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Nothing Phone 3a Series Update Adds Privacy Space, Support for 4K Recording on Telephoto Cameras
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording...
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OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India
OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements
Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.
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Google's December Pixel Feature Drop Rolls Out With Improvements to Gemini and More
Google has rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop update for compatible Pixel devices. Apart from including the latest security patch, the update introduces new ways of using Gemini, which include getting more personalised responses, accessing more apps and services, and taking advantage of smarter replies when using Call Screen. The update a...
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Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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OnePlus Smartphones to Get Monthly Updates With New Software Series: Eligible Devices
OnePlus is rolling out a new software series for its smartphones in India and other countries, the company announced on Wednesday. Following its introduction, eligible handsets will receive new monthly software updates in addition to periodic updates and security patches. It is also said to bring OnePlus’ self-developed apps and new features to t...
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Android 15 Could Include App Quarantine Feature to Protect Users From Malicious Apps: Report
Android 15 could arrive with a new quarantine mode for apps, that is designed to make the operating system more secure from malicious apps. The Play Store or Google Play Services might be able to quarantine suspicious apps and limit their functionality, according to a report.
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Google’s Private Space Feature for Android 15 Will Let Users Hide Apps With a Separate Account: Report
Google has been working on a new feature for Android 15 called Private Space, and a new report now reveals the features it might offer. In December 2023, a report revealed the existence of Private Space for the first time. But back then, its features were not known, and it was believed to just be a tool to securely hide apps and files that users di...
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Android 15 Readying Revamped Desktop Mode With Improved Window Management: Report
Google is gearing up to launch its next major release of the Android mobile operating system, Android 15, this year. Codenamed as Vanilla Ice Cream, Android 15 is set to bring significant improvements to device security, app optimisations for cameras, GPUs, displays, and AI, and a host of new user-focussed features. A new report claims that the nex...
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Android Safe Browsing Feature Rolled Out by Google With Live Threat Protection: How it Works
Android Safe Browsing is coming to smartphones running on Google's smartphone operating system, according to details shared by Android expert Mishaal Rahman. The latest security feature from Google is aimed at keeping users safe while they are browsing in third-party apps, according to details spotted on a leaked screenshot.
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Google Working on Anti-Phishing Scanning for Deceptive Apps, May Arrive With Android 15: Report
Google is developing a feature that will inspect app activity to check for phishing and deceptive behaviour, according to a report, The phishing app detection service is said to run locally on Android phones, but will reportedly send some detection-related details that the company will use to inform other users who are also facing a similar threat.
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Google Testing 'Private Space' Feature for Android Phones to Securely Hide Apps: Report
Google's Private Space feature is reportedly in development for Android smartphones, that will allow users to securely hide apps on their Android smartphones in the future. Samsung has offered a similar feature — Secure Folder — since 2017. The upcoming addition of Private Space on Android will allow other phone makers to offer the same feature...
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Nothing Phone 3a Series Update Adds Privacy Space, Support for 4K Recording on Telephoto Cameras
Nothing Phone 3a series was launched in India in March. Both the Nothing Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro models are promised to get three years of Android updates and six years of security upgrades. The company has released a software update for both phones in the lineup. It introduces the Privacy Space feature and support for 4K video recording...
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OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 Receive Latest OxygenOS 15 Update With March Security Patch in India
OnePlus is rolling out the latest version of OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus Nord 4, and the OnePlus Pad 2 in India, the company announced via separate posts on its community forum on Wednesday. It brings more customisation options and improved security measures. It also bundles the March 2025 Android security patch.
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements
Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.
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Google's December Pixel Feature Drop Rolls Out With Improvements to Gemini and More
Google has rolled out the December Pixel Feature Drop update for compatible Pixel devices. Apart from including the latest security patch, the update introduces new ways of using Gemini, which include getting more personalised responses, accessing more apps and services, and taking advantage of smarter replies when using Call Screen. The update a...
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Gemini App for Android and iOS Now Available to Google Workspace Users
Gemini app for Android and iOS is now available for Google Workspace users, the company announced on Wednesday. With this, Workspace users can access the Gemini mobile app as a core service and use it for organisational tasks. Earlier, these users could only access Gemini capabilities on the web and within certain apps such as Google Docs or Gmail.
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ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report
ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of ...
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Google to Fix Security Vulnerability on Pixel Phones That Could Allow Remote Access or Control: Report
Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.
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OnePlus Smartphones to Get Monthly Updates With New Software Series: Eligible Devices
OnePlus is rolling out a new software series for its smartphones in India and other countries, the company announced on Wednesday. Following its introduction, eligible handsets will receive new monthly software updates in addition to periodic updates and security patches. It is also said to bring OnePlus’ self-developed apps and new features to t...
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Android 15 Could Include App Quarantine Feature to Protect Users From Malicious Apps: Report
Android 15 could arrive with a new quarantine mode for apps, that is designed to make the operating system more secure from malicious apps. The Play Store or Google Play Services might be able to quarantine suspicious apps and limit their functionality, according to a report.
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Google’s Private Space Feature for Android 15 Will Let Users Hide Apps With a Separate Account: Report
Google has been working on a new feature for Android 15 called Private Space, and a new report now reveals the features it might offer. In December 2023, a report revealed the existence of Private Space for the first time. But back then, its features were not known, and it was believed to just be a tool to securely hide apps and files that users di...
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Android 15 Readying Revamped Desktop Mode With Improved Window Management: Report
Google is gearing up to launch its next major release of the Android mobile operating system, Android 15, this year. Codenamed as Vanilla Ice Cream, Android 15 is set to bring significant improvements to device security, app optimisations for cameras, GPUs, displays, and AI, and a host of new user-focussed features. A new report claims that the nex...
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Android Safe Browsing Feature Rolled Out by Google With Live Threat Protection: How it Works
Android Safe Browsing is coming to smartphones running on Google's smartphone operating system, according to details shared by Android expert Mishaal Rahman. The latest security feature from Google is aimed at keeping users safe while they are browsing in third-party apps, according to details spotted on a leaked screenshot.
-
Google Working on Anti-Phishing Scanning for Deceptive Apps, May Arrive With Android 15: Report
Google is developing a feature that will inspect app activity to check for phishing and deceptive behaviour, according to a report, The phishing app detection service is said to run locally on Android phones, but will reportedly send some detection-related details that the company will use to inform other users who are also facing a similar threat.
-
Google Testing 'Private Space' Feature for Android Phones to Securely Hide Apps: Report
Google's Private Space feature is reportedly in development for Android smartphones, that will allow users to securely hide apps on their Android smartphones in the future. Samsung has offered a similar feature — Secure Folder — since 2017. The upcoming addition of Private Space on Android will allow other phone makers to offer the same feature...
