineering. “With iOS 9 we focused on strengthening the foundation of iOS with a deep focus on quality, and with the help of more than one million users who participated in our first ever public beta programme, we’re excited to release the best version of iOS yet.”

In iOS 9, proactive assistance presents the most relevant information at a given time of day and suggests actions in context, based on the apps used frequently. Siri features a new design, contextual reminders based on time and location, and new ways to search photos and videos. Search queries deliver more relevant results from more categories, including sports scores and schedules, simple math calculations, weather conditions and stock prices.

This latest release features refinements such as battery optimisation, resulting in an additional hour of battery life with typical use, and a low-power mode to further extend battery life.* Software updates require less space to install and the Install Later feature can perform updates to your device when it’s not in use. Enhanced security features in iOS 9 keep your devices and Apple ID secure by strengthening the passcode that protects your devices and improving two-factor authentication by building it directly into iOS, making it harder for others to gain unauthorised access to your Apple ID. iOS 9 apps and the user interface now take advantage of Metal to deliver faster scrolling, smoother animation and better overall performance.

New multitasking features designed for the iPad include:

• Slide Over lets you simultaneously work in a second app without leaving the one you’re in and easily switch between your apps.
• Split View allows you to view and interact with two apps at the same time, side by side, and resize your view to prioritise one app over another.
• Picture-in-Picture lets you continue a video or FaceTime call while using your favorite apps. 
• Typing is faster and easier with an all-new Shortcut Bar that displays convenient editing tools, and new Multi-Touch gestures make it even easier to select, edit and move text.

In iOS 9, Apple has a completely redesigned Notes app, support for transit in Maps, an all-new News app and new capabilities in Apple Pay.

The completely redesigned Notes app includes the ability to draw a quick sketch using your finger, easily create checklists to keep track of your to-dos or snap a photo directly in a note. Important items can be saved directly to the Notes app from other apps and are kept in sync across all your enabled devices with iCloud.

Maps adds support for metropolitan transit systems and schedules, and subway station entrances and exits are precisely mapped. When you plan your trip, Maps can offer a combination of trains, subways, buses and walking, and presents you with what’s nearby, delivering options for local food, drinks, shopping and more.**

News delivers a reading experience that combines the design of a print magazine with the interactivity of digital media. News can learn your interests and suggest relevant content that’s easily shareable or saved for later, and delivers the best articles from more than 50 publishers, representing hundreds of titles from the world’s most influential news, sports, business and magazine brands, covering over one million topics.***

Apple Pay adds support for Discover, merchant rewards programmes and participating store-issued credit and debit cards. Shoppers will be able to manage their cards in the new Wallet app.

Interested?

iOS 9 will be available beginning Wednesday, September 16 as a free software update for iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch 5th generation and later, iPad 2 and later and iPad mini and later. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages. 

*Battery life depends on usage and settings.

**Transit information in Maps is available in select major cities, including Baltimore, Berlin, Chicago, London, Mexico City, New York City, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto and Washington D.C., as well as over 300 cities in China, including Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Nearby information is available in the US and China.

***News app availability varies by country.

HTC launches Android-based Nexus 9, pre-orders from October 17

HTC has launched the first Android Lollipop tablet*, the Nexus 9. The result of a collaboration between HTC and Google, the Nexus 9 is designed to deliver a premium tablet experience. 

The Nexus 9 comes with features for multi-tasking while allowing for a high level of personalisation and security through a range of secure login functions.

Encased in a brushed aluminum frame, the tablet also has an 8.9" display with 4:3" viewing ratio, and weighs 436g**. The tablet uses an NVIDIA Tegra K1 64-bit dual-core processor that makes switching between tasks both simple and fast, while its Kepler GPU delivers desktop grade performance and graphics in tablet form.

A 1.6MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera plus a 2K screen (2,048 x 1,536) resolution cover all bases. Dual front facing speakers feature a dedicated smart amp and HTC BoomSound profile for speaker mode, to enable stereo sound from the front of the device.

“The Nexus 9 is a great example of what can be achieved when two companies, united in their passion for innovative technology, come together to create a product with the user experience at the very centre of the design process,” said Peter Chou, HTC’s CEO. "HTC’s unrivalled design language combines with the very latest software advancements to deliver a premium tablet, inside and out.”

The Nexus 9 comes in white*** and black 16GB, 32GB and 32GB LTE models and will be available for worldwide pre-sales from the Google Play store beginning October 17, with shipping and availability in retail outlets beginning November 3. For further information on features, functionality and accessories, visit http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/android-be-together-not-same.html.

*The Nexus 9 is the first tablet to run Android Lollipop as of October 15, 2014.
**Figure relates to the LTE version of the Nexus 9. 
***The soft-grip back will come in black, brown and white. Different models may be available in only black or only white.