If you bought a Zenfone and expected to be able to unlock the bootloader, a precedent has now been set that you can get a refund.

OnePlus is making a considerable change with its Android 16 update which will require users to fill out an application before having the ability to unlock their bootloader.

Smartphone bootloader firmware should be secure even if the operating system is compromised. But researchers have found five flaws in major chipset vendors' code that leave the process vulnerable.

This is going to be really bad news for fans of Android smartphones that are waiting with anticipation for the HTC Sensation to hit. A… ...