20 Feb, 2025

Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were banned for attempting to publish harmful apps like malware and spyware on Android’s official app store. In comparison, Google blocked 2,280,000 risky apps in 2023 and 1,500,000 […]

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Signal will let you sync old messages when linking new devices

Signal is finally adding a new feature that allows users to synchronize their old message history from their primary iOS or Android devices to newly linked devices like desktops and iPads. The transfer process is fully end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy and data security. It will employ a QR code verification step to ensure the action […]

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New Android Identity Check locks settings outside trusted locations

Google has announced a new Android “Identity Check” security feature that lock sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside a trusted location. The new feature is part of Anroid’s theft protection suite, which includes features like last year’s Theft Detection Lock, which is now rolling out to more Android device models. The new Identity Check feature is […]

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Samsung’s Galaxy S series has long been the benchmark for Android flagship smartphones, and the upcoming Galaxy S25 series is shaping up to be no exception. We’re still a few weeks away from the launch, but most of the details are already out, thanks to leaks, which kept coming despite Samsung taking strict actions to stop […]

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The Best Budget Smartphones of 2024

We’ve put together a list of the best budget smartphones of 2024. With so many devices claiming to offer top specs at an affordable price, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is, you don’t have to sift through endless spec sheets and marketing jargon. We’ve rounded up some of […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Foldable Smartphone

Foldable smartphones have captured plenty of headlines over the past few years, thanks to their futuristic designs and promises of versatility. But despite all the hype, they remain a questionable choice for most buyers.  If you’re considering spending your hard-earned money on one, you might want to take a step back and evaluate the practical […]

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The Best Gaming Smartphones of 2024

Gaming on smartphones has gotten better with each passing year, with several devices bringing cutting edge performance. Among the standout devices, the Red Magic 10 Pro+, ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max lead the pack as some of the best gaming smartphones of 2024. So here’s a quick breakdown of why these models dominate […]

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The Best AI Smartphones of 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining feature of modern smartphones, evolving the way we interact with our devices. In 2024, the competition is fierce but three models stood out for their advanced AI functionalities. We have the Oppo Find X8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. So here’s why […]

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The Best Camera Smartphones of 2024

Brands are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in technology for smartphones. Camera technology is constantly improving, reaching new heights every year. The Vivo X100 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Vivo X200 Pro, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are great examples of device that raise the bar for mobile photography thanks to cutting edge hardware and innovative features, so let’s […]

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Unnecessary Preinstalled Samsung Apps That Should Be Removed Immediately

After unboxing and setting up your new Samsung phone, the first step, perhaps, is to delete all unnecessary preinstalled apps so that you don’t have to juggle between a lot of apps later on to quickly find your favorite ones. This also saves some storage space and CPU resources. Carriers may also contribute to bloatware […]

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