as declared in Social networking apps had some of the highest income numbers on Android phones this year, but the apps topping the charts may not be from the big American tech names you're expecting. That's according to new data from Sensor Tower, that ranked the Android apps that had the highest income numbers in 2018. The data covers a period ending on November 30th. Between Android and iOS devices, there are 3 apps that appeared on both devices' highest 10 lists of highest-grossing apps, and they're all produced by US-based companies. Here are the highest grossing Android apps in 2018, and how much income each app brought in:
Two Android apps used in combat by US troops contained severe vulnerabilities
Image: DARPAAmerica military troops used 2 Android apps that contained severe vulnerabilireleation in live combat scenarios, a Navy Inspector General report detect today. The 2 apps are named KILSWITCH (Kinetic Integrated Low-Cost Programming Integrated Tactical Combat Handheld) and APASS (Android Precision Assault Strike Suite). But according to a Navy Inspector General report from March that was made public today, both apps contained vulnerabilireleation that could have allowed enemy forces access to troops' information. The Navy Inspector General said the Navy failed to advise troops about the nature of these 2 apps. The Navy Inspector General credits a whistleblower's persistent efforts for surfacing these two vulnerabilities.
5 most controversial Android apps and games from 2018!
as informed in Here are the five most controversial Android apps and games from 2018! 10 most controversial apps, games, and Google Play decisions of 2017! 9 most controversial apps and games from 2016Ad fraud served 2 waysGoogle Play had not one, but 2 big ad fraud problems in 2018. Check out even older controversial Android apps! The 10 most controversial Android apps of 2014If we missed any controversial Android apps and games, say us about them in the comments!Android apps used by troops in combat contained vulnerabilities
The apps were announcly only meant for training exercises, extremely the developers were lax by safety practices. Because of the slick interface and features, the apps became popular by America troops and allied forces and started to be used in live combat situations. The Navy Inspector General determined most military branches failed to properly inform troops about the apps, that resulted in them being used in inappropriate settings. Anthony Kim, a civilian program analyst for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), first raised concerns about the apps in March 2017. Kim was scolded, had his pay reduced, placed on leave and eventually had his pay suspended and safety clearance revoked.
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