Android Security

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  Nothing Phone 3 First Impressions

  Nothing Phone 3 has been launched as a direct competition to high-end Samsung and Apple devices. At a starting price of Rs. 79,999, it appeals to premium customers and packs a good set of features. The all-new Glyph Interface is the highlight of the new device, making it truly unique. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 and comes in two R...

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  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Spotted on Geekbench With Android 16; May Receive One UI 8 Beta Update Soon

  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G was unveiled with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 last year and is promised four OS upgrades and five years of security updates. It recently received the stable One UI 7 update based on Android 15. Now, a Geekbench listing of the phone shows it running Android 16, suggesting that Samsung may soon release One UI 8 beta update for t...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update With Bug Fixes, June 2025 Security Patch Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel to developers and beta testers on Wednesday. It carries fixes for several bugs reported in previous updates. According to the tech giant, the update rectifies an issue that caused the back button to fail intermittently. There are also fixes for a launcher crash issue and lock screen so...

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  Nothing Phone 3 to Bring Animated Pixel Art Alerts via Glyph Matrix: Report

  Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix retains the Glyph Interface’s core essence but makes it more programmable, Adam Bates, Head of Design at Nothing, explained in a recent interview. It is also said to free up internal space for better hardware layout. The compact micro-LED cluster is said to support pixel-level animations and reactive lighting ...

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  Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases

  Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...

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  Nothing Phone 3 to Offer Longer Android and Security Update Support Than Its Predecessor

  Nothing is set to launch the Phone 3 in global markets, including India, on July 1. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis has disclosed details about the company's software update policy for the new smartphone. The Nothing Phone 3 will come with upgrades over the Phone 2, but will most likely lose the Glyph inter...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

  Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...

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  Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...

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  Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect

  Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...

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  Motorola Edge 60 With MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Features

  Motorola Edge 60 has been launched in india. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM. The handset features a 1.5K pOLED quad-curved display and a 5,500mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. For optics, it has a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. The Edge 60 will offer three year...

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  Qualcomm Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities Used By Hackers, Cybercriminals

  Qualcomm has issued patches for several critical security flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities, which the chipmaker warns may have been actively exploited by hackers. These vulnerabilities primarily impact the Adreno GPU driver across several Qualcomm-powered devices. Users will have to wait for updates from device manufacturers to recei...

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Reportedly Receiving New One UI 7-Based Firmware Update in Europe

  Samsung has rolled out a new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S25 series, according to a report. While substantial in size, it is said to not bundle any notable features or security fixes. The update's changelog reportedly mentions that it only improves the usability of the device alongside a handful of other improvements. It is said to be currently ...

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  Samsung Rolls Out First One UI 8 Beta Update for Galaxy S25 Series in Select Countries: Eligibility, Features

  Samsung has commenced the rollout of its Android 16-based One UI 8 beta for the flagship Galaxy S25 series under the beta programme. The update is currently available in select countries including South Korea, Germany, the UK, and the US. The One UI 8 beta updates brings up the OS version to Android 16 and introduces features related to productiv...

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  Google Play Integrity API Updates to Impact Advanced Users With Rooted Devices, Custom ROMs: Report

  Google's updated Play Integrity API will significantly restrict access for rooted or custom ROM users. The report indicates the API, used by developers to ensure app security, now uses hardware-backed signals for integrity checks. This change makes it much harder for uncertified Android versions to bypass Google's verification, consequently limitin...

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  Nothing Phone 2 Update Brings Privacy Space, Stability Improvements and Latest Security Patch

  Nothing on Friday commenced the rollout of a new OS update for its flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. It is said to bring new features along with performance and stability improvements. One of the standout additions is a Privacy Space feature which acts like a digital safe and allows users to secure sensitive apps and data. Nothing has also ...