Now, Android 4.2 will help combat malicious apps

In an effort to bring down malware attacks on the Android platform, Google has introduced a new security system in Android 4.2. The new feature works on the device and scans any new apps that you install from Google Play or from third party apps stores. The feature LV FRPSOHWHOy RSW-LQ, VR WKH fiUVW WLPH you install an app that is not from Google Play, your Android 4.2 running device will ask you if you want the app to be scanned. That apart, the new Android 4.2, a minor update of Android 4.1, comes packed with an array of new features. Here are some of them:

Photo Sphere camera: Users can click pictures in every direction. According to Google, “With Android 4.2, you can snap pictures in every direction that come together into incredible, immersive photo spheres that put you right inside the scene.”

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Multiple users: The owner of the device can give users their own space through user accounts. According to sources at Google, “Everyone can have their own homescreen, background, widgets, apps and games–even individual high scores and levels! And since Android is built with multi-tasking at its core, it’s a snap to switch between users–no need to log in and out.” This feature is available only on tablets.

Wireless display: Android 4.2 allows devices to enable wireless display. Users can share movies, YouTube videos, and anything that’s on your screen, on an HDTV.

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