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Google reveals details on Android’s Advanced Protection for Chrome
Google is sharing more information on how Chrome operates when Android mobile users enable Advanced Protection, highlighting strong security improvements. The tech giant recently extended its Advanced Protection Program to the device level with the release of Android 16, aimed at offering a robust, holistic security posture for high-risk individuals likely to be targeted by sophisticated spyware […]
Samsung announces major security enhancements coming to One UI 8
Samsung has announced multiple data security and privacy enhancements for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones running One UI 8, its custom user interface on top of Android. Key highlights include the introduction of a system-level architecture named Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), upgrades to Knox Matrix, and the addition of quantum resistance to WiFi connectivity. Keeping […]
Android 16 expands ‘Advanced Protection’ with device-level security
Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for spyware campaigns and sophisticated attacks using digital forensics platforms that often rely on zero-day vulnerabilities to infect devices with minimal or no user interaction. Google already offers the ‘Advanced Protection Program‘ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]