I just noticed that the App Store app installs applications I "purchase" with it as chmod root. I'm a bit surprised by this, as it does not ask for an admin password when installing, and on a Unix (OS ...

Less than a week after the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet started shipping, hackers have discovered a way to root the tablet and install the official Google Android Market. There are still a few hoops to ...

There are multiple benefits to rooting an Android device. Foremost among the benefits is the ability to add custom ROMs on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to add some more spice to your device ...

Hacking your Android OS device, also known as “rooting,” can be a great way to unlock new features that your wireless carrier nixed or Google failed to include. Root your Android handset, and you’ll ...