Every February, it’s that time of year again: florists, jewelers and exquisite restaurants rub their hands together. On the evening of the 14th, desperate…
Android App Privacy
Android App Privacy: App Champions? Ehteraz and Hayya
December 7, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
Against all opposition and boycott attempts, the controversial FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and even though the general interest seems rather moderate…
Certification Test
AV-TEST presents a new test format: Android App Privacy
December 6, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
Due to the growing importance of the privacy and data protection aspect of smart home and IoT devices, our tests have also evolved further…
Gadgets
Quick Check: Yet another Kids Smart Watch – Xplora X5 Play
November 11, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
This year, as in every September, the next generation of schoolkids began the serious business of life. And even for those who are already…
General Information
AV-TEST at the IFA 2022
September 7, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
After two breaks in 2020 and 2021, the International Consumer Electronics Fair IFA was held again this year at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Due…
Gadgets
Two wheels, eDrive and an App! Quick Check: Ampler Stout
August 30, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
It’s still summer and friends of two-wheeled transportation continue to pedal across the country in droves. And since electrically assisted bicycles are now more…
Certification Test
Recertified! Telekom Magenta Smart Home and MagentaZuhause App
August 10, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
Once again, the Telekom Magenta SmartHome system underwent the AV-TEST certification – this year together with the all-in-one smart home application “MagentaZuhause App”. As…
General Information
The Internet of Things is more than “Smart Home”
July 11, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
The AV-TEST Institute has been awarding its certificate to IoT devices since 2015, and it has always carried the label “Approved Smart Home Product”.…
General Information
SDKs and the Google SDK Index
June 17, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
Almost every IoT product today is linked in some way to an associated mobile application, which the user can use to control, manage or…
Gadgets
Quick Check! Spotter Watch Air
June 10, 2022 ,
Eric Clausing
Smart gadgets with tracking functions are still in high demand. Not only for (over)concerned parents, but increasingly also when it comes to keeping an…