Fairphone 4 will skip Android 14 update to focus on Android 15
Fairphone has announced that it will skip the Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4.
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URLCheck gives you control over links on your mobile devices
Links are a cornerstone of the Internet, but they do pose dangers as well.
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Android 16 could introduce standby mode similar to iOS
According to a report, some hidden code within the Android 16 beta suggests that Google may introduce a feature reminiscent of Apple's StandBy Mode.
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Android: Factory Reset may render a device useless and request another reset to discourage thieves
Google is working on a number of new features designed to improve the protection of Android devices against theft.
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Android 16: Advanced Protection will prevent USB-based attacks
Work on Android 16, the big Android release of 2025 continues.
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Android security auto restart rolled out by Google
Google is rolling out a new Android security feature via Google Play services v25.
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Identity Check could come to phones with Android 16
Earlier this year, Google released a security feature known as Identity Check, which adds an extra layer of security for accessing devices outside trusted locat
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Intel Unison app to be discontinued in June 2025
Intel has announced that the Intel Unison app will be officially discontinued on June 30, 2025.
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Google is working on a way to let users securely transfer Passkeys between devices
Google is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to transfer Passkeys between devices, securely.
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Google Pixel 9a will ship with a Battery Health Assistance feature
Google is set to introduce a useful feature for Pixel phones.
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Garmin's new subscription service sparks backlash from users
Garmin has stirred controversy with its recent announcement of a subscription service, Garmin Connect+, aimed at enhancing the user experience within its popula
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Android development moves behind closed doors, public access limited until official release
Google has announced a significant change to its Android operating system development process, moving all development work to internal branches.
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Gurman says Jon Prosser's iOS 19 mockups not representative of actual UI redesign
Recent discussions have emerged concerning the accuracy of iOS 19 user interface (UI) mockups presented by Jon Prosser from the YouTube channel "Front Page Tech.
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Theft Protection on Android: what it is and how you activate the feature
Mobile phones are not only expensive, they may also hold the keys to someone's life.
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Tired of Screen Addiction? This App Forces You Outside to Unlock Your Phone
In an innovative approach to combat excessive screen time, British developer Rhys Kentish has launched Touch Grass, an iOS app that requires users to physically
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Snapchat+ Platinum members gain access to exclusive AI video lenses
Snapchat has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered video lenses, exclusively available to its Platinum subscribers.
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Google cracks down on major ad fraud scheme affecting Play Store apps with millions of downloads
Google is cracking down on an extensive ad fraud scheme that has affected over 56 million downloads across approximately 180 applications on its Play Store.
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Apple's Google Lens-Like Visual Intelligence Rolls Out to iPhone 15 Pro
Apple is set to expand its Visual Intelligence feature to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with the upcoming iOS 18.
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Android System SafetyCore: What It Does and Whether to Remove It
Android System SafetyCore is a Google system service for Android 9 and later that provides on-device classification for safety features, most visibly Sensitive
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iOS 18.4 Beta Hints at Upcoming Google Gemini Support in Apple Intelligence
Apple is reportedly preparing to integrate Google's Gemini AI models into its Apple Intelligence platform, as indicated by references found in the iOS 18.
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Australia Penalizes Telegram for Failing to Timely Address Child Exploitation and Extremist Content Queries
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has imposed a fine of nearly A$1 million on Telegram for a significant delay in responding to inquiries about its measures to c
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UK Users Lose Access to Apple's End-to-End iCloud Encryption Following Government Order
Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, effective February 21, 2025.
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iPhone Users Gain 'Circle to Search' Functionality via Google Lens Integration
Google has expanded its 'Circle to Search' functionality to iPhone users, integrating the feature into the Google and Chrome apps on iOS.
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WhatsApp Designated as 'Very Large Online Platform' Under EU's Digital Services Act
WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), following its Channels feature reachi
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TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
TikTok has been reinstated on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store in the United States after a month-long absence.
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Apple TV+ Now Available on Android Devices with Exclusive Content and Free Trial
Apple has officially launched its Apple TV+ streaming app for Android devices, marking a major expansion beyond its own hardware ecosystem.
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Apple Releases iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 with Critical Security Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.
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Apple’s New iPhone SE Brings Big Changes—And It’s Coming Soon
Apple is preparing to launch the next-generation iPhone SE, and this time, it’s bringing significant changes.
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TikTok Offers Direct Download Amid Play Store Ban
In response to its removal from the Google Play Store in the United States, TikTok has made its Android application available for direct download from its offic
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Apple Pulls Malware-Infested Apps That Could Steal Your Private Data
Apple has removed 11 apps from the App Store after cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed they were infected with a new malware strain known as "SparkCat.
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Tinder to Implement AI-Powered Matching Amid Declining User Engagement
Tinder is set to introduce AI-powered matching features in an effort to enhance user engagement and address a decline in its user base.
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Google Messages to Introduce 'Delete for Everyone' Feature in RCS Chats
Google is preparing to enhance its Messages app by introducing a "Delete for Everyone" feature for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats.
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Mobile Malware attack used Store apps and OCR to steal cryptocurrency recovery codes
Malicious applications that are uploaded to Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store continue to be a problem for users worldwide.
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Apple Launches New App to Make Event Planning Easier Than Ever
Apple has unveiled Apple Invites, a brand-new app designed to help users create and manage invitations for life’s special moments.
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Community developers step in as Google delays fix for Pixel performance issues
Google Pixel users have recently reported issues with lagging and stuttering in applications, a problem that has been acknowledged by the tech giant but remains
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Google Blocked Over 2.3 Million Risky Android Apps in 2024
Google has revealed that it blocked 2.
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Google Upgrades Gemini App With Faster AI Model
Google has officially rolled out its new Gemini 2.
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Windows 11’s Start Menu Just Got a Huge Upgrade for iPhone and Android Users
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Windows 11's Start menu, bringing seamless integration with both Android and iPhone devices.
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Microsoft Eyes TikTok’s US Operations Amid National Security Concerns
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations from ByteDance, according to statements made by President Donald Trump.
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New Vibration Patterns Coming to Google Sounds App for Personalized Alerts
In an exciting development for Pixel device users, the upcoming Google Sounds app version 3.
