Android Security

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  New Google Feature Makes Stolen Phones Useless

  The new feature will be a more stringent implantation of the security feature than the current structure, which allows stolen devices to be used for making phone calls and other purposes.

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  CERT-In Warns of Multiple Vulnerabilities Affecting Millions of iOS and Android Devices

  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of security vulnerabilities affecting Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices. Separate advisories warn of a denial-of-service flaw impacting iPhones and iPads on recent software versions, and multiple issues in Android that could grant unauthorised device access.

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  Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16

  Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...

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  Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks

  Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...

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  Motorola Razr 60 Ultra With 4-Inch Cover Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Launched in India

  Motorola Razr 60 Ultra was launched in India on Tuesday. The clamshell foldable is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset alongside 16GB of RAM. It comes with a 4-inch cover display, a 7-inch foldable inner screen, two 50-megapixel sensors, as well as a 50-megapixel inner selfie camera. Motorola has packed a 4,700mAh battery in ...

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  India Smartphone Shipments Fell 6 Percent YoY in Q1 2025, Apple Posts Highest Growth: IDC

  India's smartphone market experienced a 5.5 percent year-over-year (YoY) decline in shipments in Q1 2025, shows a latest report by International Data Corporation(IDC). This downturn is attributed to weak consumer demand and surplus inventory from the previous quarter. Vivo secured top spot in the first quarter by grabbing 19.7 percent market share....

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving May 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Latest Security Patch

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the May 2025 update for Pixel devices. It is released as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older models running the latest Android 15 OS. As per Google, the May 2025 update brings fixes for issues related to audio, Bluetooth, and framework. Further, it also bun...

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  Vivo X200 FE India Launch Reportedly Set for July; May Come With 1.5K OLED Screen, 6,500mAh Battery

  Vivo X200 FE is said to be in development as the latest addition to the flagship X200 lineup for the Indian market. As per a report, the phone will be equipped with a 1.5K OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. For security it could have an under-display fingerprint scanner. Although official information remains under wraps, the purported handset i...

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  Indian Smartphone Market Fell 7 Percent YoY in Q1 2025, Vivo Led the Way: CMR

  Indian smartphone market had a tough start to the year, shows a report by Cyber Media Research. The domestic smartphone market dipped seven percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2025. Chinese smartphone brand Vivo led the smartphone market with 20 percent market share, while Samsung secured the second spot. Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme mana...

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  Realme C75 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Realme C75 5G has been launched in India. The handset comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 5W reverse charging support. The smartphone is equipped with a 32-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie sh...

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  Samsung Retains Top Spot as Global Smartphone Shipments Grew 0.2 Percent YoY in Q1 2025: Canalys

  Global smartphone shipments recorded a slight year-on-year (YoY) growth of 0.2 percent for the January-March period (Q1) in 2025, according to a new report by market research firm Canalys. Markets including India, Latin America, marked notable declines in Q1, while China and the US recorded growth. Samsung secured top spot in the first quarter by g...

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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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  Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Reportedly Receiving Stable One UI 7 Update in India

  Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 15-based stable One UI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The update is rolling out to users in India and certain global markets. The handsets initially shipped with Android 13 with One UI 5.1 skin on top. The updated user interface comes with improved design, quick access and media fe...

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  Vivo T4 5G With Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC, 7,300mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Vivo T4 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and a 7,300mAh battery with 90W Flashcharge as well as wireless and reverse charging support. It comes with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 32-megapixel front camera sensor for selfies and video calls. For secur...

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  Infinix Note 50s 5G+ With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC, 64-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched in India

  Infinix Note 50s 5G+ was launched in India on Friday. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, a 64-megapixel dual rear camera unit, and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support. It is claimed to be the country's slimmest 144Hz curved AMOLED smartphone in its segment. The vegan leather finish of the Not...